Jurors took just over an hour to convict Shawn Laval Smith of murder, highlighting the overwhelming evidence against him for the brutal stabbing of Brianna Kupfer.
Key evidence included an audio recording of the attack, capturing Smith's chilling words during the stabbing, suggesting a premeditated attack upon his victim.
Kupfer had expressed feeling uncomfortable minutes before the attack, indicating she sensed imminent danger, which ultimately led to her tragic death.
The upcoming sanity phase of Smith's trial will determine whether he will receive a life sentence without parole, despite his not guilty plea by reason of insanity.
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