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Latoya Smith

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the late summer of 2020, a tragedy unfolded within a home in Iowa City, forever altering the lives of a local family. On September 15th, concerned family members of 45-year-old Latoya Patrice Smith grew worried when they could not reach her. Their concern led them to her residence, where a grim sight through a window prompted a call to emergency services.

Upon their arrival at the home that evening, police discovered a heartbreaking scene. Inside, Latoya was found deceased on the bathr ...Read More
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  • Iowa City Press-Citizen: Iowa City Police say suspicious deaths are the result of murder-suicide
  • https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/media/cms/DV_Homicide_List_93018_014CDC2E8DA89.pdf
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    Victim Details

    Latoya Smith

    Female

    Iowa City

    IA

    2020-09-15

    45

    Latoya

    Smith

    11/05/2025

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    06/25/2024
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    06/19/2023
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