Crime & Safety
Windsor Double Murder Suspect Sought By U.S. Marshals
A $5,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of a Windsor man wanted in a double murder.
WINDSOR, CT — U.S. Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a Windsor man wanted in a double murder. Russell Smith is accused in the killing of brothers Aaron Walker, of Windsor, and Franklin Spencer, of East Hartford.
The crime occurred at Elizabeth's Bar and Restaurant in Bloomfield on Feb. 22. Smith was charged with two counts of murder and his bond was set at $5 million, according to a statement from the U.S. Marshals Service.
Smith is 5’10", 180 pounds, black male, medium complexion, and is bald or has short black hair. The statements notes that "Smith fancies himself as a ladies' man and could possibly be staying with a girlfriend, friends or family."
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He has been known to visit and frequent the following states: Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, and New England. Smith's last known location was in McDonough, Georgia, on July 31.
The U.S. Marshals are offering a cash award of up to $5,000 dollars for information leading to his arrest. Any information will be considered confidential. Anyone with information should contact the U.S. Marshals at 1-877-Wanted-2 (1-877-926-8332). Smith is believed to still be in the possession of two semi-automatic handguns and should be considered armed and dangerous.
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