Smith's lawyer, Michael Starling, sought a report on Smith's fitness to stand trial. No plea has been entered. Smith was remanded in custody until July 16. A trial date has been set for May 9, 2022. The 28-year-old was released on police bail hours before the alleged murder over accusations he had stolen the $40,000 car on April 23. Stuff understands it was not until after Hawkins’ death that the man whose car was taken on April 23 told police the full extent of what happened, alleging Smith had also strangled him and used a weapon against him in committing the crime. Supplied Nyomi Coleman is grieving the loss of her partner, Dan Hawkins, who was fatally stabbed in Christchurch.