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Execution: Tennessee Inmate Oscar Smith Dies by Lethal Injection Amidst Claims of Innocence and Calls for Justice Reform

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Oscar Smith was executed by lethal injection Thursday morning for the 1989 murders of his estranged wife, Judith Smith, and her two teenage sons, Jason and Chad Burnett. He was pronounced dead at 10:47 a.m. after receiving a dose of pentobarbital. At 75 years old, Smith consistently asserted his innocence. In a … Read more

Violence at Smith State Prison: Inmate Sues Georgia Corrections Over Brutal Attack and Medical Neglect

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Statesboro, Georgia — A former inmate at Smith State Prison has filed a lawsuit against the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), alleging a series of failures that culminated in a violent attack and subsequent medical negligence. George Luckett claims that prison officials created an environment rife with danger, neglected his medical needs, and subjected him … Read more

Murder Charges Filed as Justice for Treshawn Smith Finally Emerges in Lockland Case After Two-Year Battle

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LOCKLAND, Ohio — More than two years after a tragic shooting, authorities have made a significant breakthrough in a murder case that has deeply affected a community. The Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office announced this week that charges have been filed against a 24-year-old man in connection with the 2022 death of Treshawn Smith, a 20-year-old … Read more

Smith Trial Testimony Reveals Details of Night 17-Year-Old Danny Taylor was Killed

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Rock Island County, Illinois is currently at the center of the Johnell Smith trial, where the defendant faces charges of first-degree murder and home invasion in the tragic shooting death of 17-year-old Danny Taylor. Testimony continued on Wednesday with a key witness recounting the events that unfolded on the fateful night when Taylor lost his … Read more

Teen Responsible for Death of Steven Allan Smith; Family Takes Legal Action Against Shooter’s Mother

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BASTROP, Texas – Legal action is being taken by the family of Steven Allan Smith, a 41-year-old man who was fatally shot at his home in Bastrop last September. Investigators indicated that a 13-year-old was involved in his death, but no murder charges have been pursued due to the suspect’s age. The family’s attorney, Chris … Read more

DJ Bryan Smith Dies After Brutal Attack in Northwest D.C.

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Washington, D.C. – The tragic death of Bryan Smith, a prominent D.C. DJ and hair stylist, has shocked the community after he was brutally attacked during a robbery in Northwest D.C. Smith was discovered unconscious on the 500 block of T Street Northwest following his shift on October 26 and was subsequently in a coma … Read more

Elijah Smith Honored with Balloon and Lantern Release by Loved Ones Following Tragic Shooting

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LEMON GROVE, Calif. – Family and friends of the late 12-year-old Elijah Smith came together at a skate park near Lemon Grove Academy Middle on Friday evening to pay tribute to him a week after his tragic death. At the vigil, lanterns were released into the night sky along with blue balloons, which were Elijah’s … Read more

Susan Smith Denied Parole After Tearful Plea to Board

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – A recent parole hearing for Susan Smith, who infamously killed her two young sons by rolling her car into a South Carolina lake 30 years ago, has sparked discussion on forgiveness, justice, and the impact of mental health on criminal behavior. The parole board’s unanimous decision to keep Smith in prison highlights … Read more

Susan Smith Case Unfolds: Local Reporters Share Emotional Roller-Coaster Experience

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Union, South Carolina – When local reporters delved into the case, they discovered more than just a media frenzy. It was a whirlwind of emotions – hope, suspicion, and despair. Henderson, a general assignment reporter, stumbled upon the story almost by chance. Initially planning to write about a farmer in Pauline who trained border collies, … Read more

Fatal Crashes Shut Down Interstate in Smith County, Tennessee

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Buffalo Valley, Tennessee – Tragedy struck on Tuesday night in Smith County, Tennessee, as two fatal crashes occurred on the interstate, prompting officials from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to close down the highway. The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to separate incidents that resulted in multiple fatalities. The first crash took place on I-40 West … Read more