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Willie Smith

Case from Long-beach, CA dated Mar 13, 2024

Victim Details

Willie Smith

Male

Long-beach

CA

2024-03-13

54

Willie

Smith

07/17/2026

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On March 13, 2024, at approximately 6:31 a.m., firefighters from Long Beach Fire Station 11 detected smoke emanating from a residence in the 5300 block of Pine Avenue, Long Beach, California. Upon arrival, they discovered a fire in a single-family home with an adjoining two-story duplex. While extinguishing the blaze, firefighters found the body of 54-year-old Willie Smith inside the residence. The fire was swiftly contained by 6:40 a.m., limited to the first-floor unit.

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  • Press Telegram: 2 arrested after man’s body found after Long Beach duplex fire
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