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Three People Murdered On Deerfield Drive Identified
August 4, 2015
AN UPDATE TO THIS STORY HAS BEEN POSTED, CLICK HERE.
The three people found dead last Friday in a home on Deerfield Drive were murdered, and they identities have been released, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The victims were identified as 49-year old Richard Thomas Smith, 77-year old Voncile Smith and 47-year old John William Smith. The victims were a mother and her two sons, according to neighbors familiar with the family.
All three were victims of homicide. There have been no arrests reported and no suspects named. The Sheriff’s Office said that the investigation is ongoing and further information will be released as it becomes available.
About 9:30 a.m. Friday, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 4600 block of Deerfield Drive for a welfare check. When deputies arrived, they found the three people deceased.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement were on the scene throughout the weekend, with investigators returning Monday.
Deerfield Drive is located off Klondike Road north of Wilde Lake Boulevard.
Pictured: Three people were found dead inside a home Deerfield Drive Friday by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office as they responded for a welfare check. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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20 Responses to “Three People Murdered On Deerfield Drive Identified”
Big John will be missed he was a friend of mine and a lot of people at the walmart on mobile hwy. We need to find the killer or killers so we can have piece of mind.
I think the focus of this story is; there is a murderer on the loose that needs to be caught. Everyone should be praying for that and the families that these three people left behind.
WhO cares if it was in Beulah, the fact of the matter is 3 innocent people were killed an it’s right next to beulah, some people are so ignorant. God bless this family as they lay these innocent people to rest…….
RIP Big John …. this is a tragedy and many hearts at his longtime job are hurting. Youwillbe missed at 1605 by current and former coworkers. Bless this family
@Dixie Kyser i used to work at the Subway years ago..Big John always had the double meat and double cheese with everything on it! He will not be forgotten anytime soon
I have lived in the Klondike area for 40 years and it is very scary to think something like this has happened to our neighbors. It is very heart breaking.
People are rediculious it doesn’t matter were it happend the point is 3 innocent people are dead….
I WORKED AT SUBWAY INSIDE WALMART WHERE he was employed , I made his food everyday .. He was such a sweet man .. I will miss our Sunday morning conversations about Alabama football .. I hope these people are found soon to pat for what they did to some wonderful people
The sign for Beulah is actually just past the bridge, west of Klondike Road (11 mile creek bridge I believe it is called). However, you are right, it doesn’t matter where it is, a crime occurred and its happening all over Pensacola. The world if full of mean and cruel people. Don’t blame it on gun control either. Blame it on the lack of proper raising of children these days and the removal of religion in almost everything. I am sure God is shaking his head at what this world has become. So sad.
John was a member of the Walmart family at 1605 Mobile hwy. He will be missed dearly by thousands. R.I.P. Big John
RIP Big John! He was a sweet sweet man. Store 1605 will miss their favorite cart pusher. I pray they have answers and suspects and arrests soon!
Did u guys forget to mention that there was 3 innocent people were innocently murdered???its no matter what the area is I mean really?
Frank, Klondike Road, Eight Mile Creek Road, Dunaway Lane are all in the Klondike Community. It is not Beulah and never has been. My grandparents moved to Klondike in 1943 and we have been there since. I have found historical references to Klondike dating back to the 1870’s. Plus Beulah has their own fire department, we in Klondike share Bellview Fire Dept.
Com .Robertson, where are the community signs you & I discussed ?
Crime is not area specific and it’s not important if it’s Beulah or not. Everyone should pay attention to your surroundings and those in it, be careful. It is extremely sad that people have no respect for life, theirs or the lives they take.
Three people have been murdered and you argue about which side of an imaginary boundary they were on??
I guess the total disregard for human life isn’t limited to the criminals!
It’s all relative–Pensacola! And, for whatever reason, these people were murdered in their own home.
Candy, Where IS the sign that says Beulah begins and Ends?…. this is Klondike Rd where its residence consider themselves to Live in Beulah, there Children attend the Schools with Beulah in there names????? So who is to say this is not???
THis is not Beulah.
Beulah?
It’s sad what the world is coming to. And especially , Beulah used to be a very quiet , family town, a very small town at that, and for all the violence , murders, break ins , etc going on…. I’m questioning if this is a place to even raise my kids in. However , will there EVER be a place safe enough ?