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Case Description
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In the summer of 2011, a promising life was tragically cut short in Scottsdale, Arizona. On August 17th, 24-year-old Vanessa Smith Klein, a female who had moved from Fayetteville, North Carolina, was killed in a violent encounter that stunned the community. The events of that evening unfolded at the residence of her 60-year-old boyfriend, Steven C. Lester.
According to reports, Lester had summoned Klein to his home. Upon her arrival, she was met with a fatal confrontation at the door. Les ...Read More
According to reports, Lester had summoned Klein to his home. Upon her arrival, she was met with a fatal confrontation at the door. Les ...Read More
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Vanessa Klien
Female
Scottsdale
AZ
2011-08-17
24
Vanessa
Klien
11/30/2025
Forum Posts (2)
I've been following Vanessa Smith Klein's case, and my heart goes out to her family and friends. I c... ...Read More
12/17/2024
12/17/2024
I came across this case recently, and it's been weighing heavily on my mind. Vanessa was just 24 yea... ...Read More
01/11/2023
01/11/2023
