Cheryl Smith

Murdered
Case Description
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On January 1, 2020, 54-year-old Cheryl Smith was fatally shot at her home on Baxter Street in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The assailant, Jack Doherty, had traveled from New York to Rhode Island on December 31, 2019, bringing with him a 9mm ghost gun pistol. He had developed a long-distance romantic relationship with Shaylyn Moran, who had previously dated Smith's son. Together, Doherty and Moran conspired to attack Moran's ex-boyfriend. They devised a plan for Doherty to shoot and kill anyone who a ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Cheryl Smith

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Pawtucket

    RI

    2020-01-01

    54

    Cheryl

    Smith

    Yes

    11/26/2024

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    I am devastated to learn of Cheryl's tragic death. She was a kind and vibrant person who had a posit... ...Read More
    12/15/2024
    Has anyone checked to see if Cheryl Smith's case is listed in the Namus database?... ...Read More
    04/14/2024
    I am disappointed by the lack of media coverage surrounding the case of Cheryl. This is a serious an... ...Read More
    03/18/2024
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