Former Houston-area deputy accused of life insurance fraud, killing his wife

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A former Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office deputy accused of murder is now also accused of fraud.

Investigators said LaMarcus Smith is accused of tampering with his mistress’ husband’s life insurance policy. Just last month, Smith was arrested and accused of killing his own wife, Laura, more than a year ago.

According to court documents, the fraud attempt happened three months before Smith’s wife’s death. Reporter Katiera Winfrey sat down with the would-be fraud victim and talked about how he uncovered his own wife’s affair and what he calls a sinister plot on his life…

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