Psychologist says DCF evaluation of Donald Smith 7 years before 8-year-old’s murder ‘was a mistake’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – During prosecution testimony Wednesday on the second day of an evidentiary hearing for convicted child killer Donald Smith, a forensic psychologist called a 2006 Department of Children…
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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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Donald Smith appears in Duval County court on evidentiary hearing
Donald Smith is appearing in court Tuesday for an evidentiary hearing. Smith was convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle in 2018. DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. — More than…
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Evidentiary hearing begins for Donald Smith as he appeals conviction for 2013 rape, murder of 8-year-old girl
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The man convicted and sentenced to death in the 2013 murder of an 8-year-old Jacksonville girl will be back in court Tuesday morning for an evidentiary hearing…
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Mayor Donna Deegan appoints Florida Blue’s Darnell Smith as new chief of staff
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan announced Tuesday the appointment of a new chief of staff. This comes days after the city announced former Chief of Staff Pat McCollough…
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Donald Smith returns to court Tuesday for status conference hearing in appeal case for new trial
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The man convicted of killing Cherish Perrywinkle in 2013 will be back in court Tuesday for a status conference hearing for a 78-page appeal filed by his…
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