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Wayne Smart

Case from River-rouge, MI dated Sep 18, 2017

Victim Details

Wayne Smart

Male

Black / African American

River-rouge

MI

2017-09-18

59

Wayne

Smart

07/13/2026

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In the late summer of 2014, the community of River Rouge, Michigan, was unsettled by a tragedy that unfolded within the quiet confines of a home on Superior Street. On September 18th, Wayne Smart, a 59-year-old man, was found deceased in his residence. The discovery was made at approximately 1:30 in the afternoon, sending a ripple of concern through the neighborhood.

Upon entering his bedroom, authorities were met with a scene that suggested a violent end to Mr. Smart's life. He was found ...
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  • WXYZ: Crime Stoppers of Michigan seeking killer of man shot in head in bedroom
  • Crime Stoppers seeking shooter of 59-year-old - WXYZ
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