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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE )

    JULY 14, 2022 )


    BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA )

    FAMILY OF STEPHEN SMITH REACTS


    TO THE INDICTMENT OF ALEX MURDAUGH

    Sandy Smith, the mother of Stephen Smith, would like to convey her appreciation to the
    State Law Enforcement Division [SLED] and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson for
    their action today in Colleton County regarding the murder indictments of Maggie Murdaugh and
    Paul Murdaugh.
    Earlier today, Alex Murdaugh was indicted in Colleton County for two counts of Murder
    and two counts of Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a violent crime in the deaths
    of his wife and son on June 7, 2021 at their country home, Moselle.
    Stephen Smith was found dead on Sandy Run Road in Hampton County, South Carolina
    on July 8, 2015 under suspicious circumstances. Stephen’s death was the first in a string of deaths
    in Hampton County which have collectively gained worldwide media and public attention. The
    tragic deaths of Stephen Smith, Gloria Satterfield, Mallory Beach and most recently, Maggie and
    Paul Murdaugh, have been under intense scrutiny and investigation by journalists, lawyers, private
    investigators, and law enforcement officers. Despite all of the scrutiny, Stephen Smith’s death
    remains shrouded in mystery and unanswered questions.
    On June 23, 2021, SLED spokesperson Tommy Crosby released the following statement:
    "SLED has opened an investigation into the death of Stephen Smith based upon information
    gathered during the course of the double murder investigation of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh."
    However, the Smith family has consistently stated they have no knowledge or reason to believe
    that any member of the Murdaugh family was involved in Stephen’s death.
    Quote from Sandy Smith, mother of Stephen Smith:
    We have waited for answers for a long time in Stephen’s death, but I am not the only
    grieving loved one who needs help. I know that other loving family members have also
    searched for answers in the deaths of their family members. I am happy that SLED and the
    Attorney General’s Office have provided some closure and answers in the deaths of Maggie
    and Paul. While the many questions about my son’s death remain, this action gives me
    hope that we will get justice for my Stephen. We think of him and miss him every day and
    we grieve with the members of the Murdaugh and Branstetter families who have been left
    behind.
    Quote from Mike Hemlepp, Attorney for the Smith Family:
    The men and women investigating the unsolved and mysterious crimes which have been
    uncovered in Hampton County took a bold step today proving that a new day has dawned
    in Hampton County, this was it. To all of those citizens who know what happened to Stephen
    but have been afraid or reluctant to come forward, this action today is a sign that the old
    ways of doing business in Hampton are gone. You can relieve your burden with courage
    and confidence by coming forward and telling what you know.
    ====================================================================
    For Questions or Comments, please contact:
    Mike Hemlepp, Esq.
    THE JEFFCOAT FIRM
    1333 Main Street, Suite 510
    Columbia, South Carolina
    803-200-2000.

    If anyone has information about the July, 2015 death of Stephen Smith, please contact the
    S.C. State Law Enforcement Division’s tip line at 1-888-CRIMESSC or online at
    www.888crimesc.com. You can also contact Crimestoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-
    1111.
    NOTE: Alex Murdaugh is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Indictments are
    merely allegations.

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