Duncan said the Murdaugh family name came up in the initial accident investigation but didnt go anywhere. Among the timeline was newly-obtained car data which placed Mr Murdaughs car at the spot where his wifes phone was later found dumped before he quickly sped away from the scene. She also went to the scene of the crime to take a look around. Murdaugh murders: Cops clueless about motive, refuse to release 911 call details Another deceased person's name has reemerged in the case - Stephen Smith, a gay man from Hampton who died in 2015. The firm built its success in the early 2000s due to a state law that made it easier for plaintiffs to forum shop. Days after the death of Paul and Maggie, the investigation into the death of Stephen was reopened. No member of the Murdaugh family. With the increased scrutiny on Alex Murdaugh following the murder of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh, Satterfields murder is now the subject of a fresh criminal investigation. The Mallory Beach incident led to Murdaughs legal career coming under scrutiny by SLED, other lawyers representing Murdaughs victims, and Murdaughs own law firm. Initially, Smith's death was ruled a hit-and-run by the coroner; however, the Smith family and Highway Patrol Investigators rejected the claim and noted that "no vehicle debris, skid marks, or injuries consistent with someone being struck by a vehicle" were found in the initial investigation. In what marks the first time the 26-year-old has ever spoken out publicly about the murders, he recounted the moment that he learned that his mother and brother were dead. Buster Murdaugh and Smith reportedly graduated in 2014 from the same high school. Entertainment; News & Politics; Sports; Health & Lifestyle; Science & Tech; toggle. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Murdaugh had hoped his surviving son, Buster, could collect a $ . His mother hired a private investigator to look into the matter. Because of this, his other son Buster Murdaugh is also facing intense scrutiny. "I hope they enjoy their day because we're going to enjoy ours. They returned hours later and all showered at the Moselle home, he said casting doubts on testimony from the Murdaugh housekeeper Blanca Simpson that she noticed unusual things in the home on 8 June including a light puddle of water, a towel, a pair of khaki pants and a t-shirt on the ground. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. On April 18, Paul Murdaugh was indicted and charged with three felony counts including boating under the influence, causing the death of Beach, and injuring his friends. Following the deaths of Mallory Beach, Paul Murdaugh, and Maggie Murdaugh, SLED elected to re-open Stephen Smith's case. Another ominous death was that of Gloria Satterfield, who worked for more than 20 years for the Murdaughs. July 8, 2015: Stephen Smith, 19, is found dead on Sandy Run Road in Hampton County. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division said it was opening an investigation into the death of 19-year-old Stephen Smith, . On the evening of Feb. 23, the 19-year-old Beach was among six friends who boarded a 17-foot boat at the Murdaugh familys river house on Chechessee Creek (3) for a 25-mile run to an oyster roast on Paukie Island (4). Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, During calm testimony, Buster appeared to water down but not refute some key points in the prosecutions case, including the police interview where his father appeared to unwittingly confess to the murders, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Celebrity news. In September 2021, the state police opened an investigation into her death. Despite grieving the loss of her son, Sandy had a kind message for his son's killer or killers. At the time of his death more than two years later, Paul Murdaugh was out on bail and awaiting trial on felony charges of boating under the influence. But certainly, like Buster and Stephen had played ball together when they were younger, so you cant say theres no connection. But inconsistencies in the initial investigation have left many wondering why his death was never investigated as a homicide. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Smith was found dead just before 4:00 a.m. on July 8, 2015 in the middle of Sandy Run Road in Hampton County, South Carolina. He was destroyed, he was heartbroken, Buster said of his father, adding that he could barely speak. As per Alex's testimony, he was not present at the scene when the crime happened. As per the testimony and interviews of Paul's friends, who became surviving victims of the accident that took Mallory Beach's life, Paul drove the boat that they were riding on into the Archers Creek bridge. His younger brother, Paul, was killed alongside his mother in 2021. Buster Murdaugh, 26, was a high school classmate of Smith, who was described as a loving jokester by friends and family. According to Live 5 News, the Murdaugh family is mentioned several times in the investigative files of Stephen Smith, who died by hit-and-run in July 2015. The family believes he was murdered. While police were still searching for Mallory Beach, Alex arrived at the hospital and went room to room to speak with the survivors. Buster refuted this testimony, saying that his father said they did him so bad after listening to the footage in court. Throughout the trial, Busters own apparently bad behaviour has also been