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Shawny Lee Hitch Smith

Death by Force
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On February 7, 2003, a 32‑year‑old white female named Shawny Lee Hitch Smith was discovered dead in a field in Weld County, Colorado, approximately a quarter‑mile from the Wyoming state line. She had been beaten and sexually assaulted. The homicide occurred between the night of February 6 and the early hours of February 7. Investigators determined that her death was the result of a lethal assault, diagnosing the cause of death as blunt‑force trauma combined with sexual violence. ...Read More
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  • Autopsy report suggests Smith was beaten badly | News
  • Found body shows signs of beating - Billings Gazette
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    Victim Details

    Shawny Smith

    April 2, 2024

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Weld County

    WY

    2003-02-07

    32

    Shawny

    Lee Hitch Smith

    11/24/2025


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