There is no current evidence linking Stephen Smith’s death to the Murdaugh family, the lawyers for the mother say. State investigators, who are also looking into Smith’s death, have also remained tight-lipped about taking over the case around the same time police said Murdaugh killed his wife and son.

After eight years and in the wake of the Alex Murdaugh trial, Stephen Smith's death in South Carolina has been ruled a homicide. Here's what to know.

Authorities have confirmed they are investigating Stephen Smith's death as a homicide, nearly eight years after the teen was found dead in the middle of a rural road.

A mother whose son was found dead in the middle of a South Carolina road eight years ago is opening a private investigation into his death after raising almost $90,000 amid the publicity surrounding the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh.

The cold case of Stephen Smith was reignited by new interest amid Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial. Alex’s son Buster was referenced several times in the investigation. Buster denied any involvement in his death.

The family of 19-year-old Stephen Smith has long disputed that he was killed in a hit-and-run crash, and state law enforcement on Wednesday said publicly a homicide investigation is ongoing.View Entir