Elmer Smith, Federal Kidnapping, Mississippi 2024

A Memphis man has been sentenced to over 14 years in prison for kidnapping a victim as a result of domestic violence.

Elmer Smith, 39, of Memphis, Tennessee, pled guilty and was sentenced today to 170 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release. Smith was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals following sentencing.

According to court documents, on February 15, 2024, Smith left Memphis, TN searching for the victim, with whom he was involved in an intimate relationship, and found her at her employment in Southaven, MS. At that time, he physically assaulted the victim, abducting her by force into his vehicle and taking her to Memphis, TN without her consent.

A short time later, Memphis Police located the victim and arrested Smith.

Senior U.S. District Court Judge Michael P. Mills sentenced Smith to 170 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release.

U.S. Attorney Scott F. Leary emphasized, 'Such conduct is unconscionable and will not be tolerated in our district. Hopefully, criminals understand if you travel to Mississippi to commit a crime, you will be caught, prosecuted and jailed.'

Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Jackson Field Office Robert Eikhoff said, 'Today's sentence sends a clear message: the violent and reprehensible acts committed by Elmer Smith will not be tolerated.'

This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Philip Levy and Robert Mims.

Key Facts:

• Defendant: Elmer Smith
• Criminal Charge: Federal Kidnapping
• City and State: Oxford, MS
• Date: February 15, 2024 (crime date)
• Sentence: 170 months in prison (14 years) plus 3 years of supervised release

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndms/pr/memphis-resident-sentenced-federal-kidnapping