GUILTY WV - Alexa Randolph, adult, Morgantown, 28 January 2021 *arrest*

[mocity]

New details released in alleged murder of Morgantown woman

From article:

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During the investigation, detectives say they found what they believe to be the “corresponding crime scene” in the garage area of Smith’s home.

According to the police report, Smith made several statements implicating himself in Randolph’s death, and also provided intimate information of the crime, which police say has since been corroborated."

 

[PommyMommy]

FEB 15, 2021
Accused killer scheduled for court appearance this week | 104.5 FM & 1440 AM | The Voice of Morgantown | Morgantown, WV (wajr.com)

• Gary Smith is scheduled to appear before Magistrate Nabors Friday at 11:45 a.m. for a preliminary hearing.
• Officials say Alexa’s 5-year-old son was staying at Smith’s home when she went missing.
• Investigators also say that Smith revealed things only someone who was at the crime scene would know and made incriminating statements.
• He is being held in the North Central Regional Jail.

 

[chimpface]

Her fb: Alexa Randolph

Take a look at her last but one post for a possible motive.

 

[cvaldez1975]

i saw an interesting comment in regards to motive on the Morgantown police post.

 

[kelsie]

i saw an interesting comment in regards to motive on the Morgantown police post.

interesting rumors on motive & COD in the comments here
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Poor Alexa. She seemed like a wonderful mom. This is an absolutely disgusting crime

 

[PommyMommy]

MAR 1, 2021
Indictment handed up in Morgantown murder case - WV MetroNews
A man charged in the death of his grandson’s mother has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge.

A Monongalia County grand jury handed up an indictment Monday against Gary Smith, 60, of Morgantown.

[...]

... He’ll be arraigned by a Monongalia County circuit judge in the near future.

Smith indicted in Randolph murder case | 104.5 FM & 1440 AM | The Voice of Morgantown | Morgantown, WV (wajr.com)
... Smith is being held without bond in the North Central Regional Jail.

 

[PommyMommy]

OCT 4, 2021
Plea deal expected in Alexa Randolph murder case
The man charged with first-degree murder in the beating death of his grandson’s mother is expected to enter into a plea agreement Tuesday.

OCT 5, 2021
New details released in the murder of Alexa Randolph as accused enters Alford plea - WV MetroNews
[...]

By using cell phone data, detectives determined Randolph had very recently been at the Smith’s residence. Smith immediately became a person of interest after the first interview, according to detectives.

On Jan. 29, pings from Randolph’s cell phone led police to the Walmart on Hornbeck Road where her body was found in the cargo area of her Ford SUV. Police also recovered surveillance video from the Walmart showing a subject fitting the description of Smith leaving the parking lot on foot.

An autopsy determined Randolph died of asphyxia and blunt force trauma. Consistent with the large amount of blood evidence found in Smith’s garage. The autopsy also determined Smith’s DNA was under the victim’s fingernails, signifying a struggle.

[...]

Smith will be sentenced on Nov. 2 at 4 p.m. The plea bargain will allow Smith to have a chance for parole after 15 years behind bars.

OCT 6, 2021
Man Charged In Death Of Fayette County Native Alexa Randolph Enters Alford Plea – CBS Pittsburgh (cbslocal.com)
A West Virginia man has entered an Alford plea in the death of a woman from Fayette County.

Gary Smith II, 60, of Morgantown, appeared Tuesday by video from North Central Regional Jail to enter the plea in which he didn’t admit guilt but recognized there may be enough evidence for a conviction, The Dominion Post reported.

 

[PommyMommy]

OCT 6, 2021
Morgantown, West Virginia man faces life after pleading in death of his grandson's mother. | News | wvnews.com
Gary Smith II, 60, entered what is called an Alford plea, which allows him to enter a plea without admitting guilt. However, he faces the same penalty as if he had pleaded guilty.

The plea will allow Smith and the families involved to avoid a trial in the killing of Alexa Randolph, who was last seen alive on Jan. 28. He also will be eligible for parole after 15 years in the plea agreement. Had he been convicted at trial, the jury could have determined not to grant mercy, which means no parole would have been possible.

OCT 7, 2021
Morgantown man charged with killing grandson’s mother enters Alfred plea
As a result of the plea, Smith will receive a determinate sentence of life in prison with mercy, which means Smith may be eligible for parole after 15 years, the prosecutor’s office said.

Despite the sentence being set, a sentencing hearing will take place before Tucker at a later date in order for the victims to speak and prepare victim impact statements, according to the prosecutor’s office.

 

[PommyMommy]

NOV 2, 2021
Disagreement leads dismissal of court appointed attorney in Morgantown murder case, sentencing delayed
[...]

Smith told the court his attorney did not properly present all the options he had in the case and he had been denied his full discovery information as required by law. Smith went on to tell Judge Tucker he was under duress, confused and felt his court appointed attorney forced him to take the Alford Plea.

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Despite objections from the prosecution, Tucker relieved Wilson and delayed proceedings until a new attorney is appointed.

“It’s a travesty of justice and all he did was make a mockery of the justice system today, period, Alexa Randolph’s uncle Grant Adams said. ” He has no rights, he gave away when he took someone’s life.”

[...]

 

[PommyMommy]

Guilty! Sentenced last April...

- OIS Search

apps.wv.gov

Smith, Gary Donald, II

Offender ID (OID) Number: 3485361
Name: Smith, Gary Donald, II
Sex: Male
Birth Date: 10/20/1960
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 240 lbs.
Race: White
Location: HCC
Intake Date: 7/6/2022 10:00:00 AM
Next Parole Hearing: 2/10/2036
Maximum Parole Discharge Date: Not Available
Projected Release Date: Not Available

Court Order List​

Sentencing County	Order Date	Order Number	Offense(s)
Monongalia	4/5/2022	21-F-118	Regular - First Degree Murder