The Murder of Troy DeWayne Smith
About this episode
This episode investigates the murder of Troy DeWayne Smith, exploring the circumstances surrounding his death and the ongoing investigation.
This episode investigates the murder of 50-year-old Troy DeWayne Smith, who was found dead in his Evansville, Indiana, apartment on May 24, 2020. Here's a summary of the key details discussed: The Discovery: Learn about the discovery of Troy's body by his brother, TaRon, and the initial misclassification of the death as an overdose. [01:04], [01:12], [01:37] TaRon's Account: Hear TaRon's emotional account of receiving a concerning call from Troy's acquaintances, finding his brother, and his suspicions about the individuals who contacted him. [02:54], [04:03], [05:39] The Investigation Unfolds: Understand how the case was eventually recognized as a murder after an autopsy revealed a gunshot wound to the back of Troy's head. [05:23] Detective Involvement: Learn about the initial detective on the case and the subsequent involvement of a new detective who confirmed the case remains open after pressure from Troy's family. [07:11], [08:05] Potential Suspects: TaRon shares his suspicions about a specific individual who had a prior altercation with Troy, believing this person may be responsible for the murder. [10:04] Troy's Life: Gain insight into Troy's character as a quiet man who may…
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