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Lillie Smith

Case from Columbus, OH dated Mar 07, 1981

Victim Details

Lillie Smith

February 11, 2022

Female

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

1981-03-07

1981-03-07

Lillie

Smith

07/05/2026


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On March 7, 1981, 29-year-old Lillie Smith was found dead in her home at 371 Stoddart Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. The incident was reported at 10:56 pm, and her death was determined to be the result of arson. Despite investigations, little progress has been made in determining who was responsible for her death, and the case remains unsolved. Lillie Smith’s homicide has been classified as a cold case, with the Columbus Police Department still seeking any new information that could lead to an arrest ...
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