Cherish Perrywinkle’s killer back in court on day two of hearing

Donald Smith, 67, is currently serving a death sentence after being convicted in 2018 of kidnapping, raping and killing 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle in June 2013. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The man…

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Donald Smith, who killed Cherish Perrywinkle, back in court

Donald Smith was granted another hearing on claims that original trial attorneys mishandled the case. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The man convicted in the murder of an eight-year old girl appeared…

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Man appealing murder conviction of 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle back in court Tuesday for evidentiary hearing

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Donald Smith, the man convicted and sentenced to death in the murder of 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle, will be back in court Tuesday morning for an evidentiary hearing…

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Attorneys for man convicted of raping, killing 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle argue for new trial

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The man convicted and sentenced to death in 2018 for the rape and murder of 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle will be back in court Monday as his attorneys…

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