Edwin Smith

Murdered

Case Description
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On October 31, 1982, 46-year-old Edwin Smith was fatally shot in Akron, Ohio, after an altercation with an unidentified individual. The incident occurred near the intersection of Laton Street and East Avenue. Despite extensive efforts by law enforcement, the suspect(s) involved in Smith’s death have never been identified, and the case has since remained unsolved, adding it to Ohio’s extensive list of cold cases.

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Victim Details

Edwin Smith

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Akron

OH

1982-10-31

1982-10-31

Edwin

Smith

10/28/2024


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Does anyone have any theories on the murder of Edwin? I've been following the case closely and am in... ...Read More
08/30/2024
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