Murder Trial of Marques Smith Ends in Conviction for Double Homicide in Newton County

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Marques Smith was convicted of the murders of Craig and Desiree Thomas in a Newton County trial that concluded on Thursday. The jury found him guilty of multiple charges, including malice murder and aggravated assault, after evidence revealed he shot the couple during a custody exchange on September 11, 2022, in front of Desiree's teenage daughter. Smith, who has a prior conviction for violence against Desiree, will be sentenced at a later date.