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Linda Smith: “Why would they do it if they knew about her? She is a person. She wasn't just some name on a piece of paper.”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2012
Why would they do it if they knew about her? She is a person. She wasn't just some name on a piece of paper.
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Linda Smith
Washington

Editor's note · Context

Linda Smith expresses her frustration over the lack of awareness regarding her daughter's tragic death in the context of a pardon granted to Harry Bostick.

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