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Christopher Smith

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of September 22, 2015, a violent altercation on a Newport, Rhode Island sidewalk brought a sudden and tragic end to the life of 48-year-old Christopher C. Smith, a White male from Middletown. The incident, which unfolded around 2:00 a.m. at the corner of William and King Streets, stemmed from a physical struggle between Smith and another man, identified as 35-year-old Stephen J. Jemo of Newport.

According to police reports and witness accounts, the two men were ...Read More
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  • providencejournal.com: Shooter and victim identified in fatal Newport shooting
  • Newport, RI Patch: Two Dead after Sidewalk Murder-Suicide in Newport
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    Victim Details

    Christopher Smith

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Newport

    RI

    2015-09-22

    48

    Christopher

    Smith

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following the Newport case since the news broke, and there's something I keep coming back ... ...Read More
    03/09/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the person who screamed during the confrontation. I can't imagine the fe... ...Read More
    02/06/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the possible connection to the "Get your hands off of her" comment witne... ...Read More
    05/21/2023
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