Murder of Patty Ann Smith Featuring Rajah Maples

Crime
Written By Travis Hoffman

Unfortunately some murders in the Quincy area go unsolved, and for nearly 40 years the mysterious murder of nine year old Patty Ann Smith was one of them. But a new revelation, given by a relative may just have given closure to the family and finally put a name to the person who did the horrible act. Find out about this story with WGEM news anchor Rajah Maples.

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