GUILTY SC - Jamilla Smith 30, abducted 2 Dec 2023, body found 10 May 2024 - Daniel Harmon 34, DV history, *guilty*, Jackson *2 additional arrests*

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Family's plea for justice continues for missing Aiken mother feared dead

The family of a missing 30-year-old Aiken County woman, who authorities believe is dead, will hold another press conference next week.

wach.com

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C (WACH) — The family of a missing 30-year-old Aiken County woman, who authorities believe is dead, will hold another press conference next week.

Jamilla Smith's family along with The Broken Link Foundation will hold a press conference in front of the Aiken County Courthouse on February 23 at 11:30 a.m.

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Family's plea for justice continues for missing Aiken mother feared dead

The family of a missing 30-year-old Aiken County woman, who authorities believe is dead, will hold another press conference next week.

wach.com

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C (WACH) — The family of a missing 30-year-old Aiken County woman, who authorities believe is dead, will hold another press conference next week.

Jamilla Smith's family along with The Broken Link Foundation will hold a press conference in front of the Aiken County Courthouse on February 23 at 11:30 a.m.

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Harmon is also due in court on that day.

Candlelight vigil planned for missing mother presumed dead​

 

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Friday morning, her family once again standing in front of the courthouse there demanding justice. Jamilla Smith, was last seen or heard from three months ago, her ex-boyfriend is charged with murder in the case.

“There’s no chance of her coming home, her kids won’t get to see her", said Takeithia Roberts, Jamilla Smith's cousin

"She was my twin, my joy", said Jame Smith, Jamilla's father. "Now she’s my guardian angel.”.

“How can you grieve when you don’t have anything?", said Roberts. "Yeah we know the facts, but she’s still out there somewhere.”

Family of missing woman in Aiken County demands justice amid investigative delays

The disappearance and presumed death of an Aiken County woman remains a mystery.

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UPDATED: Feb 24, 2024

Family of missing woman in Aiken County demands justice amid investigative delays

The disappearance and presumed death of an Aiken County woman remains a mystery.

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Smith’s family says they last heard from Aiken county investigators January 29th, and were told they would be contacted weekly.

The family says that hasn’t happened and they’ve started searching for Jamilla themselves.

The family is offering a $10,000 reward for information in the case.

 

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Presumed dead missing woman, Jamilla Smith, update​

Streamed live on Feb 23, 2024
The Broken Link Foundation and the family of a presumed dead missing woman, Jamilla Smith, provides updates on case

 

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A prayer vigil will be held 6:30 p.m. on Saturday in Fayetteville at First Impressions Academy, 6965 Nexus Court.

South Carolina man charged with murder of ex-girlfriend, a Fayetteville native

Jamilla Smith, 30, was last seen Dec. 2 after calling 911 to report her ex-boyfriend was at her South Carolina home.

www.wral.com

 

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A prayer vigil will be held 6:30 p.m. on Saturday in Fayetteville at First Impressions Academy, 6965 Nexus Court.

South Carolina man charged with murder of ex-girlfriend, a Fayetteville native

Jamilla Smith, 30, was last seen Dec. 2 after calling 911 to report her ex-boyfriend was at her South Carolina home.

www.wral.com

Noting:

"There's a history of 911 calls that Jamilla made where she was calling for police assistance for domestic violence. we have a couple of emails that came straight from Jamilla's email. and she was begging for help," Kimberly Kite, the broken link foundation founder said.

Family members told WRAL News Smith had been trying to break up with Harmon for some time.

 

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Second suspect arrested in Jamilla Smith murder case

Bryan Alexander Hampton Jr. turns himself in on a charge of accessory after the fact of the murder of Jamilla Shanae’ “Millie” Smith.

www.wrdw.com

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man has surrendered to authorities two days after they said he was wanted on a charge of accessory after the fact to the murder of Jamilla Shanae’ “Millie” Smith, according to authorities.

On Wednesday, authorities said Bryan Alexander Hampton Jr., 35, of Augusta, is wanted for accessory in the case of 30-year-old Smith’s murder.

