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John Smail

Case from Vandergrift, PA dated Oct 18, 2018

Victim Details

John Smail

Male

White / Caucasian

Vandergrift

PA

2018-10-18

31

John

Smail

07/16/2026

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John Edward Smail, a 31-year-old man from Greensburg, PA, was fatally shot on October 18, 2018, in Vandergrift, PA. The incident occurred at the apartment of his cousin, Ashley Croft, who was 35 years old at the time. According to police reports, Croft admitted to shooting Smail after claiming she was high and felt threatened when he attempted to leave her apartment. She was charged with criminal homicide and denied bail.

The Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office ruled Smail’s death as ...
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  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Vandergrift woman charged with shooting man she called her cousin
  • Woman Accused Of Fatally Shooting Cousin At Vandergrift Apartment
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    I've been following the tragic case of John Edward Smail's murder, and something that's been on my m... ...Read More
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