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Norma Smith, a 77-year-old woman from Ridge Farm, Illinois, tragically lost her life on July 25, 2022. The incident occurred at her family home, where she was fatally shot by her husband, Don Smith, who was 76 years old at the time. On the day of the incident, Don Smith called 9-1-1 and informed the dispatcher that he had just shot and killed his wife. The dispatcher kept him on the line until law enforcement officers arrived at the scene. Upon arrival, deputies from the Vermilion County Sheriff ...
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  • WCIA.com: ‘A sad situation’: Community reacts to husband murdering wife
  • Vermilion County First: Rural Ridge Farm Man, 75, Arrested and Charged in Death of Wife, 77
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