Simmons was sentenced to life without parole in the state prison system plus 25 years by Judge Kevin Chason.
Prior to trial, codefendant Brady Nichole Vaughn pleaded guilty to armed robbery. Vaughn received 30 years serving 15 years in the state prison system.
“I am extremely grateful for the diligent and hard work of all law enforcement and impaneled jury in helping to give some justice to the family of Wayne Lamar Smith,” said D.A. Smith.
Decatur County:
Chief Assistant District Attorney Michael Bankston prosecuted Enrique Martinez whose trial began May 11.
The release said with the assistance of the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office and the Oak House, evidence showed that on or about Feb. 6, 2019, Martinez raped a female child forcibly and against her will.