Chris Smith was eager to finally get together, IRL, with Leslie, a woman he'd recently met online. She seemed like the perfect match for him - she was intelligent, loved to work out, and devoted her life to helping others escape dangerous situations. But their first date would be their last when a maniac broke into Chris's home with murderous intent.

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Sources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/leslie-reeves-illinois-chris-smith-bobby-tarr-first-date-ended-in-horror-both-were-shot-one-survived/

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https://www.barrywilsonfuneralhome.com/obituary/leslie-reeves

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/leslie-reeves-illinois-chris-smith-bobby-tarr-first-date-ended-in-horror-both-were-shot-one-survived/

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