Kevin Smith Jr

Murdered
Case Description
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Do you know who killed Kevin Dewayne Smith Jr in 2008?
On December 3, 2008, Kevin Dewayne "Man Man" Smith Jr., aged 16, was tragically shot and killed in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kevin was a beloved young member of the Knoxville community, and his death left his family and friends devastated. Despite efforts by law enforcement, Kevin's homicide remains unsolved, and his case is part of the ongoing work being conducted by the Cold Case Unit of the Knox County Sheriff's Office.

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    Victim Details

    Kevin Smith Jr

    November 18, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Knoxville

    TN

    2008-12-03

    16

    Kevin

    Smith Jr

    10/22/2024


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    Does anyone know if there was a candlelight vigil held for Kevin? I wanted to pay my respects and sh... ...Read More
    09/04/2023
    My thoughts and prayers are with the victim and their family during this difficult time. May they fi... ...Read More
    08/19/2023
    We are deeply saddened to report that Kevin Smith Jr was tragically murdered in Knoxville, TN on Dec... ...Read More
    08/12/2023
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