On July 28, 2011, 26-year-old Clarence Smith Jr. was found shot to death in the foyer of an apartment at Bristol Woods on Summertime Trail in Lafayette, Indiana. Investigators concluded the killing occurred during a robbery linked to an arranged meeting: Porche had been in contact with Smith because Smith was interested in buying guns, and that contact led to the plan to rob him.

Three men — 22-year-old Kevin K. Williams, 21-year-old Michael A. Foster, and 23-year-old D’Artagnan Porche — were arrested and charged in connection with the death. Foster later agreed to a plea deal and testified that he was the one who shot Smith during the botched robbery. Williams was convicted of felony murder for his participation, and Porche was also convicted after trial.

Anyone who knew Clarence, who lived at Bristol Woods, or saw activity in the area that evening is asked to come forward with information.