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Jay Smith

Case from Mount-orab, OH dated Mar 30, 2022

Victim Details

Jay Smith

Male

Black / African American

Mount-orab

OH

2022-03-30

76

Jay

Smith

06/26/2026

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Jay Smith, a 76-year-old man from Mount Orab, Ohio, tragically died on March 30, 2022, from multiple gunshot wounds to his chest and abdomen. He was found in a camper on his property at 5040 State Route 286. Smith was a veteran of the Marine Corps and was well-regarded by his family and community. His wife, Sylvia Johnson-Smith, described him as a good man who took care of his business and family.

The investigation revealed that Smith's nephew, 64-year-old Sherman Smith IV, was responsibl ...
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  • https://www.fox19.com: Man dead in Brown County shooting
  • WKRC: Sheriff: Nephew confesses to fatally shooting uncle in Brown County
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    I’ve been following the case of Jay Smith and it chills me to think about the complicated dynamics... ...Read More
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    Reflecting on the tragic loss of Jay Smith, I'm struck by how complex family dynamics can be. It's s... ...Read More
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