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UNBELIEVABLE: Sled - Caught on Camera

After a sheriff died, investigators opened his locked desk drawer and reportedly found evidence tied to stolen drug-seizure cash, raising new questions about how seized money was handled

The death of a South Carolina sheriff unexpectedly triggered a far-reaching investigation after colleagues clearing out his office reportedly discovered sealed evidence bags containing cash inside a locked desk drawer. Some of the bags were empty, while others had been cut open or contained only part of the money they…

The Times of India

A judge’s $1.5M beachfront home burned to the ground. This is what we have learned

Judge Diane Goodstein, 69, was walking her dogs on the beach when the fire broke out

The Independent UK

Fire engulfs home of South Carolina judge who had received death threats

State’s chief justice says fire that sent three people to the hospital appeared to have been caused by an ‘explosion’

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South Carolina Judge Diane Goodstein's Home Destroyed in Fire—Arnold Goodstein's Survival Sparks Conspiracy Rumors

A massive fire destroyed Judge Diane Goodstein's South Carolina home. Arnold Goodstein was seriously injured as authorities probe possible foul play.

International Business Times UK

Altercation At South Carolina Polling Site Leads To Assault Charges

Altercation at South Carolina early voting site involving 'Let's go Brandon' hat wearer leads to potential assault charges and investigation by SLED.

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South Carolina authorities open two investigations into clerk of court Becky Hill

Becky Hill has denied allegations Alex Murdaugh made about her alleged conduct at his trial

The Independent UK

Alex Murdaugh gives scathing response to South Carolina prosecutors in jury tampering saga

‘The State unfortunately has chosen to respond in bad faith to these serious allegations,’ write attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin

The Independent UK

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‘Gay furries’ group hacks agencies in US states attacking gender-affirming care

Data released by SiegedSec from six states includes South Carolina police files and contact details for Nebraska court officials

The Guardian - US

Here’s what we know about the first Stephen Smith autopsy and the SC pathologist who performed it

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Before dawn on a steamy July day in 2015, Hampton County coroner Ernie Washington was called to an area of pine trees and cornfields, where a young man’s body was sprawled in the middle of the road.

Tribune News Service

Stephen Smith’s body is exhumed after murder near Murdaugh home – as family offers $35k reward to catch killer

Exhumation comes just weeks after SLED announced Smith’s death was officially ruled a homicide and after Buster Murdaugh issued a statement denying any involvement

The Independent UK

‘His body is a crime scene’: Exhumation plans proceeding in Stephen Smith’s 2015 killing

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Plans to exhume Stephen Smith’s body are proceeding rapidly and will involve a team of state and national experts, one of the attorneys for Stephen Smith’s mother said Friday.

Tribune News Service

Stephen Smith homicide investigators say witnesses could be ‘more willing to speak freely’ after Murdaugh case

SLED opened a new investigation into Stephen Smith’s death in June 2021 – days after Alex Murdaugh murdered his wife and son

The Independent UK

Mom of teen found dead near Murdaugh home warns killer: ‘I don’t care what your name is, you need to be punished’

Stephen Smith’s mother spoke out after SLED announced that her son’s death was finally being investigated as a homicide

The Independent UK

Stephen Smith died 8 years ago. More people than ever want to know why

State agents say Smith was murdered. Interest in his case has spiked in part because of where he died: about 8 miles from where Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot to death.

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Tribune News Service

SLED investigating Stephen Smith’s death as a murder, says teen did not die by hit-and-run

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel confirmed Tuesday night that his agency is now investigating the 2015 death of Hampton County teen Stephen Smith as a murder.

The Independent UK

Stephen Smith’s death declared a homicide days after Buster Murdaugh denied involvement

Family says it is a major development and ‘a chance to right eight years of wrongs’

Tribune News Service

‘This has gone on far too long.’ Buster Murdaugh speaks out on Stephen Smith’s death

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Buster Murdaugh on Monday publicly denied being involved in the death of a teenager hours before Stephen Smith’s mother and her attorneys held a news conference.

The Independent UK

Alex Murdaugh conviction casts spotlight on mystery 2015 death of Buster’s classmate Stephen Smith

Maggie and Paul’s murders led SLED to reopen an investigation into the death of the 19-year-old

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The Independent UK

BTK killer’s daughter defends Alex Murdaugh’s surviving son Buster

Buster Murdaugh stood by his father during his trial and took the stand in his defence

The Independent UK

What’s next for Alex Murdaugh after guilty trial verdict and life prison sentence?

Whatever the verdict had been in the murder case, Murdaugh was never walking out of court a free man

The Independent UK

What’s next for Alex Murdaugh after guilty trial verdict and life prison sentence?

Whatever the verdict had been in the murder case, Murdaugh was never walking out of court a free man

The Independent UK

Alex Murdaugh trial: Timeline of murders, financial fraud, unexplained deaths, arrest and conviction

In the 20 months since brutal double murders propelled the Murdaughs into national headlines, a series of other scandals, allegations and alleged crimes have also come to light

The Independent UK

What’s next for Alex Murdaugh after guilty verdict and life sentence?

Whatever the verdict had been in the murder case, Murdaugh was never walking out of court a free man

The Independent UK

What’s next for Alex Murdaugh after guilty verdict? Sentence and financial crimes case still to come

Whatever the verdict had been in the murder case, Murdaugh was never walking out of court a free man

The Independent UK

Alex Murdaugh: Timeline of murders, financial fraud, unexplained deaths and arrest

In the 20 months since brutal double murders propelled the Murdaughs into national headlines, a series of other scandals, allegations and alleged crimes have also come to light

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