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David Lee Davis

Death by Force
Case Description
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In a quiet area of Pingree, Idaho, the life of David Lee Davis, a 30-year-old Caucasian male, came to a violent and tragic end in February 2017. A father of three, remembered by friends and family as a loving man and an avid skateboarder, Davis was fatally shot at the residence of 48-year-old Melonie Smith. The events that unfolded painted a grim picture of drug use and violence, culminating in a harrowing crime that would leave a lasting mark on the small community.

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    Victim Details

    David Lee Davis

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Blackfoot

    ID

    2017-02-11

    30

    David

    Lee Davis

    Yes

    11/24/2025

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