Broadway Star Imani Diya Smith Murdered at 25; Boyfriend Charged

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News18•25-12-2025, 08:00
Broadway Star Imani Diya Smith Murdered at 25; Boyfriend Charged
- •Imani Diya Smith, 25, former 'The Lion King' child star, found with fatal stab wounds in Edison, New Jersey.
- •She was pronounced dead at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital after being found in critical condition.
- •Her 35-year-old boyfriend, Jordan D. Jackson-Small, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
- •Jackson-Small also faces charges for child endangerment and weapon offenses.
- •Smith leaves behind a 3-year-old son; a GoFundMe page is set up for family support and expenses.
Why It Matters: Broadway star Imani Diya Smith was tragically murdered; her boyfriend faces murder charges.
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