Bio

Demetrius Wayne Smith was born on May 13, 1977, in Harris County, Texas. Growing up, he faced various challenges that shaped his early life. 

Before the crimes that would later make headlines, Smith worked in various jobs. He was an electrician's helper and a laborer. These occupations suggest he was involved in manual labor and trade work, commonly found in many communities.

At some point in his life, Smith had prior interactions with the law. He had a previous prison record, serving a five-year sentence for possession of a controlled substance. 

In his late twenties, Smith became involved in a relationship with Tammie White, a woman who was a mother to three children. Their relationship reportedly ended around late January or early February of 2005. This breakup seemed to have a significant emotional impact on him.

On March 24, 2005, the day of the tragic incidents for which he is known, Smith acted in a way that would lead to his arrest that same day. Overall, details of his early life remain sparse, and the events that took place in 2005 dominate the narrative surrounding his life. Smith was later sentenced to death on July 5, 2006, for his actions, which signified a drastic turn from the promise of any standard life he might have otherwise led.

Murder Story

On March 24, 2005, in Harris County, Texas, Demetrius Wayne Smith committed a double murder. He entered the home of Tammie White, who was inside with her 11-year-old daughter, Kristina. After a series of phone calls, during which he made threats to Tammie, he forced his way into the home. He shot Tammie three times at close range, killing her.

Kristina, who had been playing outside, followed him inside. After the shots, she ran out to alert other children in the neighborhood that her mother had been shot. Tragically, Smith pursued Kristina and shot her twice as well, resulting in her death.

Smith was arrested on the same day, shortly after the killings, and he faced capital murder charges. The victims were both Black females, and the crimes sparked significant media attention. On July 5, 2006, Smith was sentenced to death for the murders.