Minnesota jurors heard for the first time Tuesday audio of Byron Smith, 65, shooting and killing 17-year-old Nick Brady and 18-year-old Haile Kifer on Thanksgiving 2012. Watch Live: Kyle Rittenhouse Murder Trial. Brady was found dead on Friday alongside cousin Haile Kifer, 18 Byron Smith, 64, charged with second-degree murder 'after telling police he shot more times than necessary because Kifer. In a statement given to law enforcement following the shootings, Anderson had said he didnt remember exactly what Smith had said, but it was like, There goes the bitch.. Visitation was held from 4:00 - 8:00 pm Friday, November 30th at Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service with a prayer service at 7:00 pm Visitation continued at the church on Saturday one hour prior to the service. But Anderson claims Smith did go to the police on at least one occasion and nothing was done. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Then said to him, Youre dead., Within 18 seconds he had the tarp ready to lay out and roll the body onto. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. There is a thud as she lands at the bottom of the steps, the loud click of a gun jamming, Smiths words Oh sorry about that, before a moan from Kifer and shot number two. On his retirement in 2009 Smith had cashed his check to cash and stored the money in a drawer in his house. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner testified that Kifer was shot six times and Brady three, and gave his opinion concerning which of the shots were fatal. Prosecution rests after jury sees graphic autopsy photos and on fourth day of Smith murder trial By Terry Lehrke Apr 24, 2014 0 1 of 3 Haile Kifer Nick Brady Barb Byron Smith The state rested its case late Thursday, after testimony by several witnesses, including Dr. Kelly Mills, medical examiner with the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office. He was immediately sentenced to life in prison without parole. The weekend before the killings Smith got in touch with a friend who was also director of Oakland Cemetery where his parents Ida and Edwin are buried. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. The Selena autopsy photos have been temporarily removed from this site. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. In Smiths bedroom, Luberts said he removed a fingerprint from the top of the night stand, that he later learned was not of sufficient quality to get a good print, but that it was still in evidence. The bullet passed through his hand went through his head and skull and into his brain. 0 cemeteries found in Todd County, Minnesota, USA. Try again later. Hale Kiefer Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries Name Hails Kifer U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 Casualties U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 Casualties But, Anderson said he did not recall what Smith said as she drove by. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner testified that Kifer was shot six times and Brady three, and gave his opinion concerning which of the shots were fatal. Jurors viewed autopsy photos Thursday that showed the teens' injuries, as Smith sat still and stared at the photos projected on a screen. They came back 20 days later with nothing. [4] The audio recordings were named by the jurors as the biggest influence on their decision. Soon after he added, Youd better get a deputy out here.. [9], By his own account to police, Smith had been visiting neighbors when he saw Kifer, whom he suspected was responsible for the burglaries, driving past his home. Kifer had a black glove on her left hand. This wound had soot on the skin indicating the end of the muzzle was close. Haile Kifer See Photos Hailey Kifer See Photos Haily Kiefer See Photos Haile Kiber See Photos Hana Haile Kife Kife See Photos Haile Kimber See Photos Kifele Haile See Photos Kifleyedegzer Haile See Photos Kimber Haile See Photos Kristofer Haile See Photos Hailey Kafer See Photos Hailey Kiffer See Photos Hailey Kiffer See Photos Hailey Kafer Mills said the cause of death in both instances was multiple gunshot wounds, homicide.. [17] Smith was initially charged with two counts of second-degree murder; however, in April 2013, he was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder. "That audio recording of the actual killings and the audio recording of Mr. Smith's interview immediately after his arrest pretty much convinced me that we were dealing with a deranged individual. Dr. Kelly Mills, with the Ramsey County Medical. "[21], Following his conviction and sentence of life imprisonment, Smith appealed to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Haile Elaine Kifer was born on October 17, 1994, in Little Falls, MN, the daughter of Jay & Jenny (Brady) Kifer. In other testimony Thursday, April 24, Smiths neighbor William Anderson was questioned about a visit he had with Smith the morning of Nov. 22, 2012. "[30], Location of Little Falls within the state of Minnesota, Murders of Haile Kifer and Nicholas Brady, Last edited on 13 February 2023, at 21:35, "Byron David Smith killed teens Haile Kifer, Nicholas Schaeffel because he feared weapons, cops say", "Byron Smith gets life sentence for murdering two Little Falls teens", "Assembly, No. A third gunshot entry wound was shown on the back of Bradys left shoulder near his armpit. