Stephen Smith: A Death in Murdaugh Country | Full Episode

New evidence discovered after Murdaugh murders reignites a cold case. "48 Hours" obtains findings of independent forensic experts. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports. Watch more full episodes of "48 Hours" on Pluto TV.
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[@theoryofpersonality1420]

2:41 that somehow was on the night of the double homicide and detectives gained acess to the Murdaughs property for the first time they found a blue ATV with damage and they took paint samples from it. That's how the Smith case came to be reopened. You would have to watch the original footage of the live footage from the Murdaughs crime scene to see it happen. It was a shot of three detectives walking up the drive and talking closely from the kennels before it got dark and before it rained.

[@ev7841]

Hello! How can the parents of a missing boy apply to participate in your program? How to contact you?

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

27:24 this guy is a joke. He's just making things up.

[@kuinc.9626]

​@@theoryofpersonality1420c

[@michealdaye4551]

80⁰po⁰😊

[@Lila22.11]

Thank you 48 Hours, for not letting the case of Stephen Smith die. I pray that his mom and everyone else with goodwill, will know what happened, what really happened!

[@karenkristie]

I agree! Thank you for highlighting Stephen's case! ❤

[@jimwerther]

He was hit while walking in the middle of the road.

[@DroneStrike1776]

But they didn't do the story about the TN children murdered by a trans person. But a victim that is LGBT, oohhh my God lets hurry this one up.

[@alexito7438]

You’re so pressed😂 involving trans on this topic 😂

[@piteusx8440]

The mom is a fighter. It appears Stephen was the same. It's a shame his promising life was cut short.

[@michelleharper2940]

All these jerks are connected to each other and covering this up. The corruption in this county- and state- is absolutely disgusting.

[@DocProcRealm]

You'd think Lyndsey Graham would wanna help

[@davidc3839]

It is a case of privilege and thinking that because you are a member of a rich influential family you can get away with anything. Karma caught up with the son - who killed a young girl due to drunken negligence - the father murdered him and his mother to cover up his corruption and to claim insurance.

[@michelleharper2940]

@@DocProcRealm😑 Behave!

[@michelleharper2940]

@@davidc3839absolutely! I’m hoping now that everything is out into the spotlight karma will start to do her job!

[@chonqmonk]

@@michelleharper2940 I guess we could wait for karma (you may want to study what karma is...), or we could use the justice system while he's still in this current life.

[@nicholascaccese4126]

The fact that Alex and Randy showed up to the "crime" scene and Randy offered pro bono help is SOOOO sketchy. They wanted to insert themselves right away to control the narrative. A family rotten to the core, and the people who allowed them to do all they have done are also rotten.

[@LadyAtheOnly]

💯🎯💯🎯

[@GetCraftyLemons]

My thoughts exactly!!! I think Buster had something going on with Stephen since a vacation was planned and an expensive one. Maybe not, but that family is SO involved!!

[@CameronInEgyptsLand]

They tried the same thing after the boat wreck, too.

[@nicholascaccese4126]

@@GetCraftyLemons and now the only two people who can confirm that alibi: his brother and mother, ummmm, yeah.

[@GetCraftyLemons]

@nicholascaccese4126 Yes, I realize that, unfortunately. Hope something comes of it investigation!

[@rachelmayes298]

Wow, how dangerous to allow a family like the Murdaughs to be a law into themselves. It makes you wonder how many criminal activities this family has covered up? Stephen comes across as a very handsome, loving, intelligent, family orientated man. He was at the beginning of his life. I cannot imagine how his family have kept going as they have. His mother is herself an amazing, strong, caring, loving, warrior who’ll get to the truth. What a mother to have! I wish Stephen’s family can eventually get on with life in the best way they can. I’m so glad the 48 hours have taken up a Stephen’s case. It means a lot more of us now know of Stephen and what an amazing man he was. RIP

[@moniqueengleman873]

This happens all over the South. Lots of discrimination and large old families money running the whole town

[@Ashley-vm1bd]

@@moniqueengleman873agree, typically the small towns though….. large cities arent typically that way

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

There's no telling how far back the corruption goes. There's probably so much blood on their hands through the generations.

[@atamagashock]

I’m sure more than you could imagine! Anytime a family essentially runs a county, town,etc… it’s full of corruption and cover ups

[@SassySouthernSusan]

This happens everywhere and it’s so wrong!

[@sarahjoseph6616]

Breaks my heart. Steven seemed like a sweet person. His momma is an angel. I hope she gets closure soon so he may rest in peace. ❤

[@gigiis526]

Did you know him or are you basing your opinion on what you have heard? I hope that she gets justice. She will never have closure. None of us ever have closure when we lose loved ones.

[@michellehernandez818]

@@gigiis526She said “seemed” so that should answer your bratty question

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

I say she enjoys the spot light and sympathy. Now she has money being raised which I'm sure she getting a cut.

[@MommaMe5]

​@SidewaysInTraffic I highly doubt she enjoys the spotlight or the sympathy..she lost her child and has no answers as to how or why.

[@michellehernandez818]

@@MommaMe5 I agree. I’m sure she’d gladly trade all the attention for just one more day with her son.

