Murdaugh Murders and Mysterious Death of Stephen Smith - What’s the Connection?
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- Опубликовано: 16 фев 2023
- Leading up to the murders of Alex Murdaugh’s wife and son in June 2021, another person with connections to the disgraced lawyer’s family died. Stephen Smith, a 19-year-old nursing student from South Carolina, was found dead on the side of a road in Hampton County in 2015. Although originally ruled a hit-and-run, SLED investigators reopened the cold-case investigation into Stephen’s death shortly after Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were killed. Investigators have not revealed whether Stephen’s death is connected to the Murdaugh murders but are aware that Smith and the Murdaugh brothers knew each other. Supporters have continued to seek justice for Stephen to this day. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber is joined by Susanne Andrews, the Founder of Standing for Stephen.
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Kennedy Kids got away with murder also 😡
I signed it for Stephen, thanks for the link
Next should be the Hakeem Pinkney story too.
@@Pinkgirlys what happened to that person?
@Savage Byotch a man Alex represented who was paralyzed in an accident. Days after Alex gets the man's settlement he all of a sudden dies after being stable for 4 years. Alex pocketed all his money. One of many crimes linked to deaths linked to the family.
This young man and his family deserve JUSTICE. I hope SLED keeps this investigation open.
SLED protects the Murdaugh family. Not impressed by them!
Why did you capitalize Justice and sled by the way haha
@@joycewilliams1755 alex and family choices make giving the benefits of ANY doubt EXTREMELY difficult. Going to jury. Hopefully any SLED support will be tampered with further investigation.
@@jm12green31 Educated people understand the linguistics and intended context of both.
@@joycewilliams1755 LOL So somehow you didn't realize that SLED gave some of THE most damning evidence against Alex Murdaugh? That's some truly country bumpkin sheet!
Ugh, that bugs me every time, "He was in a boat accident and he was arrested for being the driver" He NEVER says there was a DEATH involved! 🤬 The poor Beach family. The Murdoughs never take responsibility for their actions! Affluence, privilege, and entitlement!
@Mama Pink Money can't buy class.
I hope the Beach family got a bunch of money, I know she will never be replaced, but they can get some good therapy and live in as much peace as possible!
@@elizagrogan9454 💯‼️
@@winterseagull I agree 💯🙏🏼‼️
Yeah I've noticed that whenever they described the boating under the influence that killed a girl it's ohey wasn't even driving certainly not his fault
Instead of Steven's father dying from a broken heart, why isn't it probable that he was killed because he is the only person who has said Buster and Steven we're seeing eachother? To me that's motive. Forensic Files has had programs were a heart attack was actually a drug given to the victim. I'm glad Steven Smith's case has been reopened.
Hmmm.. good point!!
🤔
Or...from the same weight - heart attack, stroke, broken heart.
My thoughts exally!!!! I see injections in the housekeeper that died after 3 days in the hospital. 20 years of raising his kids Then stole more than 4 million from her Son!!! And I see alot of Alec in Buster!!! NO EMOTIONS, BUT DADDY DISPLAYED PLENTY OF FAKE !!!!
I said the housekeeper was alive for three days... But then I think I heard him say three months. But I still believe they were finally murdered off by Alex's father he was also into murdering people. As one person said about the boat accident they were wanting the other boy to take responsibility for driving the boat and someone that the reporters were talking to said that had the grandfather been able that the boy would have been alligator bait!! So this pretty much tells you why everyone was so afraid of the murdocks... Like I said anytime the murdocks were involved it was all swept under the rug and talking about people disappearing that new things being paid to move. Well who's to say that they didn't actually die one way or another after they were PAID to move... It just put them in another town and away from the murdocks so they couldn't be involved!!
the way the police pushed this hit and run theory JUST BECAUSE he was on the road and consistently told his mother and sister that they were wrong...is truly terrifying! and thank this woman for giving us a place and a way to help this family!
