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Minor Killer Gets Life Plus 80 | Charleston News
Gavin Smith, a minor at the time, just received a life sentence plus 80 years for quadruple murder — killing his three-year-old and twelve-year-old brothers, his mother, and stepfather in Elkview in 2020. Though he admitted guilt, his juvenile status means he could be eligible for parole after 15 years. His then-17-year-old girlfriend, Rebecca Walker, already served time after pleading guilty and testifying against him. The original 2022 convictions were overturned by the West Virginia Supreme Court due to jury instruction errors, forcing a plea deal. This grim case, now closed, underscores…
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