[@KiKa-rr3mm]

Really great that you did an episode about Stephen Smith. He and his family deserve justice. So a big thank you for this episode dedicated to him!

[@Brendan-Black]

I believe this is the 2nd episode 48 Hours has done on Smith's death. So the show is definitely doing their part to not let this case be forgotten.

[@jimwerther]

This video made clear as day that the kid walked down the middle of the road and got hit by a passing car. The conspiracists prefer something more complicated, of course, nevermind the evidence.

[@MidnightFox2189]

@@jimwerthera passing car is still something driven by a person, SOMEONE killed Steven

[@marshamarsha5204]

​@@MidnightFox2189 Thank you!!

[@tracypolselli1464]

What a terrible family. It’s very difficult to have any empathy for any of them, including their entitled, bratty sons. God bless all their victims and their loved ones.

[@LLace]

Well one of their sons are dead . Killed allegedly by the father. . So is the mother .

[@beautifuldiva0208]

⁠​⁠@@LLace SHES A LITTLE SLOW… God bless all the victims but than before that you say you don’t feel sorry for their family… the mom and son were killed.

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

A lot of there clients wouldn't think so. How in the world did those two young ladies get 7M off of a "bad tire" when the driver is dead?

[@dennisburke3187]

I feel bad for Buster. He has lost his mother and brother and lost access to his father. People are calling him a murderer with only hearsay. If it turns out he did this then justice should be served , but he sure is in a horrible place right now and accusations without proof can't make it any easier.

[@infidollady826]

The cover-ups continue, Stephen deserves justice.❤

[@jimwerther]

This video made clear as day that the kid walked down the middle of the road and got hit by a passing car. The conspiracists prefer something more complicated, of course, nevermind the evidence.

[@phantagirlable]

There is no cover up.

[@vickiecampbell3638]

​@@phantagirlablewell someone killed him therefore it's a cover up because someone knows.

[@phantagirlable]

@@vickiecampbell3638 lol Words have meaning. A cover-up generally refers to a person, group of people or institution/system covering something up, not the person who murdered or accidentally killed someone. You know know that.

[@phantagirlable]

@@vickiecampbell3638 Yeah, and now we know that is was a hit and run because experts found that he was killed right then and there and that it is consistent with an object like a sidemirror hitting him from the front and then the back of his head hitting the ground when he fell. And yes, the person who accidentally hit him (probably) knows what happened, if not right then and there then at least after it hit the news. The sad thing is, since he was walking on the road in the dark, I doubt there would have been any consequences for the driver whatsoever. But because that person(s) fled, the family now has to live with not knowing what happened and the Murdaugh hysteria made his poor mom a target for the The Murdaughs killed everyone-conspiracy nutcases and convinced her that her son was murdered, so now she will never find peace.

[@Findpepperbridge]

Another thing, I was hit by a car walking in a crosswalk that was going 50 MPH. My shoes were tightly laced with 8 holes and they were taken off my feet and flew 50 feet. There’s no way his shoes would be on

[@justinm1200]

They think a car mirror may have struck his head rather than him being hit head on. Its possible his shoes wouldn't fall off from just being struck by a car mirror to the head.

[@lisafoos8976]

@@justinm1200 Your shoes would still come off because of the impact and the fact they were very loosely tied. Maybe if the mirror hit him and his shoes were very tightly laced and tied then perhaps they might stay put. I am not a professional investigator, but his shoes being on his feet is so very suspicious to me. It just is so damn sketchy that the Murdaugh boys showed up at the scene. Hmmm....

[@NunyaBizness2.0]

Holy shyt how on earth did you survive being hit at 50MPH?

[@NunyaBizness2.0]

@@lisafoos8976I’ve seen so many stories of pedestrian deaths and they almost always get knocked out of their shoes.

[@piecefool567]

My heart just goes for Steven's mom. She really loves and loved her boy 😔🙏

[@FourHuskyHomestead]

Me too. She’s an amazing woman. I believe they are looking at the wrong Murdaugh’s. They need to look at who was planning that deep sea fishing trip in key west. I think this person really liked Steven and cared about him. I not even sure this prominent person had anything to do with his death. But there is a connection. Unless this man thought that Steven had told someone or got too afraid this was about to be made known an hurt his reputation. I know she will get her answers. In time the truth is coming out.

[@ETTwithBecky]

If anyone knows Miss Sandy Smith, please tell her, i have been fighting for 9 months trying to get my 9 year old autistic daughter back who was kidnapped by her biological father. My eleven year long abuser. I have neen railroaded by the police, and by the courts. I have been fighting but helpless. Watching this episode about her son, and her fight for justice, she gave me some ideas to find help. Thank you mam. I am so sorry about your son. He seemed like a good, bright, young man.

[@OsceolaNola7]

🧢

[@AmyfromMS]

Please continue to cover this case. It’s harder to sweep something under the rug in a small town with the whole world watching. 💚 #JusticeForStephen

[@JenDoe1]

Buster says his tight alibi is being at the Edisto Beach House with his Mom and Brother. The two people that aren’t here!!

[@Lawyer206]

😂

[@kelly8107]

Doesn't matter. They'd defend him if they were here.

[@janetvazquez1491]

I still think Buster had something to do with Stephan death

[@lisafoos8976]

Does it really surprise you that there is something else sketchy about this insane case? I wish I knew what the SLED team knows.

