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Defendant convicted of second degree murder in death of Fairbanks man John Dougherty © Provided by Fairbanks KTVF Ryder Smith listens in court as Judge Brent Bennett announces he is guilty of second degree murder in the death of Peter Horace-Wright. FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Fairbanks Judge Brent Bennett announced his verdict in a murder trial involving a self defense claim. Ryder Smith, 23, was acquitted a charge of first degree murder, but found guilty of second degree mur...