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On November 29, 2015, 13-year-old Martinez Smith-Payne was shot and killed in St. Louis, Missouri. The incident occurred in the 5900 block of Riverview Boulevard, where Martinez and his friends were allegedly attempting to steal from an unlocked vehicle. A 60-year-old man confronted the teens and shot Martinez, who was struck in his right side. Despite being transported to a local hospital, Martinez succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
The shooting led to significant controversy as ...Read More
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Martinez Smith-Payne
March 28, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
St. Louis
MO
2015-11-29
13
Martinez
Smith-Payne
11/14/2025
Area Body Found:
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Does anyone else feel the circumstances surrounding Martinez's tragic death highlight the complexiti... ...Read More
11/07/2023
11/07/2023
Hey everyone,
I've been following the Martinez Smith-Payne case for a while now, and I can't st... ...Read More
08/31/2023
I've been following the Martinez Smith-Payne case for a while now, and I can't st... ...Read More
08/31/2023
Hey everyone,
I've been thinking a lot about the role that mental health and personal struggles m... ...Read More
06/09/2023
I've been thinking a lot about the role that mental health and personal struggles m... ...Read More
06/09/2023
