Stephen Smith: A Death In Murdaugh Country | Full Episode + Post Mortem

New evidence discovered after the Murdaugh murders reignited a cold case. "48 Hours" obtained findings from independent forensic experts.

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The "48 Hours "team discusses the reignited investigation of Stephen Smith’s murder after rumors circulate about another death possibly linked to the Murdaugh family. Watch "Stephen Smith: A Death In Murdaugh Country" and then catch up with CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste and producer Gayane Keshishyan Mendez on "Post Mortem" as they discuss new evidence and what it all could mean for Stephen Smith’s case.

00:01 Stephen Smith: A Death In Murdaugh Country
41:56 Listen to a post-mortem on the episode

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[alisonjenkins]

SO GLAD 48 hours picked up this story. Stephen deserves this attention and I was hopefully waiting for someone to give him the opportunity he deserved. Bless it

[andiesmonster]

I’m so glad that this case hasn’t been just swept under the rug.

[richardneal]

I have met Sandy Smith. You can't find a nicer more down to earth person. Almost a decade and no one arrested. Unreal!

[tammyhall]

The Smith Family and the community needs justice !!!!

[JE-]

Thank you 48 Hours, for not letting the case of Stephen Smith die.
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. The corruption in this county- and state- is absolutely corrupt as hell.
I pray for his mom and everyone else with goodwill, this case is unusual and needs justice for her son Stephen. 💔

[motherearth]

With so much modern technology, you would think cell towers would tell if those boys were in that area.

[sarahissersohn]

The fact that the red headed Murdaugh kid went right from I Didn’t Know Him, to I Never Had a Physical Relationship with Him, completely bypassing, We Were Never Friends, I think, tells us everything we need to know about who was trying (badly) to hide what.

[sqrd]

I'm so glad Stephen will never be forgotten. I pray Sandy and her family get answers soon. Murdaugh family got answers for their murdered but Stephen's family is still waiting for justice. He was probably bashed on the head by someone in a passing car. Whether targeted or not I hope they get answers.

[lolly]

Sandy, you are one mama bear I wouldn’t wanna be against. My heart goes out to you. You are so strong!

[sherryporsch]

Thank you 48 hours for covering Steven’s story. Justice for Steven 💙🩵💙🩵💙

[SharonMartinez]

He had a beautiful face. Looks like he had lovely heart as well. So sorry for this mother’s horrific loss. ❤

[Jellybellycat]

I do call BS on Buster’s alibi. How convenient he was at the Edisto house with two now-deceased witnesses.

[lillycvetovac]

No body will fight harder than your mother, in life and in death

[theoryofpersonality]

Dear Mrs.Smith and Miss Stephanie, America stands with you. We are collectively so sorry for your loss. We stand with you in the pursuit of justice. #JusticeforStephenSmith

[justanotherperson]

This needs to be wrapped up for Mrs Smith, once and for all.

[iot]

What a great mother. I hope that she and her family get justice 🙏.

[SuperZytoon]

I feel so sorry for Stephen’s Mother and his twin sister. Evil entered their lives and snatched away that wonderful young man.

[cjdodgeprimecrime]

This is just heartbreaking! I hope Stephen's mom gets the answers she needs one day! May I just add that she looks GREAT, considering what she's been through. I believe Stephen would be so proud of his Mama!❤

[nadzach]

Being wealthy is usually a curse. Alec was so desperate about losing money, he became a criminal and an addict. And then a murderer.

[trishannagroves]

My uncle was struck and killed while walking down the side of the road. The only injury, what so ever, was a fracture to his head, right behind his ear, partially detaching his ear. Other than that, he was uninjured, aside from one small cut on the bridge of his nose. He was also laying on his back. We know he was struck, because the person came back to the scene. He was driving a van and his side mirror struck my uncle, just in the right spot, killing him instantly. I’m not saying that this was the case with Stephen, but it is possible he was struck by a vehicle, given the right circumstances. Oh, and there was no debris left from him being struck. The man’s mirror was hanging from his van, but nothing was detached.