Cardell Hayes A Symbol of America's Troubled Past

Cardell Hayes, who shot and killed former Ohio State defensive end Will Smith during a traffic incident in 2016, was convicted of ... The 28-year old made headlines late Saturday night by gunning down former-Saints' DE Will Smith after a traffic collision in New Orleans. Louisiana district Judge Camille Buras sentenced 29-year-old Cardell Hayes to 25 years for manslaughter and 15 for attempted manslaughter. It's the second time Cardell Hayes, 36, has faced sentencing in Smith's death. He was convicted of manslaughter in December 2016 and later ... Cardell Hayes sentenced to 25 years for killing New Orleans Saints star Will Smith. Posted: April 25, 2024 | Last updated: November 2, 2024. The man who gunned down New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith has again been convicted of manslaughter, nearly eight years after the ... Hayes, 28, is in jail with a bond set at $1 million, accused of firing eight bullets along the left side of Smith's back. One bullet entered ... Cardell Hayes was found guilty Sunday night after insisting that he only fired because the popular football star was drunk and violent and ... Cardell Hayes is charged in the deadly shooting of former Saints star Will Smith. NEW ORLEANS — A 25-year prison sentence for Cardell Hayes, the man who killed former New Orleans Saints start Will Smith in 2016, was ...