19 Sprint Car, Steve Smith Sr. is one of the great names on the Central PA circuit with over 260 career wins. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Known as the "Black Bandit," Smith also drove late models for a while in the early 1980s. Oct. 23, 2022 Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 11:52 a.m. On a breezy summer's day in 1965, a pale green 40-foot yacht washed up on the Guatemalan coast. Hampton, S.C. (WIS) - New details in the investigation of 19-year-old Stephen Smiths death in 2015 show that while initial reports from S.C. Highway Patrol indicate his death was caused by a hit-and-run car crash, they spent months investigating the possibility of murder. New audio and video released in 2015 death of Stephen Smith. "So they can play that card like they care about everyone else. Smith hailed from Vancouver Island, where he sharpened his mountain biking skills on the rainforest trails of Mt. He can be reached at sheiser@yorkdispatch.com. We are really stunned and disheartened to hear of Steves passing. Cycling Canada released statements on Wednesday morning fromJacques Landry, Cycling Canadas High Performance Director, andJohn Tolkamp, President of Cycling Canada. They are part of a team hired by Smith's mother, Sandy Smith, to probe the July 8, 2015, death that South Carolina authorities have called a homicide. The U.S. Supreme Court has thrown out the manslaughter conviction for the man who shot former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith to death in . The case of Stephen Smith a 19-year-old man from Hampton, S.C. who was found dead in the middle of Sandy Run Road on July 8, 2015. SLED said Wednesday that its investigation remains "active and ongoing" and that more agents have been assigned to work the case "in the hopes that those who may know what happened to Mr. Smith are more willing to speak freely now than they may have been in 2015 or 2021.". They noted the absence of skid marks on the road, abrasions on Smith's body or debris from a collision. Investigators also told people they interviewed that they were not making progress, but were still looking into the case as a murder. Somebody out there knows something, she said. . She also said she believed that the Murdaughs' influence extended to all realms of the investigation and was initially tainted when it was ruled a hit-and-run incident (see below for part of Sandy Smith's letter). Thattipster tells them he passed along the information at the request of a well-known family Patriarch, former solicitor Randolph Buster Murdaugh, Alex Murdaughs father and Buster Murdaughs grandfather. According to the investigation file, Buster was rumored to have been linked to Stephen intimately but detectives never proved this connection. The 33-lap feature pays $5,000 to win. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7c071e98beaed5bc South Carolina authorities have confirmed they are investigating the death of Stephen Smith as a homicide, nearly eight years after the 19-year-old was found dead in the middle of a rural road from what was ruled to be a hit-and-run. In one audio recording of a witness interview, then-Trooper Todd Proctor is heard saying, Buster was on our radar. A force on the Canadian downhill racing scene for years, he became an international household name in 2013 after pocketing World Cup wins at Leogang, Hafjell, and Mont-Sainte-Anne. She added that Presnell's autopsy of Smith was "very professional" and "well done," and that the performance of a rape kit on the deceased was standard procedure given the circumstances in which his body was found. I dont work around Hampton, and I know the Murdaughs are highfalutin around Hampton and people say they have a lot of power or whatever, but that name doesnt mean anything to me you dont have to agree with Stephens lifestyle but that dont mean he gets to be killed and no one gets to find out what happened.. The mother's attorneys said they are petitioning a judge to allow them to exhume the body. CLICK HERE. He is also a 32- time . ", Hemlepp says SLED investigators have "been engaging in regular communication with Sandy.". This has gone on far too long," he said in a statement on Monday. If anyone helped cover up what happened, they should be held accountable.". SLED officials reportedly were waiting until the high-profile Murdaugh trial was over before announcing developments in the Stephen Smith case "out of concern that witnesses would not be as forthcoming under the Murdaugh sphere of influence," Bland and Richter said. All rights reserved. Steve left his mark by winning multiple national titles and winning the overall World Cup series in 2013, as well as three World Cup events. ", "But if we're going to be throwing out names, I'm not going to be withholding names," Proctor wrote. At the time, Smiths family was given several different theories, his mother told CNN. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. They just want to know why and who, Andrews said. SLED is simply looking at anyone who may have had a possible motive in the case including the survivors of a high-profile February 2019 boat crash that killed 19-year-oldMallory Beach. Andrews, who first got involved in the Standing for Stephen non-profit, has taken on a role closer to that of a private investigator for the family. The case file reveals a working theory among first responders at the scene that Smiths death was a homicide and not the result of being struck by a car. The determination Smith died of a hit-and-run appears to be one investigators questioned at the time. Last week, the family of Stephen Smith announced on a GoFundMe page that they have raised enough money to exhume his body for an independent autopsy to determine Smith's cause of death. Im going to be honest with you, we are at a loss, even the sheriffs department, everybody, there is nothing and its one of the reasons why I dont think its a hit and run, and Ive looked at the body itself, Im not saying it couldnt be Im not leaning towards that, said Cpl. Still, even in that abbreviated first season, Smith was able to score his first career victory in an Aug. 24 make-up race from a feature that was rained out the week before. According to a spokesperson for the SC Department of Public Safety, the agency that oversees SCHP, all findings in the case have been turned over to SLED. 