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Alvin Smith

Case from Cook, IL dated Sep 02, 1987

Victim Details

Alvin Smith

Male

Black / African American

Cook

IL

1987-09-02

41

Alvin

Smith

07/11/2026

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Alvin Lee Smith, a 41-year-old Black male, died on September 3, 1987, in South Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois. Smith, who was a truck driver by profession, resided at 6538 South Winchester, Chicago, Illinois. His death certificate indicates that he was divorced at the time of his death.

The circumstances surrounding Alvin Smith's death were investigated as a potential homicide. Initial reports suggested that Smith's death was suspicious, prompting a thorough investigation by local ...
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  • Alvin Smith - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Alvin Smith (brother of Joseph Smith) - Wikipedia
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