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Eric Smothers

Case from Jacksonville, FL dated Feb 08, 2017

Victim Details

Eric Smothers

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Jacksonville

FL

2017-02-08

54

Eric

Smothers

07/15/2026


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Eric Smothers, aged 54, was found dead on February 8, 2017, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was among several homicide victims in Jacksonville during February of that year, a month marked by an increase in violent crime. Smothers' death was classified as a homicide, with the case remaining under investigation. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has been working on these incidents with the goal of bringing those responsible to justice. Despite ongoing efforts, including appeals for public assistance, ...
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  • Police identify man found dead in street Feb. 8 - News4JAX
  • Jacksonville homicides in February - News4JAX
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