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.
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!
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.
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!!
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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 and if the driver or whatever would have stopped at that time there would probably be no charges filed/ but now it would be a hit and run.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
@@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....
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.❤️
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.
@@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 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.
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.
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
🙄🙄 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.😢🙏🏿
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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
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
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?”
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. ❤
UA-camr 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.
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.
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. 😞
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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!!!
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.
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🤷🏾♂️
@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.
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!
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 ?
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
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 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.
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.
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 🙏🏻
48 hours made a huge difference by creating this documentary. The more coverage this case gets the harder it will be to sweep it under the rug. Justice for the smith family and all the other victims of this malicious and corrupt family is the bare minimum.
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!
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!
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! 😢💔💔💔💔
@@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.
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.
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.
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
@@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
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 🙏🏼
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Hello! How can the parents of a missing boy apply to participate in your program? How to contact you?
27:24 this guy is a joke. He's just making things up.
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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!
I agree! Thank you for highlighting Stephen's case! ❤
He was hit while walking in the middle of the road.
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.
You’re so pressed😂 involving trans on this topic 😂
The mom is a fighter. It appears Stephen was the same. It's a shame his promising life was cut short.
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.
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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!!
They tried the same thing after the boat wreck, too.
@@GetCraftyLemons and now the only two people who can confirm that alibi: his brother and mother, ummmm, yeah.
@nicholascaccese4126 Yes, I realize that, unfortunately. Hope something comes of it investigation!
All these jerks are connected to each other and covering this up. The corruption in this county- and state- is absolutely disgusting.
You'd think Lyndsey Graham would wanna help
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.
@@DocProcRealm😑
Behave!
@@davidc3839absolutely! I’m hoping now that everything is out into the spotlight karma will start to do her job!
@@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.
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. ❤
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.
@@gigiis526She said “seemed” so that should answer your bratty question
I say she enjoys the spot light and sympathy. Now she has money being raised which I'm sure she getting a cut.
@SidewaysInTraffic I highly doubt she enjoys the spotlight or the sympathy..she lost her child and has no answers as to how or why.
@@MommaMe5 I agree. I’m sure she’d gladly trade all the attention for just one more day with her son.
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
This happens all over the South. Lots of discrimination and large old families money running the whole town
@@moniqueengleman873agree, typically the small towns though….. large cities arent typically that way
There's no telling how far back the corruption goes. There's probably so much blood on their hands through the generations.
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
This happens everywhere and it’s so wrong!
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!
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.
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.
@@jimwerthera passing car is still something driven by a person, SOMEONE killed Steven
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Thank you!!
The cover-ups continue, Stephen deserves justice.❤
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.
@phantagirlablewell someone killed him therefore it's a cover up because someone knows.
@phantagirlable and if the driver or whatever would have stopped at that time there would probably be no charges filed/ but now it would be a hit and run.
Yep
@phantagirlable sorry I didn't know what I was. I thought i was just commenting on people commenting on my comments. Lol. Sorry!
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.
Well one of their sons are dead . Killed allegedly by the father. .
So is the mother .
@@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.
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?
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.
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
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.
@@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....
Holy shyt how on earth did you survive being hit at 50MPH?
@@lisafoos8976I’ve seen so many stories of pedestrian deaths and they almost always get knocked out of their shoes.
My heart just goes for Steven's mom. She really loves and loved her boy 😔🙏
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.
Stephen’s mother is the definition of strength.
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.
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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
I pray for justice for Stephen Smith and peace for his sweet momma!
Buster says his tight alibi is being at the Edisto Beach House with his Mom and Brother. The two people that aren’t here!!
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Doesn't matter.
They'd defend him if they were here.
I still think Buster had something to do with Stephan death
Does it really surprise you that there is something else sketchy about this insane case?
I wish I knew what the SLED team knows.
Was gonna say the same thing smfh
Interesting how Busters alibi is he was at a house with two people that are now deceased and can't speak for him.
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
But we already know now the family is.
They'd vouch for him.
Exactly what I was thinking 🧐
Did he say this before or after his mom and brother were murdered
The only way this case will be solved is if someone confesses to it
or if someone turns somebody in
My thought too
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.
Steve's mother seems like a lovely lady. I pray that she gets answers and justice. Sending hugs & love her way! ♥
"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!!
I hope they get justice. It's hard to believe this family was not involved
He's innocent
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Buster? Is that you Buster?
Unless I missed something I didn’t see a connection. Not defending a Murdaugh, but I just don’t see it.
@@JudyChartrand-uv6oiBecause you were there...?
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
The fact that a person's death cannot be properly investigated merely because of the elevated status of another is a societal sickness.
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.
quit talking about the Clintons and Bidens!! 😬😳
Thanks 48 hours, i am addicted to your show
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.
@@fionagregory9147lololol I like this
I like watching 48 hours, I'm from South Africa, love it
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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.❤️
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.
@@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 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.
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.
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
I'm so glad 48hrs did this investigation....I've been waiting for an update to this case. Prayers for the Smith family 🙏🏽
Still nobody has addressed if Stephen’s car was out of gas.
🙄🙄 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.😢🙏🏿
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
Yes, she did. lol
I feel horrible for his Mother and sister. : (
Losing a twin has to hurt worse than just about anything.
That’s one of my favorite songs from Reba! She’s absolutely right!
