Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On a tragic night in November 2019, the life of 32-year-old John Willie Smith IV, a Black male, was cut short in the Parkland area of Tacoma, Washington. His body was discovered in the roadway near 106th Street East and A Street in the early morning hours of November 25th. Investigators from the Pierce County Sheriff's Department who responded to the scene found that Smith had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Prior to the discovery of Smith's body, n ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for John Willie Smith IV, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (4)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • KIRO: Man fatally shot in Parkland
  • Murder Mystery: Help Pierce County Sheriff's detectives solve ...
  • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 2 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in