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. "[17] Smith's recorded statements, the evidence indicating he had planned the shootings, along with the excessive number of shots fired, led to Smith being charged with second-degree murder. [27], Under Minnesota state statute, "[R]easonable force may be used upon or toward the person of another without the other's consent when the following circumstances exist or the actor reasonably believes them to existwhen used by any person in lawful possession of real or personal propertyin resistingunlawful interference with such property[28], Another state statute states: "The intentional taking of the life of another is not authorizedexcept when necessary in resisting or preventing an offense which the actor reasonably believes exposes the actor or another to great bodily harm or death, or preventing the commission of a felony in the actor's place of abode. This account has been disabled. In fact he told us he hadnt slept for four months. [6] Evidence recovered from the car driven by Brady was linked to a burglary of the residence of a retired teacher the night before he and Kifer were killed by Smith. [13], Smith's statements to police describe delivering the coups mortel (English: fatal blows) to the heads of both teens after he had shot them on the stairs and they lay wounded on the basement floor. A diagram detailing the victim gunshot wounds found on Nick Brady & Haile Kifer. Only last week he had enjoyed the support of many in the community of 8,300 in a state where the homeowners right to defend himself is enshrined in law. Mills found evidence of two different guns being used in the shooting of Kifer. Mills had examined Kifers hooded jacket and saw the gunshot hole on the hood, with possible soot material on the hood. Mills said the drug could also alter perception, giving a feeling like floating and in chronic abusers could cause a psychotic affect. Deputy Jamie Luberts advised him to add security lights to the property exterior though, as Mr Anderson pointed out, all the break-ins and vandalism happened in broad daylight. In all $42,000 worth of property was reported stolen or trashed beyond repair. But day by day horrific details emerged to rewrite that script entirely. Try again. He then turned on an audio recorder and lay in wait in a chair between two bookcases in the basement, armed with a rifle, a pistol, and with a tarp ready. On November 22 (Thanksgiving Day), 2012, Haile Kifer, 18, and her cousin, Nicholas Brady, 17, broke into the home of Byron David Smith in Little Falls, Minnesota. Lying in Wait The Killings of Haile Kifer and Nicholas Brady 29,585 views Feb 2, 2017 341 Dislike Share Save True Crime Brewery 40.5K subscribers On Thanksgiving day 2012, two teens were shot. Pictures of Kifer in 2010 and 2011 show a bright, smiling girl who was a member of the swimteam, a keen cross country runner, a flag for the school marching band and part of the mixed choir. Horrifying details suggested a far more sinister scene in which Smith lay in wait before gunning down the teens with such callous violence that even some of the officers investigating the case remarked that the killings resembled executions. Signup today! Sorry! The second of Bradys gunshot wounds catalogued was a grazing gunshot wound on his left thumb, what she described as an open kind of wound, with no indication of soot. [7] Prior to the break-in, he is heard saying "In your left eye." Failed to delete memorial. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Mills confirmed Brady could have been moving around before the final gunshot and possibly in a violent way. Property and trees were damaged, doors kicked and windows smashed. When do the clocks change in 2023? A close-up of the wound on the right side of his face was projected, as she explained the wound was large and irregular, typical of a re-entry wound. Bradys head showed what she called pseudo-stippling, abnormal injuries you get with shrapnel, she said, likely from the bones in his hands. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Meshbesher verified Mills was aided during her autopsy by the audio recording, had been apprised of the layout of the stairway in the house and was aware of the findings that two firearms had been used a rifle and a .22 caliber pistol. Theoretically Mr. Brady would have the ability to stand, she said, although he would not be able to use his right hand. He was an Eagle Scout and active member in the organization statewide. Mr Anderson said, I had to ring, count to ten and then knock and hed know it was me and let me in.Thats how afraid he was. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Mills said theoretically he could have used his left hand. Before pointing out wounds on the body of Brady, Mills told how she received the body it came to her in a sealed bag. His hands had been wrapped in bags and secured with duct tape to preserve evidence. After all and as vehement as Mr Anderson is in his defense of his friend, he struggles to speak to the brutal detail of the morning of 22 November. Jurors saw autopsy results on the bodies of 18-year-old Haile Kifer and 17-year-old Nick Brady, including graphic pictures of their wounds. Success! Who could hear how he shot them nine times in total carrying on relentlessly long after any threat had been discharged? Finally, he went to the police. Brent Matzke, a BCA forensic scientist, provided information on DNA collected from items taken from the crime scene. GREAT NEWS! We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Try again later. There was so much asked about why he did that as if it was just for those kids that day. Deputy Luberts said he was shown that the bottom panel of a basement walkout door had been kicked out and shown areas of the home that someone had ransacked, including a dresser in Smiths bedroom. Haile Kifer, 18, Little Falls, died Nov. 22. She enjoyed wrestling from kindergarten thru fifth grade and then kept stats for the wrestling team, was involved in gymnastics, diving, softball and cross country. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Personal photo Haile Kifer (left) and Nicholas Brady in an undated photo. Would you like to receive our latest news? To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. A Minnesota court has released audio from the night Byron Smith shot and killed two teenage cousins who had broken into his home. Audio and video of the events were recorded by Smith's security system. Mills said she didnt know how large or how the scars were created or when, but they could have been self-inflicted, but she didnt know what kind of instrument would have created the scars. Drag images here or select from your computer for Haile Elaine Kifer memorial. Smith admitted shooting Brady and Haile Kifer, 18, that Thanksgiving Day after they entered his rural Little Falls home without permission. He went on to ask if she knew the term robo-tripping and although she had heard the term, she didnt know where the term came from. