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Two Men Sentenced for Helping Dispose of Jamilla Smith's Body

Clyde Hendley II and Bryan Alexander Hampton Jr. received sentences for their roles in the aftermath of Jamilla Smith's murder.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 25, 2026, 5:46 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 25, 2026, 5:06 p.m. ETWritten Aug 27, 2026, 1:55 p.m. ET
Two men have been in connection with the disposal of Jamilla Smith's body, according to wrdw.com. Clyde Hendley II, of Bath, was to 10 years in prison, while Bryan Alexander Hampton Jr., of Augusta, received a 15-year sentence suspended to five years of probation. The charges stem from allegations that the men helped dispose of Smith's remains and evidence. Reports differ on the specifics: wrdw.com reported that Hendley was accused of helping dispose of Smith's remains and evidence, including burning clothing, carpet, and shoes behind a residence. Another wrdw.com report says the government stated that Hampton and Hendley helped dispose of Smith's body and evidence. The cause of Smith's death has not been determined, and the investigation into the murder remains open.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 27, 2026, 1:52 p.m. ET

    Two Men Sentenced in Jamilla Smith Case

    Two men have been sentenced in connection with the Jamilla Smith kidnapping and murder case, according to wrdw.com. On August 25 and 27, 2026, reports detailed the sentencing of Clyde Hendley II, of Bath, and Bryan Alexander Hampton Jr., of Augusta.

    Hampton received a 15-year sentence, suspended to five years of probation, while Hendley was sentenced to 10 years in prison, wrdw.com reported. Both men were accused of helping dispose of Smith's body and evidence, including burning clothing, carpet, and shoes behind a residence, according to conflicting accounts reported by wrdw.com. The cause of Smith's death has not been determined.

  2. Aug 25, 2026, 5:52 p.m. ET

    Clyde Hendley II Sentenced to 10 Years in Jamilla Smith Case

    Clyde Hendley II was sentenced to 10 years in prison on August 25, 2026, for accessory after the fact to murder in the kidnapping and murder case of Jamilla Smith, according to WRDW.

    Hendley was accused of helping dispose of Smith's remains and evidence, including burning clothing, carpet, and shoes behind a residence, WRDW reported.

  3. Aug 25, 2026, 5:46 p.m. ETFirst report

    Second Man Sentenced in Jamilla Smith Kidnapping and Murder Case

    Clyde Hendley II was sentenced to 10 years in prison on August 25, 2026, in connection with the kidnapping and murder case of Jamilla Smith, according to WRDW. Hendley pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact to murder, the outlet reported.

    Hendley was accused of helping dispose of Smith's remains and evidence, including burning clothing, carpet, and shoes behind a residence, WRDW reported. The sentencing follows the earlier conviction of another individual in the case.

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