Stephen Smith's Body Exhumed for Second Autopsy in South Carolina Homicide Case

A second autopsy has been performed on the exhumed body of Stephen Smith, a teenager found dead on a South Carolina road nearly eight years ago. The case has gained public attention following the recent murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, a since-disbarred lawyer who killed his wife and son. Smith's mother raised over $87,000 to have her son's body re-examined, and lawyers for the family have said there is no evidence linking his death to the Murdaugh family. The investigation into Smith's death is ongoing, and a $35,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the identification and conviction of anyone responsible.