William Darelle Smith went on trial in 2010 for first - degree murder . A doctor who did the victim 's autopsy testified , then was contacted by a juror . The prosecution also presented evidence indicating Villanueva 's blood was in an automobile driven by Smith and owned by his father . The trial judge did n't order a hearing into that matter ; high court ruled he did . State Supreme Court orders such a hearing , which could lead to a new trial .
William Darelle Smith went on trial in 2010 for first - degree murder . A doctor who did the victim 's autopsy testified , then was contacted by a juror . The trial judge did n't order a hearing into that matter ; high court ruled he did . State Supreme Court orders such a hearing , which could lead to a new trial .