South African Mother Sentenced to Life for Selling Daughter
Racquel Chantel Smith received a life sentence for the human trafficking of her six-year-old daughter, Joshlin, who remains missing. Smith, along with her boyfriend and another man, were also given ten-year sentences for kidnapping. The trio were found guilty earlier this month, with testimony indicating Joshlin was sold for approximately $1,000 to an unknown individual for purposes of slavery or similar practices. The judge’s verdict did not determine Joshlin’s current location or fate.
John Q. Hosedrinker