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Mother hopes big reward will help solve 2008 Emerald Hills murder

Newseze Wire·Sun, Nov 1, 5:44 AMWire: Fox 5 San Diego
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Mother hopes big reward will help solve 2008 Emerald Hills murder

Sheila Smith is seeking justice for her son, Darnell Smith, whose 2008 murder remains unsolved despite a new $50,000 reward approved by Governor Gavin Newsom.

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