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Shelly Marie Erwin Sorg

Case from Jefferson, AR dated Mar 25, 1998

Victim Details

Name

Shelly Marie Erwin Sorg

Gender

Female

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Jefferson

State

AR

Date Of Death

1998-03-25

Age At Death

24

First Name

Shelly

Last Name

Marie Erwin Sorg

Last Updated

07/18/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet community of Jefferson, Arkansas, a horrific tragedy unfolded on March 25, 1998, shattering the lives of a young family. Shelly Marie Erwin Sorg, a 24-year-old female, was found murdered alongside her two small children, 5-year-old Sean and 3-year-old Taylor. The brutal crime also claimed the lives of Shelly's 20-year-old cousin, Misty Erwin, and a 12-year-old family friend, Samantha Rhodes. All five victims were discovered shot to death inside the mobile home of Clay King Smith, Mi ...

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Shelly Marie Erwin Sorg (1973-1998) - Find a Grave Memorial

Shelly Marie Erwin Sorg (1973-1998) – Memorial... - Find a Grave

Forum Posts (3)

Hey everyone,
I’ve been thinking about sweet little Taylor, Shelly’s youngest, who was just 3... ...Read More
11/11/2024

Has anyone else been reflecting on Misty Erwin's ambitious dreams and how incredible her potential w... ...Read More
08/06/2023

Wow, it's hard to wrap my mind around such a tragic series of events. One thing that always strikes ... ...Read More
02/22/2023

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