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. A photo of Bradys body in the tarp flashed on the screen. myfoxtwincities 39 38 38 comments Best Add a Comment geraldwhite 8 yr. ago http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byron_David_Smith_killings#Incident that is degrading to another person. Byron leapt on his tractor and he just flew back to the house. Try again later. Mills agreed that the gunshot that entered the brainstem and brain would have been immediately fatal, the person would be on the ground immediately, but that it was a matter of opinion how quickly a person would die. Use the 'Report' link on 12:39 EST 26 November 2012 Friends and family have expressed their outrage over the deaths of two popular students shot by a homeowner while they robbed his home - as he reveale Anderson said the neighbor had been in and out of the nearby residence so many times, starting at 7:30 a.m. driving a yellow car hed never seen. First gun residue was collected. But on the day he put on his camouflage jacket and T-shirt bearing the legend Taylor Gang or Die, and headed to Smiths house, those wholesome pursuits were far from anyones minds. Kifer and Brady were part of that group as were close friends of theirs subsequently called in front of the Grand Jury. Newsbreaker on Ora.tv. Throughout his years abroad he had sent back antiques, crystal ware, material and bric-a-brac of all sorts from all over the world. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? For the past seven days the case that began with that phone call has convulsed the town of Little Falls, Minnesota. Or might they simply have understood more clearly how a man whose life had been devoted to civic duty, service and protecting others unraveled so catastrophically and irreversibly? As it did so, it went through bones and soft tissue in his hand before exiting and entering his head. Keep it Clean. Byron David Smith, 64, shot to death Haile Kifer,18, and her cousin, Nicholas Brady, 17, after they broke into Smith's house on Thanksgiving Day, 2012. Smith, 65, reportedly waited with energy bars and bottled water a move prosecutors are using to dismantle his self-defense argument shot the teens, and then proceeded to deliver a strange, whispery rant riddled . Jurors saw autopsy results on the bodies of 18-year-old Haile Kifer and 17-year-old Nick Brady, including graphic pictures of their wounds. The state recalled BCA Agent Nathaniel Pearlson, another forensic scientist to clarify his testimony on the distance determined from gunshot residue on the sleeve of Kifers sweatshirt and then rested its case, about 3:10 p.m. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Autopsy Photos. Mills agreed that Kifer would have been considered intoxicated by the amount of the drug in her system and that Kifer was intoxicated at the time of her death. Toxicology reports on Kifer came back negative for alcohol, but a urine screen tested positive for dextrometharpan and marijuana metabolite (an inactive component, not THC). The outhouse on his land was crammed with the fruits of his eccentric world shopping. It creates a deposit like soot from fires, a black powdery material. His friend Bill Anderson told MailOnline that he had become unhinged after a spate of thefts on his property. He didnt tell them any of that he just didnt have them back.. . Prosecution rests after jury sees graphic autopsy photos and on fourth day of Smith murder trial. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Haile Elaine Kifer I found on Findagrave.com. There was a problem getting your location. [2][3] The prosecution alleged that Smith's actions and a recording he made himself while the incidents were unfolding showed premeditation (lying in wait) and that he used excessive force after having neutralized the threat. [18], Hamline law professor emeritus Joseph Daly commented that the laws surrounding the case were dividing the Little Falls community. [10] He repeatedly called her derogatory names and then dragged her into the other room, tossing her body on top of her cousin's, and shot her one final time under the chin, murdering her. He wrapped them in tarpaulin and didn't call the police for 24 hours. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner testified that Kifer was shot six times and Brady three, and gave his Teens' autopsy photos shown in Minn. murder trial - MPR News A door panel had been kicked in during a previous burglary at Byron Smith's house. Another gunshot behind Kifers left ear, showed a dark flaky material, which Mills said was actual charring of the skin, but no soot or stippling. Some like it, NOT! [5] He was never married and lived alone. Haile Elaine Kifer. She was shot six times. She said in this instance, it appeared as though the barrel was from up against the skin to within six inches. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. When the kids came back looking for work the following year, Mr Anderson said, Smith said no. Obituary From Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service Funeral Services were held at 10:00am Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Living Hope Assembly of God Church, 17389 Haven Road, Little Falls, MN. 'How much can business take?' Call the cops: Washington County special prosecuter Peter Orput said that if Smith had called the police then no lives would have been lost. Create a password that only you will remember. I think Ive solved the break-ins, he said. Speaking from his home just yards from the scene of the murders, Mr Anderson, 62, revealed: In the summer of 2011 a group of High School kids came round here looking for work. 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