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Roderick Smith

Case from Dallas, TX dated May 29, 2014

Victim Details

Roderick Smith

Male

Black / African American

Dallas

TX

2014-05-29

48

Roderick

Smith

07/30/2026

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Roderick Smith, a 48-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically passed away on May 29, 2014, in Dallas, TX. His death was a result of domestic violence, a prevalent issue that has claimed numerous lives in the area. Smith's case is one of many that highlight the devastating impact of domestic violence in the community.

The investigation into Roderick Smith's death revealed that he was killed by his girlfriend, Gia Martin, who was 40 years old. Martin had a history of domestic ...
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  • Crime Blog: Man shot and killed in his Old East Dallas apartment
  • Dallas man arrested in shooting death of his ex's new boyfriend
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