KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The murder trial of a man accused of a woman’s death in Kanawha County reached a verdict this afternoon.

Michael Smith, who was charged with first degree murder and concealment of a human body along with four other charges, was found guilty on multiple counts by a jury.

Smith was found guilty on second degree murder, concealment of the body, prohibited person, malicious assault, and assault during a felony.

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