The police didn't push this theory, the pathologist did. The police, as well as the coroner, disagreed with the theory contained in the pathologist's report, and looked for an explanation from her, but didn't get anywhere. In the end their investigation was based on the pathologist's findings, because this is the process they formally had to follow.
But, like another person on here mentioned, let's say it was a hit and run, that's a crime ALSO! So either way, there should have been way more investigation surrounding this tragic case! I think most of us have our suspicions about what the truth probably is! I'm glad it's being reopened! He and his family deserve answers AND justice!⚖️
RIP Stephen Smith
It seems silly to say, this didn't happen with a bat, he was hit by a car, "well could it be a bat swing from a car! You know how hard it would be to do that! Come on
It's pretty creepy that Randy Murdaugh would reach out to the family like that and offer 'free' legal 'investigative' services. I specifically hope that the family DID NOT give him permission or access to any of Stephen's devices! I am intrigued that the case was reopened after the Maggie and Paul murders; I truly hope everyone gets the justice that is so owed to them.
Randy Murdaugh and family wanted Stephen’s phone and everything thing else of his so they maybe could get rid of any evidence, if there was a connection between Buster and Stephen
I feel like it was another way to scam Stephen’s family out of millions the way he did the house keepers boys. Win the case and collect the winnings without giving to Stephen’s family. IMO
@@marleylove510 I believe differently. I believe they wanted to destroy any record of Stephen having any connection with Buster.
Randy also showed up at the scene, later told people he didn't find out about the murder of Stephen until after he was buried.
@@kareningram3556 both
I’m so happy you are covering this case. His family needs answers
His family deserves more answers absolutely.
What about the Pickney boy? He died mysteriously because his ventilator was unplugged, while Alex was trying to get a settlement for this young man’s mom.
Wow,you can't make this stuff up,did they just think up how to kill people they encountered, for money? Now I know why he killed his wife and son,they probably knew about Buster and Stephen.
Oh wow. I’ve been following this case for a while and this is the first time I’ve heard this part! 😮
A ventilator should have 8 to 12 hour battery back up. Something about this story doesn’t make sense.
Omg that’s INSANE information 😮 Alec and his brother found at the crime scene an hour after he’s killed
- that’s beyond CREEPY
It wasn't an hour after he was killed.
Alex
Alex brother Randy will now take over for the evil one
This family is so shady and toxic! I pray all are held accountable.
Buster and the Bros are there every day to keep the stories and lies straight..jmo
With all you mean Dad and son? Cause the rest is dead.
@@justbystander770 maybe he means Dad’s brothers.
they are Murdaughers
@@Mikkeyboyy I see what you did there.
I am SO glad they reopened his case. Justice for Steven!
And wife and son.
Yes, I have thought about him a lot over the past couple of years. As soon as I saw the first video about it. AM I believed was involved. Hearing now that he was at the scene after Steven was removed trying to represent him tells me it was in an effect to keep secrets from getting out. Loved seeing his beautiful headstone. Rest in peace Steven !
@@FourHuskyHomestead From what I remember, Randy, Alex's brother, was already representing Stephen's dad, Joel, in some disability lawsuit.
Randy was at the crime scene before Stephen's own family and I think called Joel before the police did.
Which why was he there and why did he offer to represent (for free) or help find who did this- Randy isn't a criminal lawyer.
This lady knew way more than she could say but in the HBO documentary, Stephen's mom & sister said they don't know what was found, to make them reopen the case.. but its a great thing that they did!
The wife ONLY
Me too, a lot of witnesses mentioned Buster Murdaugh when questioned about Stephen, before any of the other Murdaugh incidents occurred. The men in that family have no empathy for human life.
I know how it feels to have a loved one murdered. My husband was murdered . May Steven rest in Peace and may God hand down his Justice. May his father rest in Peace also.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Memory eternal 😇
Sorry for your loss of your husband 🙏
I pray you get justice.....Then peace, followed by just the happy memories.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
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My husband witnessed a violent injury to our son. It involved lifeflight and several life saving professionals. He could not get control of himself for hours, he vomited several times. The pain went through his soul. Watching thos man speak so calmly immediately after finding his child with his brain next to him, and his wife ,both face down. The first thing my husband did was roll his child over and comfort him. Covering himself in blood. When I arrived I wrapped my arms around him. It's an automatic response. One doesn't leave a loved one in the mud. At least for us.