on display inside the courtroom. RELATED: 10 Most Disturbing True Crime Documentaries (& Where To Stream Them). Murdaugh Murders filmmakers Jenner FurstandJulia Willoughby Nason (previously of Hulus Fyre Fraud) report that theyve uncovered new crimes committed by Alex Murdaugh and are hoping Netflix commissions a second season so they can reveal them. Meanwhile, Mr Murdaugh appeared to smile at his son at several points. Get the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox! Sources told FITS News that when Buster was then asked to move to the back of the courtroom, he allegedly kicked over a water bottle in anger. Growing up, he said that his parents attended every game he and Paul ever played in sports and that his father coached their little league teams. Simply put: the Alex Murdaugh story is a lot like a lot. The first one was that of Stephen Smith, who was found dead on the side of a road in 2015. From 1920 through 2006, three members of the family served uninterrupted terms as the solicitor (which is known in most jurisdictions of the U.S. as a district attorney) of South Carolinas 14th district. The 26-year-old testified that his fathers demeanour was normal and no different from how he had been earlier in the day. Home > News & Politics > News. However, the deaths of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh in June 2021 shocked the nation after the mother and son were fatally shot. 7. Police later determined that both had been shot multiple times with multiple guns. As previously mentioned, Alex Murdaughs murder trial is ongoing. Amidst this ruckus, on September 4, 2021, Alex called 911, claiming that he was shot in the head while changing a tire on the side of the road. Playing Vandy is always fun because it gives the truest depiction of what it's like to play in the ACC every week (NewsNation) As Alex Murdaugh heads to trial for the murder of his wife and son, there is another mysterious case that has led investigators back to the Murdaugh family. Jurors have previously seen a Snapchat video Paul sent to a friend less than one hour before the murders where he is wearing an entirely different outfit to the bodycam footage after the murders. As the multiple Murdaugh cases have played out in the small community, rumors have spread. After that, Buster Murdaugh's name kept coming up. 2. Police determined it was a hit and run. Buster Murdaugh, 26, was a high school classmate of Smith, who was described as a loving jokester by friends and family. Paul soon began driving erratically and by 2:20 a.m. the boat crashed into Archers Creek Bridge. The patriarch is currently on trial for the 2021 murders of his wife Margaret and younger son Paul, but the disgraced attorney has also allegedly engaged in various financial crimes. In 2015, 19-year-old Stephen Smith was found in the middle of a rural road. In a small town, the went to school together and would have known one another. An August 2015 tip accused Buster and Smith of having a forbidden relationship that would have been damning for the prominent family's reputation. Police found Smith dead on the side of the road in 2015, The New York Times reports. What follows is our best attempt at capturing all of it. Following the deaths of Mallory Beach, Paul Murdaugh, and Maggie Murdaugh, SLED elected to re-open Stephen Smiths case. SLED agents say that family guns were used to kill both victims, with Paul shot twice with a shotgun that was loaded with buckshot and steel birdshot. San Jose: Home raided as part of explosives and narcotics investigation, Man arrested after explosives found in bag at Pa. airport, Antioch police seek help to ID woman who allegedly fired gun inside store, swiped liquor, Maxwells appeals arguments mirror earlier claims. His testimony marked the first major witness for the defence, which began its case on Friday afternoon. Maybe it was purposeful. "Another rumor claims Buster Murdaugh and two other boys were responsible for [Smith's death]," said the outlet. Buster said Mr Murdaugh told him he was going to visit his mother Busters grandmother at his parents home in Almeda, something he said was quite typical for him to do. Ultimately the wound was just a graze and Murdaugh was released from the hospital that day. Breaking. A man was arrested after an explosive was found in a bag checked onto a Florida-bound flight at a Pennsylvania airport, authorities said. Paul is the platonic ideal of the spoiled rich boy archetype and the police arriving on the scene of the accident certainly treated him as such. Trump was once a supporter of DeSantis, but he has criticized the Florida governor as he has become his chief rival for the nomination. Alex Murdaugh called 911 around 1:30 p.m. to report he had been shot at the side of Salkehatchie Road. In following with family tradition, Buster. Smith was a high school classmate of Murdaugh's son Buster . He asked if I wanted to go hunting out there again after the murders and suggested I could, said Buster. At 2:20 the next morning, the boat driven by the allegedly intoxicated Murdaugh slammed into a piling in Archers Creek (5). Daily. The final state witness SLED Agent Peter Rudofski laid out a detailed timeline of both the final movements of the two victims and the movements of their accused killer. Smith was found laying in the middle of the road by a bystander around 4:20 AM on July 8, 2015. 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