Murder trial of Delmer Smith III

Delmer Smith's fate left undecided in hearing

Delmer Smith, convicted of first-degree murder for the death of Kathleen Briles and recommended for the death penalty by a jury, enters Judge Peter Dubensky's Manatee County courtroom for a motion hearing.TIFFANY TOMPKINS-CONDIE/Bradenton Herald

The fate of convicted killer Delmer Smith remains undecided as the defense waits for the judge to rule on motions for brain scans, a medical expert and a Spencer hearing continuance.

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MURDER TRIAL OF DELMER SMITH III

Smith's defense asks for more time to take medical tests

Attorneys for convicted murderer Delmer Smith filed a motion Thursday to postpone a pre-sentencing hearing until 2013 pending analyses of medical tests.
MURDER TRIAL OF DELMER SMITH III

Next court hearing set for convicted killer Delmer Smith

Spencer Hearing scheduled for Sept. 27 as sentencing approaches for convicted murderer Delmer Smith III.
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Jury unanimously recommends death penalty for Smith

In a unanimous vote Tuesday, 12 jurors recommend Delmer Smith be put to death by lethal injection for the Aug. 3, 2009 murder of Kathleen Briles.
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As penalty phase begins, Delmer Smith won't get new lawyers, judge rules

BRADENTON -- Delmer Smith voiced his lack of confidence again in his attorneys and deemed them ineffective during a status hearing Monday, but new representation will not be appointed.
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Judge won't appoint new lawyers for convicted killer Delmer Smith III

Despite Delmer Smith voicing a lack of confidence in his attorneys who he deemed ineffective during a status hearing Monday morning, new representation will not be appointed.
MURDER TRIAL OF DELMER SMITH III

Briles family finds peace in murder conviction of Delmer Smith

Family of Kathleen Briles, who was murdered in 2009, speak about the guilty verdict of Delmer Smith III.
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Delmer Smith found guilty of first-degree murder in death of Kathleen Briles

Delmer Smith III on Thursday was found guilty of first-degree murder in the slaying of Kathleen Briles in her Terra Ceia home in 2009.
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Attorneys to give closing arguments in Delmer Smith murder trial

Prosecutors and defense rest in Delmer Smith III murder trial. Closing statements will be made at 8:30 a.m. Thursday.
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Prosecution, defense rest in Delmer Smith III murder trial

The prosecution and defense have rested in the Delmer Smith III murder trial. The defendant did not testify.
MURDER TRIAL OF DELMER SMITH III

Smith's ex-girlfriends testify at trial; verdict expected this week

Two former girlfriends of Delmer Smith, who is charged with first-degree murder in the August 2009 slaying of Kathleen Briles, were among witnesses called to the stand Tuesday.