A jury found Smith guilty of both counts of murder in March 2002. In late June 2002 a judge set aside the conviction, when Arcuri brought forward evidence he discovered that the defense was not provided with in the case, most notably the confession of another man, Earl Wright, who was eventually found guilty of the murder of Case.
In March 2002, Smith was found guilty of both counts of murder by a jury. However, in late June 2002, a judge overturned the conviction after Arcuri presented evidence that had not been given to the defense team, including the confession of Earl Wright, who was later convicted for the murder of Case.