[@alexandradaly7113]

Was gonna say the same thing smfh

[@allygirls1]

Steve's mother seems like a lovely lady. I pray that she gets answers and justice. Sending hugs & love her way! ♥

[@ItsMeAmb3rly]

I pray for justice for Stephen Smith and peace for his sweet momma!

[@UnScInjuredBody]

Interesting how Busters alibi is he was at a house with two people that are now deceased and can't speak for him.

[@delishamcelroy5618]

Thank you 🙏 that is exactly what I said when I heard him say that too and if you pay close attention to him when he says that statement he stuttered horribly like he was trying to think of an answer

[@kelly8107]

But we already know now the family is. They'd vouch for him.

[@heatherharrington6107]

Exactly what I was thinking 🧐

[@user-kb3dz2bp4c]

Did he say this before or after his mom and brother were murdered

[@saf2127]

The loss of Stephen Smith is such a tragedy. He was a young man with a tremendous amount of potential, who would have gone on to improve and save many lives in his medical career. May he Rest in Peace, and I hope that justice will be served for this horrible crime.

[@karaDee2363]

The only way this case will be solved is if someone confesses to it

[@bobbyswain7049]

or if someone turns somebody in

[@Wildflower-xe8sn]

My thought too

[@sandysmith1881]

I hope they get justice. It's hard to believe this family was not involved

[@DocProcRealm]

He's innocent

[@randibgood]

​@@DocProcRealm Buster? Is that you Buster?

[@JudyChartrand-uv6oi]

Unless I missed something I didn’t see a connection. Not defending a Murdaugh, but I just don’t see it.

[@SatieSatie]

​@@JudyChartrand-uv6oiBecause you were there...?

[@vetinaalvarez4004]

They just want to blame this family and even if that family is a whole mess it has nothing to do with them !!!! Family just want so bad to point fingers go find the real killers

[@Therezumee92]

It's never good when a person holds power too long. But when a family rules a place, it's a $hithole. It's easy to see things and then die. And no one will ever know the truth.

[@montanaelkwhisperer1744]

quit talking about the Clintons and Bidens!! 😬😳

[@meriemlaib1331]

Thanks 48 hours, i am addicted to your show

[@fionagregory9147]

Yes it is as good as Dateline and I can watch them despite living in England. It does not matter how they try to stop me watching them, they will not stop me.

[@Useryofcsdnx]

@@fionagregory9147lololol I like this

[@user-bg6bs4rh6j]

I like watching 48 hours, I'm from South Africa, love it

[@lauraduplooy]

"It's like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic." That has to be the BEST descriptive phrase I've heard in a LONG time. LOVE it!!

[@kellycuckoo3143]

As heinous as the crime is against Stephen, it’s far more bone chilling to think about the cover up. From law enforcement to so called friends it just goes to show you can’t trust anyone. This lawyer almost got a get out of jail free card, because the cops were too scared to touch him. Utterly terrifying! He killed his own son, and who knows how many more murders he would have gotten away with. Let’s all take a moment to remember Stephen.❤️

[@jimwerther]

This video made clear as day that the kid walked down the middle of the road and got hit by a passing car. The conspiracists prefer something more complicated, of course, nevermind the evidence.

[@rebeccasteinke4357]

@@jimwerther no, it made it clear as day that a vehicle passed him and something hit him from the passenger side. Could've been a ladder, or a mirror, or a baseball bat, which was a rumor circulating LONG before big daddy murdaugh started killing his family members and appeared in the news, even before the boat accident that started to bring some of the secrets out into the open...that buster and some friends were all in a car and killed him with a baseball bat. you saw what you wanted to see, but that's not what was said.

[@phantagirlable]

What cover up?

[@kellycuckoo3143]

@@phantagirlable I consider it a cover up because just for the fact alone it was a family of lawyers, everyone refused to go near them or deal with it. If it weren’t for the endless pursuit of justice things would have turned out much differently. I have seen too much evidence of people not being held accountable because of the position they uphold, and this would have ended up the same way. We also still do not know if those boys were responsible for hitting him, which would make my theory even more plausible. I think law enforcement would have immediately looked into any regular citizen yet they were too scared to even touch these guys in the beginning.

[@sophiar6996]

Stephen's mother is such an amazing woman. Strong, reasonable, fair. I hope she finds justice for her son. My son was born a month early too - I couldn't imagine losing him. Praying for her and her family. #justiceforstephensmith

[@RAET302]

I'm so glad 48hrs did this investigation....I've been waiting for an update to this case. Prayers for the Smith family 🙏🏽

[@dinahchen48]

Stephen’s mother is the definition of strength.

[@msaqualady85]

🙄🙄 It doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand what went on in this case🙄🙄... Poor Stephen though, his worst mistake was sneaking around with a down low guy (especially one that comes from a wealthy, evil, lying, & corrupt family). Smh 🙏🏿 Prayers for Stephens Mom to get the answers, the justice, and the peace she deserves.😢🙏🏿

[@GrandmaDawn118]

This is so sad! Being a Mom and Grandma, I just can’t imagine what she’s going through. My heart hurts for the family and everyone involved. I Pray someone comes forward cause they really won’t be able to solve this without the help of an actual witness..my opinion

[@twig265]

Reba did say in one of her songs “Don’t trust your soul to no backwoods southern lawyer.” I really hope they get justice for him. He deserves it and so does his family. Then maybe his mom can start the healing process.

