Murdaugh to Get New Murder Trial? Stephen Smith Cause of Death Reveal

Published: Nov. 27, 2023, 6:55 p.m.

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Will Alex Murdaugh get a new trial?\\xa0

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So far the possibility is up in the air, as allegations of jury tampering have been levied against Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca (Becky) Hill.\\xa0 Hill has denied any wrongdoing. At the same time Hill\'s son, Jeff, has been arrested and is facing charges related to wiretapping.\\xa0 SLED agents accuse Jeff Hill of illegally recording conversations of deputy county administrator Meagan Utse.\\xa0 She served as a liaison between the county and the court during the Murdaugh murder trial. Jeffrey Hill is the technology director at Colleton County Administration.

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New information is also coming in on the death of Stephen Smith. The 19-year-old was found lying in the middle of the road.\\xa0 His car was found three miles away. The coroner\'s office ruled the death a hit-and-run.\\xa0 After having her son\'s body exhumed and a new autopsy performed, we learn Smith was killed by blunt force trauma. Forensic Pathologist Dr. Michelle Dupre, who oversaw the exhumation, reveals the findings

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Joining Nancy Grace Today:

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  • Sandy Smith - Stephen Smith\\u2019s Mother
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  • Ronnie Richter\\xa0\\u2013 Attorney for Sandy Smith, Satterfield family, and other victims of Alex Murdaugh; Partner, Bland Richter Law Firm; Twitter: @BlandRichterSC
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  • Caryn Stark \\u2013 NYC Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Twitter: @carynpsych, Instagram: carynpsych, and FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
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  • Dr. Kenny Kinsey- Kenny Kinsey & Associates LLC, Forensic Expert in Murdaugh murder trial; Orangeburg County Chief Deputy, Crime Scene Reconstruction Expert, and Former SLED Special Agent; Twitter: @DrKennethKinsey
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  • Todd G. Shipley, CFE, CFCE\\xa0\\u2013 Cyber Crime Expert, and Author: \\u201cInvestigating Internet Crimes: An Introduction to Solving Crimes in Cyberspace;\\u201d Twitter: @webcase
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  • Dr. Michelle Dupre\\xa0\\u2013 Forensic Pathologist and former Medical Examiner, Author: \\u201cHomicide Investigation Field Guide\\u201d & \\u201cInvestigating Child Abuse Field Guide\\u201d, Ret. Police Detective Lexington County Sheriff\\u2019s Department
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  • Jennifer Wood - Director of Research at FITSNews; Twitter: @IndyJenn_\\xa0
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