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Antoinette Porterfield

Case from Homestead, PA dated Aug 13, 2024

Victim Details

Name

Antoinette Porterfield

Gender

Female

Race

Black / African American

City

Homestead

State

PA

Date Of Death

2024-08-13

Age At Death

45

First Name

Antoinette

Last Name

Porterfield

Last Updated

07/05/2026

Case Description

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On August 13, 2024, 45-year-old Antoinette LaToya "Toi" Porterfield was tragically killed in her Homestead, Pennsylvania, residence. Her friend, John West, 54, was also found deceased at the scene. Both had suffered fatal gunshot wounds.

Authorities quickly identified Ms. Porterfield's son, 25-year-old John Malcolm Smith V, as a suspect in the double homicide. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots from the home and noted prior threats made by Smith towards his mother. Surveillan ...

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Man, woman found shot dead in Homestead home

Man accused of killing his mom in Homestead double homicide

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Forum Posts (3)

I still can't wrap my head around the tragic events surrounding Toi and John West. My heart goes out... ...Read More
10/12/2024

I can't stop thinking about the tragedy involving Toi Porterfield and John West. It's hard to compre... ...Read More
09/10/2024

Has anyone else been reflecting on the family and community angle with this tragedy? Toi seemed like... ...Read More
08/14/2024

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