Episode
Who Killed Stephen Smith? Part Five (S01E24)
49:37
Published: Wed Dec 22 2021
Description
After years of fighting for justice in her son Stephen Smith’s case, Sandy Smith has a renewed sense of hope that her son’s killer will be found. After she felt blindsided by her former attorney Andy Savage, Sandy Smith has hired Mike Hemlepp, Jr. as her new attorney. Hemlepp believes this case will absolutely be solved. If you know any information that could help SLED solve Stephen Smith’s case, PLEASE, call Crimestoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111 or submit tips on their website here. And please consider donating to the Standing For Stephen Go Fund Me. The Murdaugh Murders Podcast is created by Mandy Matney and produced by Luna Shark Productions. Our Executive Editor is Liz Farrell. Advertising is curated by the talented team at AdLarge Media.. Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/MurdaughPod/ https://www.instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ In 2022 we plan to commission up to 5 different stories for deep-dive investigations. We're seeking investigators, journalists, arm-chair detectives and others to tell a story they've always wanted to share in order to expose the truth wherever it leads. Cold cases, active investigations, crimes and corruption is our aim and we want to help you blow the lid off of the next big story. We fund your project, you tell the story - we just help you along. Visit MurdaughMurdersPodcast.com/truth for more details. And a special thank you to our sponsors: Cerebral, Aura Frames, Hunt-A-Killer, Ghostwriter, Bannon Law Group, Nature's Highway CBD, and others. For current and accurate updates: Twitter.com/mandymatney Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
The death of Stephen Smith was ruled as a hit and run despite a lack of evidence supporting this claim.
00:00 - 02:43 (02:43)
Summary
The death of Stephen Smith was ruled as a hit and run despite a lack of evidence supporting this claim. After many days of waiting, the Smith family still hopes for justice.
EpisodeWho Killed Stephen Smith? Part Five (S01E24)
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
The inability of investigators to unlock a phone belonging to a victim has caused delays and complications in a case of a potential murder, leading the victim's mother to express anger at investigators and law enforcement.
02:43 - 12:43 (09:59)
Summary
The inability of investigators to unlock a phone belonging to a victim has caused delays and complications in a case of a potential murder, leading the victim's mother to express anger at investigators and law enforcement.
EpisodeWho Killed Stephen Smith? Part Five (S01E24)
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
A law enforcement source claims that the Murdoch family is responsible for the death of Steven Smith and multiple agencies are involved in covering it up.
12:43 - 23:35 (10:52)
Summary
A law enforcement source claims that the Murdoch family is responsible for the death of Steven Smith and multiple agencies are involved in covering it up. The Federal Bureau of Investigation's involvement suggests that the case may involve federal property or a federal investigation.
EpisodeWho Killed Stephen Smith? Part Five (S01E24)
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
Sandy Smith reached out to Charleston attorney Andy Savage for help with media requests after connections were made between her daughter's case and the Murdochs, but soon felt the brunt of the media storm.
23:35 - 32:46 (09:10)
Summary
Sandy Smith reached out to Charleston attorney Andy Savage for help with media requests after connections were made between her daughter's case and the Murdochs, but soon felt the brunt of the media storm. Although Steven Peterson didn't believe the Murdochs were connected, he did not want to say anything until he knew for sure.
EpisodeWho Killed Stephen Smith? Part Five (S01E24)
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
Peterson admits to lying in order to push for justice in Steven Smith's case and discusses the harm caused by the silencing of victims' families.
32:46 - 38:52 (06:06)
Summary
Peterson admits to lying in order to push for justice in Steven Smith's case and discusses the harm caused by the silencing of victims' families.
EpisodeWho Killed Stephen Smith? Part Five (S01E24)
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
The area of Hampton County in South Carolina has been plagued by several murders and instances with people not coming forward with information to help solve these crimes.
38:52 - 44:57 (06:04)
Summary
The area of Hampton County in South Carolina has been plagued by several murders and instances with people not coming forward with information to help solve these crimes. Officials are urging anyone with any information to come forward and help put an end to this pattern of violence.
EpisodeWho Killed Stephen Smith? Part Five (S01E24)
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
The Murdoch Murders Podcast is asking for anyone with information, including law enforcement officers, to come forward and help solve the case.
44:57 - 47:22 (02:25)
Summary
The Murdoch Murders Podcast is asking for anyone with information, including law enforcement officers, to come forward and help solve the case. They also encourage listeners to leave a positive review and support the show through the website.