GUILTY OR - Isabella Smith, 2, killed, 13yo injured, Cannon Beach, 31 July 2014

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June 02, 2016 at 1:33 PM, updated June 02, 2016 at 1:51 PM

ASTORIA — A woman accused of killing one daughter and injuring another at Cannon Beach has returned to jail after a month long stay at the Oregon State Hospital.

Jessica Smith was sent to the mental hospital to determine whether she can understand the nature of the court proceedings. Clatsop County Judge Cindee Matyas found reason to doubt Smith's mental fitness based on a suicide attempt in jail and an inconclusive report from a court-appointed psychologist.

The Daily Astorian reports the hospital will send its findings to the court; a hearing on the results is scheduled for later this month.

The report is expected to determine whether Smith, 42, suffers from a mental disease or defect and if she is able to understand the nature of the court proceedings. If she is found to lack the fitness to proceed, the report will offer a recommendation for treatment and services to restore her capacity.

The report will not make findings or conclusions regarding Smith's mental state at the time of the attacks on her daughters.

http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-n...f/2016/06/jessica_smith_back_in_jail_aft.html

 

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Judge sentences Jessica Smith to life with 40-year minimum for 'horrific and inconceivable' crimes

Multnomah County Circuit Judge Julie E. Frantz sentenced Smith to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 40 years.

The "horrific and inconceivable nature'' of Smith's crimes – the drugging and killing of her toddler daughter and attempted murder of her then 13-year-old daughter -- appeared inconsistent with her past, the judge said.

"This is without question a profoundly tragic case in which the unthinkable has occurred,'' Frantz told Smith. "I hope all may continue to heal and go forward with your lives as best as you can.''

Smith last week entered Alford guilty pleas to aggravated murder and attempted aggravated murder charges about a month after a judge found her mentally competent to stand trial. In an Alford plea, defendants assert their innocence but admit sufficient evidence exists to find them guilty.

Under the plea agreement, Smith faces life in prison with a minimum sentence of 30 years in prison for the aggravated murder count, plus a consecutive 10 years for the attempted aggravated murder charge. She waived her right to any appeals.

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[Rayemonde]

Oh, wow! I didn't see that coming! I thought she was going to try for the insanity defence.