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Shantae Smith

Case from Toledo, OH dated Jan 08, 2000

Victim Details

Shantae Smith

February 11, 2022

Female

African-American / Black

Toledo

OH

2000-01-08

2000-01-08

1981-11-07

18

Shantae

Smith

Black

Brown

5' 10

176

Yes

07/05/2026


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On January 8, 2000, Shantae Smith, an 18-year-old from Toledo, Ohio, was found dead in her apartment on Collingwood Avenue. After family members had not heard from her for several days, they went to check on her. Upon gaining entry, they discovered Shantae’s body, which showed signs of severe trauma. She had suffered a single cut wound to the throat, and investigators believe she had been deceased for one to two days before being discovered. The death was ruled a homicide by the Toledo Police ...
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    Has anyone else read the part about Grady Brinkley not showing up for his pretrial hearing? I can’... ...Read More
    11/12/2023
    I can't stop thinking about how trusting Shantae must have been to let Grady stay at her place after... ...Read More
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    Does anyone else find it absolutely chilling that Brinkley actually wore Shantae's winter coat when ... ...Read More
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