COJ #24: No Apologies: Stephen Smith Exhumation and Whats Next

Published: April 3, 2023, 8:30 a.m.

b"Happy Monday, y\\u2019all.\\n\\nWe have some really good news to share with you today.\\n\\nOn Friday, the body of Stephen Smith was exhumed and taken to Florida for a second autopsy. His mother, Sandy, waited nearly eight years for this moment to come.\\xa0\\n\\nIt was a very emotional day but also a peaceful one. Sandy could feel the love and knew her boy was in good hands.\\n\\nWe want to again thank all of you who donated to Sandy\\u2019s GoFundMe. You helped make this happen and I feel confident that we are now well on our way to getting answers \\u2014 whatever those answers may be.\\n\\nWe also want to thank SLED Chief Mark Keel and every agent who took the time Friday to connect with Sandy, who kept everyone safe and protected during the exhumation and who accompanied Stephen\\u2019s body to the autopsy.\\n\\nAnd thank you too to forensic pathologist Dr. Michelle DuPre for your empathetic and professional approach. You put everyone at ease during a difficult time.\\n\\nThis independent exhumation and autopsy were critical because of how the investigation into Stephen\\u2019s death was conducted and all the questions surrounding his case. The system had given Sandy no reason to trust in it. Investigators needed to start at Square One and this gets them there. These are just the first steps to finding out why Stephen Smith was found dead on a Hampton County road in 2015 but they are really good first steps.\\n\\nLiz, Eric and Mandy got together online Sunday morning to talk about how the exhumation went, the strange drama surrounding it and what comes next. We also found a little time to talk about the latest with Alex Murdaugh and his life in prison.\\xa0\\n\\nThere was a lot to say, so let\\u2019s get into it \\u2026\\n\\n\\nWe all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice \\u2014 and it starts with learning about our legal system. What questions do y\\u2019all have for us? Email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll do our best to answer your questions in these bonus episodes.\\n\\n\\nWe'd like to thank Better Help and Microdose.com\\xa0for sponsoring this episode.\\n\\n\\nFind us on social media:\\n \\nTwitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericbland\\n \\nhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/\\n \\nYouTube\\n \\n\\nSupport Our Podcast: http://bit.ly/3j9DA27\\n \\n\\n\\n*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"