Maybe he's in shock maybe he was in shock people deal with death differently everybody deals with it differently and because of that I don't know how people can say well you know we would have acted like this so they should act like that or whatever you know everybody deals with death death differently
@@heathercyr4965 Yes, I noticed alex did that with the first police officer on site. This was when he was in the yard next to Maggies body. He was walking back and forth with his arms folded and he asked the policeman several times are they dead? Then, "are they officially dead"?? Not unusual for someone who has just supposedly, found their bodies?
Maybe if he was wringing his hands a bit and saying, "are they still alive?" It would have seemed more caring to me. 🤔 Just saying ??
Sorry, but as a Psychiatric RN 4 39yrs now, ain't nobody gonna sit there and give ALL the details in such a time of complete trauma . Just one of many mistakes imho
A sociopath would.
All body language and statement analysis experts are saying the same.
Thanks Jesse Weber for sharing this story. The female Suzanne here is a hero to bring attention to Stephen’s Case. Pray case gets solved. The family deserves answers!!
Thank you so much! xoxo, Susanne
I unfortunately saw a teenage boy get hit by a car about 20 yrs ago. The thing that always stuck with me was was that he was knocked right out of shoes. They were lying where he got hit, one still upright, and he was 15 meters up the road. Thankfully he survived.
There was a teenage 17 year old boy that got hit in my home town knocked him out of his shoes too. Sadly he didn’t survive. The person who hit him stopped and called 911.
I never knew this until a teenage girl got hit by a car in my area but it is very common for that to happen. She did not survive.
I am in tears!! As a mother, I cannot believe that our government is hesitant about protecting our children!!! ALL children!
Randy is shady too! Why are they able to get away with meddling in deaths? I hope Randy is investigated.
I mean, if a Murdaugh is involved with this case, my money is on Randy.
@@darlingdeb7010 Except the dad to Stephen texted someone that knew his son was seeing Buster. I normally would agree but, maybe it was Randy and the boy Stephen told his dad Buster as a cover up for seeing a grown man like Randy? 🤔
@peace_love&muzic my guess is that his dad was mad, hurt, heartbroken and was able to direct all that energy towards the rumors. He never said Stephen told him. He just said "I know my son". The mother (i think?) said that Stephen told her that it was a man.
@@peace_lovemuzic5208THIS IS WHAT I THOUGHT TOO!!! his mom said Stephen told her he was seeing a “MAN”! usually when teens are seeing teens they refer to it as seeing a “guy” or “boy”!! idk maybe i’m teaching but it’s odd to me.
The one that needs to truly be investigated is Buster and his friends. Randy as well since it sounds like he might have tried to help cover things up.
ALL of this makes sense to me! As soon as the name Buster was mentioned... I said "YIP!" Stephen's death was never properly investigated and Buster was never ever questioned. Just like with Alex case. Never properly investigated. Everyone is afraid of this family and that is disgusting. Right from the beginning I've been very very suspicious of Buster. I think he was involved in so much more than we realise.
Kay// I was told Buster was having a fling with Stephen, and Stephen wanted to tell people. Buster wasn't having it, and now Stephen is dead.
Right there with you 💯
@@Donna-vh5ym That is completely believable. This is the first time I've ever heard of Stephen, which is insane. This should be discussed much more than it is.
I don't know much about this case, but I have been following the Murdaugh case here in UK. It seems to me that this family like to control and dominate through power, money, manipulation and greed. It also seems to me that people seem to die when this family is around. Watching Murdaugh in court the phrase "Oh how the mighty do fall" comes to mind. For Stephen I hope he gets justice and for Murdaugh? I hope he gets locked up and somebody throws away the key.
Where was Buster when his mom and brother were killed?
