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Yes, flower arrangements are fulfilled and delivered by local florists from Blacksburg. A hearing is scheduled Nov . No cause of death has been released. Etute returned to Smith's home May 31, 2021, with the intention of determining Smith's gender. Jerry Paul Smith, 40 known as Gigi by his nephews of Blacksburg, VA departed this life, June 1, 2021, at his home. Obituaries of McCoy Funeral Home Inc. Dixie Jones McCutheon February 23, 2023 (78 years old) View obituary. Isimemen Etute, 19, was found not guilty of a charge of second-degree murder in the 2021 death of Jerry Smith, 40, of Blacksburg, Virginia. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Isimemen Etute, 19, (pictured) was found not guilty of a charge of second-degree murder in the 2021 death of Jerry Smith, 40, of Blacksburg, Virginia, who he visited last year to engage in oral sex with a woman he believed to be named 'Angie', The football player bear hugged his defense attorney after the verdict was announced. Copyright 2023 WSLS.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Jerry Paul Smith, 40 known as Gigi by his nephews of Blacksburg, VA departed this life, June 1, 2021, at his home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent in Jerrys honor to St. Judes Childrens Hospital. ", Jensen also advised jurors, "If you find this was in the heat of passion, you shouldn't find him guilty of second-degree murder, the crime would be voluntary manslaughter, but what I'm telling you is this was not self-defense.". Share your thoughts and memories of Jerry, Share your thoughts and memories with family and friends of Jerry. Police found a knife hidden under Smith's mattress, leading Turk to say, "Who would be more likely to resort to violence? Smith was found dead in his apartment two days later. Isimemen Etute, 19, was found not guilty of a charge of second-degree murder in the 2021 death of Jerry Smith, 40, of Blacksburg, Virginia, on Friday The jury deliberated for approximately. He added that Smith had 'demanded that it be dark' and had hidden a knife under his mattress 'in case there was something awry.'. Etute had testified that Smith reached for what Etute thought was a gun. There is a problem with your email/password. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Female carer who bit off part of a pub landlady's ear during vicious bar brawl is jailed for 14 months. The linebacker reportedly groped Smith before allegedly beating him to death in what Etute said was self-defense. Isimemen Etute says he thought Jerry Paul Smith was a woman when they met for sex. Investigators ruled the death of Jerry Smith, 40, a homicide, and Virginia Tech university student Isimemen Etute was identified as a person of interest. BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) Isimemen Etute the suspended Virginia Tech football player facing a murder charge after the death of a Blacksburg man in May is due back in a Montgomery County court on Tuesday as his case proceeds to a grand jury. Sorry! Etute is being held without bail and charged with second-degree murder in the fatal. Born May 18, 1981 in Montgomery County, VA, he was the son of the late Jerry Wayne Smith and Sandra Cumbee Smith. Please reset your password. Failed to delete memorial. Smith performed oral sex on Etute when they hooked up April 10, 2021, with Etute still believing Smith was a woman. She has since been replaced by Jimmy Turk, who has represented other Virginia Tech students in criminal matters. Failed to remove flower. The man who hid the knife or this goofy, gullible kid?" You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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Etute was suspended from the Virginia Tech team after he was charged with murder. ", Isimemen Etute, left, and defense attorney Jimmy Turk hug at the conclusion of the trial in Montgomery County Circuit Court Friday, May 27, 2022. Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. The jury returned a true bill indicting Etute for a charge of second-degree murder in connection with the homicide of 40-year-old Jerry Paul Smith. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. A jury Friday found former Virginia Tech football player Isimemen Etute, 19, not guilty of second-degree murder in the beating death of Jerry Paul Smith,The Roanoke Times reports. At his bond hearing on June 9, the judge granted Etute a $75,000 bond, which prosecutors originally appealed, but that was quickly dropped. quotations . At his video arraignment June 3, Etute was appointed an attorney, Naomi Huntington, who is a Radford City councilwoman and the citys vice mayor. Copyright 2021 WDBJ. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jerry Paul Gigi Smith memorial. Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more. The jury deliberated for approximately three hours before returning its verdict around 6.30pm, The Roanoke Times reported. He was a 1958 graduate of Andover Central School. "I don't believe that [the new law] would have been applicable to the facts of this case anyway," he told Virginia Public Media. Officials initially said Etute and the victim were "acquaintances," but new details in. WebSki or snowboard, our snow goggles bring the terrain to life in all light conditions. Etute had pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder for the blunt force trauma death in 2021 of Jerry Smith. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. For breaking news delivered to you, subscribe to WFXRs breaking news email list. A Virginia Tech football player has been arrested and charged with the murder of a Blacksburg resident, according to the Blacksburg Police Department and the university. Also known as Paul Smith. Blacksburg Police have identified the victim as 40-year-old Jerry Smith of Blacksburg; his death has been ruled as a homicide. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent in Jerrys honor to St. Judes Childrens Hospital. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Officers responded to a building in Blacksburg, home to the university, on Tuesday night for a welfare check and found 40-year-old Jerry Smith dead, the Blacksburg Police Department said. When do the clocks change in 2023? Jerry was born January 26, 1945. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. by Douglas Charles June 3, 2021 12:56 pm. Resend Activation Email. But a month later, Smith reached out to him again and invited him over, telling him to bring some friends. Select this result to view Jerry Preston Smith's phone number, address, and more. Smiths family and prosecutors also left reportedly without taking questions from the media. Prosecutors had earlier told the jury that Etute, then 18, became enraged and fatally beat Smith when he discovered Smith was a man. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The investigation has revealed that Smith and Etute were acquaintances. Try again later. Etute testified that he had seen Smith reach for a weapon, which Etute thought was a gun -- something Etute did not mention to police when he was arrested last year. 18-year-old freshman Virginia Tech linebacker Isimemen Etute has been charged with second degree murder in the death of 40-year-old Jerry Smith. BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Surveillance video shows three people leaving quickly from Jerry Smith 's Blacksburg apartment May 31. BLACKSBURG, Va. (WNCN) - A freshman on the Virginia Tech football team has been charged iwth murdering a Blacksburg man, the school announced. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Starbucks olive oil drinks a curiosity in Italy, Veterans Voices : William Byrd High School Establishes, Bill stops NDAs from silencing sexual misconduct, Vanessa Bryant, L.A. 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