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Mother Indicted for Murder After Son's Body Found

3/31/2026

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  • Jalynda Smith, 36, has been indicted for first-degree murder and tampering with evidence.
  • The body of 5-year-old Jakaiden was found in a trash bag in Perdido Bay, Florida, on February 6, weighing only 20 pounds.
  • Days before police involvement, Smith's family reported she and Jakaiden missing, while investigators noted prior concerns about her care for Jakaiden.
  • She is held without bond, with a court hearing set for May 19.