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Alma Smelko

Case from Dayton, OH dated Dec 31, 2017

Victim Details

Alma Smelko

Female

White / Caucasian

Dayton

OH

2017-12-31

83

Alma

Smelko

07/15/2026

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Alma Smelko, an 83-year-old woman from West Carrollton, Ohio, tragically died on December 31, 2017, from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso. Her death was ruled a homicide by the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office. Alma was found dead in her home alongside her husband, John Smelko, who was also 83 years old. John Smelko's death was determined to be a suicide, as he succumbed to a gunshot wound to the torso.

The couple was discovered unresponsive by a relative who then called for help ...
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  • Alma Smelko, age 83 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • UPDATE: West Carrollton couple's death ruled a murder-suicide

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    I've been following the case of Alma and John Smelko, and something that really stic... ...Read More
    01/05/2025
    I can't help but feel deep sorrow for the Smelko family, especially Alma and John's grandchildren, G... ...Read More
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