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Leona Smith

Death by Force
Case Description
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Leona Smith, a 74-year-old woman from Barney, Georgia, was found dead on April 11, 2025, in what authorities have classified as a homicide. The Brooks County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at approximately 5:45 a.m. at a residence on Robinson Road in Barney, where they discovered Smith had suffered a fatal gunshot wound. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was immediately brought in to assist with the case.

Following an investigation, law enforcement officials arrested Tom Rober ...Read More
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  • https://www.walb.com: Bond denied for Brooks County man in murder case
  • Valdosta Today: Barney, GA man arrested in death investigation of a 74-year-old woman
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    Victim Details

    Leona Smith

    Female

    Black / African American

    Barney

    GA

    2025-04-11

    74

    Leona

    Smith

    11/25/2025

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    Has anyone heard any updates on the motive behind Tom Roberts' arrest? This whole situation is so su... ...Read More
    05/12/2025
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