Byron Smith claimed he was [] This email arrives only when there are cancellations or delays in the area. They were what ultimately damned him in the eyes of the law and the public. Video surveillance captured the teens casing the property prior to the break-in. The toxicology reports on Brady came back as negative for both drugs and alcohol. There was an error deleting this problem. Upon entering his home, Smith turned on a recording device he owned. "[12], In addition to his home surveillance system, Smith also recorded at least 6 hours of audio on a digital recorder in the basement of the residence. Please try again later. This email is the events of the area delivered daily from Voice of Alexandria. After all and as vehement as Mr Anderson is in his defense of his friend, he struggles to speak to the brutal detail of the morning of 22 November. He had only reported one previous burglary to police, and investigators only found evidence of two previous burglaries (one of which occurred in his detached garage and of which he appeared to have no knowledge when it was brought up by police). But on the day he put on his camouflage jacket and T-shirt bearing the legend Taylor Gang or Die, and headed to Smiths house, those wholesome pursuits were far from anyones minds. There was an error processing your request. The trial judge struck out any evidence of previous dealings with his victims because the prosecution argued Smith didn't know who he was firing at in the dark at 12.35pm, Bullet-riddled: Nick Brady, 17, and Haile Kifer, 18, were shot like 'vermin' by Smith, who had lain in wait for them in his basement. Keep it Clean. Meshbesher asked whether it was possible that Mr. Smith heard a post mortem sound when he told law enforcement he heard noise from Kifer after the fifth shot. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Morrison County Sheriff Michel Wetzel said Smith . Six seconds later after he reloaded, according to the tape he had set to protect himself but that ultimately damned him, Haile Kifer can be heard at the top of the steps asking, Nick?, 'Vermin': Smith was heard referring to his victims in a shocking manner. Oops, something didn't work. Smith may have been super intelligent according to Mr Anderson, but there are many aspects of his behavior that might fairly be described as eccentric. For days, the families sat in the courtroom and listened to graphic testimony about their final moments, when they were. Haile Kifer See Photos Hailey Kifer See Photos Haily Kiefer See Photos Haile Kiber See Photos Hana Haile Kife Kife See Photos Haile Kimber See Photos Kifele Haile See Photos Kifleyedegzer Haile See Photos Kimber Haile See Photos Kristofer Haile See Photos Hailey Kafer See Photos Hailey Kiffer See Photos Hailey Kiffer See Photos Hailey Kafer There is that possibility, said Mills. She waited 12 seconds for a response that would never come before going down the steps and another shot rang out. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? The trajectory of that shot she described as from front to back, and went straight, not upward or downward in his head. Mills said theoretically he could have used his left hand. But according to Mr Anderson none of this history of service and bravery equipped him for the reality of a life under increasing pressure, threat and fear in his own home. He obviously hadnt slept. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Kifer was fully dressed, wearing a sweatshirt and jeans, with blood visible on her hip and face. The trajectory of that bullet, Mills described as front to back, left to right and slightly upward. I was doing my civic duty. Defense attorney Steve Meshbesher questioned Mills about what the word homicide meant when used in a cause of death report. Mills said when determining whether the barrel of the gun is close to skin, she looks for soot, a gunpowder thats been fully consumed in expulsion of the deposit. He was a friend to everyone. Evidence photos of Byron Smith, sentenced to life in prison in Minnesota, USA for the murders of Haile Kifer, 18, and Nicholas Brady, 17, in 2012. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Haile Kifer (158721829)? We had several talks about it but I dont know. Mills said the cause of death in both instances was multiple gunshot wounds, homicide.. It was just a glinted reflection from the nearby highway but Mr Anderson admitted to feeling a ripple of concern for his friends state of mind. Smith was charged with two counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of Haile Kifer, 18, and her cousin, Nicholas Schaeffel, 17, both of Little Falls. A door panel had been kicked in during a previous burglary at Byron Smith's house. Brady and his 18-year-old cousin Haile Kifer "died horribly," she said. Now, for the first time, MailOnline can reveal the story the jury DIDNT hear, the history suppressed by the prosecution and the truth behind the hideous explosion of violence in Smiths Little Falls home that Thanksgiving morning. When a photo of a handprint on top of a wooden box in Smiths room was shown, Luberts said that while he had observed the handprint, it looked more like a smudge than a regular hand-down handprint and he believed he didnt see enough detail to lift a print off of it. 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Verify and try again. 