The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office said Friday afternoon that he had turned himself in.

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Second suspect in murder of missing Aiken woman Jamilla Smith turns himself in

Aiken County Deputies announced on Wednesday that they were looking for Bryan Hampton as an accessory to Jamila Smith's murder.

wach.com

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According to the arrest warrant authorities believe Hampton provided transportation, bought cell phones, and assisted in the disposal of Smith's body.

Research Analyst with the Broken Link Foundation Kimberly Kite revealed just how well Harmon and his accused accomplice Hampton are in relation.

"Bryan Hampton or BJ," said Kite. "He goes by BJ is the cousin of Daniel Harmon."

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Hampton is suspected to appear in bond court Saturday morning at the Aiken County Jail.

 

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Second suspect arrested in Jamilla Smith murder case

Bryan Alexander Hampton Jr. turns himself in on a charge of accessory after the fact of the murder of Jamilla Shanae’ “Millie” Smith.

www.wrdw.com

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man has surrendered to authorities two days after they said he was wanted on a charge of accessory after the fact to the murder of Jamilla Shanae’ “Millie” Smith, according to authorities.

On Wednesday, authorities said Bryan Alexander Hampton Jr., 35, of Augusta, is wanted for accessory in the case of 30-year-old Smith’s murder.

The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office said Friday afternoon that he had turned himself in.

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Second suspect in murder of missing Aiken woman Jamilla Smith turns himself in

Aiken County Deputies announced on Wednesday that they were looking for Bryan Hampton as an accessory to Jamila Smith's murder.

wach.com

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According to the arrest warrant authorities believe Hampton provided transportation, bought cell phones, and assisted in the disposal of Smith's body.

Research Analyst with the Broken Link Foundation Kimberly Kite revealed just how well Harmon and his accused accomplice Hampton are in relation.

"Bryan Hampton or BJ," said Kite. "He goes by BJ is the cousin of Daniel Harmon."

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Hampton is suspected to appear in bond court Saturday morning at the Aiken County Jail.

Here's to hoping that this arrest leads to finding Jamilla's body. I will take the fact that he surrendered as a good sign. MOO

 

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“I was happy that he had turned himself in and was making some way in this case,” she said. “I had hoped that he would talk right away and tell us where my daughter was.”

“It kind of revisited the shock in the early stages and finding out what Daniel had done to my daughter, when she was reported missing,” McCraw said. McCraw said she coped by reading Millie’s Bible and has relied on God, as well as her grandchildren. “Having my grandson here has helped me to be strong for Millie,” she said.

Family of Jamilla Smith speaks after second person charged in her disappearance

The family of a missing woman talks about how the arrest of second person is a one step in the case and with the hopes of bringer their loved one home.

www.postandcourier.com

 

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MAY 2, 2024

Third suspect arrested in connection with Jamilla Smith death

The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office has announced a third arrest in connection with the murder of Jamilla Smith.

www.wjbf.com

46-year-old Clyde James Hendley II of Bath, South Carolina, was taken into custody Thursday morning, after investigators served a search warrant of his home on Front Street.

He is being held at the Aiken County Detention Center on the charge of Accessory after the Fact to Murder.

The warrant states that Hendley helped dispose of Jamilla’s body and other evidence of the crime.

Third suspect arrested in Aiken County murder case of Jamilla Smith

Clyde James Hendley II, 46, of Bath, was taken into custody Thursday morning after investigators served a search warrant at his home on Front Street, authorities said.

www.wrdw.com

According to the arrest warrant, between the dates of Dec. 2 and Dec. 4, Hampton did assist Daniel Harmon with the intent of assisting Harmon to avoid consequences after knowing a murder was committed.

The arrest warrant says Hampton provided transportation and cell phones to Harmon.

The arrest warrant also says Hampton assisted with the disposal of the remains of Jamilla Smith.

Third person arrested in Jamilla Smith missing person case in Aiken County

A third person is facing charges in the missing person case of Jamilla Smith. Two people have already been arrested and charged in the case.

www.postandcourier.com

Hendley was arrested and charged with arson in 2009, according to the Aiken Standard.

