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December 9, 2020
Donald James Smith v. State of Florida
Case Number(s):
SC18-822
SC18-822
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Summary:
Duval County
Smith was convicted of the first-degree murder of eight-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle, who was kidnapped, raped, and strangled to death in 2013. The jury voted 12-0 to recommend a death sentence, and the trial court sentenced Smith to death. This is his direct appeal.
Smith was convicted of the first-degree murder of eight-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle, who was kidnapped, raped, and strangled to death in 2013. The jury voted 12-0 to recommend a death sentence, and the trial court sentenced Smith to death. This is his direct appeal.