Harper Found Guilty Of Carjacking, Kidnapping

GEORGETOWN — The jury deliberated for less than one hour before returning verdicts of guilty on all counts against Rondaiges Harper, on trial for carjacking, kidnapping and conspiracy in a case in which the 89-year-old victim was locked in the trunk of her own car for two days.

Harper was convicted June 26 in Sussex County Superior Court of first-degree kidnapping, first-degree carjacking and two counts of second-degree conspiracy for his role in the crimes.

The victim, Margaret Smith of Slaughter Beach, now 90, testified June 25, recounting the night of March 18, 2013, when she was tossed into the trunk of her 2001 Buick LeSabre. She testified she spent the next two days in the trunk with no food, water, medication or bathroom.

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