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Joshua Smelser

Case from Detroit, MI dated Sep 05, 2020

Victim Details

Joshua Smelser

Male

White / Caucasian

Detroit

MI

2020-09-05

39

Joshua

Smelser

06/26/2026

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In the late summer of 2020, the life of Joshua James Smelser, a 39-year-old man, was brought to a tragic and violent end in his Detroit home. Having moved to the city only nine months prior, Joshua was known by friends and family as a gentle, kind, and caring soul with a passion for all living things. He had built a life filled with diverse interests, from his work in healthcare at the Henry Ford Health System to his creative pursuits in videography and photography for various musical artists. H ...
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  • Herald Bulletin: Hoosier gets 27 years in Detroit dating app murder
  • WDIV: Indiana man charged with murder of 39-year-old Detroit videographer
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