Soldier Sentenced to 20 Years for Brutal Murder of Tacoma Security Guard
Tacoma, Washington – Family members of Denise Smith gathered in a Pierce County courtroom on Friday to witness the sentencing of her murderer, Army Ranger Spc. Patrick Philip Byrne. Byrne, 29, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for beating Smith to death in 2021 while she was working as a security guard at a building in downtown Tacoma. During the emotional hearing, Smith’s loved ones spoke passionately about the impact of her loss on …