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The case of James Russell Smith revolves around the tragic event that unfolded on May 29, 2019, in Big-Coppitt, Florida. On that fateful day, James was attempting to walk across US 1 at mile marker 10 when he was fatally struck by a vehicle. This unfortunate incident led to his body being discovered and registered as an unclaimed person, with Namus assigned the identification number UCP58744 for tracking and investigative purposes. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or close associates, Jam ...Read More
Date Found: 05/29/2019
Date Found: 05/29/2019
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2019-07-16T16:12:41.48
2020-08-12T00:31:16.157
58744
UCP58744
25175
James
Russell
Smith
White / Caucasian
White / Caucasian
Male
05/29/2019
Big Coppitt
Florida
Monroe County
33040
No
11258
Florida Highway Patrol - Troop E (Marathon)
Marathon
Florida
Monroe County
Luis Perez
Corporal
3380 Overseas Hwy,, , Marathon, Florida
State
Law Enforcement
Gray or Partially Gray
Hazel
Hazel
12/04/2025
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