'He came in and he sat in the chair across from me and honestly he was just unrecognizable as the man I knew', Anderson, above, said. If he was moving her, Mills said. Mr Anderson said: I dont know why he kept it to himself. Once opened, she found Brady fully clothed in jeans, T-shirt and camouflage jacket and wrapped in a tarp. Luberts testified he wrote a report in the Oct. 27 burglary of Smiths home, and that it appeared that Smiths things had been gone through in the house, with evidence that a person or persons who broke in were in several rooms of the house, both downstairs and upstairs. 2:08. She said that gunshot would re-enter Bradys body in the left region of his abdomen. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Smith, 65, says he was defending his Little Falls, Minnesota, home that Thanksgiving in 2012. Meshbesher asked whether the first gunshot wound sustained by Kifer incapacitated her and whether she would have still been able to move. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. I dont know. This bullet traveled slightly front to back, left to right and slightly upward, Mills said. [6] Evidence recovered from the car driven by Brady was linked to a burglary of the residence of a retired teacher the night before he and Kifer were killed by Smith. Smith also suspected another neighbor and his son, but not Brady or Kifer or a group of teenagers. 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Mills agreed that Kifer would have been considered intoxicated by the amount of the drug in her system and that Kifer was intoxicated at the time of her death. It took the jury just three hours to convict Smith on all counts of premeditated murder in the first degree in Morrison County Courthouse, Little Falls. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Living Hope Assembly of God Church, 17389 Haven Road, Little Falls, MN. In the next breath, Smith asked his friend of 35 years if he would be kind enough to find him a lawyer. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. It shows Byron Smith reported losing cash and gold coins worth $9,200, plus two guns worth $200 each, photo equipment worth over $3,000 and a ring worth $300. Meshbesher further questioned if, after sustaining the first gunshot wounds, if that person could still be violent and whether that violence could be deadly, beyond control of the shooter. Haile Elaine Kifer was born on October 17, 1994, in Little Falls, MN, the daughter of Jay & Jenny (Brady) Kifer. Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Jay & Jenny Kifer of Little Falls, MN; brother, Dillon Kifer of Little Falls, MN; grandparents, Jerry Kifer of Little Falls, MN, Elaine Kifer of Hughes Springs, TX, Alfred & Barb Brady of Little Falls, MN; great grandparents, John "Jack" & Joan Saehr of Little Falls, MN, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.Suicide by crime. Between 1969 and 1972 he served in the Air Force working on B 52 bombers and became a nine-times decorated officer who completed a tour of Vietnam. You have permission to edit this article. This is the fatal shot, said Mills. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, I think Ive solved the break-ins, he said. The path of this gunshot, Mills said was beyond the left eye, it went through the soft tissue of the face, the bony ridge of the left eye and into the internal bony structure of the face. Courthouse in Little Falls Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Thats possible, but six shots were fired, said Mills, adding that Kifer sustained six gunshot wounds. He shot a second time then delivered the fatal shot to his face. Meshbesher verified Mills was aided during her autopsy by the audio recording, had been apprised of the layout of the stairway in the house and was aware of the findings that two firearms had been used a rifle and a .22 caliber pistol. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 pm Friday, November 30th at Emblom-Brenny Funeral. There was an error deleting this problem. We have set your language to She described her town 100 miles northwest of the Twin Cities as shaken but resilient after the deaths of Haile Kifer, 18, and Nicholas Brady, 17. Minnesota law allows a homeowner to use deadly force on an intruder if a reasonable person would fear they're in . Would you like to receive our breaking news? Those in support of Brady, pictured center as a young child, and Kifer say Smith had no right to take their lives in premeditated cold blood, Kimberly Brady, mother of Nick Brady, applauded at the end of the trial and was supported by the dead teen's grandfather, Steve Schaeffel, right. accounts, the history behind an article. Oops, we were unable to send the email. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with her family and friends. said Daly, arguing that summary execution is reasonable. It was fired at close range from the 22 caliber revolver. Walking with him one day, discussing trees and Monarch caterpillars and other wildlife matters on his land, Mr Anderson recalled; There was a flash of light from the house. Would you like to receive our latest email news? Mills agreed Kifer would have been able to use three out of four of her limbs. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner testified that Kifer was shot six times and Brady three, and gave his Teens' autopsy photos shown in Minn. murder trial - MPR News Haile Kifer, age 18, of Little Falls, MN, died Thursday, November 22, 2012. Meshbesher asked whether it was possible that Mr. Smith heard a post mortem sound when he told law enforcement he heard noise from Kifer after the fifth shot. Mills said in her line of work, the word homicide is made in reference to one human being killing another human being, not necessarily murder; it does not include intent, she said. It was like, the only way I can describe it is, and the fear had descended over him. Minnesota Man Charged With First-Degree Murder For Shooting Burglar Teens Via NYDailyNews The bugged home of a Minnesota man recorded the chilling moments he encountered two teen burglars inside his house and appeared to take pleasure in shooting them dead. The toxicology reports on Brady came back as negative for both drugs and alcohol. According to Mr Anderson, Smith tried to be a friend to the kids who worked on his land that summer: He fed them dinner; hed let them use the facilities. Haile Kifer then can be heard at the top of the steps asking, Nick? He then shot her and said Oh sorry about that. