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James Smith

Case from Johnstown, PA dated Mar 28, 2017

Victim Details

James Smith

Male

White / Caucasian

Johnstown

PA

2017-03-28

32

James

Smith

07/03/2026

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James Smith, a 32-year-old male from Johnstown, PA, tragically died on March 28, 2017. His death was part of a double homicide case involving another victim, Damian Staniszewski, aged 19. The two men were kidnapped, assaulted, and eventually killed by members of the East Main Money Gang , a Columbus, Ohio-based gang operating in Johnstown.

The case began when Smith and Staniszewski were accused of stealing drugs and money from an EMMG stash house. The gang members tracked them down and ki ...
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  • TribLIVE.com: Troopers charge trio for 2017 deaths of 2 men discovered in Somerset County woods
  • Police charge woman with felonies in two deaths | News, Sports, Jobs - Altoona Mirror
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