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John Smith

Case from Lafayette, AL dated Mar 03, 2016

Victim Details

Name

John Smith

Gender

Male

City

Lafayette

State

AL

Date Of Death

2016-03-03

Age At Death

52

First Name

John

Last Name

Smith

Solved

Yes

Last Updated

07/20/2026

Case Description

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On a tragic day in March of 2016, the life of John Smith, a 52-year-old man from Lafayette, Alabama, was cut short. On March 3rd, Smith was killed in an act of gun violence that would later lead to a lengthy wait for justice for his family. The quiet community was shaken by the news of his death, and the circumstances surrounding the incident slowly began to unfold, revealing a familial connection that made the loss even more profound.

Following the death of John Smith, an investigation w ...

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Links to Additional Sources (4)

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CBS 42: 7-year wait: Alabama man on trial for alleged 2016 murder of his uncle

https://www.wtvm.com: EXCLUSIVE: Family mourns death of LaFayette homicide victim

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Forum Posts (3)

Does anyone else find it incredibly sad how John’s kindness and community spirit are overshadowed ... ...Read More
08/31/2023

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07/07/2023

I’ve been following the John Keith Smith case since it began, and my heart goes out to his family,... ...Read More
05/03/2023

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