 

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Human remains found, believed to be Jamilla Smith​

Published: May. 10, 2024

Human remains found, believed to be Jamilla Smith

www.wrdw.com

 

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I hope Jamilla has been found. My heart goes out to her family and friends today.

Waiting with them for justice for Jamilla.

 

[Knox]

News reports confirm it is Jamilla

After remains of missing mom found, cause of death released

“The investigation is complete when this case goes to trial,” Aiken County Sheriff's Office Capt. Eric Abdullah says.

www.wrdw.com

 

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News reports confirm it is Jamilla

After remains of missing mom found, cause of death released

“The investigation is complete when this case goes to trial,” Aiken County Sheriff's Office Capt. Eric Abdullah says.

www.wrdw.com

Hmmm. Suspect #3 was just arrested a week ago. Seems likely he talked. MOO

From the article:

“But after we received some more significant information to pinpoint her location,” searchers were able to go straight to where she was buried,” Abdullah said.

 

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Cause of death released for SC mother who vanished after screaming during 911 call

Jamilla Smith, 30, vanished on December 2, 2023, from Aiken County, which is on the Georgia/SC border.

www.wsbtv.com

On Tuesday, the Aiken County Coroner told WJBF that Smith’s cause of death was gunshot wounds to the head.

Three men have been arrested in connection to Smith’s death including Smith’s ex-boyfriend, Daniel Harmon, who was charged with kidnapping and murder.

 

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MAY 16, 2024

Body found of woman allegedly chased down by ex-boyfriend with car during 911 call

More than six months a missing woman's family reported her missing, authorities found her remains in a wooded area in rural South Carolina.

lawandcrime.com

After deputies reported Smith missing to the media, they received a tip from someone saying they rented a 2023 Dodge Charge to Harmon. They tracked the car to a home and found it covered, with Harmon inside. Officials took him into custody on Dec. 5, the affidavit said. They arrested Harmon on domestic violence charges before adding the kidnapping and murder charges in the ensuing weeks.

Detectives found blood in the car’s trunk and sent a sample to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. On Saturday, detectives received the results, but the information was redacted from the affidavit, WJBF reported.

 

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‘It shattered our lives’: Ex-boyfriend pleads guilty, sentenced in Jamilla Smith’s murder

Daniel Harmon appeared in court Friday and was sentenced to 45 years for murder and 30 years for kidnapping, served concurrently.

www.wrdw.com

More than two years after Jamilla Smith went missing, her ex-boyfriend was sentenced to 45 years in prison for her kidnapping and murder.

Daniel Harmon appeared in court Friday and was sentenced to 45 years for murder and 30 years for kidnapping, served concurrently.

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Man sentenced to decades in prison in Jamilla Smith murder; accessory cases still pending

A man pleaded guilty Friday in Aiken County to murder and kidnapping in the death of Jamilla Smith, resulting in a lengthy prison sentence and the dismissal of additional charges tied to the case.

theaugustapress.com

A man pleaded guilty Friday in Aiken County to murder and kidnapping in the death of Jamilla Smith, resulting in a lengthy prison sentence and the dismissal of additional charges tied to the case.

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The guilty plea resolves the primary homicide case stemming from Smith’s disappearance in late 2023. But charges are still pending against two alleged accessories accused of helping after Smith’s death. Clyde Hendley II, 46, of Bath, is charged with accessory after the fact to murder. He stands accused of aiding Harmon in disposing of evidence related to Smith’s death.

Bryan Alexander Hampton Jr., 35, also faces an accessory-after-the-fact charge after turning himself in last year.

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https://www.wjbf.com/news/family-of-jamilla-smith-speaks-out-after-sentencing-for-her-killer/

It was a tense and emotional courtroom Friday morning, as Daniel Harmon learns his fate nearly 2 years after kidnapping and murdering his lover of 7 years.

“I am happy that the deal did go through. But, I don’t know—it still doesn’t feel enough—not enough for her life,” said Tina McGraw, Jamilla Smith’s mother.

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