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Janet Smith

Case from St Albans, VT dated Mar 14, 1980

Victim Details

Janet Smith

Female

St Albans

VT

1980-03-14

66

Janet

Smith

Yes

07/19/2026

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In the quiet town of St. Albans, Vermont, the life of 66-year-old Janet Smith, a female who had just made history, was tragically cut short on March 14, 1980. Only days after being sworn in as the first female mayor in Vermont's history, she was fatally shot in her own home. The promising start to a groundbreaking political career ended in an act of violence that shook the community.

The circumstances of her death unfolded within her residence, where she lived with her ailing husband. The ...
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    Has anyone else looked into the mental state of Tauno Jurva leading up to the tragedy? It seems he w... ...Read More
    12/02/2024
    Has anyone looked into the impact Janet Smith's murder had on the community's perception of gender e... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following the case of Janet Smith, and I can’t help but think about the impact on the ... ...Read More
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