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In the quiet community of Upton, Kentucky, a confrontation that began over a stolen vehicle escalated into a fatal encounter, claiming the life of 25-year-old Joseph Smith. The male victim, whose race was not specified in the available information, was fatally shot on the evening of March 5, 2021. The series of events leading to his death began when a resident of nearby Hart County, Ryan Woodrum, discovered that his wife's car had been stolen. Woodrum's search for the vehicle led him to the park ...Read More
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Joseph Smith
Male
White / Caucasian
Upton
KY
2021-03-05
25
Joseph
Smith
12/04/2025
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I've been following the Joseph Smith case, and it's so unsettling to think about how quickly things ... ...Read More
04/17/2024
04/17/2024
Hey everyone,
I've been thinking about the impact this tragedy must have had on both families inv... ...Read More
01/11/2023
I've been thinking about the impact this tragedy must have had on both families inv... ...Read More
01/11/2023
