MMP #2 - Who Killed Stephen Smith? Part One

In 2015, Stephen Smith was killed in Hampton County, South Carolina and the case remains unsolved... On this second installment of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, investigative Journalist Mandy Matney discusses the Stephen Smith case, highlighting the 2180 days his family has waited for justice. We detail the chaotic 2015 investigation, noting the lack of evidence suggesting a hit-and-run, despite a pathologist's ruling. Smith's body was found with severe head trauma, but no other significant injuries. The case was complicated by jurisdictional issues and conflicting reports. Rumors linked the Murdaugh family to Smith's death, but investigators failed to connect the dots or substantiate any of the claims. Plus, we shed light on some other recent developments including a $100,000 reward offered by the Murdaugh family and the discovery of Maggie Murdaugh's cell phone. On this episode, we take a deep dive into case files to find out what went wrong in that investigation and how its connected to the Murdaugh Murders of 2021. Let's dive in... 🥽🦈 Thank you to Haskins & Co for sponsoring this episode. Haskins & Company helps law firms grow online. Learn more at Haskins.co. And a special thank you to the Bannon Law Group for supporting our mission. From the big house to your dream house, the Bannon Law Group has got you covered. BannonLawGroup.com This episode of Murdaugh Murders Podcast discusses horrific community tragedies. Hopeful Horizons creates safer communities by changing the culture of violence and offering a path to healing. If you or someone you know is experiencing interpersonal violence please go to hopefulhorizons.org to learn more about their mission. 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 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Members ⁠⁠⁠⁠also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on ⁠⁠⁠⁠lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ all in one place. ⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our LUNASHARK Merch 👕⁠⁠⁠⁠ What We're Buying... ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠[e-mail]⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TrueSunlight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter.com/mandymatney⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter.com/elizfarrell⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

sins of the fathers

I dont have a problem with your voice or your attitude. neither takes anything away from the story. it s a great story and I know absolutely nothing about it. it sounds like the sins of the fathers are finally being played out for all the world to see.

Can't stop listening

Still can't stop listening. Wow! So many people and stories to try to keep track of. Nice job

Good job

Mandy’s voice is fine. I appreciate the story coming from her in her own words.

the lady is kind of a jerk.

I want to hear about this story but I literally can't get past the second episode. Vocal fry is one thing, whatever that is, but the amount of time she spends highlighting how she's a real reporter doing REAL reporting is exhausting. frankly, she's rude. she comes across as very condescending to other media sources and I can't trust her to give an unbiased accounting.

its not your voice

its not your voice thats the issue, its the demand for the rating and your attitude. there are plenty of great journalistic podcasts out there. no need to waste 10 of 15 minutes being rude. turn off.