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Jermaine Reeder guilty of murder in 2022 stabbing of Christopher Smith in Beaumont; sentenced to 75 years in prison

Summary by The Beaumont Editorial Desk · As published by 12newsnow.com · July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

A murder case in Beaumont has resulted in a conviction and sentencing. Jermaine Reeder was found guilty of murder in connection with a stabbing incident. The victim of the stabbing was Christopher Smith.

The incident occurred in 2022. As a result of the conviction, Jermaine Reeder has been sentenced to 75 years in prison.

Further details about the case and the events surrounding the stabbing are available from 12newsnow.com, the source of this information.

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Category: local · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: 12newsnow.com · Reading time: 1 min

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Jermaine Reeder guilty of murder in 2022 stabbing of Christopher Smith in Beaumont; sentenced to 75 years in prison

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