South Carolina man gets life sentence for killing New Mexico officer
- Jaremy Smith received a life sentence Monday in federal court for fatally shooting Officer Justin Hare.
- Officer Hare stopped to help Smith, who authorities say was driving a stolen car with a stolen gun.
- Smith pleaded guilty to charges including carjacking resulting in death and firearm offenses.
- U.S. Attorney Ellison stated, "Smith's actions left a trail of destruction across state lines."
- Smith also faces charges in South Carolina, potentially the death penalty, related to the death of Phonesia Machado-Fore.
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Marion man behind murder of New Mexico State Police officer gets life without parole
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WBTW) -- A Marion man who in March 2024 shot and killed a New Mexico State Police officer will spend the rest of his life behind bars with no chance of parole. Jaremy Smith on Monday was sentenced for the murder of Justin Hare months after pleading guilty to five charges including carjacking resulting in death and kidnapping resulting in death. Smith killed Hare on March 15 during a roadside ambush on Interstate 40 in New Mexi…
Man sentenced in federal court for killing New Mexico State Police officer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jaremy Smith was sentenced Monday in federal court for his crimes in New Mexico after taking a plea deal earlier this year. Smith was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. He had pleaded guilty to federal charges including kidnapping resulting in death and carjacking for killing New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare in March 2024. Story continues below Trending: ABQ family defies all odds after t…
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