GUILTY ID - Taryn Summers, 8, sibs Tristan Sexton 17 (MISSING 10/1) & Taylor 14, safe, 15 Apr 2021 *arrest

[Seattle1]

Where was she transferred to?

What does that mean?

jmo

Perhaps to the county where the crime was committed?

Seems she was transported to Gem County Jail which means she'll likely be arraigned there on Monday.

Suspect appears in court in relation to death of missing 8-year-old in Emmett | ktvb.com

 

[indicolite22]

A longer video of the vigil, recorded by a member of the public, was posted on YouTube.

 

[indicolite22]

Thanks for this link!
'The name of the victim in smith's case has not been released'
???

Perhaps it was to minimize publicity in order to preserve the suspect's right to a fair trial?

 

[kittythehare]

Perhaps it was to minimize publicity in order to preserve the suspect's right to a fair trial?

I wondered whether it concerned an entirely different victim?
And that is what I thought from reading yesterday's headlines also.
Is it possible?

 

[oceanblueeyes]

The arrest and murder charge tells us that Taryn's manner of death is a homicide and we can trust thorough toxicology testing is underway by the coroner. Hopefully, we will soon learn the cause of death.

It was 2019 when the children tested positive for hard drugs. We have no information that drugs were involved in Taryn's death.

Since the first degree murder charge it makes me feel there may already be visual injuries to her little body and head showing how she died at the hands of the suspect.

Of course toxicology tests will also be done as you noted.

Jmho

 

[Inthedetails]

I wondered whether it concerned an entirely different victim?
And that is what I thought from reading yesterday's headlines also.
Is it possible?

My hunch, based on nothing other than a hunch, is that someone else is going to be arrested. Speculation only.

Then again, I thought another arrest would have happened by now, so I could be totally wrong and there is, in fact, only one person responsible.

jmo

 

[Inthedetails]

My hunch, based on nothing other than a hunch, is that someone else is going to be arrested. Speculation only.

Then again, I thought another arrest would have happened by now, so I could be totally wrong and there is, in fact, only one person responsible.

jmo

Edited to add: It might be that Gem County will be the jurisdiction to release the information. jmo

 

[AbbeyBabbey]

Seems she was transported to Gem County Jail which means she'll likely be arraigned there on Monday.

Suspect appears in court in relation to death of missing 8-year-old in Emmett | ktvb.com

VINELink

 

[kittythehare]

Edited to add: It might be that Gem County will be the jurisdiction to release the information. jmo

It's unclear how much time passed since her murder, isn't it?
Not sure when preliminary autopsy will be completed.

 

[Seattle1]

April 16, 2021

Connie Ann Smith was booked into the Ada County Jail by Idaho State Police on an out-of-county warrant for first-degree murder.

CS appeared before a Judge in Ada County on Friday before being transported to Gem County Jail where she'll be arraigned and have a bond hearing (no date/time reported).

A body believed to be 8- year old Taryn S. was recovered from property the Gem County assessor shows as owned by Connie Smith.

^^per audio report
Suspect appears in court in relation to death of missing 8-year-old in Emmett | ktvb.com

CONNIE ANN SMITH
Custody Record
Age54
GenderFemale
RaceWhite

Ethnicity Non-Hispanic
Date of Birth Apr **, ****
ID Number632**

Custody Status Date Apr 16, 2021 05:44 PM MDT
Custody StatusIn Custody
Custody Detail Gem County Jail
Book Date Apr 16, 2021 04:46 PM MDT

Location:
Gem County Jail
410 East 1st St.
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3521

VINELink

 

[indicolite22]

Did Taryn attend school the week before she was reported missing?

 

[ReadySet]

There is just so much unknown at this point.
When was Taryn last seen? She was reported missing on April 12, but was it the suspect who reported her missing?

