SLED Reopens 2015 Death Investigation While Looking Into Murdaugh Shootings

(Hampton County, SC) -- SLED is again investigating the 2015 death of a 19-year-old man. 

The investigation into Stephen Smith's homicide in Hampton County was reopened as police look into the shootings of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. 

Smith's death was ruled a hit-and-run, but his family has questioned that. 

There have been rumors reported by multiple outlets that Paul Murdaugh could have been connected in some way to Smith's death.


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