Also Hakeem Pinckney came up dead as well and the connection was Alex Murdaugh. This whole situation is devastating.
Susanne Andrews bless you. I have no doubt that Stephen’s family and friends are so deeply grateful for all your help and support. 😇
What an awesome woman to reach out to his family, and raise money to get gravestones for him and his father. Such an amazing kind act.
She must be an angel
As much as there are evil people in this world, there are more beautiful people with kind hearts. This wonderful lady is one of the latter.
Yes!! I love that she is such a good and kind person. It gives me hope that people like her are in the world.
Thank y’all so very much! xoxo, Susanne
@Athena Rocks we need more Angels like this everywhere. It's like we need them so much more lately. 😢
Hitting a person and leaving the scene is still a criminal act
1. Alex invited Maggie and Paul that day.
2. He lied he wasn't at the kennels
3. He lied on what he was wearing.
4. The clothes he changed have never been found to date
5. The murder weapons have never been found to date
6. He deleted some phone activity from his phone
7. after the murders, he never sought justice for his slain wife and son. he was never scared of who could be hunting his family.
these and many more. Alex is guilty for first degree murders.
Well said!
And car tracking data put these people in certain places including him slowing down near where Maggie's phone was thrown in the bushes.
I just listened to your podcast and as a retired investigator, I had a question. You never mentioned if the investigation determined if Stephen died where he was found. And why was he walking in the middle of the road? My theory, strictly speculation, is that he was killed elsewhere and then pushed out of a moving vehicle. I’ll be interested in and following the progress of this investigation.
Calif I dont think he was pushed out of a moving car. First Highway patrol responder called it in as suspicious, because his shoes were on and unmarked. No scratches and impact marks on his body. Phone beside him not cracked or scratched. No spattered blood. No glass, plastic, parts of car or grill anywhere. His car was 6 miles away on another road. I suspect your final theory is the correct one. He had a very severe blunt force injury to his head.
@@woofersagainstviolence5349 Thank you for the additional information. I hope to follow the investigation since I understand the case has been reopened.
Sounds like all of it was staged. His car and him further down the road.
Even if it was a hit and run..(which I think we know it wasn’t) isn’t THAT a crime, even in SC??? Killing someone by hit and run didn’t warrant taking any fingerprints or setting up ANY crime scene???
I hope Stephen can rest in peace. My prayers to his family and friends. We, as humans, NEED justice in these cases! My God-these Murdaugh men should burn for this. Awful. 💔
These hayseeds love their pickup trucks and guns more than they care about anything-so I wouldn’t be surprised if they look the other way!
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They need to investigate Randy Murdaugh too. Also the housekeepers death.
Yea I think so as well now he get everything right
Mrs. Beech talking about Maggie getting into her car asking about charges! Alex & Paul going room to room at the hospital to silence the boat wreck victims! They're disgusting people 😡
People complain that too much is dragged into this trial but l think it’s a sacrifice of interest the prosecution wisely chose for the best of all involved. What a filthy family.
Susanne is a lovely kind lady. Her community is lucky to have her as their neighbour.
Buster was involved of the brutal beating killing of Stephen Smith. If not, why did Randy Murdaugh call the Smith family the day after the killing, offer his legal services for free. 😡
Maybe Buster loved Stephen & asked Randy to?💜
There has to be a name for this kind of lawyer- like his history of crime, he is an example of using his powers for evil and very arrogant, he had been not paid attention for so long, and so many people in his OWN community enabled this kind of behavior, by not holding him accountable, and this did not just begin with Alex, this began a very long time ago, and it has only been reinforced by the very system he has been a part of.
Randy and John Marvin should be investigated for fraud of some sort..They must've known what Alex was up to, heck Alex called both of them immediately after the murders....I'm sure they're involved in some part of this cover-up and it will probably come out soon...I hope they're ALL exposed! They ALL deserve prison!
