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WYNTER COLE SMITH


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Detroiter who kidnapped, killed 2-year-old from Lansing receives second life sentence

Read full article: Detroiter who kidnapped, killed 2-year-old from Lansing receives second life sentence

Rashad Maleek Trice was previously sentenced to life without parole in a Michigan court before he was sentenced on Friday to life imprisonment on federal charges.

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Wynter Cole Smith murder: Victim impact statements read at sentencing

Read full article: Wynter Cole Smith murder: Victim impact statements read at sentencing

The man who killed 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith and assaulted her mother in 2023 was sentenced to life behind bars on Friday.

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Detroiter who kidnapped, killed 2-year-old from Lansing sentenced to life

Read full article: Detroiter who kidnapped, killed 2-year-old from Lansing sentenced to life

He pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and first-degree criminal sexual conduct on July 1, 2024, almost exactly a year after the crimes were committed.

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Man to be sentenced after pleading guilty to murder of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith

Read full article: Man to be sentenced after pleading guilty to murder of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith

Rashad Maleek Trice is expected to be sentenced Friday morning after pleading guilty to killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith and assaulting her mother in 2023.

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Family keeps Wynter Cole Smithโ€™s memory alive on death anniversary with balloon release in Detroit

Read full article: Family keeps Wynter Cole Smithโ€™s memory alive on death anniversary with balloon release in Detroit

Family and friends gathered in Detroit to celebrate the life of Wynter Cole Smith with a balloon release on the one-year anniversary of her tragic death.

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Man pleads guilty to murder in death of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith

Read full article: Man pleads guilty to murder in death of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith

The plea comes almost exactly a year after the toddler was kidnapped and killed.

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Man pleads guilty to Wynter Cole Smithโ€™s kidnapping, death under new agreement

Read full article: Man pleads guilty to Wynter Cole Smithโ€™s kidnapping, death under new agreement

The man accused of kidnapping and killing a 2-year-old girl from Lansing is admitting to the federal charge of kidnapping resulting in death, according to a new plea agreement.

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Man admits to kidnapping, strangling Wynter Cole Smith to death in plea agreement

Read full article: Man admits to kidnapping, strangling Wynter Cole Smith to death in plea agreement

The man accused of kidnapping and killing a 2-year-old girl from Lansing is admitting to the federal charge of kidnapping resulting in death, according to a plea agreement filed Thursday.

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Man accused of kidnapping, killing Wynter Cole Smith to stand trial in Lansing

Read full article: Man accused of kidnapping, killing Wynter Cole Smith to stand trial in Lansing

The man charged in the kidnapping and believed murder of 2-year-old Lansing girl Wynter Cole Smith was on Tuesday ordered to stand trial after waiving his right to a preliminary examination.

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Man accused of kidnapping, killing Lansing 2-year-old wonโ€™t face death penalty

Read full article: Man accused of kidnapping, killing Lansing 2-year-old wonโ€™t face death penalty

The man accused of kidnapping and killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith will not face the death penalty.

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Man accused of kidnapping, killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith in Detroit pleads not guilty

Read full article: Man accused of kidnapping, killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith in Detroit pleads not guilty

Rashad Trice, the man accused of kidnapping and killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith in Detroit, appeared in court Monday to answer federal charges.

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How the FBIโ€™s Child Abduction Rapid Deployment team helps in kidnapping cases

Read full article: How the FBIโ€™s Child Abduction Rapid Deployment team helps in kidnapping cases

FBI agent Michael Glennon is part of a team thatโ€™s deployed specifically when a child is kidnapped.

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Man accused of kidnapping 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith appears in court

Read full article: Man accused of kidnapping 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith appears in court

The man accused of kidnapping 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith and assaulting the childโ€™s mother appeared in court.

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Wynter Cole Smithโ€™s accused kidnapper to face all charges as one case -- hereโ€™s how that works

Read full article: Wynter Cole Smithโ€™s accused kidnapper to face all charges as one case -- hereโ€™s how that works

The man suspected of kidnapping and killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith is accused of committing crimes in three different counties, but the stateโ€™s attorney general wants to consolidate the case to just one county.

