Extradition Delay Sought For Jacquelyn Smith's Husband Suspected In Her Killing
OLMITO, Texas (AP) — Authorities in Texas say Baltimore police have asked for more time before they pick up a man accused of killing his wife and blaming her death on a panhandler.
Cameron County Sheriff's Office spokesman Lt. Joe Elizardi said a Baltimore detective requested a five-day extension Tuesday. That means 52-year-old Keith Smith and his 28-year-old daughter, Valeria Smith, could remain in Texas until March 20. They agreed to be extradited Monday.
TIMELINE: What We Know About The Jacquelyn Smith Case
Jacquelyn Smith was fatally stabbed last year. Her husband said she rolled down her window to give money to a panhandler, who stabbed her.
But Acting Police Commissioner Michael Harrison announced Sunday that story wasn't true and Smith's husband and step-daughter are facing first-degree murder charges. He says they were arrested in Texas and were preparing to leave the country.
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