A LeFlore County jury has convicted a Fort Smith man in connection with a 2025 homicide at an abandoned home in Pocola, Oklahoma.
Parker Smith, 25, was found guilty on April 8 of first-degree murder, along with firearm-related charges, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
Jury Recommends Life Without Parole
Following the conviction, the jury recommended that Smith receive a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
His official sentencing is scheduled for May 11 at 1:30 p.m.
Details of the 2025 Homicide
The case stems from an incident on January 16, 2025, when Pocola police responded to a call at an abandoned home near Butler Avenue and Clark Avenue.
At the scene, officers discovered the body of 24-year-old Jaybriel Montgomery, who had suffered a fatal gunshot wound.
Montgomery’s body was transported to the medical examiner’s office for further evaluation.
Investigation Led to Arrest
During the investigation, agents with the OSBI identified Parker Smith as a suspect in the case.
A warrant was issued by the LeFlore County District Court, leading to Smith’s arrest on January 31 in Fort Smith by local police.
He was initially booked into the Sebastian County Jail before being extradited to Oklahoma to face charges.
Prior Legal History Noted
Court records indicate that Smith had previously been arrested in 2020 on fleeing charges. Those charges were later dismissed in 2024.
Summary of Key Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Defendant | Parker Smith, 25 |
| Victim | Jaybriel Montgomery, 24 |
| Location | Pocola, Oklahoma |
| Incident date | January 16, 2025 |
| Conviction date | April 8, 2026 |
| Charges | First-degree murder, firearm offenses |
| Sentence recommendation | Life without parole |
| Sentencing date | May 11, 2026 |
The conviction of Parker Smith brings a major development in the case surrounding the death of Jaybriel Montgomery. As sentencing approaches, the case underscores the seriousness of violent crime prosecutions and the role of thorough investigations in securing convictions.