 

[Dre]

I can't for the life of me find it again, but when the tent went up in the yard, did anyone notice the open trunk of a car seemingly under the tent? I thought to mention it at the time I saw the pic and should have. I am wondering if she was found in said trunk. I definitely think something was found with her, or on her body to prove murder immediately, no future availability of just "hiding a body" after she passed away from natural causes, accident, etc.
Since the other children were reported missing and seemingly nothing came of it, im wondering if she felt more comfortable to report her missing right away since she hoped they would handle it the same way as the other children.
all MOO!

 

[Teche]

Crime was committed in Gem County. She was arrested in Ada County. So she was transferred back to Gem.

Thank you!

 

[indicolite22]

I can't for the life of me find it again, but when the tent went up in the yard, did anyone notice the open trunk of a car seemingly under the tent? I thought to mention it at the time I saw the pic and should have. I am wondering if she was found in said trunk. I definitely think something was found with her, or on her body to prove murder immediately, no future availability of just "hiding a body" after she passed away from natural causes, accident, etc.
Since the other children were reported missing and seemingly nothing came of it, im wondering if she felt more comfortable to report her missing right away since she hoped they would handle it the same way as the other children.
all MOO!

The media were asked by police not to take pictures because sensitive objects would be removed from the property. Maybe the pictures you saw were later deleted. I have come across one statement with a similar message (without mentioning any pictures).

 

[Seattle1]

I can't for the life of me find it again, but when the tent went up in the yard, did anyone notice the open trunk of a car seemingly under the tent? I thought to mention it at the time I saw the pic and should have. I am wondering if she was found in said trunk. I definitely think something was found with her, or on her body to prove murder immediately, no future availability of just "hiding a body" after she passed away from natural causes, accident, etc.
Since the other children were reported missing and seemingly nothing came of it, im wondering if she felt more comfortable to report her missing right away since she hoped they would handle it the same way as the other children.
all MOO!

Yes -- I recall this was about the same time that media reporting live from the scene (Airport Rd) were told not to film because "sensitive property" was going to be moved.

 

[indicolite22]

I can't for the life of me find it again, but when the tent went up in the yard, did anyone notice the open trunk of a car seemingly under the tent? I thought to mention it at the time I saw the pic and should have. I am wondering if she was found in said trunk. I definitely think something was found with her, or on her body to prove murder immediately, no future availability of just "hiding a body" after she passed away from natural causes, accident, etc.
Since the other children were reported missing and seemingly nothing came of it, im wondering if she felt more comfortable to report her missing right away since she hoped they would handle it the same way as the other children.
all MOO!

There's a picture gallery at the link below (part of an article). Picture 5 shows a red car in the yard. Is that the car you saw?

Candlelight vigil to be held for Emmett 8-year-old

Another source: https://twitter.com/fay_trevor/status/1382830701788098560

 

[oceanblueeyes]

I don't believe anyone else will be arrested for this precious little child's murder, but we will see.

It doesnt take, but this one horrid woman to kill a small defense child nor hide their body covering the murder up.

Jmho

 

[kittythehare]

I don't believe anyone else will be arrested for this precious little child's murder, but we will see.

It doesnt take, but this one horrid woman to kill a small defense child nor hide their body covering the murder up.

Jmho

I think you're right.
I was wondering if there was a second victim when the news of her arrest first broke.
It was very fast.
Did somebody tip them off?
They simply must have substantial evidence to charge her so quickly.
I imagine she was a flight risk once the little girl's body was found too. They had to move fast.

I've been thinking of the older children receiving this news, they must be devastated beyond belief.

 

[Dre]

There's a picture gallery at the link below (part of an article). Picture 5 shows a red car in the yard. Is that the car you saw?

Candlelight vigil to be held for Emmett 8-year-old

Another source: https://twitter.com/fay_trevor/status/1382830701788098560

Yes! thank you! that's the exact picture I wasn't finding earlier. It's not the red car with the trunk opened, but a black one just under the tent with the trunk opened. they must have checked the trunk of the red car first. (if only they would have done that when Gannon was initially reported missing) moo