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    Stepdad of Teen Found Guilty of Mom's Death Speaks Out

    September 27, 2024

    The stepdad of a Mississippi teen sentenced to life over the shooting death of her mom says he still loves the 15-year-old. Heath Smylie even mouthed "I love you" as she wept in court. Her stepdad was a key prosecution witness against the teen. However, he's now raising money for her appeal. Smylie also still speaks with her whenever he can. Prosecutors who spoke to Inside Edition's Alison Hall are baffled.  

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