The Statesville Police classified Shelbie Smith's June death as accidental, not a homicide.

The Statesville Police Department has classified the death of Shelbie Smith, found dead in June, as accidental after an investigation. Initially thought to be a homicide, it was determined she fell while trying to hang curtains and hit her head on a rock. Smith's mother described the incident as an "absolute freak accident." Her 4-year-old son, who discovered her, is now living with his aunt in South Carolina. Police confirmed no ongoing threat to the community.

November 08, 2024
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