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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2026 · 43 MIN

"OUR GIRL WASN'T KILLED BY A TREE!" NO ARREST IN DEATH OF OLIVIA, 12

from Crime Stories with Nancy Grace · host iHeartPodcasts and CrimeOnline

Olivia Mae Marie Smith, 12,  died not far from her home, in an incident that has left her family and investigators with unanswered questions.  According to initial reports, Olivia was at a friend’s house  when a 911 call came in around 9:21 p.m. At first, the claim was she had run face‑first into a tree and was unconscious.  Then ring camera footage from the friend’s porch showed her sitting outside.  She walked toward some trees before the call was made.  Fourteen minutes later, an ambulance arrived to rush Olivia to the hospital.  She did not survive.  Olivia's family says they do not believe the girl  “ran into a tree.”  Olivia reportedly had a heart condition, but it is unclear whether that played a role in her death. Some accounts have said the girl was being chase by others in the neighborhood. Officials have not announced a final cause or manner of death.   Joining Nancy Grace today: Rebecca and Deereng Smith - Mother and Father of Olivia  Dr. John Delatorre  - Licensed psychologist and mediator, specializing in forensic psychology, psychological consultant to Project Absentis: a non-profit organization that searches for missing persons, resolutionfcs.com, Twitter, IG, and TikTok: @drjohndelatorre Marie Pereira  - Criminal Defense Attorney, Domestic Violence Expert (Domestic violence expert certified advocate, batterers prevention), Registered Nurse Dr. Priya Banerjee, M.D.  -  Board Certified Forensic Pathologist and Anatomic Pathologist, Anchor Forensic Pathology Consulting   Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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