Murder in Edenton: Couple Sentenced for Roles in Husband's Kidnapping and Murder
Guilty Verdict for Edenton Couple
An Edenton woman and her boyfriend have been sentenced to prison terms for their roles in the murder of her former husband, Donald Bradley Smithwick.
The Crime
In 2018, Brad Smithwick was kidnapped from his driveway in North Carolina by a mysterious man in black. His body was later found in a shallow grave in Virginia.
The Killers
Janet Harrell, 49, was Smithwick's ex-wife. She was convicted of conspiracy to kidnap and murder. Her boyfriend, Anthony Marlowe, was convicted of kidnapping and murder.
The Motives
Authorities believe that Harrell and Marlowe conspired to kill Smithwick due to a combination of financial and personal reasons.
The Sentence
Harrell was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Marlowe received a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
Media Attention
The Smithwick murder has garnered national attention, with one of the episodes of the popular crime series "Unsolved Mysteries" focusing on the case.
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