Jury Watches Interrogation Video In Murder Trial For Keith Smith, Who Blamed Panhandler For Wife's Death
Smith is accused of killing his wife Jacquelyn Smith and then blaming it on a Baltimore panhandler.
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Smith is accused of killing his wife Jacquelyn Smith and then blaming it on a Baltimore panhandler.
According to charging documents, Evelyn Player suffered multiple stab wounds, and there were also multiple defensive wounds on her hands: She fought back.
Player was found stabbed to death in a bathroom inside the East Baltimore church shortly after 7 a.m. on Nov. 16, about an hour after she let contractors in to perform renovation work inside the church, police said.
Governor Hogan's office offered a $100,000 reward for information in the case that leads to an arrest and conviction.
The Perryville man is charged with three counts of first-degree attempted murder of an officer, reckless endangerment and attempted theft related charges.
One officer was transported to an area hospital for treatment and was released, police said.
Police told WJZ most of the damage was found at the intersection of Elm and 37th Street.
During a test drive, the suspect reportedly pulled out a gun and stole the car.
Adam Lane Chaudry was hired by the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office in 2009 and joined the homicide division in 2015. In that position, he would routinely request and obtain grand jury and trial subpoenas.
Police said they are interviewing a person of interest in one of the shootings.
Baltimore Police responded to three shootings in just over two hours, with one of them being deadly.
SWAT, CRT and hostage negotiation units are on the scene of a barricade situation in Northwest Baltimore.
Officers responded to the intersection of Presbury and Calhoun Street to investigate a shooting, where they found the 35-year-old man.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is a family member of the victim.
A war of words between Governor Larry Hogan and City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby over violent crime has heated up as people keep getting shot and killed in Baltimore every day.
Police are investigating after a woman was shot in South Baltimore Wednesday Night.
Charles Lee, 38, is charged with first-degree attempted murder
Citing a wave of violent crime in Baltimore City, Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced a review of state funds provided to Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office, emergency legislation to toughen criminal sentences and funding for community security.
Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby bashed Gov. Larry Hogan hours after the governor criticized her office's efforts to combat violent crime in the city and threatened to block state funding to the state's attorney's office.
With crime up, Baltimore County Police are stepping up patrols as we head into the holiday season.
Police are investigating after a woman was shot and killed in Milford Mill Tuesday night.
Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Northwest Baltimore Tuesday evening.
If the court accepts his plea agreement, Anthony Gonzales faces up to 16 years in prison when he is sentenced in February.
Many in Baltimore are reeling from out-of-control violence.
Police are investigating after a man was critically injured in a West Baltimore shooting.
The family of a 3-year-old girl who was struck and killed by a 14-year-old driving a stolen car in Baltimore was frustrated after the teen was sentenced.
A fox that tested positive Wednesday marked the 28th rabies case reported in Harford County this year.
Trey Gibson pitched brilliantly into the seventh inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Wednesday night to sweep a doubleheader in their final home games of the season.
If Baltimore Ravens fans were hoping for a dramatically better injury report this week, Wednesday wasn't the best start.
The murder trial for Catherine Hoggle, the Maryland woman accused of killing her two children whose bodies have never been found, has been delayed until October 2027.
The family of a 3-year-old girl who was struck and killed by a 14-year-old driving a stolen car in Baltimore was frustrated after the teen was sentenced.
The son of a top Baltimore State's Attorney's Office official is accused of raping two 13-year-old girls and getting one of them pregnant.
A former assistant superintendent for Worcester County Public Schools pleaded guilty to a felony theft scheme involving more than $100,000 in personal Amazon purchases.
A fox that tested positive Wednesday marked the 28th rabies case reported in Harford County this year.
Hilary Duff is extending her world tour, with a stop at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore in October 2027.
After the Silver Diner filed a lawsuit to keep its restaurant open at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), supporters have organized a grassroots campaign with the same goal.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing a standardized review process for data centers, as well as creating a Maryland Data Center Task Force and Data Center Dashboard.
Columbia, Maryland has been ranked the No. 1 city in the nation for women due to its favorable conditions for good job prospects and positive health outcomes, according to a new survey released by the financial website WalletHub.
A Maryland State Police intern found himself on an incredible, unexpected assignment this week as he helped rescue an injured bald eagle.
A Maryland county has been ranked as the No. 2 place in the United States to visit during fall, according to a list compiled by USA Today.
WJZ is live at the a 21-acre sunflower field, talking to some volunteers about the mission behind the sunflower fund, which helps folks in the community and beyond who are in need.
Dr. Schroeder Cherry joins us to talk about the exhibition: Made in America/ Inspired by Africa and the guild behind the quilts on display.
Johns Hopkins OB-GYN Dr. Wen Shen and Perry Academy founder Laura Okafor join us in studio to discuss Perimenopause Awareness Month and the importance of accurately diagnosing this change in women.
Julia John and Esther "Mama Kiki" Armstrong join us in studio to share what participants can expect at this year's festival.
September is Workforce Development Month, NCIA’s Vocational Training Center is providing no-cost training and certification to new job seekers.
Trey Gibson pitched brilliantly into the seventh inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Wednesday night to sweep a doubleheader in their final home games of the season.
If Baltimore Ravens fans were hoping for a dramatically better injury report this week, Wednesday wasn't the best start.
Tuesday night's game between the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays was postponed because of bad weather. The teams are scheduled to play a split doubleheader Wednesday as they try to avoid elimination from the American League playoff race.
Pete Alonso homered twice, including a two-run shot in the eighth inning that lifted the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.
Baltimore's 24-17 loss to New Orleans on Sunday was the type of defeat that helped cost John Harbaugh his job after a long tenure with the Ravens.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Despite Judge Pamela White's decision to restore computer access to Baltimore's inspector general and order the city to respond to her subpoenas, the battle is not yet over.
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming, saying she will order the city to grant Cumming access to its computer systems.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
Offshore storm to bring gusty winds, but little to no rain in Maryland
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
Below normal temperatures continue leading into the weekend
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Rain continues into Wednesday before drier conditions in Maryland
A fox tested positive Wednesday for the 28th case this year. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Offshore storm to bring gusty winds, but little to no rain in Maryland
Rabid fox confirmed in Harford County, 28th rabies case this year
14-year-old boy sentenced in juvenile court in hit and run death of 3-year-old Baltimore girl
Family of 3-year-old killed in hit-and-run frustrated after teen's sentencing