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Thomas Smith

Case from Gainesville, FL dated Jan 07, 2021

Victim Details

Thomas Smith

Male

Gainesville

FL

2021-01-07

33

Thomas

Smith

06/22/2026

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Thomas "Marty" Smith, aged 33, was tragically found dead on January 7, 2021, in Gainesville, Florida. His body was discovered at a car wash on East University Avenue, where he had been shot to death. The Gainesville Police Department responded to the scene early that morning and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The investigation revealed that Smith was the victim of a homicide, leading to a thorough search for suspects and evidence.

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  • WGFL: Suspect arrested in connection to Gainesville man's murder
  • https://www.wcjb.com: Gainesville police make an arrest in the murder of Thomas Smith
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