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Carlie's Body Found Near Church
SARASOTA - Beyond a chain-link fence, in woods behind a church, investigators early Friday found the body of 11-year-old Carlie Brucia, ending a five-day search that captivated the nation.
Hours later, officials charged Joseph P. Smith, 37, an auto mechanic and habitual drug offender, with first-degree murder and kidnapping. They vowed to seek the death penalty.
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Gag Order Sought In Abduction Case
SARASOTA - Joseph P. Smith's defense attorney filed a motion Monday seeking a gag order in the Carlie Brucia murder case.
In a court filing, public defender Adam Tebrugge said the case has ``attracted unprecedented worldwide and local media coverage,'' and releasing more information will make a fair trial impossible.
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Troubled Life Had Divorces, Drug Use
SARASOTA - Joseph P. Smith was heavily in debt, addicted to drugs and unable to hold a job.
A convicted felon with more than a dozen arrests, he was separated from his wife and three young children when deputies arrested him Tuesday on a probation violation charge.
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Suspect Has History Of 2nd Chances
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Sarasota Residents Worry About Tainted Paradise
SARASOTA - The shrine at the carwash overflowed with teddy bears, flowers and messages of love for 11-year-old Carlie Brucia.
``May God hold you in the palm of his hand, little angel,'' one read.
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Source: The Tampa Tribune, The Associated Press, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Online producer: Vidisha Priyanka
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Joseph Smith
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Smith Sentenced To Death
SARASOTA - Before Circuit Judge Andrew Owens sentenced Joseph P. Smith to die Wednesday, the judge's words recalled what must have been "unspeakable terror" for Smith's victim, Carlie Brucia.
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Smith Sentencing 
Carlie's Killer Apologizes, Blames Crime On Drugs
Smith Asks for Mercy
Smith's Statement To Judge
Jury Recommends Death
WFLA Report
State Urges Death | Defense Seeks Mercy
Multimedia
Background: Carlie Brucia's abduction
SARASOTA - The parents of Carlie Brucia, whose apparent abduction was videotaped by a car wash surveillance camera, publicly pleaded for their daughter's safe return.
Background report
Surveillance camera footage
TBO Graphics and More:
Locator map
Photo gallery
Your comments: Remembering Carlie
• Read select comments.
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Keep your children close and avoid abduction.
• Safety Tips
• Amber Alert
• Tracking Sexual Predators
News Channel 8 reports:
• Feb. 14, 2006: Smith Asks for Mercy
• Feb. 14, 2006: Smith's Statement To Judge
• Dec. 1, 2005: Jury Recommends Death
• Dec. 1, 2005: WFLA Report
• Dec. 1, 2005: State Urges Death
• Dec. 1, 2005: Defense Seeks Mercy
• Nov. 30, 2005: Penalty Phase
• Nov. 16, 2005: Joseph Smith Trial
• Mar. 29, 2004: Carlie's Law To Be Discussed
• Feb. 12, 2004: Memorial Service
• Feb. 12, 2004: Community Questions Decisions
• Feb. 10, 2004: Abduction Difficult For Sheriff
• Feb. 10, 2004: Memorial: "Light Shall Overcome Darkness"
• Feb. 10, 2004: Carlie's Memorial Planned
• Feb. 09, 2004: Smith's Car Enters Carwash
• Feb. 09, 2004: Community Support
• Feb. 06, 2004: Mourning Carlie
• Feb. 06, 2004: Seach For Backpack Still On
• Feb. 06, 2004: Parents Thank Community, Police
• Feb. 06, 2004: Missing Girl's Body Found
• Feb. 06, 2004: Suspect Charged With Murder
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Related documents:
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• Sheriff Balkwill's Letter To The Community
• Probable Cause Affidavit
• Probable Cause Affidavit, Page 2
• Probable Cause Affidavit, Page 3
Related Links:
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• Sarasota Herald Tribune
• Carlie Brucia Online Memorial
• Sarasota Sheriff's Department
• Sexual Predator database
• Offender Information Search
• Tampa Police S.P.I.N. Program
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