Case reopened in death of Dale Smith Jr.’s former wife as he’s accused of murdering ex-fiancée
Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN
Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.
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Officials told WESH 2 Investigates that the Orange County Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation into the death of Dale Smith Jr.’s former wife.