@@shon2370
Time machine
Time,a nine
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Time machine😂😂
Buster has not even been questioned about this. His name was mentioned over and over during the investigation of Stephen's death. I'm sure he was protected by a dozen attorneys and nobody could get close enough to ask a question.
Maybe it was AM he was having a trust with
@@tinawindham6958 Ding ding we have a winner. Was AM not Buster.
Poor Steven-RIP! The mum had to deal with two unexpected death she needs some help in getting justice for her son.
I applaud this woman for helping this family. ..a total stranger.
Heros don't always always wear capes. God bless her!
This young man deserves justice. I believe law enforcement played a role in cover-up , especially since autopsy wasn't honest & cause of death was initially ruled incorrectly. If the family wasn't involved (I believe they were) , they know who was. I'm glad he did get a headstone , but his mother is heartbroken. She also deserves answers !
The Murdaugh's had control over the entire county for over a century. They were "friends" with attorneys, judges, law enforcement & I'm sure that extends to the coroner's office. This Good Ol Boy Clique has been getting away with whatever and has been untouchable. I hope ALL of the families they have ruined & impacted, get justice 🙏.
God knows and there will be a day of judgement!!
@@susiepingleton3614 AMEN to the TRUTH! God will judge for all done in the body while on the earth, be it good or bad. No one can escape Judgment Day.
@@MeMe-du6sn How sure are you that such a thing as "judgement day" exists?
In 99.9% pedestrian vs auto accidents the victim is knocked out of their shoes
Sure seems convenient that Randy is the first person called by AM when Maggie & Paul were murdered. And here we are in the Steven case, and Randy is there to fix the mess again. Time to interrogate Randy.
Susanne is a beautiful soul, and her kindness for others is very inspiring.
Yes. So wonderful to have people like her. God bless her. A total stranger that cared. She has a good heart. She is a special person.
Susan, the woman who raised money for getting a tombstone for Stephen and now trying to get a "hate crime bill" introduced in SC is truly a wonderful role model for us to follow. -To care for others and to take action. She is definitely an articulate, poised, compassionate person who is making a difference (unlike most state politicians) I appreciate this interview knowing there are some incredible people out there making a difference in their communities.
Thank you so very much for the kind words!
@@susanneandrews6906 amazing work 🥺💙
I just thought of something that is probably obvious to most but if buster is related to Stevens death, then all three murdaugh men are tied to the deaths of people. What a gross family to be in power
Wonder what the all supporting brother Randy has in his closet???
If they all are guilty of such… maybe there is psychopathy in the blood-line?
and the mom!
I think the local law-enforcement helped Alex Murdoch cover the tracks. I believe buster was involved in this murder. I hope Steven Smith and his family get justice. It’s not just a coincidence there’s too many coincidences around this family.
Me scumbag covered and lied about this just like ALL the. Lies and planning of his wife and son. Obviously the authorities are on their side too. I've seen it my whole long life. I pray to God he doesn't get away with this and all his theft..
If you hear the sec worker's stories, she was introduced to Sled,
PGA golfers w big names.. then old Alex who liked beating on her & ripping her hair out... total lack of any sense of accountability; knew he'd always have dirt to use on others.
Murdaugh
I think it was Buster's little brother who was trying to help "scandal" coming out (!) about his older brother and family. That kid was crazy.
I agree law enforcement needs to be looked into
Signed the petition...prayers for Steven's family and justice in this case.
Suzanne, you are the epitome of love. Thank you for what you have done and continue to do for Stephens family. ❤
I think the housekeeper was murdered as well
Me too
And no doubt more people down the line of time and corruption. Heartbreaking.
Anyone that died mysteriously within fifty miles of Murdaugh should be investigated,the maid,nanny,Steven, Paul and Maggie it’s pure evil,anyone that got near him that may be a threat to his status had to go. Typical narcissistic elite
Thank God somebody's standing for Stephen
I hope that Stephen's family and friends are doing okay and have found some amount of peace in some way.
I also hope that whoever is reading this has a good day.
