Stephen Smith's Death Investigated as Homicide Amid Murdaugh Case Attention

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the death of Stephen Smith, who was found dead on a rural road in 2015. His family believes he was murdered, and state agents agree. Smith's case gained renewed interest due to its proximity to the Murdaugh case, and his family is now exhuming his body for a private autopsy. Smith's attorneys say SLED is now able to focus more resources on solving the case, and anyone with relevant information is asked to call Investigative Services. Buster Murdaugh, who went to high school with Smith, denies any involvement in his death.