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Smith is revered by fellow competitors and loved by friends, family and fans, who had been following his explosive start to the 2016 season. However, a medical examiner eventually ruled his cause of death to be from a vehicular hit and run. 2023 yorkdispatch.com, All rights reserved. Lincoln has the Brandon Little Memorial Fallen Firefighters Night event Saturday. Steve Smith is survived by his devoted mother, Tiann, sister, Kara, his uncle, Eric, niece and nephew, Myla and Luke, grandmother, Judi, and girlfriend, Caily Schenkeveld. Put yourself in Sandys shoes as a parent, and that it being your child. And ditto to your last statement--RIP, Chainsaw. He first competed in 1969 and wound down his career in the latter-1990s. Sandy Smith has tirelessly fought for justice for her son, who she suspected from the outset was the victim of foul play. Nearly 8 years later, his case is being investigated as a homicide, The responding officer noted there was no vehicle debris, skid marks, or injuries consistent with someone being struck by a vehicle.. That win was the first of 266 confirmed victories in sprint cars during his careerand was the only one that came in one of the bugs that preceded the sprint cars on the local circuit. Also buried close by is Stephen's brother, who died as a baby. Dr. Michelle DuPre, a forensic pathologist and former law enforcement officer, told Law&Crime that Smith's casket was removed from a vault at the Gooding Cemetery in South Carolina and driven to a private lab in Tampa, Florida. Alex, 54, is serving two life terms for fatally shooting Paul and Maggie on June 9, 2021. The report. The vehicles battery was functional, but the car wouldnt start, the report added. Send your tips tomandy@fitsnews.com. The private investigation is being bankrolled by a GoFundMe drive that raised more than $120,000. "SLED officials have revealed that they did not need to exhume Stephen Smith's body to convince them that his death was a homicide," they added. His time driving a late model for Manchesters Barry Klinedinst produced an additional eight wins, including one in a 100-lap race at the York Fairgrounds. The case file from the initial South Carolina Highway Patrol investigation into Smiths death released by the patrol to CNN shows the Murdaugh name was mentioned dozens of times by both witnesses and investigators, including the name of Alex Murdaughs surviving son, Buster. SLED making progress on Stephen Smith case; Family still in the dark, Though no suspects have ever been officially named, a family friend says the Murdaugh family is mentioned 40 times in investigative documents. Where theres smoke, theres fire, Andrews said. As the years proceeded, Smith would also drive for Harry Feltcher andFloyd Swope, before ending his career again in his own cars with financial aid from Leibys Mobile Homes. Combine these two because they are probably the same thing. Coolio's cause of death revealed: . Smith is survived by his wife, son, William E. Smith III, and daughter, Sherri Anne . His spirit was infectious and inspirational. He started driving the late models after suffering a broken leg at Susquehanna, which rendered him unableto bend his knee enough to get into a sprint car. The best news I've heard in eight years," Sandy Smith told ABC News. "Stevie was a fierce competitor, an honest friend and a rider who made me proud on countless occasions. Michael Duncan, the former supervisor of the South Carolina Highway Patrol, told NewsNation's Ashleigh Banfield that a rape kit was conducted on Smith representing the first time in Duncan's career that a rape kit was ordered in connection with a traffic incident. Smith followed Miami-area friends Bobby Allen and. References Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Its frustrating. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, friends, loved ones and fans. After Alex was sentenced to life in prison, Buster issued a statement denying any involvement in his former classmate's demise. Buster Murdaugh spoke out this week against what he called "baseless rumors" alleging his involvement in Stephen Smith's death. Email tips to rebecca.rosenberg@fox.com and @ReRosenberg. Bryan Householder writes about dirt-track racing for The York Dispatch. The spokesperson did not say what information SLED had gathered that led the agency to open its own investigation into Stephen's death. His mother has long asked for the unsolved case to be re-examined. Mother and son were gunned down on their 1,770-acre estate in the small town of Islandton. Please include the articles headline. The Murdaughs know that. But why he was on investigators radar is unclear. Smith is remembered as shy but a jokester and always willing to lend a helping hand. For more on the ever-evolving Murdaugh case, subscribe now to PEOPLE or pick up this week's issue, on newsstands Friday. He doesn't deserve that. She was devastated to hear the news that she and her family were now being viewed as possible persons of interest in the savage slayings last Monday at Moselle the Murdaugh family hunting lodge in Colleton county. Published on March 24, 2023 02:35 PM. In 2019, a boat operated by Paul Murdaugh crashed against a bridge pylon, killing 19-year-old Mallory Beach and seriously injuring two other passengers. He was in school for nursing at the time of his death. