Pickens County Sheriff’s Office charged Joshua Kyle Smith and Courtney Finch Smith with homicide by child abuse after their 2-month-old infant, Cecilia Smith, was found unresponsive early Thursday, March 12, 2026, at a Bonanza Lane home in Easley, SC.
Incident Summary
Deputies responded to a 911 call at 1:11 a.m., attempted lifesaving aid alongside EMS, but the child was pronounced dead. An autopsy ruled the death a homicide due to blunt force trauma.
Arrest Details
Probable cause led to warrants; both parents were booked Friday, March 13, and held at Pickens County Detention Center. The investigation continues, with officials stressing presumption of innocence.
This tragic case has heightened child safety concerns in the Easley community.
