AfterAlex Murdaugh, 54, was convictedand given two life sentences for the 2021 murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, he was led out of the South Carolina courthouse in a tan jumpsuit and handcuffs.
While he was being led toward a police van, a heckler began referencing themysterious death of 19-year-old Stephen Smith in 2015. Smith’s death was ruled a hit-and-run at the time, but many have speculated that the Murdaughs are connected to the death.
“Buster is next,” the heckler yelled, implying that Murdaugh’s surviving son is connected to Smith’s death. “Justice for Stephen Smith, Alex. Buster is next. Your son is next, Alex.”
Alex Murdaugh.Chris Carlson/AP/Shutterstock
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According toFITSnews, at the time of Smith’s death, authorities believed Smith ran out of gas and was walking home before he was killed.
Stephen Smith.Facebook
However, authorities have announced they are reopening the investigation into Smith’s death.
Gloria Satterfield.Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home
Even after Murdaugh’s double murder conviction, he still faces dozens of additional charges for alleged financial crimes, including misappropriating money from his law firm, defrauding clients of funds and computer crimes. A trial for those charges will be held at a later date.
source: people.com
