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Edward Smith

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 05, 1907

Victim Details

Edward M. Smith

Male

White / Caucasian

Chicago

IL

1907-08-05

32

Edward

Smith

07/30/2026

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Edward M. Smith, a 32-year-old male, tragically died on August 5, 1907, in Chicago, Illinois. The circumstances surrounding his death were quite mysterious and led to a significant investigation. Smith was a police officer with the Chicago Police Department, and his murder remains unsolved to this day.

On the night of his death, Officer Smith was shot and killed as he approached his residence in the 600 block of Warren Avenue. The investigation into his murder was extensive, but despite t ...
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