Jaylen Smith v. State of Indiana

── Jaylen Smith v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-CR-02551 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: June 12, 2025 Author: Judge Paul Mathias County of Origin: Marion Category: Criminal Decision: Remanded and Affirmed Judge May and Judge Bradford concur On October 11, 2020, Smith and Meghan Schwab connected online via an escort service website. After Schwab arrived at Smith’s apartment, he paid her $15, and she performed oral sex on him. Smith then asked Schwab to drive him to a nearby gas station so that he could get more money. Schwab agreed. At some point on the way to the gas station, Smith, who was sitting in the backseat, shot Schwab three times.1 Smith then “jumped out” of Schwab’s car and appeared to lose consciousness. Tr. Vol. 2, p. 210.