Alphonza Bryant, 40, was already in the Lake County Jail on an unrelated charge when Leesburg police detectives and the State Attorney’s office provided enough evidence to charge him with first-degree premeditated homicide, armed burglary, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in connection with the slaying of 37-year-old Melissa Smith. They are still asking anyone with information that may help solve the case to call the police department at (352) 728-9860. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Central Florida Crimeline at 800-423-8477.
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