Tag: Robert Findlay Smith

Man Charged in Alabama Church Shooting Fighting Mental Test

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—A man facing a potential death penalty in the killing of three people who were shot at an Alabama church dinner in June is fighting a court-ordered mental evaluation requested by prosecutors. Robert Findlay Smith, 70, hasn’t told a court he plans to use a defense of insanity or mental illness and shouldn’t have…


Court: 70-Year-Old Indicted in Alabama Church Triple Slaying

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—An Alabama grand jury has indicted a 70-year-old man on capital murder charges in the fatal shootings of three people at a church potluck dinner in June, according to court records made public Friday. The Jefferson County grand jury indicted Robert Findlay Smith this week in connection with the June 16 shootings of Walter…


Gunman Kills 3 Seniors Over Potluck Dinner at Alabama Church

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala.—The 70-year-old visitor had previously attended some services at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church before police say he showed up for a potluck dinner, pulled out a handgun, and fatally shot three of the elderly participants, one of whom died in his wife’s arms as she whispered words of love in his ear. Church…