Inmate Killed for Heckling Jailed Dolphin Fan

An inmate's hate for the Dolphins may have led to his murder in prison

If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all, especially if it's about the Miami Dolphins and especially if you live with a bunch of convicts.

Investigators have concluded a South Florida inmate was killed because he yelled, "The Dolphins suck" at another inmate, which led to a deadly assault with a makeshift knife and a padlock, according to the Palm Beach Post.

Willie Smith, 28, was serving a life sentence for armed robbery and a plethora of other convictions. But his sentence was shortened by Vincent Lee, who was serving 30 years for armed burglary and robbery.

The 42-year-old appears to be a die-hard Dolphin fan, unfortunately for Lee.

According to police reports, Smith yelled to Lee, "The Dolphins suck" a few days after Miami had beat the New York Jets in October. That might be OK in the free world, but behind bars the criticism didn't fly.

Lee was reported to have told another inmate that the comment was the last straw in an apparent feud between the two inmates, who lived in neighboring cells.

"I am going to get him (Smith). I am tired of this," Lee reportedly said.

The next morning, attacked Smith and was heard shouting, "I am going to kill you" while swinging a belt with a padlock attached to the end like a mace. Inmates also told investigators they saw a makeshift blade on Lee while he was attacking.

Smith died eight days later.

Lee now faces first-degree murder charges.

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