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โ€˜Sheโ€™s goneโ€™: Prosecutors reveal new text messages in Michigan Amber Alert case against Rashad Trice

Read full article: โ€˜Sheโ€™s goneโ€™: Prosecutors reveal new text messages in Michigan Amber Alert case against Rashad Trice

Rashad Trice, 26, had his very first appearance in a federal courtroom for his alleged role in the death of his ex-girlfriendโ€™s daughter, 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith.

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Wynter Cole Smith case: Everything suspected kidnapper, police said during car chase, arrest

Read full article: Wynter Cole Smith case: Everything suspected kidnapper, police said during car chase, arrest

Video showing the chase and arrest of the man suspected of kidnapping and killing Wynter Cole Smith revealed what was said as officers struggled with him and realized the 2-year-old girl wasnโ€™t in the car.

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โ€˜Iโ€™ll do the rest of my life in prisonโ€™: Watch police arrest, question Wynter Cole Smithโ€™s accused kidnapper

Read full article: โ€˜Iโ€™ll do the rest of my life in prisonโ€™: Watch police arrest, question Wynter Cole Smithโ€™s accused kidnapper

When police arrested the man suspected of kidnapping Wynter Cole Smith, the 2-year-old girl was nowhere to be found. Now, Local 4 has obtained exclusive video showing the car chase, arrest, and conversation between officers and Rashad Trice.

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Officials believe Wynter Cole Smith was killed with pink cellphone charger after Amber Alert

Read full article: Officials believe Wynter Cole Smith was killed with pink cellphone charger after Amber Alert

Officials believe Wynter Cole Smith was killed with a pink cellphone charging cord that was found on her body days after the Amber Alert.

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Exclusive Video: The chase to find Wynter Smith. Monday on Local 4 News at 5

Read full article: Exclusive Video: The chase to find Wynter Smith. Monday on Local 4 News at 5

Local 4 Investigation: How police tracked down the suspect and searched his car.

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Wynter Cole Smith case: Everything we know from Amber Alert to discovery of body to criminal charges

Read full article: Wynter Cole Smith case: Everything we know from Amber Alert to discovery of body to criminal charges

Hereโ€™s everything we know about the Wynter Cole Smith case, from the Amber Alert to the discovery of her body to the charges against her suspected kidnapper.

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Morning 4: Michiganโ€™s last execution happened 85 years ago -- and other news

Read full article: Morning 4: Michiganโ€™s last execution happened 85 years ago -- and other news

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

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Family honors life of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith in Detroit

Read full article: Family honors life of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith in Detroit

Family members honored the life of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith with a vigil in Detroit.

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Man accused of kidnapping 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith could face death penalty

Read full article: Man accused of kidnapping 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith could face death penalty

The man accused of kidnapping Wynter Cole Smith after attacking her mother in Lansing is facing federal kidnapping charges.

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Suspected kidnapper officially charged in death of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith

Read full article: Suspected kidnapper officially charged in death of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith

The man suspected of kidnapping Wynter Cole Smith after attacking her mother in Lansing and fleeing police in St. Clair Shores has officially been charged in connection with the 2-year-old girlโ€™s death.

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Morning 4: Detroit man who attacked Wynter Cole Smithโ€™s mother moved from hospital to jail -- and other news

Read full article: Morning 4: Detroit man who attacked Wynter Cole Smithโ€™s mother moved from hospital to jail -- and other news

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

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Man linked to disappearance of Wynter Cole Smith moved to Ingham County Jail

Read full article: Man linked to disappearance of Wynter Cole Smith moved to Ingham County Jail

The man linked to the disappearance of Wynter Cole Smith, accused of attacking her mother in Lansing, and charged with fleeing St. Clair Shores police has been moved from the hospital to a jail cell.

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Community activists hold vigil to honor life of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith on Detroitโ€™s east side

Read full article: Community activists hold vigil to honor life of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith on Detroitโ€™s east side

Community activists held a vigil to honor the life of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith.

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Man linked to abduction of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith from Lansing charged with fleeing police

Read full article: Man linked to abduction of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith from Lansing charged with fleeing police

Rashad Maleek Trice, 26, of Detroit, has been charged with fleeing police after officials say he attacked his 22-year-old ex-girlfriend and kidnapped her daughter, 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith.

