Murder suspect temporarily released from Broward jail to attend father’s funeral

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — A 20-year-old man charged with second-degree murder was temporarily released from jail Saturday morning to attend his father’s funeral, prompting outrage from the victim’s family.

Larry Lamar Smith was granted a one-day release from the Broward County Main Jail after a judge approved a request filed by his defense attorney.

Smith, who was arrested last month in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Myrah Zeigler, walked out of the jail at 9 a.m., escorted by his mother and another individual…

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