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Janice Smith

Case from Dallas, TX dated Jun 29, 1984

Victim Details

Janice Arbuckle Smith

Female

Dallas

TX

1984-06-29

46

Janice

Smith

07/21/2026

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Janice Myrna “Jan” Warriner Arbuckle Smith, a 46-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas, tragically lost her life on June 29, 1984. She was one of six people killed in a shooting spree at Ianni's restaurant and club in Dallas. The incident occurred early in the morning when the shooter, angered by a woman who spurned his advances, opened fire on club patrons. Janice was shot at point-blank range along with five other victims. The shooter, Abdelkrim Belachheb, a 39-year-old Moroccan, was arrested ...
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    It's hard to fathom the immense pain that Janice's family and friends must have endured following th... ...Read More
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