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Conviction February 1, 2004 Homicide

Carlie Brucia

Status Conviction
Type Homicide
Date February 1, 2004
Location Sarasota, Florida
Victim Age 11
Gender Female

Eleven-year-old Carlie Brucia was abducted from a car wash in Sarasota on Super Bowl Sunday while walking home. Surveillance footage of her abduction was broadcast nationally. Joseph P. Smith was convicted of her murder and sentenced to death. Her case led to the passage of 'Carlie's Law' in Florida.

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