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Michael George Smith Jr.

Michael George Smith Jr.

Michael George Smith Jr. is a 22 year-old black male from New Jersey.

On the morning of July 8, 2016, his body was found hanging from a tree in Piedmont Park by security guard Charles Butler near the "Free Nelson Mandela Monument.

[1] Smith was wearing Chuck Taylors at the time of his death. [1]

Rumors swirled that the murder was a modern day lynching.

[undefined] About a week later, the death was confirmed to be a suicide.

[undefined] The case has been referred to the FBI for further investigation.

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References

[1]
Citation Linkatlantamagazine.comArticle about the hanging
Jul 13, 2016, 2:11 PM
[2]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comAn aerial view of Piedmont Park
Jul 13, 2016, 2:22 PM
[3]
Citation Linkajc.comSmith's death is confirmed a suicide
Jul 13, 2016, 2:18 PM
[4]
Citation Linkmyajc.comRumors about Smith's Death
Jul 13, 2016, 2:29 PM
[5]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comPolice at Piedmont Park investigating the scene
Jul 13, 2016, 2:19 PM