The Murder Of Tara Reilly

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01/12/21 • 16 min

In March of 2000 Tara Reilly was lured by an unknown person with claims that they had information that would help her with an ongoing custody case. Two days later she was found dead behind a Walmart in Bradenton Florida. This case is still unsolved.

sources

Carlie Brucia’s killer, Joseph Smith, now suspect in Tara Reilly murder (heraldtribune.com)

Carlie Brucia case: Was Tara Reilly the first victim of Joseph Smith? (heraldtribune.com)

Cold case squad gets Reilly murder - News - Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Sarasota, FL

A special thank you to Chris, Tara's friend, for helping me out with information on this case.

sources

Carlie Brucia’s killer, Joseph Smith, now suspect in Tara Reilly murder (heraldtribune.com)

Carlie Brucia case: Was Tara Reilly the first victim of Joseph Smith? (heraldtribune.com)

Cold case squad gets Reilly murder - News - Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Sarasota, FL

A special thank you to Chris, Tara's friend, for helping me out with information on this case.

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