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Denita Monique Smith

Case from Durham, NC dated Jan 04, 2007

Victim Details

Denita Monique Smith

Female

Black / African American

Durham

NC

2007-01-04

25

Denita

Monique Smith

06/27/2026

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Denita Monique Smith, a 25-year-old African American woman, was tragically murdered on January 4, 2007, in Durham, North Carolina. Denita was a graduate student at North Carolina Central University, aspiring to be a photojournalist. She was engaged to Jermeir Stroud, a police officer in Greensboro, North Carolina. Unbeknownst to Denita, Jermeir was also involved in a romantic relationship with Shannon Crawley, a 911 operator in Greensboro County. This love triangle ultimately led to Denita's unt ...
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  • Romantic rival convicted in NCCU student's slaying - WRAL.com
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