[@lisafoos8976]

Yes, she did. lol I feel horrible for his Mother and sister. : ( Losing a twin has to hurt worse than just about anything.

[@simoneskinner3248]

That’s one of my favorite songs from Reba! She’s absolutely right!

[@MisanthropeAwaitingBliss]

How difficult is it to track cell phones during + or - 1.5 hours from the time of death? How difficult is it to check the presence of the mother’s number passing by the spot where her son laid and check the presence of the Murdaugh brothers in the vicinity via their mobile phones? How difficult is it to check the incoming & outgoing call record of the father and the Murdaugh brother who called, allegedly?! So we can get an idea.

[@missmicheleeexo2269]

Awfully suspicious that they never released what "very interesting information" was on his cellphone. And I wonder if they even checked to see if his car was out of gas or if they just saw the gas cap hanging out and assumed that was the reason he was walking.. at night in the middle of the road.. instead of using his cellphone to call someone for assistance.. sorry but I'm not buying the "atypical" hit and run story.

[@sophiar6996]

EXACTLY!!!! And I find it suspicious that the only two people that can provide Buster an alibi were his deceased mother and brother. However, I tend to believe the "older prominent man" he was seeing was Alex, not Buster. Or hell, it could even be Randy since he behaved so weird after the accident. But you can bet these slimy Murdaughs were involved.

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

I'm sure they did that. They don't show it because they want the "mystery". Dude is broke and got a life sentence. No one is "covering" for him anymore.

[@sophiar6996]

@@SidewaysInTrafficoh I promise you he has money hidden somewhere. He just can't get to it from inside prison and he's too greedy to give it to Buster.

[@bellbottoms2]

Why would they release anything for you before it goes to a Grand Jury? What you want to know and what you should know at this point is let the Grand Jury decide on first. If the put what evidence they have out there now, don't you think more coverups would happen. They keep it tight to the vest until who needs to know gets to hear some facts of the case to determine what charges and to whom the charged will be. I'm sure they have plenty from his phone to bring to the Grand Jury. As you heard, mom isn't even privy to that info yet. Why would the armchair investigators demand to know? The Justice system works very slow sometimes, especially in this situation, but trust it is moving and churning along.

[@valleygirl2530]

Steven Smith had no idea how important his tragic death would become. His Mom and the 2 attorneys are awesome. Thanks for this update - Justice will prevail.

[@brendasays2324]

I first off want to send my condolences to Steven’s family. I can’t even begin to imagine how heartbreaking this loss was. This is very unacceptable for the family members of Steven. Unbelievable, unimaginable, tragic, heartbreaking, unfortunate, unforgivable, and most definitely left behind by the police, sheriff, and judicial system.. I’m ashamed to even type these ungodly words into one sentence. I wish and hope nothing but a swift recovery and healing for the family. Rest easy Steven.. you will always be remembered and loved. Big warm air hugs to momma. 🙏🙏🙏 watching this through… and my thoughts for the law enforcement is “why not utilize your cellphone interception of their calls and text and social media platforms? Where’s the FBI?”

[@tillitsdone]

It's Stephen.

[@OrangeySky11]

@@tillitsdoneOMGeee! You shot down her entire eulogy with two words! 😂🤣😆

[@russellst.martin4255]

The fact that a person's death cannot be properly investigated merely because of the elevated status of another is a societal sickness.

[@elenadevour8423]

I remember doing a drag show for his mother Sandy so she could afford a gravestone for him. Much love for this family, they did not deserve to lose Stephen and he didnt deserve to have his life taken

[@jrambo7495]

Steven was sleeping with ALEX MURDAUGH!!!

[@kendalllikethemotoroil6699]

I love this. We need more kind hearted people like you.

[@merlinazz]

❤

[@williamelliott]

​@@jrambo7495where is that information at?

[@dominikaksiazek7177]

@@jrambo7495 source? Proof?

[@Susie_Floozie]

KZbinr Eric Alan has been doing a solid investigation of the Murdaugh story ever since the murders occurred. Alan', a native of the Lowcountry, understands the region and its people. Two years ago before others were covering it, he analyzed the Stephen Smith death and interviewed Stephen's mother Sandy Smith. Alan's 14 episodes on the Murdaugh case are well worth a look--his exclusive drone footage effectively maps out all the twists and turns in this whole crazy, bloody, fascinating story.

[@Fckyourfeelingsboo]

Thanks for the heads up 👍 Will definitely look into it.

[@VictoriaMarch13]

Yes his coverage is great. He did a fantastic job.

[@diane1021]

Yes

[@catie5939]

I had to take a call from police about my brother in laws sudden death almost a decade ago. I honestly don't think I'll ever recover, having to go through it as a mother is so much worse. I feel so much for Stephen's family. 😞

[@cyrusdubash3097]

I took the call about my son. I'll never be whole since that moment.

