At the trial at the Old Bailey in 2006, Smith had denied the murders, claiming another man had admitted being the killer to him. After being found guilty Smith was jailed for life for both murders, with a recommendation that he should serve at least 40 years before being considered for parole.
In 2006, during a trial at the Old Bailey, Smith denied committing the murders, claiming another man confessed to him. He was found guilty and given a life sentence for both crimes, with a judge recommending that he serve at least 40 years before being eligible for parole.