Cardell Hayes, the accused murderer of former Saints player Will Smith, has been officially indicted.

Hayes was indicted on second-degree murder charges for the shooting death of Will Smith, attempted murder charges for shooting Smith's wife Raquel, as well as charges of aggravated assault, and aggravated damage to property.

The indictment was handed down during a preliminary hearing on whether there was probably cause to charge Hayes. This will let prosecutors keep some evidence out of the court room until trial.

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