Clarence Roy Smith, a 54-year-old man from Fayetteville, North Carolina, was found dead on June 10, 2015. Smith, who was a member of the National Guard, was discovered in the front yard of Sheri Williams Jones' home. Jones, a 57-year-old woman, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Smith's death. The two had met on the dating website FarmersOnly.com and had been seeing each other for a couple of months.
However, their relationship had soured, and they were in the process of breaking up at the time of the incident.
On the day of the shooting, Jones had called Smith to come and collect his belongings from her home. According to Jones, she shot Smith in self-defense after an altercation ensued. Smith was found lying motionless in the front yard when deputies arrived at the scene. Jones was initially held without bail but later had her bail set at $250,000. She turned herself in at the Cumberland County Detention Center three years after the incident and now faces a first-degree murder charge.
The case has garnered significant attention due to the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the fact that Jones claimed self-defense. The investigation revealed that the couple had been experiencing difficulties in their relationship, which ultimately led to the tragic event. Smith's death has left a lasting impact on the community, and the legal proceedings continue to unfold as Jones faces trial for the alleged murder.
