James W. Smith Jr.

Death by Force

James W. Smith Jr., aged 44, passed away on February 22, 2018, in South Chesterfield, Virginia. The circumstances surrounding his death were tragic and involved a series of distressing events. On the morning of February 22, 2018, Chesterfield County Police were called to Smith's residence on North Street in the Ettrick area for a welfare check following reports of a suicidal man. Upon arrival, officers observed Smith walking around the back of the house. Shortly thereafter, the house caught fire ...Read More

Chesterfield police ID man found dead outside burning house

Richmond Times-Dispatch: Body of man with self-inflicted gunshot wound found in backyard of Ettrick home that he apparently set on fire

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