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Marquise Smith

Case from Kankakee, IL dated Sep 13, 2020

Victim Details

Marquise J. Smith

Male

Black / African American

Kankakee

IL

2020-09-13

26

Marquise

Smith

07/16/2026

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Marquise J. Smith, a 26-year-old African American male from Kankakee, Illinois, tragically lost his life on September 13, 2020. The circumstances surrounding his death were violent, leading to a significant investigation by local authorities. Smith's death was classified as a homicide, prompting a thorough inquiry into the events that led to his untimely demise.

The investigation revealed that Marquise J. Smith was fatally shot, a crime that shook the Kankakee community. The police quickl ...
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  • Man found not guilty in 2020 homicide - Kankakee - The Daily Journal
  • $5-million bond set for Kankakee murder - WGFA Radio
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    I've been following the case of Marquise J. Smith, and one aspect that caught my attention is how th... ...Read More
    06/16/2023
    I've been thinking a lot about how the community in Kankakee has reacted to Marquise J. Smith's trag... ...Read More
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    I just can't stop thinking about Marquise's smile from all the pictures I've seen of him. It's so ha... ...Read More
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