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Marcellus Smith

Case from Detroit, MI dated Aug 16, 2013

Victim Details

Marcellus Smith

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Detroit

MI

2013-08-16

2013-08-16

29

Marcellus

Smith

07/09/2026


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The African American male victim, Marcellus Smith, was 29 years old when his life was abruptly ended in the city of Detroit, Michigan. Born on August 7, 1984, he was a resident of the area and had just celebrated his birthday roughly a week prior to the incident. On August 16, 2013, authorities received reports regarding a homicide at a specific location on the city's east side.

Law enforcement officials responded to the scene at 8766 Kercheval Avenue, situated within the 48214 zip code o ...
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