Cardell Hayes, the 29 year old truck driver who killed NFL player Will Smith was found guilty of manslaughter. The New Orleans jury announced their verdict last night around 10pm. Hayes will be sentenced in February and is facing 20-40 in prison.
On Thursday, Hayes was indicted on one count of aggravated assault with a handgun and second-degree murder in the shooting death of Smith.
As the days go by, intrigue continues to shroud the death of former New Orleans Saint defensive end Will Smith, who died Saturday amid a hail of bullets after an altercation following a traffic accident.
Though there is little information to show the suspect, identified as Cardell Hayes, knew Will Smith prior to the shooting, something else links the two -- a New Orleans police officer.
