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FCI Otisville Inmate Charged With Murdering Fellow Inmate

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United States v. Daniel V. Smith
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Daniel V. Smith, a 63-year-old federal inmate, is accused of murdering fellow inmate Patrick Deck at FCI Otisville on October 26, 2021. No specific dollar amounts are mentioned in the case. Smith is charged with one count of murder in the first degree, which carries a maximum sentence of death. The outcome is pending, as the case is ongoing and Smith is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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Daniel V. Smith, a 63-year-old federal inmate, is accused of murdering fellow inmate Patrick Deck at FCI Otisville on October 26, 2021. No specific dollar amounts are mentioned in the case. Smith is charged with one count of murder in the first degree, which carries a maximum sentence of death. The outcome is pending, as the case is ongoing and Smith is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Daniel V. Smith, a 63-year-old federal inmate at FCI Otisville, was charged with first-degree murder for the October 26, 2021, killing of fellow inmate Patrick Deck. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, with investigative support from the FBI, filed the indictment, which carries a potential maximum sentence of death. Smith was presented before a U.S. Magistrate Judge and the case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Philip M. Halpern. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Coffman is prosecuting the case. The charges are allegations, and Smith is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Daniel V. Smith, a 63-year-old federal inmate at FCI Otisville, was charged with first-degree murder for the October 26, 2021, killing of fellow inmate Patrick Deck. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, with investigative support from the FBI, filed the indictment, which carries a potential maximum sentence of death. Smith was presented before a U.S. Magistrate Judge and the case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Philip M. Halpern. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Coffman is prosecuting the case. The charges are allegations, and Smith is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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  • person Daniel v. Smith ×2
  • person Patrick Deck ×2
  • person Andrew E. Krause
  • person damian williams
  • organization Federal Bureau of Investigation
  • person james smith
  • person Jeffrey C. Coffman
  • person Lauren Scarff
  • person nicholas biase
  • person philip m. halpern
  • person Shelby Wratchford
  • organization U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District Of New York
  • organization White Plains Division
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  • Daniel V. Smith was charged with murder of a fellow inmate
  • Daniel V. Smith was presented before U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew E. Krause
  • The Case was assigned to U.S. District Judge Philip M. Halpern
  • Daniel V. Smith murdered Patrick Deck
  • Daniel V. Smith was charged with one count of murder in the first degree
  • Jeffrey C. Coffman is in charge of the prosecution
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Press Release FCI Otisville Inmate Charged With Murdering Fellow Inmate Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James Smith, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), announced today that federal inmate DANIEL V. SMITH was charged with the murder of a fellow inmate. SMITH was presented this morning before U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew E. Krause. The case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Philip M. Halpern. According to the allegations contained in the Indictment and statements made in court:[1] On or about October 26, 2021, SMITH murdered Patrick Deck, an inmate at FCI Otisville. * * * SMITH, 63, was charged with one count of murder in the first degree, which carries a maximum sentence of death. The maximum potential sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the judge. Mr. Williams praised the outstanding investigative work of the FBI. This case is being handled by the Office’s White Plains Division. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Coffman is in charge of the prosecution. The charges contained in the Indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. [1] As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Indictment and the description of the Indictment set forth herein constitute only allegations, and every fact described herein should be treated as an allegation. Contact Nicholas Biase, Lauren Scarff, Shelby Wratchford (212) 637-2600 Updated March 27, 2024 Attachment U.S. v. Smith Indictment [PDF, 174 KB] Topic Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 24-104
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Press Release FCI Otisville Inmate Charged With Murdering Fellow Inmate Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James Smith, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), announced today that federal inmate DANIEL V. SMITH was charged with the murder of a fellow inmate. SMITH was presented this morning before U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew E. Krause. The case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Philip M. Halpern. According to the allegations contained in the Indictment and statements made in court:[1] On or about October 26, 2021, SMITH murdered Patrick Deck, an inmate at FCI Otisville. * * * SMITH, 63, was charged with one count of murder in the first degree, which carries a maximum sentence of death. The maximum potential sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the judge. Mr. Williams praised the outstanding investigative work of the FBI. This case is being handled by the Office’s White Plains Division. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Coffman is in charge of the prosecution. The charges contained in the Indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. [1] As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Indictment and the description of the Indictment set forth herein constitute only allegations, and every fact described herein should be treated as an allegation. Contact Nicholas Biase, Lauren Scarff, Shelby Wratchford (212) 637-2600 Updated March 27, 2024 Attachment U.S. v. Smith Indictment [PDF, 174 KB] Topic Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 24-104