Michael Smith

Michael "Mike" Smith (1982 - 2014)

Brief overview:

Mike (32), an ex-lifeguard, was shot dead in his Bluff home during a home invasion on 4th January 2014.

Original report by Norman Sander of Durban/UK on FB "SA Legion of Military Veterans - United Kingdom":

"RIP Mike Smith (right) with brother Rob. Mike was shot to death on the Bluff last night where his home was. We have no further details at this stage. Both ex Durban Lifeguards and Parabats. Mike...I will miss you and your zany way of looking at and dealing with the curved balls life throws at you. RIP China."

Correction: Mike was a Section Leader with 5 SAI.

Brief Biography:

• Other Victims/Family
• Funeral/Memorial
  • Mikes funeral was on Thursday 11am at Stella Wood Cemetary Selbourne Rd Umbilo.
• The Street/Suburb
• The Region (Land disputes, other incidents etc.)

Attack Details:

• Date and time of attack
• Weapons
• Items Stolen
• Investigative officer/SAPS Case No:
• Torture, Gratuitous violence
• Indications of Hate Crime? Threats etc.

Perpetrator details:

• Number and Descriptions
• Arrests
• Name/s and age/s of Perpetrator/s
• Country of origin of Perpetrator/s
• Trial/Conviction

Additional Biographical Information:

Links to Media articles:

• http://archive.is/ggtcX
• https://web.archive.org/web/20140414073944/http://www.censorbugbear...