[@catie5939]

@@cyrusdubash3097 I'm so sorry. That call is honestly the worst thing and you never, ever, ever forget it. 😞💜

[@annemariedevonald1616]

Feel so sorry for his mother. Hope she gets justice for Stephen. He seemed like a wonderful boy.

[@bonnieyuse5876]

5 minutes in...I just cant imagine what that felt like to be Denied the Ability to hold your Struggling to Survive Son for the 1st 2 months of his Life! And of course he started to Thrive once his Mom got to Hold him! ❤ Makes me Cry!!!

[@sophiar6996]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@idalarsson4729]

I wonder how many of Alex Murdaugh’s crimes would have come to light if Mallory Bech terrible death in that boating accident never happened? Would the investigation of Stephen’s be picked up? I don’t live in America, so even the thought of one family having that kind of power in a community is baffling to me. My heart goes out to all of the people that have gotten hurt, scammed or had the misfortune to ever meet Alex Murdaugh.

[@siriushp0904]

It’s baffling to most of America too.

[@LatherScreamRinse]

Sandy, I hope you see this. You are such a great mom. Fighting the hypocrisy and hatred for your son. I grew up in a similar town in another state… big fish, small pond. Takes guts to stand against the wealthy and corrupt majority, especially in a small town. ❤

[@tatertot9118]

The fact that this case was reopened after something the police found at the Murdaughs farm where Maggie and Paul were murdered… I wanna know what they found.

[@mackenziewilliams4507]

The sisters talking about the immediate aftermath of the accident literally brought me to tears at work

[@jimwerther]

They're paying you to watch videos??!

[@rooroo1704]

​@@jimwerther Ever heard of multitasking?

[@w.harrison7277]

Whoever composed that opening music is genius. I always love that dramatic and ominous music.

[@khismet]

He was such a handsome young man. Praying the truth will come to light. The evidence on his phone will be the tipping factor! RIP Stephen🙏🏽🕊 You deserve justice.

[@therealz360z7]

Yes it will be and I don't think there's anyway Buster was involved his uncle is an ambulance chaser that's what they do. And Stephen in an attempt to sound mysterious he said he was dating a V.I.P and in small town America rumors fly especially after Stephen's death.

[@sophiar6996]

I hope that phone is in safe uncorrupt hands!

[@jimwerther]

This video made clear as day that the kid walked down the middle of the road and got hit by a passing car. The conspiracists prefer something more complicated, of course, nevermind the evidence.

[@caracoates4834]

This poor mama has been through hell. I hope she gets answers.

[@victortejeda7134]

Thanks for bringing renewed attention to this cold case in the Low Country.

[@DrineThePoet]

Definitely cover up. Poor young man didn't deserve that and his mom is so strong for fighting for her child. This is so sad...

[@jimwerther]

This video made clear as day that the kid walked down the middle of the road and got hit by a passing car. The conspiracists prefer something more complicated, of course, nevermind the evidence.

[@phantagirlable]

I don't see where the cover up is. I thought it was very clear that he ran out of gas, walked in the middle of the road in the dark and then accidentally got struck by some object sticking out from an oncoming car. The worst they can charge the person with is not stopping to call help/fleeing the scene of the accident.

[@jimwerther]

@@phantagirlable Yup. Except - and this point seems minor - that his car _did_ have gas in it, but didn't start up when authorities turned the key in the ignition. I assume the car broke down, and he misdiagnosed why.

[@duaneedwards3939]

​@@jimwerther I think this comment is from a bot I've seen this same comment and username over and over

[@jimwerther]

@@duaneedwards3939 Who are you saying is the bot?

[@barbsyorkies]

I hope that we can FIND SOME JUSTICE FOR STEVEN SMITH....PRAY....

[@user-jh9gs6pg2w]

The fact that Randy and Alex Murdaugh were never questioned about Stephen’s death just boggles my mind. Randy knows a lot more than he’s saying!

[@JenDoe1]

I’ll just say that AM reeks of guilt. He’s never ONCE said anything about finding the terrrible person who actually killed his wife and son, and potentially SS!

[@jrambo7495]

Alex was the one sleeping with Steven!

[@JenDoe1]

@@jrambo7495I wouldn’t be surprised!

[@williamelliott]

​@@jrambo7495how do you know. Do you have a link? Don't get me wrong. I think it's quite possible.

[@AngelWest58]

feel the link. trust your instinct @@williamelliott

[@sarahfriend5357]

I can see right through buster, its all in the eyes, he is lying. I believe they (buster and friends) set this whole thing up. They lured him there, he thought he was helping, they attacked him and staged the scene to look like an accident. Buster is as much of a pos then his father. TRUST this is not the last we here of him in "trouble " in the future, just as his father has been.

[@Lawyer206]

If the dad can be a secret pill popping scam artist than the son can be a closet homosexual that killed Stephen because he didn’t want the murdaugh name to be tarnished

[@laurac9857]

Yeah I think it was either buster or Paul

[@Lawyer206]

@@laurac9857 more than likely buster when watching his testimony on he stand my wife said he was gay. Women can tell when a man is a gay. When will they release the information from Stephens phone. He also said he was dating a prominent man from a powerful family.

[@lauralei6963]

Buster being w/his family is the only alibi he has?? Yeh ok.

