State: Swilley Staged Husband's Murder As Sexual Encounter Gone Wrong

In her opening statement, Assistant State Attorney Amy Berndt said Herbert Swilley drugged and beat husband Tim Smith, staged the scene as a hookup, and tried to erase the evidence so he could get insurance and maintain his lifestyle. (9/15/25) MORE

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