Double murder suspect last seen in Georgia apprehended in Connecticut
Double murder suspect Russell Smith (The U.S. Marshals)
A man wanted for the murders of two people in Connecitcut was taken into custody this morning following a nationwide manhunt, authorities said.
Russell Smith, of Windsor, Connecticut, is accused of murdering brothers Aaron Walker and Franklin Spencer on February 22 at a bar in Bloomfield, Connecticut.
Smith had last been seen in McDonough, Georgia on July 31.
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According to officials, Smith surrendered to U.S. Marshals and the Bloomfield Police Department In Bloomfield. On August 3, 2020, following a national press release and posted $5,000 reward for Smith, the U.S. Marshals said they were contacted by associates and friends on Smith’s behalf for him to surrender.
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