[@jessicaleser8822]

Stephen's mom Sandy is one of the strongest women i have ever seen. May she finally see justice ❤

[@rodneywatson6491]

2 simple questions not answered.....was the car out of gas??.....if the mom had the investigator unlock the phone why didn't she read the messages???🤔..where is the phone now🤷🏾‍♂️

[@FRLN500]

@rodneywatson6491 Apparently you dozed off part way through the video. The FBI unlocked the phone and turned it over to SLED and it is now in their custody. The mother was not allowed access to the phone after it was unlocked.

[@countrygirl366]

I love it when they add full episodes ..

[@daniellle4270]

The phone call is so easy to verify. I’m very interested to know who is telling the truth about that initial call…. I tend to believe her over RM

[@sheilamella5547]

Watching from Nairobi!! Thanks for another episode!😅

[@allanmwangi2022]

Watching from Nairobi too😅

[@sheilamella5547]

​@@allanmwangi2022The True Crime Junkies of the Republic!😊

[@mercylynshiko8588]

Hey y'all 😊

[@fayecox9401]

Hello to you in Nairobi from uk ❤

[@Winter-Libby]

The Murdaugh Legacy is just one long trail of death and pain.

[@marcelokodama238]

Keep the faith, Sandy! Justice will be served!

[@villanessa]

When she said he was my heart. That hit me like a ton of bricks. I knew exactly what she meant 😢

[@kimmiegirl810]

It's so sad how much one family has gotten away with

[@pamelaleannefreeland9025]

I truly hope that Stephen and his mom get justice.

[@jimwerther]

This video made clear as day that the kid walked down the middle of the road and got hit by a passing car. The conspiracists prefer something more complicated, of course, nevermind the evidence.

[@marshamarsha5204]

​@@jimwerther That car weren't driving itself! A person was driving.... Therefore a person killed Stephen. Hit and run is still a crime.

[@jimwerther]

@@marshamarsha5204 If the driver realized that he had hit someone, then yes.

[@lifewithg0lden]

I’ve been waiting to watch this episode about Stephen. My heart breaks for him and his mother/family.

[@kattax87]

We have been patiently waiting for this one…thank you.

[@simplysjjones6565]

To buy a couch for 30,000, knowing the background of its significance is absolutely disgusting. Disgusting for the seller. Disgusting for the buyer. Why welcome bad vibes into your home ?

[@Zbee167]

I was thinking the same thing! SICK!

[@meganvandyke3442]

This young man is a fighter. He fought coming into this world and fought going out😢

[@chonqmonk]

He fought going out? Not according to the evidence.

[@LittleLouieLagazza]

Source document, please?

[@phantagirlable]

Quite he opposite. He was hit by an object sticking out from a car/truck and was dead in a milli second. He didn't have to fight and thankfully didn't have to suffer either.

[@darritchie5632]

He deserves justice! Cant they get the police to talk now?

[@phantagirlable]

@@darritchie5632 What do you mean to talk? Are you implying the police knows who accidentally hit him when he was walking in the middle of the road in the dark?

[@YusukeKnight]

A very heartbreaking story may he rest peacefully

[@Erin-uz2gf]

I lived for 1.5 years in the very rural low country of SC, although not the area where this story takes place. I was shocked to see how stuck in the past it is, in many ways, with no desire to change. Not everyone feels that way, but so many do. I just want to tell anyone who is different and who lives in areas like that, just leave. It's not worth it. It's sad if you have family there, but you deserve to live your life in peace. RIP Stephen

[@carolannpacificadam1944]

I moved to the panhandle west of Florida..it's a place where people here are not happy to live in 21st century

[@carabiner7999]

Such a beautiful young man. My heart goes out to his family, loved ones and friends.

[@MrC9Oh3]

Buster was gettin gay with Stephen and didn't want anyone to find out.

[@Lawyer206]

That’s what I think too

[@khismet]

Evidence is on Stephen's phone

[@Lawyer206]

They drove by Stephen and hit him with a bat. If Buster was with someone they are keeping that secret to the grave.

[@MrC9Oh3]

@@Lawyer206 I think he was murdered somewhere else and the crime scene is staged

[@monicawylie3985]

This hurts so much. I cannot believe what his mother had to go through.

[@SassySouthernSusan]

Stephens Mother is a beautiful lady! He looks just like her 🤗 I’m so sorry this happened to him. He was a survivor his whole life. May Justice be served and your family feel God’s comfort and love 🙏🏻

[@DiabolikalFollikles]

This monster did not create itself. Silence equals complicity. Everyone who stood by and did nothing while this family shoveled out their entitlement is guilty of it all.

[@petergough2534]

Such a completely sad story that family were definitely behind it. The mum is a angel i pray one day she gets the answers she deserves. 🇬🇧

[@phantagirlable]

There is zero proof that family was behind it. What are you talking about?

[@doygazgar]

This could be solved if they wanted it to be but they're NOT INTERESTED in solving this case PERIOD😢

[@sophiar6996]

Has anyone ever wondered if Randy Murdaugh was the prominent older man Stephen was going to the Keys with since he interjected himself so quickly into the investigation? Just a thought. Maybe they were trying to get Stephen down there to have an "accident" but he was onto them and backed out so they had to go a different route. I hope they catch whoever did this!