There’s no peace or closure. Once it happens to you- you know that. It’s a nightmare for life. You don’t wake up from it 😢❤
My Husband and I both will sign the petition. (Rock Hill, SC) Praying for answers and Justice, whatever that looks like, for the family!
wow. you South Carolinians are SO BOLD
❤ I’ll sign any petition for it if it’s also for people outside of SC.
(…Missourians are so bold too. 🙄)
I saw him tell the police he took his son's pulse. And also say he didn't have a brain. Why would someone take the pulse of someone who doesn't have a brain.
Frank .... exactly 💯
Lol exactly. He lied about checking the pulse tho because the investigator said Paul’s was lying on his stomach with the arms and hands underneath him.
Pulse can be taken on neck
To cover his bases in case the cops found blood or brain matter on him. Just a guess…
No way!..no way any of these deaths happened the way the liars told it..
So crazy how it takes a murder trial for all of this to come out. I mean my god! This is a true testament to you never know what’s going on with someone and their family behind closed doors.
This is heartbreaking. I hope he and his family gets justice. RIP ❤
At this point, I wouldnt be surprised that Alex got some involvement in this roadside crime. There is a lot of death surrounding this man.
He had to make sure to mention that Buster was going back to law school and that Buster's girl friend was studying for the bar.
There comes a time where questions MUST BE ANSWERED about this family. Someone, or somebody in that family is guilty of something. These events are stacking up like a pile of overdue bills. Coincidences? 🧐
Nuhh and it ain’t no curse either just a family that gets things done with money. And because people are afraid this doomed family can do what they want. Just like this lady is saying this community knows everyone.
I cant get it out of my head that Buster knew something or had a hand in it. just by watching his demeanor in court. its not normal.
I think Stephen Smith's case should be opened again to make sure all has been done to get justice for him and closure for his family. Now the Murdaugh's have been dismantled maybe there will be more ppl to come forward without fear.
It has been. I heard that something led SLED to reopen the case during their investigation of Paul and Maggie's murders.
His case was reopened 2 weeks after Paul and Maggie were murdered.
Did Police investigate Buster's GPS tracking on his phone & Text Messages? I keep feeling like he's involved in a lot of things.
I think they reached out for free legal help to get access to the files, cell phone etc. they knew who killed that boy and wanted to get ahead on covering his tracks.
There would have been cement burn. Trauma RN here &
I’ve seen this, unfortunately, too often. No paint on clothes, chip from bumper even. He wasn’t hit by a car. He was beaten to death!
I thought about that connection from day one of this case. It struck me when AM was being interviewed and he said something to the effect of his son being masculine and tough and strong and a fighter as he was downplaying the harassment of him about the boating accident. It was so childishly ridiculous and out of context.
I have to hand it to this network. They don’t just deliver the news. They ask the proper questions that help us understand who the victims are. There is a humane aspect to their delivery 😢
I agree.
Same here...this is one of the better networks on RUclips for fast and to the point news information.
This was extremely helpful to find, as somene who didn't follow the case/trial but wanted to know who Stephen Smith was, etc.
Thank you for covering this case. It is crazy/scary how much power the Murdaugh family has. I pray that they pay for all of their wrong doings and most importantly, pray that the Smith family gets the justice that they deserve.
Hope this young man gets the justice he deserves.
Lets not forget the young man who was deaf and a quadriplegic, (their mom dodged a Micheline tire truck) which caused them to all be seriously injured, but the son became paralyzed from the neck down and his breathing machine was mysteriously unplugged and Alex was the attorney for the young man and then when her son died "mysteriously" from Alex hiring someone to unplug his breathing machine- i am sure they worked there, Alex then took over and represented the mom after just representing the son and sued the nursing home for the wrongful death, and he got that money.
He took that money.
How much $, do you know?
Hakim Pinkney he's called, and his breathing tube from the ventilator suspiciously failed and came unconnected.
@@jjsixtwofour if memory serves me right it ws in the region of 1.1 million dollars, less than 800,000 after solicitors fees.
