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Patricia Louise Smith

Case from Lakewood, CO dated Jan 10, 1984

Victim Details

Name

Patricia Louise Smith

Gender

Female

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Lakewood

State

CO

Date Of Death

1984-01-10

Age At Death

50

First Name

Patricia

Last Name

Louise Smith

Last Updated

07/24/2026

Case Description

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In the winter of 1984, Patricia Louise Smith, a 50-year-old white female, was establishing a new life in Lakewood, Colorado. Having recently moved to help her daughter, Chery, who was going through a divorce, Patricia was a beloved mother and grandmother. She had started her own interior decorating business and was a vibrant member of her community.

On January 10, 1984, Patricia's life was brutally cut short in an act of shocking violence. After grabbing a sandwich for lunch, she returned ...

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Patricia Smith - Colorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail

Mistrial Declared In Alex Ewing Trial For Patricia Smith Murder In 1984

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