Virginia Tech transfer listed as JUCO cleared of murder in catfishing scandal

In 2022, former Virginia Tech linebacker Essie Etute was given another shot after being found guilty of foul play in a college football game. Leave the past behind and start anew. In the year

According to ESPN, Etutt has been charged with second-degree murder for allegedly beating a Virginia man to death over a catfishing scheme. Jerry Smith, a native of Blacksburg, Va., posed as a woman online to lure men into his home.

One of the individuals Smith allegedly contacted was Etute, who targeted his freshman year at Virginia Tech. Etute and Smith reportedly met at least twice, and during their second meeting, Etute learned that Smith was a man, prompting him to punch and kick Smith before leaving the home. A knife was found between Smith’s mattress and box spring, which Etut was reaching for during the incident, Smith said.

In the year He was found not guilty of murder by a Virginia jury in May 2022. In the year

Now, the former Virginia Tech linebacker is looking for a fresh start in his college football career after his name was cleared on the court, and Iowa Junior College seems to be where he’ll land. The 2021 season was ranked No. 2 in the NCJAA, finishing the year with an impressive 10-1 record and is considered one of the top JUCOs in the country.