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Grandpa of Wynter Cole Smith has message for person who killed her, left her in Detroit alley

Read full article: Grandpa of Wynter Cole Smith has message for person who killed her, left her in Detroit alley

The grandfather of Wynter Cole Smith has a message for the person who killed the 2-year-old girl and left her body in an alley in Detroit.

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Family of Wynter Cole Smith invites public to vigil in her memory -- here are the details

Read full article: Family of Wynter Cole Smith invites public to vigil in her memory -- here are the details

The family of Wynter Cole Smith invited the public to a vigil in memory of the 2-year-old girl, whose body was found in Detroit days after her abduction, police said.

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Family of Wynter Cole Smith releases statement after 2-year-oldโ€™s body found in Detroit

Read full article: Family of Wynter Cole Smith releases statement after 2-year-oldโ€™s body found in Detroit

The family of Wynter Cole Smith has released a statement after the 2-year-old girlโ€™s body was found in a Detroit alley nearly three days into an Amber Alert.

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Morning 4: A timeline of Lansing kidnapping, Detroit discovery of missing toddler Wynter Cole Smith -- and other news

Read full article: Morning 4: A timeline of Lansing kidnapping, Detroit discovery of missing toddler Wynter Cole Smith -- and other news

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

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FBI: Scene where 2-year-oldโ€™s body found in Detroit under โ€˜thoroughโ€™ investigation

Read full article: FBI: Scene where 2-year-oldโ€™s body found in Detroit under โ€˜thoroughโ€™ investigation

Investigators were working Wednesday night to meticulously process the Detroit scene where the body of a missing 2-year-old girl was found days after she was kidnapped.

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An attack, an Amber Alert, and days of searching: Timeline of Wynter Cole Smithโ€™s abduction, discovery

Read full article: An attack, an Amber Alert, and days of searching: Timeline of Wynter Cole Smithโ€™s abduction, discovery

The days-long Amber Alert for Wynter Cole Smith came to an end Wednesday night when Detroit police found her body in an overgrown alley.

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What officials said about discovering body of Wynter Cole Smith in Detroit days after Amber Alert

Read full article: What officials said about discovering body of Wynter Cole Smith in Detroit days after Amber Alert

The body of missing 2-year-old girl Wynter Cole Smith was found in an overgrown alley nearly three days after she was kidnapped in Lansing.

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What officials said about discovering body of Wynter Cole Smit in Detroit days after Amber Alert

Read full article: What officials said about discovering body of Wynter Cole Smit in Detroit days after Amber Alert

The body of missing 2-year-old girl Wynter Cole Smith was found in an overgrown alley nearly three days after she was kidnapped in Lansing.

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Hereโ€™s what we know as body of 2-year-old girl found in Detroit days after Amber Alert

Read full article: Hereโ€™s what we know as body of 2-year-old girl found in Detroit days after Amber Alert

The body of Wynter Cole Smith, 2, of Lansing, was found Wednesday night in a Detroit alley, nearly three days after an Amber Alert was issued due to her abduction.

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Watch: Police hold briefing after body of missing 2-year-old girl found in Detroit alley

Read full article: Watch: Police hold briefing after body of missing 2-year-old girl found in Detroit alley

The body of missing 2-year-old girl Wynter Cole Smith has been found in an alley nearly three days after her kidnapping in Lansing prompted an Amber Alert.

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Live stream: Police hold briefing after body of missing 2-year-old girl found in Detroit alley

Read full article: Live stream: Police hold briefing after body of missing 2-year-old girl found in Detroit alley

The body of missing 2-year-old girl Wynter Cole Smith has been found in an alley nearly three days after her kidnapping in Lansing prompted an Amber Alert.

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Body of missing 2-year-old girl from Lansing found in alley on Detroitโ€™s east side

Read full article: Body of missing 2-year-old girl from Lansing found in alley on Detroitโ€™s east side

The body of missing 2-year-old girl Wynter Cole Smith has been found in an alley nearly three days after her kidnapping in Lansing prompted an Amber Alert.

