State of Alabama vs. Brittany Smith: Here's all about Netflix documentary

Netflix’s show the "State of Alabama versus Brittany Smith", a riveting true-crime documentary from "The Keepers" director Ryan White, recounts the heartbreaking story of an Alabama mother accused of murdering her rapist.

Smith's case drew the attention of a New Yorker article, in part because Smith used the "stand your ground" defense. State law in over 30 US states, including Alabama, deems it permissible to use fatal force to protect oneself against threats or even suspected threats. In this case, Smith was besieged in her own house by her assailant, an old acquaintance named Todd Smith, who threatened to murder her if she contacted the police.

However, her defense of standing your ground failed. In reality, according to journalist Elizabeth Flock, who serves as executive producer on the Netflix series, women are far less likely than men to effectively invoke "stand your ground." Reportedly, Flock says, the scenes that did not make the film's riveting and efficient had a 40-minute edit.


Flock was actively hunting for a tale similar to Smith's at the time. He stated that he was aware of several incidents of women killing their abusers and, to a lesser extent, their rapists throughout the years.

FAQs

Where is Brittany Smith now?

Brittany Smith is currently incarcerated, but not for the apparent reason. She was residing in Stevenson in January 2018.

What occurred in the legal case of Brittany Smith?

Smith was charged with arson in the second degree after setting fire to two sites inside a mobile home in Stevenson before her trial date in November 2020.