Rumors and theories swirl around the death of Phil Smith, a 55-year-old Atlanta Street man shot in the head last year that has caused “many sleepless nights” for Gainesville Police investigator Brad Raper. “It’s the most difficult murder I’ve ever worked on,” he said of Smith’s June 15, 2015, death. Raper said the case hasn’t gone cold, and he still conducted interviews as recently as late May.
Atlanta Street slaying remains a mystery a year later
Investigator sifts through clues in shooting of ex-Gainesville sports star Phil Smith