Source? 😮😮😮
I can hear Alex and Randy saying "don't worry we'll get this handled" and make the case disappear. So glad it's coming up again and maybe they will get justice for Stephen
Ohhhh dear me, my heart goes out to so many that have been hurt. I cannot imagine being involved with that trauma - that humans are going through.
- NSW AUSTRALIA 🌸🌺
Nobody cares where you are from Stephanie
The fact Stephen’s case was reopened two weeks after the deaths of the Murdaughs, makes me think something was found in Paul’s phone or Maggie’s, perhaps written to her boys & using better or best judgment in light of the boat case bringing attention on all again. I don’t believe it’s coincidence that the father of two spoiled bullies who knew Stephen showed up along w the uncles. Explains why AM deleted calls to brothers bc maybe that was their MO when one did something bad that needed a cover up. All such a shame! Even for Paul & Buster… they didn’t choose their parents.
Paul was dubbed Little Detective. He'd recently found more pills belonging to Alex and perhaps also info relating to other cases?
Standing for Stephen. What a nice headstone he now has. Great work.
Could the housekeeper have stumbled upon his stash of pills while she was cleaning? Seems highly likely/or possible and that it could be the common denominator in hers, Maggie's, and Paul's deaths.
Good for this woman and the work she's doing. I'm glad to see they're re-opening Steven Smith's murder. Since watching the Murdaugh case there seems to be something very suspicious between Steven's death & this family. Seems like everyone around them either "accidentally" dies or murdered. I'm sure eventually we'll be watching this channel featuring Buster's trial.
Thank you!
THANK YOU, Jesse for letting us know that this case is reopened, 👍
Instead of a hate crime, why not just charge someone with murder?
I love this woman. I am so sorry for Steven’s family. May he get justice!
Suzanne - keep up the great job. Never give up on this fight. Tell Stephen's mum we encourage her to stay in hope. She will get justice soon.
It’s plausible that Stephen may have been murdered by someone having a relationship with him that didn’t want to be exposed… that someone could have been Buster… those boys and their Dad had a violent streak for sure that was overlooked by many people!
Or Randy since he was quick to defend family for free and even got Stephens electronics, perhaps to delete any trace of connections to him and not buster
I think even if he didn't have a relationship with him, just the fact that rumors were going around would be enough for a good ole southern family to want to put a stop to it.
It's wild how shoes coming off after being hit by a car is so common. I got hit by a car about 20 years ago and my shoe came off. I was concious and the only thing I can remember is asking the EMT where my shoe went.
Yea I wish they would explain why him having loosely tied shoes on is so important. Because its extremely common that when people are hit by a car or anything moving with that much momentum, they get knocked right out of their shoes or their shoes go flying off their feet when they are in the air. A lot of people probably don't know that, and the loosely tied shoes is either just a random mystery to them or it conjures the idea that he was re-dressed or something, and I don't think that's the point they are making, I think the point is that how could he have been hit by a car so violently in the head and kept his shoes on? Even someone driving by and hitting him in the head with a baseball bat probably would have knocked him out of his shoes.
God bless this woman, Stephen Smith, and his family. 🙏🖤What a wonderful human being helping Stephen's family the way she has. Stephen deserves justice and I hope whoever did that to Stephen and Gloria are held accountable.
🙏🏻 thank you!
Thanks so much for dissecting this story.
Many lives could have been saved had this monster / family been looked into sooner. RIP to the victims.
That would have required a modicum of bravery and IQ from the surrounding community they lorded over
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I absolutely agree he doesn’t care about anyone but himself and money,Love of money is hi root of evil!
Such good work. Bless you for standing up for this boy. I am still sorting out my feelings on specific’hate’ crime bills only bc my heart believes murder is murder no matter the motive BUT I genuinely applaud raising your voice to speak for those innocent lives. It’s just horrible a heart ache we all should feel compelled to speak for justice.
Beautiful! How kind for people to give such a wonderful gift to Stephen's family.
Great interview 👍🏽👍🏽❤
Justice for Stephen
I hope Stephen gets justice. Amazing about the headstones.
