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Justin Goins

Case from Knoxville, TN dated Mar 31, 2022

Victim Details

Justin Goins

Male

Black / African American

Knoxville

TN

2022-03-31

27

Justin

Goins

07/21/2026

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In late March 2022, the disappearance of 27-year-old Justin Goins from Knoxville, Tennessee, set in motion a chain of events that would uncover a tragic end to his life. Concerns for Goins' welfare arose on March 31st when he was reported missing. Witnesses last saw his car parked at a residence on Leon Drive alongside a maroon Chrysler minivan. When these witnesses tried to approach the minivan, the driver, later identified as 25-year-old Darius Smith, hastily fled the scene. Shortly after, Goi ...
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  • WATE 6 On Your Side: Body found in van after driver flees police; Knoxville man charged with murder
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