Confusion and anger in wake of tainted evidence and a failed B.C. Angela Smith, Terry’s stepmother, said she raised Vanessa from the age of five and was “devastated” when the man accused of killing her was abruptly set free on July 20. Mia Roberts, Terry’s sister, said she thought the case was solid and going well before getting “bombarded with bad news” about the evidence being tossed out. Homicide investigators expressed condolences to Terry’s family and community in a news release announcing the charge against Charlie, then 36. Edwards, of the BC Native Women’s Association, said she had been supporting Terry’s family as the court process played out, and was present for the acquittal.