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Belinda Smith Niebuhr

Case from Moscow, ID dated Jan 10, 2015

Victim Details

Belinda Smith Niebuhr

Female

White / Caucasian

Moscow

ID

2015-01-10

47

Belinda

Smith Niebuhr

Yes

06/25/2026

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On a tragic day in Moscow, Idaho, 47-year-old Belinda Smith Niebuhr, a Caucasian female, lost her life in a senseless act of violence on January 10, 2015. A beloved mother and the manager of a local Arby's restaurant, she was known by her coworkers as a loving, nurturing, and caring individual, some of whom even considered her a mother figure. Her life was abruptly cut short when a gunman entered her workplace and specifically asked for her.

The man, identified as John Lee, then 29, shot ...
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  • Spokesman.com: Suspect in Moscow slayings arrested after high-speed chase
  • Spokesman.com: Moscow taxi driver helped police track murder suspect John Lee
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    Has anyone else been thinking about the link (or lack thereof) between John Lee and Belinda Smith Ni... ...Read More
    10/29/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the tragic events in Moscow, and I can't get over how terrifying it... ...Read More
    09/24/2024
    Does anyone have more insights into John Lee's history or background? I've been reading everything I... ...Read More
    12/22/2023
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