Cardell Hayes sentenced in killing of former New Orleans Saints player


by WGNO

WGNO— Cardell Hayes, the man who was found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of former New Orleans Saints player Will Smith, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison with credit for time served.

www.totalprosports.com—BREAKING: Man Who Killed Former New Orleans Saints Star Gets Massive Prison Sentence. The man who fatally shot retired NFL player Will Smith following a car crash is headed back to prison.  36-year-old Cardell Hayes was sentenced on Thursday in a New Orleans courtroom for his role in Will Smith’s 2016 shooting death, making it the second time he has faced sentencing for the killing after he was granted a …

NOLA.com—Cardell Hayes sentenced to prison for the second time in killing of Saints defensive end Will Smith. A jury found 36-year-old Hayes guilty of manslaughter in the April 9, 2016 slaying of Smith, 34.

WWLTV.com—Cardell Hayes sentenced to 25 years in fatal shooting of former Saints star Will Smith. NEW ORLEANS — Cardell Hayes was sentenced to 25 years for manslaughter in the fatal shooting of ex-Saints star Will Smith in 2016.