[@phantagirlable]

I think people are just making this more complicated than it it. Not really suspicious. I thought it was very clear that he ran out of gas, walked in the middle of the road in the dark and then accidentally got struck by some object sticking out from an oncoming car. The worst they can charge the person with is not stopping to call help/fleeing the scene of the accident.

[@sophiar6996]

@@phantagirlable you need to go watch some of his mother's interviews. She said Stephen was terrified of walking on the road and would hide in the woods if he saw a car coming. He would've cut through the woods instead of walking down the road IF he ran out of gas. If you ran out of gas, would you leave your wallet, keys and phone in the car? I know I wouldn't.

[@phantagirlable]

@@sophiar6996 Well, he was walking on the road though, so clearly his mother wasn't correct about that.

[@originalsixx]

I hope the family gets justice for Stephen's death. Randy offering to take the case for free is definitely suspicious. Thanks for covering this story.

[@phantagirlable]

Not really suspecious. That seems to be what they do to get clients (to rip off).

[@sd560]

I'm dying to find out who the prominent person is that Stephen mentioned to his Mom. RIP dearie...I bet you're in heaven with Paul and Maggie... and you all know who did the dirty deed! 😢💔💔💔💔

[@sophiar6996]

Hopefully that phone isn't in corrupt hands......

[@scarymsmary]

Eff Paul. Sorry he got murdered by daddy, but he killed someone too and his gd family worked hard to cover that up as well!

[@sophiar6996]

@@scarymsmary wow I read the first part of her comment and totally missed the “in heaven with Paul and Maggie”. I’m right with you there!! Paul and Maggie were as corrupt as the rest of that family, including the grandpa Murdaugh!! I highly doubt any of them are in Heaven with Stephen.

[@rugged04270]

That whole family hasn't had a molecule of integrity in generations.

[@ReginaPhalangee]

If he was looking for help why would he leave his phone in his car?

[@twatts1523]

His phone was in his pocket. He left his wallet in the car.

[@barbarajohnson3576]

Why would he leave his wallet in the car?

[@NicoleVoracka]

@@barbarajohnson3576 It might have fell out since it was between the seat and the door.

[@daxota_6750]

Hopefully this family finds justice. It's always the ones who are supposed to serve and protect us that are the most corrupt. I just watched one of these where the DA and police didn't take threats on a man seriously until he ended up shot and dead

[@MrGrumpyGills]

Pretty sure there are others who are at least as corrupt as some cops. Politicians for example, judges etc. etc.

[@daxota_6750]

​@@MrGrumpyGillsI didn't say cops specifically I said the ones who are supposed to serve and protect us which is anyone who takes an Oath to protect the constitution and American citizens

[@montanaelkwhisperer1744]

you skipped the story of the housekeeper who died when she "slipped and fell down the stairs", and her handicapped son was swindled out of insurance money by Alec Murdaugh. he needs to leave this world, and get his fiery reward!

[@charlenegandy8282]

I was thinking about that also. I hope they do an episode on Gloria as well. Prayers to Stephen’s family. They need answers.

[@phantagirlable]

The story of the housekeeper is more suspicious than Stephen's!

[@bryancoyne9692]

Was the car on side of the road because it was outta gas did anyone figure out why he was walking when every kids just about has a cellphone like why wouldn't he had called someone for help if he was out of gas ive got so many questions that i heard nothing about and i do know most of the time someone is hit by a car the person is knocked right out of their shoes and clothes are destroyed a bit so many unanswered questions

[@Lawyer206]

Good questions His battery cable was loose, and he was scared to get out and help. Was he being stalked?

[@randibgood]

Not to mention, in order to have head wounds like that, his body would have HAD to have been hit too if he has been hit by a vehicle.

[@Lawyer206]

@@randibgood by the stains on the cement suggest that he was killed in he middle of he street. Was he hit by something and someone driving by? Or was he simply hit by an object in the middle of he street?

[@gmoo84]

​@@randibgoodnot if it was a side mirror or wide load strapped to the back of a truck

[@randibgood]

@@Lawyer206 The head wounds can be explained by something hitting him in the front of his head and then him striking the pavement with the back of his head. But how does someone get hit by a vehicle ONLY in the head? The rest of his body was fine, except for a little road rash. Like, how far off the side of a vehicle would a mirror or something need to be for the vehicle not to hit his body AT ALL? It seems like someone might have been hanging out a window with something and struck him as they drove by. That's the only thing that makes sense to me?

[@harshanid3636]

This episode was about Alex Murdaugh- not Steven Smith. 48 hours did not uncover any new evidence. However, it did help Steven's mother put more pressure on SLED for the truth.

[@laurac9857]

Ya I was kinda thinking that

[@MeganWoodard1984]

It's annoying they focused more on the Alex case then what the episode, was supposedly about and that was Steven Smith. I can see why they are trying to find if there's any connections w Alex and what happened to Steven, but it didn't need to be the entire episode.

[@sarahsmileseriously]

I pray for justice for this young man!!

[@ehuff8000]

Still nobody has addressed if Stephen’s car was out of gas.

