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Clarence Smith

Case from Denver, CO dated May 23, 1992

Victim Details

Clarence Smith

Male

Black / African American

Denver

CO

1992-05-23

43

Clarence

Smith

07/18/2026

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In the spring of 1992, the lives of two friends, Clarence Smith and James Austin, were tragically cut short in Denver, Colorado. Clarence Smith, a 43-year-old Black man, and his companion were known to be drinking buddies who often spent their time together, frequenting the area around East Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street, a stretch of road marking the border between Denver and Aurora. Their leisure time was often filled with games of chance and visits to the local dog track.

On May 23, ...
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  • Clarence Smith - Colorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail
  • Unknown Clarence Smith & James Austin Killer- Colorado- 1992
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