Clayton man charged in attack that left Smithfield man dead

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Clayton man charged in attack that left Smithfield man dead

A Clayton man is facing charges in an attack that left a Smithfield man dead.



Cody Lloyd Carmody, 24, was arrested Tuesday.



Johnston County deputies responded late Monday to Braswell Road in Smithfield for a report of an assault.



When they arrived, they found Joshua Biedekapp dead from his injuries.



Carmody is charged with first-degree murder.

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