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Father of missing 2-year-old Lansing girl pleads for her safe return

Read full article: Father of missing 2-year-old Lansing girl pleads for her safe return

The father of a 2-year-old girl is pleading for her safe return after police believe she was kidnapped by her motherโ€™s ex-boyfriend after a stabbing and assault in Lansing.

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Amber Alert suspect faces 8 charges after 2-year-old girl kidnapped, mom attacked in Lansing

Read full article: Amber Alert suspect faces 8 charges after 2-year-old girl kidnapped, mom attacked in Lansing

The man suspected of sparking an Amber Alert by abducting a 2-year-old girl after attacking her mother in Lansing has officially been charged.

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Everything we know as Amber Alert for 2-year-old Lansing girl stretches into 3rd day

Read full article: Everything we know as Amber Alert for 2-year-old Lansing girl stretches into 3rd day

Itโ€™s been two and a half days since an Amber Alert was issued for a 2-year-old girl who police believe was kidnapped by her motherโ€™s ex-boyfriend after a stabbing in Lansing.

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How to help FBI, police search for kidnapped 2-year-old Lansing girl

Read full article: How to help FBI, police search for kidnapped 2-year-old Lansing girl

Local and federal law enforcement in Lansing, Detroit, and everywhere in between, were still searching Wednesday for a 2-year-old girl who was abducted more than 55 hours ago.

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Police reveal route Amber Alert suspect took between Lansing girlโ€™s disappearance, his arrest

Read full article: Police reveal route Amber Alert suspect took between Lansing girlโ€™s disappearance, his arrest

Police have revealed the route they believe a suspected kidnapper took in between when an Amber Alert was issued for a 2-year-old girl and when he was arrested.

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Amber Alert: FBI offers $25,000 reward as search for missing 2-year-old girl continues

Read full article: Amber Alert: FBI offers $25,000 reward as search for missing 2-year-old girl continues

The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward in the search for a missing 2-year-old Lansing girl whose disappearance sparked an Amber Alert nearly two days ago.

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Watch: Full FBI update on Amber Alert involving missing 2-year-old Lansing girl

Read full article: Watch: Full FBI update on Amber Alert involving missing 2-year-old Lansing girl

FBI agents and police provided a live update Tuesday afternoon on the Amber Alert involving a 2-year-old Lansing girl who has been missing for nearly 40 hours.

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Amber Alert: 2-year-old Lansing girl still missing more than 24 hours after mom stabbed by ex

Read full article: Amber Alert: 2-year-old Lansing girl still missing more than 24 hours after mom stabbed by ex

A 2-year-old girl from Lansing whose mother was stabbed by an ex-boyfriend is still missing more than 24 hours after an Amber Alert was issued and her momโ€™s ex-boyfriend was caught in St. Clair Shores.

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Metro Detroit search still underway for Lansing toddler with kidnapper in custody

Read full article: Metro Detroit search still underway for Lansing toddler with kidnapper in custody

Law enforcement continue to search Tuesday for a missing 2-year-old girl who was kidnapped from her mother in Lansing on Sunday night.

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Amber Alert remains active for missing 2-year-old girl kidnapped by motherโ€™s ex-boyfriend in Lansing

Read full article: Amber Alert remains active for missing 2-year-old girl kidnapped by motherโ€™s ex-boyfriend in Lansing

The Amber Alert for missing 2-year-old Wynter Smith remains active. Smith was abducted in Lansing Monday (July 3) morning, but the search has shifted to Metro Detroit.

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Man linked to Amber Alert for missing 2-year-old fled St. Clair Shores police, crashed, hurt cop

Read full article: Man linked to Amber Alert for missing 2-year-old fled St. Clair Shores police, crashed, hurt cop

The man linked to an Amber Alert for a missing 2-year-old girl out of Lansing is accused of fleeing from St. Clair Shores police, crashing into a cop car, and injuring an officer, authorities said.

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Amber Alert: 2-year-old girl still missing; man arrested in St. Clair Shores

Read full article: Amber Alert: 2-year-old girl still missing; man arrested in St. Clair Shores

A 2-year-old girl from Lansing is still missing and a man has been taken into custody after an Amber Alert was issued early Monday morning.

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