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Sneak peek: The Verdict

April 22, 2015 / 03:44

This episode covers the verdict in the case of Anita Jane Smithy, the emotional aftermath of the jury's decision, and the events leading to the shooting of her husband, Robert Quin. Key discussions include the jury's verdict of guilty for second-degree murder, Anita's emotional state during the trial, and her claims of self-defense.

The episode begins with the jury announcing their verdict, which leaves Anita's family feeling a mix of sadness and relief. Anita's last words to her husband, "I love you," are discussed in the context of the trial.

Witnesses recount the night of the shooting, detailing the violent encounter between Anita and Robert. Anita describes feeling threatened and scared, emphasizing her fear for her life.

Throughout the episode, family members express their pain and frustration with the judicial process, highlighting the emotional toll of the trial. Anita maintains her innocence, insisting that she acted in self-defense.

The episode concludes with reflections on the impact of the verdict on Anita's life and her desire to share her truth.

TLDR

Anita Jane Smithy faces a guilty verdict for second-degree murder in her husband's shooting, claiming self-defense amid emotional turmoil.

Episode

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[Music] Jury's indicated they've reached a verdict. Yes, sir. The day of the verdict. Jury is present, sir. I was
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like, "This is it. This is the day that my mom is finally free and liberated from this. She can just live happy and
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free." Members of the jury, in the case of State of Florida versus Anita Jane Smithy, have you reached a verdict? Your
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honor, if you will please hand the verdict form to the court. What were her last words to you? I love you. Miss
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Smithy, please rise and argue to the verdict of the jury of your peers. Madam clerk, please. I believe those last
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three words, I love you, was in case this doesn't go right, I love you. We the jury find the defendant guilty of
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seconddegree murder. Further f we further find that during the commission of the offense the
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defendant personally carried dis she has no heart at all. I'm sorry but she doesn't.
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We further find that during the commission of the crime the defendant actually possessed a firearm. She could
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never care about anybody but herself cuz she's fake and she doesn't show emotion.
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Everything that she's ever done has been a show. I was sad. I was happy. I was mad. I was
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emotional. Finally, justice for my dad. Defense requests a jury to be pulled. Yes, your
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honor. It was the most painful experience of my entire life to have to witness such
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injustice. Anything further from the state? No, you I I believe that my mom uh did what she
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had to do to escape with her life. [Applause] 911. You shot somebody. Who did you shoot?
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Your husband. He was a strange person. What's his name? Robert Quin. When I arrived, Miss Smithy was already
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on the front walkway to the house. She was sitting down. She was crying. She kept saying that he shouldn't have
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been here. He shouldn't have been there. I don't want him to die. Anita first said that Mr. Klein came over the house
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that night and somehow was able to get inside the house. He came to my home. He had violent sex with me. I was scared.
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He is 6 foot tall and 225 lbs and I weigh 125 lbs. She cried and she begged for him to
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stop. Did I think he could kill me? Yes, I did. And I said, "I've got a gun. Get
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off of me." He treated her like garbage, like a punching bag with every intention of
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killing her. And that's when she shot him. He said something like, "You, you [ __ ]
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you killed me." She didn't mean to. She just wanted him to stop. As crazy as it is, I'm I miss
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him and and I and I love him. Did you murder your husband? No, I did not. I did not murder him.
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I want people to know, you know, the truth through my eyes. What happened? I'm not that person
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that they're trying to portray me to be.

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Episode Highlights

  • The Verdict
    The jury reaches a verdict, bringing a mix of emotions for the family.
    “This is the day that my mom is finally free and liberated.”
    @ 00m 17s
    April 22, 2015
  • A Painful Experience
    Witnessing the trial was described as the most painful experience of my life.
    “It was the most painful experience of my entire life to have to witness such injustice.”
    @ 01m 44s
    April 22, 2015
  • A Mother's Defense
    Anita Smithy claims she acted in self-defense against her husband.
    “I believe that my mom did what she had to do to escape with her life.”
    @ 01m 54s
    April 22, 2015
  • Conflicted Emotions
    Despite the circumstances, Anita expresses love for her deceased husband.
    “As crazy as it is, I miss him and I love him.”
    @ 03m 18s
    April 22, 2015

Episode Quotes

  • This is the day that my mom is finally free and liberated.
    Sneak peek: The Verdict
  • I love you. We the jury find the defendant guilty of second-degree murder.
    Sneak peek: The Verdict
  • As crazy as it is, I miss him and I love him.
    Sneak peek: The Verdict
  • I'm not that person that they're trying to portray me to be.
    Sneak peek: The Verdict

Key Moments

  • The Verdict00:48
  • Emotional Turmoil01:27
  • Self-Defense Claim01:54
  • Conflicted Love03:18
  • Identity Crisis03:35

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