He swung by his mother’s house, handed off the crabs, then headed to the home of his son’s mother, who would care for their son while Smith was away. The latest homicide victim was his younger brother. His insides clenched when he saw the name. The following morning he would begin a 10-day vacation. On Friday, he’d said goodbye to a top homicide commander with what had become their signature sign-off: “I hope you have a fantastic weekend and I don’t have to talk to you.” Unlike during most 48-hour stretches in Baltimore, this weekend there had been no murders requiring the pair to coordinate. The sun was drawing down over the Northwest Expressway, and as Smith cruised south, he felt a rare lightness of spirit. To hear more feature stories, see our full list or get the Audm iPhone app.
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