![]() ![]() It was unclear what the law required Judge Susan Tucker-who accepted Linear's guilty plea, sentenced him, and oversaw Reeder's trial-to do in the case of a hung jury in the mercy phase of a trial. The jury was unable to unanimously decide if Reeder should receive mercy. Reeder was convicted by a jury June 10, following three days of trial. As part of the plea deal, he was given mercy, meaning he is parole eligible after 15 years. Linear pleaded guilty to first-degree murder June 1. "They should be reminded every day for the rest of their lives of the crime they committed." Terrell Linear and Shaundarius Reeder did, " he said. Why should Linear get anything else, Chris asked. and deep sea fishing trips and a planned trip to Las Vegas to celebrate Smith's 21st birthday that never happened.Įric was given a death sentence, and his family was given a life sentence. He spoke of family vacations to Ocean City, Md. Smith was talented and early on it was clear he was exceptional at everything he set his mind to, Smith said. Mohrrmann was unable to continue reading her statement about halfway through and her husband, Chris, who said he had the proud honor of being Smith's step-father for 17 years, finished it for her before reading his own statement about the pain the family has experienced. She said every day is a challenge and spoke about the pain of each first since he was murdered, such as the first Mother's Day and the first summer he wasn't home. "There is a hole in my heart due to Eric's death." "I've had many jobs and responsibilities in my life, but the only one that truly mattered was being the mother of Eric, " Christina Mohrmann said. Multiple members of Smith's family spoke at the sentencing. Linear spoke about the holiday's he's missed, family he's lost and realized those are all things Smith will never have again. Linear has been in North Central Regional Jail since. The woman driving them said she had to use the bathroom and called 911. She was alerted to the shooting when a friend of Smith's called saying he had been shot. The two men then demanded she drive them to Fairmont. The woman giving them a ride had dropped Smith and two others off at College Park apartments. Online condolences may be sent to the family at Smith was shot and killed, Linear and his co-defendant, Shaundarius Reeder, were captured at Walmart. The family will be accepting donations to assist with Nikki's afterlife expenses, an account has been set up at The United Bank in Morgantown WV under Lori Nicole Martin Funeral Fund. Flowers may be sent to 414 Gaston Ave Fairmont WV 26554. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Sunday at 4 p.m. The family will receive friends at Domico Funeral Home in Fairmont WV, Sunday August 18th,2019 from 2pm-4pm. She is proceeded in death by her father Chris J Martin Sr and paternal grandparents Willie "Mucho" and Judith Martin and paternal aunt Tina Martin, along with her childhood best friend Tiffany Faye Cramer. She was an amazing friend to all that knew her. She was known for her generosity and desire to help everyone. Even when she wasn't working she was busy being a mother to her children, their friends and other neighborhood kids. Nikki owned and operated an in home daycare center for 18 years. She loved her dogs King, Zoey, Kado and Tru. She enjoyed cooking and providing for others. Nikki loved being around her family and friends. ![]() Nikki was so ecstatic about becoming a grandmother she had already began preparing. Nikki enjoyed taking her daughters shopping and to the nail salon. She appreciated every moment she was able to spend with them from their childhood to adulthood. Nikki's greatest joy was her children and she dedicated her entire life to raising them. She is also survived by the fathers of her children Larry Reeder and Rashad Everett along with lifelong friends Kari Jefferson and Amy Jones. Nieces Kaelyn James, Liana Martin and Ashlyn Martin. Her nephews Izaiha John, Devin and Colin Robinette, Jayden Martin, Ty Martin and Amari Beckwith. Four sisters Maricia Robinette and husband James, Desiree Shugars and husband Gary, Jessica Beckwith and husband Imani, Chanelle Newsom, four brothers Chris J Martin Jr., Chris JM Martin, Brandon Newsom and Donte Newsom. She is survived by her three children Nikita Tiffany-Faye Martin, Shaundarius Tavon Reeder, Nevaeh Natalya Martin Everett and had a grandbaby on the way. Born October 19th 1980 in San Diego CA, Nikki was the daughter of Catherine and Roger Newsom and the late Christopher J Martin Sr. Lori "Nikki" Martin, 38 of Morgantown WV passed away unexpectedly Saturday Aug 10th at Ruby Memorial Hospital. ![]()
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