The hit-and-run accident that killed Stephen Smith and involved his alleged boyfriend Buster Murdaugh has been in the news again since the release of the true crime series “Murdaugh Murders” on Netflix
Stephen Smith was 19 years old and had just graduated from Estill High School in South Carolina. On July 14, 2015, he was killed in a terrible accident. He was walking along the side of the road in Hampton County near where the Murdaugh family lived when he was hit by a car. The car’s driver ran away, leaving Stephen lying in the road with fatal wounds.
At first, the accident was reported as a hit-and-run, but it turned out that Buster Murdaugh was driving the car. Even though this information came out, Buster was not charged with Stephen Smith’s death, and the South Carolina Highway Patrol eventually closed the case.
Who is Stephen Smith who died in accident and was he the boyfriend of Buster Murdaugh
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Since then, the way the case was handled has been questioned. Some say that Buster got special treatment because his family is well-known and influential in the state’s legal and political circles. Even though Buster was involved in the incident, no charges were brought against him. This has made people question the honesty of the investigation and the accountability of those involved.
Investigation in Stephen Smith’s case not thorough
Stephen Smith’s family has made it clear that they want the case to be handled fairly. They have been upset with how the investigation has been handled and have asked for a more thorough and open look at the evidence.
In early August 2015, authorities received a tip about Smith and Buster Murdaugh possibly being in a relationship, per Live 5 News and after that, Buster Murdaugh’s name kept coming up. “Another rumor claims Buster Murdaugh and two other boys were responsible for [Smith’s death],” said the outlet.
ABC News 4 also reported that “case files indicated 10 of 18 people interviewed by Highway Patrol had mentioned [Buster] Murdaugh possibly being involved, with some indicating Stephen and Buster may have been in a relationship,” however, when authorities reopened the case in June 2021 and looked into Buster’s potential involvement, police were “never able to formally tie Buster Murdaugh to the case nor track down the original source of the rumors.”
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The movie “Murdaugh Murders” has brought the case back into the spotlight and made people wonder if the justice system is fair. It’s still too early to tell if this fresh look at the case will lead to any new information.
People question the justice system
No matter what happens, Stephen’s death is a tragedy that shows how important it is for the legal system to be open and fair. The fact that a young man could be killed in this way and the driver responsible wasn’t charged raises serious questions about how fair the justice system is.
As the investigation into the Murdaugh family’s alleged involvement in other crimes goes on, it is important to remember that the victims of these crimes deserve justice and accountability. Stephen Smith’s death was a tragedy, and it should remind us that getting justice means putting the needs of victims and their families first.
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