Conviction upheld in JB Hamby murder - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Kane · 04-25-2006, 11:58 AM

http://www.claremoreprogress.com/archive/article25522

In a recent article I found (see the link above), David Gordon Smith's murder conviction has been upheld. He is the man serving life in prison for the 1978 murder of Oklahoma police officer J.B. Hamby. In his unsuccessful appeal, Smith claimed his accomplice Jackie Ray Young forced him at gunpoint to commit the robbery.

As depicted on UM, Smith and Young went to rob an office in September 1978. Hamby arrived at the scene, where a shootout ensued. Young was killed, while Smith was wounded. Sadly, Hamby died of gunshot wounds.

Sentenced to life in prison, Smith escaped in 1985, but was captured after being profiled on both UM and America's Most Wanted. He was denied parole a few years ago.

idol · 07-04-2011, 11:00 AM

Good to see he's back where he belongs.

04-25-2006, 11:58 AM	#1
Kane Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 07, 2001 Location: MA, United States Posts: 3,367	Conviction upheld in JB Hamby murder http://www.claremoreprogress.com/archive/article25522 In a recent article I found (see the link above), David Gordon Smith's murder conviction has been upheld. He is the man serving life in prison for the 1978 murder of Oklahoma police officer J.B. Hamby. In his unsuccessful appeal, Smith claimed his accomplice Jackie Ray Young forced him at gunpoint to commit the robbery. As depicted on UM, Smith and Young went to rob an office in September 1978. Hamby arrived at the scene, where a shootout ensued. Young was killed, while Smith was wounded. Sadly, Hamby died of gunshot wounds. Sentenced to life in prison, Smith escaped in 1985, but was captured after being profiled on both UM and America's Most Wanted. He was denied parole a few years ago.
	Last edited by Kane; 04-25-2006 at 02:01 PM.

07-04-2011, 11:00 AM	#2
idol Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 280	Good to see he's back where he belongs.