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 7 Like Comment See more of Died in House on Facebook Log In or Create new account Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. In a Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 photo, Rachel Brady, sister of Nick Brady, and cousin of Haile Kifer, who were shot and killed during an alleged break in on Thanksgiving Day, speaks about her. He thought someone was in there.. "[30], Location of Little Falls within the state of Minnesota, Murders of Haile Kifer and Nicholas Brady, Last edited on 13 February 2023, at 21:35, "Byron David Smith killed teens Haile Kifer, Nicholas Schaeffel because he feared weapons, cops say", "Byron Smith gets life sentence for murdering two Little Falls teens", "Assembly, No. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. She pointed out the gunpowder stippling on his hand. A door panel had been kicked in during a previous burglary at Byron Smith's house. But according to Mr Anderson none of this history of service and bravery equipped him for the reality of a life under increasing pressure, threat and fear in his own home. Mills testified that Kifer had been shot near her left eye, behind her left ear, on her neck under the chin, in the abdomen, her right hand and her left forearm, the latter bullet also going into . Mr Anderson said: He went to the drawer to get his money for one of these trips in June 2012 and it was gone. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. He said, We had our suspicions about who was behind it but we made a pact not to say anything but to let the law take its course.. or anything. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He removed the light bulbs from the ceiling lights and positioned himself in a chair that was obscured from view. She also testified that when a body is moved from side to side, a moaning sound could be heard, and that she had heard such sounds. Would you like to receive our latest Sports News? The Ramsey County Medical Examiner testified that Kifer was shot six times and Brady three, and gave his opinion concerning which of the shots were fatal. SAVECreate your free profile or log in to save this video. But Anderson claims Smith did go to the police on at least one occasion and nothing was done. Use the 'Report' link on She was popular and kind, according to friends, well liked but latterly she had begun struggling with drugs. The state rested its case late Thursday, after testimony by several witnesses, including Dr. Kelly Mills, medical examiner with the Ramsey County Medical Examiners Office. She said she found it hard to see on the black material of the hood. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. She has attended Little Falls schools and was currently in her senior year. 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Byron Smith, a 65-year-old retiree who once set up security in American embassies for the U.S. State Department, shot Nick Brady, 17, and Haile Kifer, 18, multiple times after they broke into. Some clouds. Mills said the cause of death in both instances was multiple gunshot wounds, homicide.. Last images of Nick Brady and Haile Kifer who were murdered after Little Falls, MN break-in. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. The case has landed in a cultural fissure and became a cause clbre among the political right. Error! They checked a couple of pawnshops, they didnt take fingerprints, they didnt interview people. Signup today! Anderson said the neighbor had been in and out of the nearby residence so many times, starting at 7:30 a.m. driving a yellow car hed never seen. Smith was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder in the Thanksgiving Day 2012 shootings of 18-year-old Haile Kifer and her 17-year-old cousin, Nick Brady. 'He didnt work side by side with them as he knew that as a single man, on his own, had to be careful what people might think. Don't Threaten. ODN. He didnt tell them any of that he just didnt have them back.. Chris Pleasance explains how Do not sell or share my personal information. Period," said Daly. The bullet passed through his hand went through his head and skull and into his brain. That bullet traveled through the soft tissue of Kifers neck, a portion of the left tonsil and into the skull, it damaged the brain stem and went into various portions of the brain, where Mills recovered multiple minute fragments. Property and trees were damaged, doors kicked and windows smashed. 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Then on 28 October 2012 Smith arrived at the Andersons door at 8am. Exactly 6 years ago, on November 22, 2012, Byron David Smith, 64, armed with a Ruger Mini-14, shot Nicholas Brady, 17 and his cousin Haile Kifer, 18. The gun that was used to kill Haile Kifer. Upon entering his home, Smith turned on a recording device he owned. The direction of the wound was from front to back, left to right and slightly downward with no exit wound. John F. Kennedy autopsy photo (#1) 0. Autopsy Photos. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Are those marks evidence of attempted suicide? Meshbesher asked. Weve updated the security on the site. Smith was represented by attorneys Steven J. Meshbesher and Adam T. Haile Kifer, 18, Little Falls, died Nov. 22. Those kids drove him goofy.. 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