Phillip Lawrence Smith Obituary
Each month she'll take you inside some of our most infamous incidents, notorious offenders and behind the scenes of high profile trials and events to show you what’s really happening in your backyard. The convicted murderer appeared before Judge Eaton via video link from prison, dressed in a full suit and tie, his infamous toupee and a watch. He previously took the agency to court for refusing to allow him to wear a hairpiece in prison and not allowing family members to visit him in prison. Once Smith was arrested, two FSS scientists visited his home whilst another examined his Volvo car and searched for evidence linking the suspect to the three crimes. Police also conducted a routine re-examination of other unsolved murder cases dating back 20 years in areas where Smith had lived. Officers from West Midlands Police held a conference in October 2001 with representatives from several other Phillip John Smith forces, including West Mercia and Gloucestershire, to share information...