The victim of this homicide is identified as 31-year-old Ash Smith. Her family has been notified of her death, and they have provided the attached picture for public release.
Wyatt Storm Belcher was indicted by a Multnomah County Grand Jury on one count of Murder in the Second Degree with a Firearm, and one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Firearm).
Photograph: Ash Smith
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Wyatt Storm Belcher will be charged with Murder in the Second Degree, as opposed to Murder in the First Degree. Multnomah County Detention Center inmate data initially indicated Belcher was charged with Murder in the First Degree. MCDC has been notified and they have updated the charges.
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