Solicitor Wagner: Voluntary Manslaughter Plea Results in 22 Year Prison Sentence

According to Tenth Circuit Solicitor David Wagner, Christopher Smith from Anderson County pleaded guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter for the shooting death of Mary Jo McIntyre, the mother of his child.

Christopher Smith

The incident occurred in April 2022 when McIntyre was shot and killed while leaving her driveway in Honea Path. Although video footage did not capture who fired the shot, Smith was known to drive a Chevy Equinox that was involved in the incident. Smith had gone to McIntyre’s house earlier that day, and investigators found evidence that he had a prior history of making threats against her. The Equinox was found abandoned in Atlanta, and Smith’s name badge was found inside, along with paint samples that matched the ones taken from McIntyre’s car.

Smith was sentenced to 22 years in prison and agreed not to seek custody or visitation with his daughter. Solicitor Wagner called the incident another sad domestic violence situation and urged those in abusive relationships to seek help before it’s too late.