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
Steven was sleeping with ALEX MURDAUGH!!!
I love this. We need more kind hearted people like you.
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@@jrambo7495where is that information at?
@@jrambo7495 source? Proof?
The sisters talking about the immediate aftermath of the accident literally brought me to tears at work
They're paying you to watch videos??!
@@jimwerther
Ever heard of multitasking?
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
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?”
It's Stephen.
@@tillitsdoneOMGeee! You shot down her entire eulogy with two words! 😂🤣😆
Whoever composed that opening music is genius. I always love that dramatic and ominous music.
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. ❤
Feel so sorry for his mother. Hope she gets justice for Stephen. He seemed like a wonderful boy.
UA-camr 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.
Thanks for the heads up 👍 Will definitely look into it.
Yes his coverage is great. He did a fantastic job.
Yes
Just stumbled upon him and he got to use his drone for the Netflix special. He was asked by them!😮❤
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.
This poor mama has been through hell. I hope she gets answers.
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. 😞
I took the call about my son. I'll never be whole since that moment.
@@cyrusdubash3097 I'm so sorry. That call is honestly the worst thing and you never, ever, ever forget it. 😞💜
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.
It’s baffling to most of America too.
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.
I hope that phone is in safe uncorrupt hands!
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.
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...
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
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.
@@jimwerther I think this comment is from a bot I've seen this same comment and username over and over
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Who are you saying is the bot?
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!!!
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I truly hope that Stephen and his mom get justice.
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.
@@jimwerther
That car weren't driving itself!
A person was driving.... Therefore a person killed Stephen.
Hit and run is still a crime.
@@marshamarsha5204
If the driver realized that he had hit someone, then yes.
Keep the faith, Sandy! Justice will be served!
Thanks for bringing renewed attention to this cold case in the Low Country.
I hope that we can FIND SOME JUSTICE FOR STEVEN SMITH....PRAY....
Stephen's mom Sandy is one of the strongest women i have ever seen. May she finally see justice ❤
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🤷🏾♂️
@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.
When she said he was my heart. That hit me like a ton of bricks. I knew exactly what she meant 😢
I love it when they add full episodes ..
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!
Alex was the one sleeping with Steven!
@@jrambo7495I wouldn’t be surprised!
@@jrambo7495how do you know. Do you have a link? Don't get me wrong. I think it's quite possible.
feel the link. trust your instinct @@williamelliott
This young man is a fighter. He fought coming into this world and fought going out😢
He fought going out? Not according to the evidence.
Source document, please?
He deserves justice! Cant they get the police to talk now?
The Murdaugh Legacy is just one long trail of death and pain.
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!
I’ve been waiting to watch this episode about Stephen. My heart breaks for him and his mother/family.
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 ?
I was thinking the same thing! SICK!
It's so sad how much one family has gotten away with
Buster being w/his family is the only alibi he has?? Yeh ok.
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
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Such a beautiful young man. My heart goes out to his family, loved ones and friends.
A very heartbreaking story may he rest peacefully
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.
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
I moved to the panhandle west of Florida..it's a place where people here are not happy to live in 21st century
This could be solved if they wanted it to be but they're NOT INTERESTED in solving this case PERIOD😢
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. 🇬🇧
We have been patiently waiting for this one…thank you.
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 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.
This hurts so much. I cannot believe what his mother had to go through.
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.
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 🙏🏻
48 hours made a huge difference by creating this documentary. The more coverage this case gets the harder it will be to sweep it under the rug. Justice for the smith family and all the other victims of this malicious and corrupt family is the bare minimum.
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!
I was thinking about that also. I hope they do an episode on Gloria as well. Prayers to Stephen’s family. They need answers.
Buster was gettin gay with Stephen and didn't want anyone to find out.
That’s what I think too
Evidence is on Stephen's phone
They drove by Stephen and hit him with a bat.
If Buster was with someone they are keeping that secret to the grave.
@@Lawyer206 I think he was murdered somewhere else and the crime scene is staged
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!
I pray for justice for this young man!!
Tragic! Just tragic! Sending his Mom my biggest love and support❤ We are with you darling!
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! 😢💔💔💔💔
Hopefully that phone isn't in corrupt hands......
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!
@@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.
That whole family hasn't had a molecule of integrity in generations.
Praying for justice. Fly high Stephan ❤
Praying justice will be served for Stephen and his family 🙏🙏
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.
Ya I was kinda thinking that
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.
If he was looking for help why would he leave his phone in his car?
His phone was in his pocket. He left his wallet in the car.
Why would he leave his wallet in the car?
@@barbarajohnson3576 It might have fell out since it was between the seat and the door.
#justiceforstephensmith
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
Pretty sure there are others who are at least as corrupt as some cops. Politicians for example, judges etc. etc.
@@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
What an incredible woman Sandy Smith is.
Yes she sure is ❤😢... God bless her❤
so sad for all the victims ❤ goes to them
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 🙏🏼
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.
"getting Bustered"? Come on...smh
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.
@@jimwertherhe had his car right there. Why would he be walking
@@DeeDiamond2981
Because it was not working
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Hoping this is resolved, what a great family sandy has
Thank you 48hours for putting this full episode on
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.
Why was so much of this special about events and incidents that don’t directly pertain to Stephen and his death?
I just came on here to ask that too!
I hope Sandy and her son get the justice they both deserve