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Ash Marie Smith

Case from Portland, OR dated May 08, 2022

Victim Details

Ash Marie Smith

Female

White / Caucasian

Portland

OR

2022-05-08

31

Ash

Marie Smith

07/04/2026

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On a tragic Mother's Day, Ash Marie Smith, a 31-year-old Caucasian woman, was fatally shot on May 8, 2022, in Portland, Oregon. She was a mother to five children and had relocated to Portland from St. Louis in search of a happier life. Those who knew her described her as a loving, energetic, and positive person with an infectious laugh, who saw the good in everyone. Despite facing numerous challenges and hardships throughout her life, she was considered a true warrior who continuously fought for ...
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  • oregonlive: Portland mother of 5 slain in Eastbank Esplanade shooting ‘wasn’t afraid of anything’
  • KOIN.com: Family remembers Eastbank Esplanade shooting victim
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