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Benjamin Smith

Case from Watkinsville, GA dated Dec 28, 2021

Victim Details

Benjamin Smith

Male

White / Caucasian

Watkinsville

GA

2021-12-28

54

Benjamin

Smith

07/04/2026

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In the quiet town of Watkinsville, Georgia, a tragedy unfolded in the early hours of December 28, 2021, forever altering the lives of a local family. Benjamin 'Benji' Watson Smith, a 54-year-old male, was found deceased in his home on Boldercrest Circle from apparent gunshot wounds. Alongside him was his wife, Ashley Schutza, who had also been fatally shot. The discovery was made by Oconee County sheriff's deputies just after midnight, following a distressing 911 call from one of two unharmed ch ...
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  • https://www.onlineathens.com/story/news/crime/2021/12/28/oconee-county-shooting-leaves-two-dead-suspect-arrested-clarke-co/9032231002/
  • WGXA: Sheriff: 20-year-old Georgia man arrested after allegedly killing mother, stepfather
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