The Cardell Hayes Aftermath Examining the Impact and Legacy of a Controversial Case

A New Orleans jury convicted Cardell Hayes of manslaughter in the shooting death of former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith. The jury acquitted Hayes of attempted manslaughter in the shooting and wounding of Smith's wife during the April 2016 confrontation. Hayes, 36, ... Cardell Hayes had pleaded guilty in 2014 as a first-time offender to illegal carrying of a weapon and was sentenced to six months probation. cardell hayes news stories - get the latest updates from ABC7. Cardell Hayes, 36, was convicted of manslaughter in December 2016 for killing Smith, and attempted manslaughter for wounding Smith's wife. Murder charges have been filed against the suspect (28-year-old Cardell Hayes) and the cause of death has been determined (gunshot wounds to the ... Cardell Hayes found guilty of manslaughter in killing of former New Orleans Saints player. The Orleans Parish ... The decision came after hearing almost five hours of closing arguments and a rebuttal from Assistant District Attorneys Jason Napoli and Laura ... Cardell Hayes sentenced to 25 years for killing New Orleans Saints star Will Smith. Posted: April 25, 2024 | Last updated: November 2, 2024.