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Pamela Smart’s Latest Bid for New Trial | Roanoke News
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- Jul 20, 2026
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Pamela Smart, the convicted mastermind behind her husband’s 1990 murder, is back in court pushing for a new trial at age 58, arguing her conviction was tainted by unconstitutional errors — including prosecutors feeding the jury misleading transcripts that falsely included words like “killed” and “murder” never heard on the tapes. Her legal team also blames biased media coverage and flawed jury instructions, while the state counters that her claims have been repeatedly rejected and her defense failed to prove actual prejudice. This isn’t her first rodeo — she’s already lost multiple appeals and sentence reduction bids — but her latest petition, filed after the governor shut down another avenue, includes a surprising confession video where she admits full responsibility for her husband’s death. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a500eb2aae06ab5b