Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Jonika Smith death by force case profile photo

Jonika Smith

Case from Marion, AL dated May 18, 2014

Victim Details

Jonika Smith

Female

Black / African American

Marion

AL

2014-05-18

25

Jonika

Smith

Yes

06/20/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On a spring day in Marion, Alabama, the life of 25-year-old Jonika Smith was tragically cut short. On May 18, 2014, Smith, a female resident of the city, was killed by gunfire. In the immediate aftermath of the incident, investigators quickly focused their attention on a person of interest.

Authorities identified Smith's boyfriend as a suspect in her murder. The initial stages of the investigation pointed towards his potential involvement in her untimely death. However, further details re ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Jonika Smith, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (6)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Perry County man accused of killing girlfriend during "violent ... - WSFA
  • Perry County man accused of killing girlfriend being held on $1 ...
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 4 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    It's so tragic to read about Jonika Smith's story. I came across her background and the impact she h... ...Read More
    02/24/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Jonika Smith

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Alabama

    Mary Rearden death by force case in Opelika, AL

    Mary Rearden

    Death: Sep 04, 2000
    On a quiet Labor Day morning in Opelika, Alabama, a daughter's concern for her mother led to the gri r ...Read More
    Stephanie Grigsby Davis death by force case in Birmingham, AL

    Stephanie Grigsby Davis

    Death: Jun 06, 2014
    In the summer of 2014, the life of 55-year-old Stephanie Grigsby Davis was tragically cut short in B ...Read More
    Tiyesha Carson death by force case in Birmingham, AL

    Tiyesha Carson

    Death: Sep 23, 2019
    In the early morning hours of September 23, 2019, the life of 37-year-old Tiyesha Carson, a Black fe f ...Read More
    Linda Barber death by force case in Bentley, AL

    Linda Barber

    Death: Feb 15, 1992
    On a tragic morning in Bentley, Alabama, the lives of the Barber family were irrevocably shattered. . ...Read More
    Nakita Chantryce Davidson death by force case in Birmingham, AL

    Nakita Chantryce Davidson

    Death: Apr 11, 2024
    In the spring of 2024, a tragic series of events led to the death of Nakita Chantryce Davidson, a 40 4 ...Read More
    Shanita Lewis death by force case in Montgomery, AL

    Shanita Lewis

    Death: Mar 01, 2026
    In Montgomery, Alabama, on the evening of Sunday, March 1, 2026, the life of 38-year-old Shanita Ren e ...Read More
    Octavia Dortch death by force case in Birmingham, AL

    Octavia Dortch

    Death: Mar 10, 2019
    In the heart of Birmingham, Alabama, a light was extinguished on March 10, 2019, with the passing of o ...Read More