❤ Signed and prayers .. thank you for listening to your instincts when called to place the headstone.. ✨🙏🏼✨
Thank you 🙏🏻
what she described about southern culture 22:00 is an understatement. In these small southern towns you are a "have or have not", money and family name are everything and if you arent from the area originally you will never be accepted.
So after losing his mother and brother possibly to his father Buster could possibly be charged with murder. Wow
OMG this woman has me so moved. What a blessing to be a blessing on others.
She's truly awesome.
Terribly tragic that Stephens dad passed away from a broken heart 3 months after his death :(
That's very sad ... imagine being helpless and not getting a closure 😢 ..these are the times i question the existence of God :(
Excellent interview.
Poor Steven was running for his life 😢😔
Did SLED investigate the death of the maid? Given the result in how he got paid $3.8M (?) from insurance company for her death and now.. Should they reopen or open the investigation of that death also?
I think I heard they may exhume her body,just rumors Maybe but insurance definitely could ask for that to happen....
I believe The Gloria Satterfield case has been re-opened. As well as Steven's case.
Maybe the law/ sled found a bat with Stephen's blood and brain on it while they were at the kennels at Paul and Maggie's deaths so that could be the connection between the two death's
I hope they certainly do
There was article on line that they were to exhume her body last year
Nothing more mentioned on it after that
Marvelous concise insights!
Signed the petition! I feel for this poor kids family. May god bless them
This family has a lot of skeletons in their closet.
This young man was killed and it is OBVIOUS it wasn’t a hit and run!! And for “this” family to get involved they way the did (free services trying to get passwords) means they were up to something!!! Why else would they get involved?!? I pray this family gets justice asap!!! ❤
That Stephen's case was re-opened after the murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh, certainly seems to highlight that the police see some connection might exist there. This was quite obviously not a hit and run, due to the lack of evidence that would normally be at the scene were that the case. There was a suggestion that Buster Murdaugh had some relationship with Stephen which has not been explored, at least, not publicly. And the most damning thing was Alex's brother, Randy, offering to take up the case for 'free' if he could access Stephen's phone and devices. To do a little erasing and editing, do you think?? Yeah.
100% Randy was there immediately to cover up, this crime. The Murdaugh's need to be pay for all crimes they have done.
@@jeniferhermann909 What an awful family. This is what privilege brings.
Stephen deserves Justice, his mother and loved ones need to know what exactly happened to him. The dad died of a broken heart, its very sad. May they both Rest In Peace. Regards from Ireland 🇮🇪
ELEANORE RYAN-I hear you. Steven Smith deserves justice, his injuries were as if someone beat him with a Louisville Slugger, not a “hit by car “- I am so sad that he is gone. It’s horrifying, and ugly.
@Julie Peterson It's horrific, and frightening that another human could physically inflict injuries that would end Stephens life.. They need Prison for sure. Regards from Ireland 🇮🇪
Wouldn’t that be something Alex goes to prison for murder and then find Buster guilty of murder too!
It would but Stephen allegedly said he was involved with a prominent MAN. Buster was just a Teen. So it couldn't be Buster. It was probably Randy.
@@darlingdeb7010 Alex…
@@TeeTV22 Randy got to the scene pretty quickly.
I Think Buster is A Crazy Killer
@@TeeTV22 yep Alex
This is so tragic this young man ran in to evil I’m so sorry for his family and friends
I just heard about this casa two days ago and it breaks my heart. I signed the petition and now I pray that Stephen gets justice 🙏🏼
His injuries are more consistent with being thrown out of the back of a moving vehicle. Perhaps beaten/busted up, or subdued, first. I'm from Texas, and we have seen horrible events (ESPECIALLY those perpetrated by associates of deeply closeted individuals) end in such a manner. The road rash appears to be a single impact, and the blood pattern suggests he didn't move from the place where he was discovered, once dumped. This family....OMFG
Everybody was afraid of the Murdaugh family.. Now, they can reopen it.