[@KnottyTara143]

Omg! This episode features all my favorite people in the anti-Murdaugh Saga! Thomas Moore, KenKinsey, Eric & Ronnie, Southern Super Momma Sandy Smith 🥰 Liz Farrell got in there & Mandy Matney was shown in the photo by Sandy’s side at the exhumation. Even ol’ Michael DeWitt got some words in. Love the Cup of Justice mug that Sandy was holding & very slyly spun so the podcast name could be read. Congrats to the MM podcast getting a shoutout, too! Bravo to 48 Hours for keeping Stephen’s name in mainstream media and having local folks extremely close to the situation tell his story. That is awesome! Prayers for further answers for the Smith family & major thanks to the aforementioned folks that have stayed on and / or joined in on the fight for justice in Stephen’s case… Thomas Moore has been on it pretty much since Day 1… He himself a victim of Murdaugh’s greed & slimy swindling. 💜Great episode ETA: Aw the sweet Plyler sisters, too?? Love that!

[@michelebushnik2874]

Tragic! Just tragic! Sending his Mom my biggest love and support❤ We are with you darling!

[@riobrasilsambashowssambist1453]

I don't think it is fair to drag the entire family through the mudd just bcz the father Murdaugh was a murderer. If we assume anything, it could be connected to Alex, but not necessarily indicating Buster was a murderer just because his dad was a deranged murderer.

[@Mischa21xo]

Until literally one item of proof comes out tying Buster or any of the Murdaughs to Stephen, I'm not connecting them at all. Just because he died in the same county or town that they lived in, doesn't mean they have anything to do with it...people keep talking about it and new videos keep coming out about it, but nobody has absolutely anything new to say and certainly have not made any connection to the Murdaughs at all regarding his death. Rumors have been swirling from the beginning, but we still have seen absolutely nothing whatsoever to prove any of them. We still basically know nothing, this video was a huge waste of time and just reiterated the same thing we have heard a thousand times at this point.

[@michelandre8106]

I agree with you. Murdough must be guilty because presented as a bad guy.

[@maryturner3473]

I agree. Stephen's death is sad, but it's not connected to these folks.

[@MReid-hl9wy]

Waste of time indeed 🙄

[@uniquetomodachi1979]

Praying justice will be served for Stephen and his family 🙏🙏

[@MrNickpeck36]

It's been a while, but has anything ever come from the comments Buster's brother said to his girlfriend about them taking care of him? The girlfriend talked about that in a documentary a while ago. It's sad this poor kid has been overlooked for so long and I hope they figure it out for his mother. So sad and unfortunate :(

[@scarymsmary]

That's what I'm wondering too!!

[@JenDoe1]

#justiceforstephensmith

[@izzysecret2079]

What an incredible woman Sandy Smith is.

[@shayshayw8365]

Yes she sure is ❤😢... God bless her❤

[@genniferkelly]

This is such a horrible and tragic story 😢 Just can't imagine what poor Steven had to go through and fight to stay alive and then tragically and horrifically killed. Steven didn't deserve this. Another amazing and beautiful soul gone forever.. I hope that his mother and Steven get the justice they deserved.. RIP BEAUTIFUL ANGEL STEVEN 😢🙏🙏🕊🕊

[@VSVickery]

He was murdered after rumors swirled of him getting Bustered. Sick, money-hungry family had the motive and means to cover it up so that justice may never prevail. One of the saddest stories ever. RIP Stephen Smith 🙏🏼

[@missmicheleeexo2269]

Yup! And that's why they never released the "very interesting information" that was on the cellphone. Wish the mother had held onto his cellphone and had it unlocked elsewhere so she could have seen what was there firsthand. Before it probably got conveniently "deleted" or "corrupted" while they were downloading it.

[@Brendan-Black]

"getting Bustered"? Come on...smh

[@jimwerther]

This video made clear as day that the kid walked down the middle of the road and got hit by a passing car. The conspiracists prefer something more complicated, of course, nevermind the evidence.

[@DeeDiamond2981]

​@@jimwertherhe had his car right there. Why would he be walking

[@jimwerther]

@@DeeDiamond2981 Because it was not working

[@axisgarm]

Why was so much of this special about events and incidents that don’t directly pertain to Stephen and his death?

[@cops4robbers663]

I just came on here to ask that too!

[@nvrgvnup4346]

bless his mommas sweet heart . edito’ i also don’t understand why no ones mentioning a huge part that’s left out of this deal. ppl like alec gotta have it all. forbidden was appealing to him. power sex drugs . they all go together. alec had his power .he was doing the drugs. maggie was seeing a divorce lawyer ! he was a cheater . HE CHEATED EVERYONE IN HIS LIFE . infidelity was just another thing. his wife knew but wasn’t going to be known for that. can’t say i blame her. he was all wrapped up into anything he shouldn’t be . his private planes was used to fly out on ‘ business trips ‘ …. they was attending sex parties . high end call gals waiting for them . renting out whole floors and rooftops of these very nice hotels. the men funded the drugs alcohol and girls . it’s something a lot of ( bad apple and a few good ones testing the waters , i won’t knock em all ) elite men do. they “ business trip”. them fellas are on both sides of this fence. reasons not leaked . to protect even the “ finer fellas ( not so bad apples ) “ … bc it would have brought down the whole entire south.

[@r34chickie]

so sad for all the victims ❤ goes to them