A 32-year-old Texas man, Maurice Kelso Smith, will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the horrific murder of his pregnant girlfriend, Darionne Burley, and their unborn twin boys. This devastating tragedy unfolded just weeks after the couple celebrated the genders of their babies with a joyful party.
In 2020, a jury found Smith guilty of capital murder and sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole. This is the mandatory sentence in these cases when prosecutors decide not to pursue the death penalty.
The nightmare began when Burley reported being carjacked at gunpoint. Police later discovered her car and, tragically, found her with a gunshot wound to the back of her head.
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Investigators identified Smith as Burley's boyfriend and linked him to the crime. When they arrived at his address, they found him attempting to destroy evidence and clean the stolen car.
Additionally, they discovered bloody clothes and a gun that matched the murder weapon. This gun, investigators revealed, was illegally obtained through a friend just a day before the shooting.
Shockingly, a family member testified that the shooting occurred shortly after the couple's happy gender reveal party.
Furthermore, reports indicate that Smith attempted to fake intoxication and memory loss following his arrest. He is currently appealing the verdict.
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