2000)", "609.065 - 2015 Justifiable Taking Of Life", "631.06 - 2015 Questions Of Law And Fact; Decision Making; Court And Jury", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Murders_of_Haile_Kifer_and_Nicholas_Brady&oldid=1139190323, This page was last edited on 13 February 2023, at 21:35. The path of this gunshot, Mills said was beyond the left eye, it went through the soft tissue of the face, the bony ridge of the left eye and into the internal bony structure of the face. His friend Bill Anderson told MailOnline that he had become unhinged after a spate of thefts on his property. I think its over. In a heartbeat Bill Anderson knew that something had happened - something bad. Mills agreed that if a person had acted in self defense, or in defense of home when shooting another, that manner of death would still be called multiple gunshot wounds, homicide.. Persons with disabilities who need assistance to view the Public File should contact Brett Paradis at 320-763-3131. Luberts had documented the damage with photographs, which showed the kicked in panel and splintered wood around the edge where the panel had been. Nicholas Nick Brady, age 17, of Randall, MN, died Thursday, November 22, 2012. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 12:39 EST 26 November 2012 Friends and family have expressed their outrage over the deaths of two popular students shot by a homeowner while they robbed his home - as he reveale She repeated the procedure on his bare hands once the gloves were removed. If you wish to write to us in regards to this matter, please be advised that we reserve the right to post your. He was different.. Speaking from his home just yards from the scene of the murders, Mr Anderson, 62, revealed: In the summer of 2011 a group of High School kids came round here looking for work. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Try again later. Anderson said: 'Doors were kicked and windows smashed. Threats of harming another Smith had already placed four security cameras on his property Mr Anderson helped him run the wires. Luberts also testified that he had not collected a shoeprint from the broken panel of the door, but that it was brought in by Smith Oct. 29, 2012. Low around 0F. She said the dextrometharpan is an anti suppressant found in over-the-counter cough syrup, which could be a toxin if used in above-recommended doses. Luberts testified that he met with Smith in early November, when Smith gave him paperwork and a request for investigation pertaining to the items taken during the Oct. 27 burglary. Success! This is the fatal shot, said Mills. The outhouse on his land was crammed with the fruits of his eccentric world shopping. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Dr. Kelly Mills, the pathologist who performed the autopsies on the two teenage cousins, testified Thursday and said Kifer was shot six times and Brady three, the St. Some like it, NOT! We'd love to hear eyewitness Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Then said to him, Youre dead., Within 18 seconds he had the tarp ready to lay out and roll the body onto. Other fragments were in the left side of the abdomen. Byron Smith had been burglarized at least half a dozen times over the preceding few months. Kifer had a black glove on her left hand. The BCA report of the processing of the hood showed positive for gunshot residue. This wound had soot on the skin indicating the end of the muzzle was close. Period," said Daly. Juan Ignacio Blanco . Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. But if the jury had heard the months of torture that preceded that Thanksgiving morning, would they come to any different conclusion? Among the more personal items taken was a gold watch that his father, Edwin, received in recognition for this time as a POW in World War II and Smiths own service medals and awards. He had shot them when they entered his home 24 hours earlier. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Those in support of Brady, pictured center as a young child, and Kifer say Smith had no right to take their lives in premeditated cold blood, Kimberly Brady, mother of Nick Brady, applauded at the end of the trial and was supported by the dead teen's grandfather, Steve Schaeffel, right. Signup today! She was popular and kind, according to friends, well liked but latterly she had begun struggling with drugs. ). Its made all this deeply shocking', Paranoia: In October 2012 Smith flipped. He told me that that way, if something happened to him, at least there would be that recording and we would know what it was.. based on information from your browser. Failed to delete memorial. