Mother of murdered teen linked to Murdaugh family reveals new information
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Stephen Smith was found dead in mysterious circumstances in 2015 Ronnie Richter and Eric Bland, who are representing Ms Smith pro bono, also told 48 hours that it’s possible evidence from Stephen’s tablet or his phone, which was found in his front pocket, may play a key role in this case. open image in gallery Buster, Maggie, Paul and Alex Murdaugh Stephen, a nursing student and a classmate of Murdaugh’s only surviving son Buster, was found dead on a road in Hampton County, South Carolina, in the early hours of 8 July 2015 – not far from the prominent family’s estate. When asked whether the Murdaughs had anything to do with Stephen Smith’s murder, Dr Kinsey responded, “I know the answer to that, but I can’t tell you.” Ms Smith’s attorneys now tell 48 Hours that there is no evidence to suggest that any Murdaugh played a role in Stephen’s death, but that his case and the Murdaugh case remain inextricably linked by SLED’s findings. “We are aware of no evidence today that would suggest that any Murdaugh played any role in Stephen Smith’s death or played any role in trying to cover up the investigation into his death,” he said “Somehow, some way in the Murdaugh murder investigation, a new thread was opened up into Stephen Smith,” he added.