James Nathan Smith

Death by Force

James Nathan Smith, 49, a male, White/Caucasian, was found unresponsive in the living room of a residence on Old Post Court in Columbus, Georgia, on the evening of Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Police and EMS were dispatched at 7:29 p.m.; responders found him deceased with a gunshot wound in the chest/torso area, according to initial statements from local authorities.

Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirmed the death and, following public speculation, sent the case to the Georgia Bureau ...Read More

https://www.columbusga.gov/Portals/police-2/Documents/5-22-2025%20Old%20Post%20Court%20Death%20Investigation%20(2).pdf?ver=vtQzP7MrSB4b4FxSSqdxrw%3d%3d

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