Stephen Smith's Body Exhumed for Second Autopsy Following Murdaugh Trial Interest

The body of Stephen Smith, a teenager who was found dead in 2015, has been exhumed and re-examined as part of a reopened homicide investigation. The investigation was prompted by the trial of Alex Murdaugh, a prominent lawyer who was convicted of murdering his wife and son. Smith's death was initially ruled a hit-and-run, but a homicide investigation was opened after a defensive wound was found on his hand. The Murdaugh family has been connected to the case, but no member has been directly named as being involved. A $35,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.