Judith (Dowling) Smith's con-man husband Joseph W. "Joe" Smith murdered her and her two daughters, Wendy and Kristy Cox, in their rented home. He also attacked the home's owner, who was injured but escaped and was able to go for help.
Joe was sentenced to life in prison for Judith's murder, sentenced to life without parole (reduced on appeal from death sentence) for Kristy's murder, and sentenced to death for Wendy's murder (sentence upheld on appeal).
Joe was sentenced to life in prison for Judith's murder, sentenced to life without parole (reduced on appeal from death sentence) for Kristy's murder, and sentenced to death for Wendy's murder (sentence upheld on appeal).
Judith (Dowling) Smith's con-man husband Joseph W. "Joe" Smith murdered her and her two daughters, Wendy and Kristy Cox, in their rented home. He also attacked the home's owner, who was injured but escaped and was able to go for help.
Joe was sentenced to life in prison for Judith's murder, sentenced to life without parole (reduced on appeal from death sentence) for Kristy's murder, and sentenced to death for Wendy's murder (sentence upheld on appeal).
Joe was sentenced to life in prison for Judith's murder, sentenced to life without parole (reduced on appeal from death sentence) for Kristy's murder, and sentenced to death for Wendy's murder (sentence upheld on appeal).
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