Father of Smith County Constable Charged with Murder

SMITH COUNTY — The father of Smith County Constable John Smith has been arrested and charged with murder. John Douglas Smith, 71, reportedly shot and killed Francisco Douglas, 47, at the Sunset Valley Mobile Home Park off of Highway 64 west. Smith was the caretaker of the park Douglas lived at. The two had began arguing over rent when Smith reportedly shot and killed Douglas Friday afternoon. According to KETK, Constable Smith released a statement Saturday saying, “We are praying for everyone affected by this. It’s a tough and sad day for our family, but it’s also a tough day for the other family involved.” Constable Smith serves precinct 4 in the county.
John Douglas Smith has been charged with murder. He was booked into the Smith County jail on a $150,000 bond.