More info.
When detectives from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office found the bed where a lifeless Smith was discovered on Feb. 8, 2007, it was covered with feces, Santiago explained.
http://anscases.webs.com/apps/forums/topics/show/1442042-all-discussion-here-?page=37
Also, Superior Court Judge Robert S. Perry stopped the prosecutors from questions that might indicated Howie's role in the death. Note: the objection was NOT raised by Howie's lawyer but by Perry, if the AP report is correct. Makes me have doubts about this Judge Perry.