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A former elementary school teacher is found murdered in a Yuma, AZ business
On the evening of September 29, 1979, the body of 52-year-old Dorothy Smock, a Caucasian female, was discovered by her husband inside Solar Engineering Systems in Yuma, Arizona. The scene suggested a violent struggle had taken place. Authorities found that Smock had been bound with tape, which was also used to cover her face, ultimately causing her to suffocate.
Investigators determined that the motive for the attack was likely not robbery. Although her purse had been emptied and her wall ...Read More
On the evening of September 29, 1979, the body of 52-year-old Dorothy Smock, a Caucasian female, was discovered by her husband inside Solar Engineering Systems in Yuma, Arizona. The scene suggested a violent struggle had taken place. Authorities found that Smock had been bound with tape, which was also used to cover her face, ultimately causing her to suffocate.
Investigators determined that the motive for the attack was likely not robbery. Although her purse had been emptied and her wall ...Read More
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Dorothy Smock
August 18, 2022
Female
White / Caucasian
Yuma
AZ
1979-09-29
1927-08-28
52
Dorothy
Smock
11/28/2025
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I've been following Dorothy Smock's case, and something that's been on my mind is the odd choice of ... ...Read More
10/10/2023
10/10/2023
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09/11/2023
I've been diving into the details of Dorothy Smock's tragic case and something has ... ...Read More
09/11/2023
It's so unsettling to think about the circumstances around Dorothy Smock's murder. I can't stop wond... ...Read More
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