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Hed been doing that every day for weeks. Controversy: The case has split the small community of 8,300 and made headlines across the country over the limits of homeowners to defend their property. Its made all this deeply shocking.. Once she is silent, Smith says simply ,B***., Of this, Mr Anderson can only say, The adrenalin kicked in I guess. On his retirement in 2009 Smith had cashed his check to cash and stored the money in a drawer in his house. Smith shot Brady twice on the stairs, and once in the head after he fell to the bottom of the stairs. Mills said she could determine three shots were fired during the audio when Brady could be heard. But when Byron went to them they did nothing. Photo Books & Posters ; ProGenealogists ; Ancestry Academy ; Gift Memberships ; Ancestry Lab ; Heritage Travel ; Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Haile Elaine Kifer (1994 - 2012) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. In a Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 photo, Rachel Brady, sister of Nick Brady, and cousin of Haile Kifer, who were shot and killed during an alleged break in on Thanksgiving Day, speaks about her. This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Yet whatever they and their friends did however much trouble they were looking for or causing, surely never once imagining just how dark a turn that would take Nick Brady and Haile Kifer were, at the heart of it, just that: kids. Minnesota jurors heard for the first time Tuesday audio of Byron Smith, 65, shooting and killing 17-year-old Nick Brady and 18-year-old Haile Kifer on Thanksgiving 2012. "[21], Following his conviction and sentence of life imprisonment, Smith appealed to the Minnesota Supreme Court. A Remington rifle and a stainless steel .22 caliber gun were listed among the items taken from Smiths home Oct. 27, 2012. forensic - autopsy stock pictures, royalty-free photos & images. Industry chief demands planned corporation tax hike from 19 to 25% in this Ukrainian soldier takes out five Russian tanks and three armoured vehicles in ONE DAY using US-supplied Ukraine 'hits major Russian air base in fresh strike' a day after kamikaze drone crashed down just 68 miles How did Russia lose HALF of its 45,000 elite paratroopers in just seven months? There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Visitation was held from 4:00 - 8:00 pm Friday, November 30th at Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service with a prayer service at 7:00 pm Visitation continued at the church on Saturday one hour prior to the service. cemeteries found in Todd County, Minnesota, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Byron leapt on his tractor and he just flew back to the house. [20] On April 29, 2014, Smith was found guilty on two counts of first-degree murder with premeditation and on two counts of second-degree murder after three hours of jury deliberations. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Property and trees were damaged, doors kicked and windows smashed. Respected: Smith, far right, was an Eagle Scout and adult advisor to the local Order of the Arrow lodge. Error! 16 Rare Photos of Princess Diana. We won't share it with anyone else. Mills performed the autopsies on Nick Brady and Haile Kifer, the teens shot by Byron David Smith after they broke into his home Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, 2012. But, Anderson said he did not recall what Smith said as she drove by. Mills said gun residue was visible on the glove. She said no stippling was found on the entrance wound of this shot and that the exit wound, a larger wound, was typical for a high velocity weapon. Mills testified that in her opinion, two different types of ammunition were used in the shots fired at Kifer. Little Falls, Motley, Pierz, Randall, Royalton-Bowlus, Upsala-Swanville, Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. The bullet making this wound was not recovered in Kifers body. He explained, He told me that theyd messed up his tractor and that there were a few things not right, things that had gone missing. More than six inches away, she said soot wont be seen anymore, but stippling can be present from 2 1/2 - 3 feet away, depending upon the gun. Surveillance video shows Byron Smith, Nick Brady & Haile Kifer before the deadly encounter at Smith's home May 16, 2014. During testimony, Anderson said he couldnt recall then and he didnt recall now, 17 months later. She enjoyed wrestling from kindergarten thru fifth grade and then kept stats for the wrestling team, was involved in gymnastics, diving, softball and cross country. She also looks for gunpowder flakes unburned on the skin and the stippling. He already owned them but thats what he wanted for him and his brother, Bruce. Dr. Kelly Mills, with the Ramsey County Medical. Mills said she heard six shots fired in the audio, and had to separate them. Things had been searched through. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Mr Anderson said: He wanted to have the deeds for the plots put in his name. RELATED: Man who killed two teens . Try again later. [5] He was never married and lived alone. If the law enforcement system couldn't handle it, I had to do it. Byron Smith, of Little Falls, faces first-degree premeditated murder charges in the deaths of 18-year-old Haile Kifer and 17-year-old Nick Brady on Thanksgiving Day in 2012. "[17] Smith's recorded statements, the evidence indicating he had planned the shootings, along with the excessive number of shots fired, led to Smith being charged with second-degree murder. As it did so, it went through bones and soft tissue in his hand before exiting and entering his head. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. By this stage he would only allow Mr Anderson into his home if he used a coded ring and knock the men had devised between them. Autopsy Photos. 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