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. This is about a child that deserves to be memorialized and commemorated, and a mother to have support that she hadn't had.". Tim Shaffer (2) 281. They found no vehicle debris, skid marks, or injuries consistent with someone being struck by a vehicle.. Lawyers representing Stephen Smith's mother have said they do not believe the evidence maintains that he was hit by a car, but rather may have been killed somewhere else and then placed on the road. Smith won the very first Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speedweek title in 1991. Teen Died Mysteriously in 2015. It wouldnt start but investigators found his wallet inside. (Findagrave.com/Courtesy of FitsNews). Gloria Satterfield, who worked for the Murdaugh family for more than 20 years, died at the Murdaugh home in February 2018. "Here she is seven years later, still hanging in there, still going strong, still ready to do whatever it takes to find the answers," Smith family attorney Mike Hemlepp tells PEOPLE. Alex, 54, is serving two life terms for fatally shooting Paul and Maggie on June 9, 2021. She's an investigative journalist from Kansas who has worked for newspapers in Missouri, Illinois, and South Carolina before making the switch to FITS. My office is around Charleston, said Trooper Proctor. Officially, Smith's death was classified as a hit and run. Legal Statement. Pathologist Erin Presnell conducted the original autopsy and concluded that Smith died of a hit-and-run. The report cited the cause of death as blunt head trauma sustained from being hit by a vehicle. At home, in his close-knit Vancouver Island community, Smith was known as a consummate outdoorsman. "I think it's a situation when you grow up and your family is kinda high-profile and you get away withsome things because of your family name," Proctor said in 2015. In the letter, she said that they were told that the Murdaugh brothers were involved in her son's death. Last Sunday afternoon, family and friends of Stephen Smith, a South Carolina teen who died under mysterious circumstances in 2015, traveled to the Gooding Cemetery in Hampton County, S.C. Sandy told FITSNews she's still clinging to hope even after Thursday's heart-wrenching news. The cause of death was not known, officials said. 2023 Cable News Network. This will be the 10th-and-final Brandon Little Memorial event. Steve Smith passed away at the age of 57 Credit: Getty There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. The blunt force trauma to his head appears as a possible gunshot wound to the first responders on the scene but the coroners office later rules his death a hit-and-run. "I asked her why she stated that in the report and her answer was 'because he was found in the road,'" Proctor wrote. Sandy has said she knewthe firstmoments of Stephens life and every movement he made, but she has no idea about the last moments of his life, she added. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. His death was ruled. "I know that they're working hard and that this is not a cold case," he says. Discovery Company. Days after the shockingdouble homicideofPaul Murdaughand his motherMaggie Murdaugh, FITSNews published an exclusive report about three other deaths that have connections to the powerful South Carolina family. Early in the morning of July 8, 2015, a motorist discovered Smiths body in the middle of Sandy Run Road in Hampton County and reported it to authorities, according to the case file from the South Carolina Highway Patrols Multi-Disciplinary Accident Investigation Team, or MAIT. I am who I am, and God did not make a mistake, family friend Susanne Andrews said. The limited-late models and roadrunners also race at Selinsgrove. His mother has raised more than $80,000 to exhume her son's body to conduct an independent autopsy. 10:59 AM EDT, Mon April 3, 2023, Hear Stephen Smith's mother describe her late son, investigating Smiths death as a homicide, probing the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, found guilty last month and sentenced to life in prison, Buster Murdaugh, a former classmate of Smiths, released a statement last month. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? "Sandy and I both believe that this was a murder. 2. How he died remains a mystery to this day. During the investigation after Smith's death, the Murdaugh name a powerful local family known for their longstanding law firm was mentioned dozens of times as possibly being connected to Smith's death, FITSnews reported. However, Dr. Erin Presnell, the medical examiner, ruled Smith's death was the result of a hit-and-run. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) opened an investigation into Stephen Smith's death in June 2021 after discovering new evidence during the investigation into the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, a mother and son who were found fatally shot at the prominent legal family's South Carolina hunting estate that month. Or an issue you'd like to address proactively? Who Killed Stephen Smith? Murder, Money & Mystery: Were the Killings of a Mom and Son Connected to 3 Previous Deaths? At first, they thought it was a hit and run. The win came at Susquehanna (now BAPS) Speedway in northern York County. Officials couldn't nail down a cause or manner of death. STEPHEN SMITH'S MOTHER SENT LETTER TO FBI IMPLICATING MURDAUGHS IN 2016. The case of Stephen Smith a 19-year-old man from Hampton, S.C. who was found dead in the middle of Sandy Run Road on July 8, 2015. "As I was leaving she stated that the report was preliminary and it was my job to figure out what struck him, not hers," Proctor wrote. In a statement obtained by PEOPLE, Sandy Smith said she was grateful that the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), handing the Murdaugh investigation, and the Attorney General's Office have provided "some closure" in the deaths. The first tip comes in early August, suggesting swirling rumors of a relationship between Smith and Buster Murdaugh, Alex Murdaughs eldest and now only surviving son. Sunday's vigil was held just days after news broke that disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was indicted by a grand jury on murder charges in connection with the June 2021 deaths of his wife Maggie, 52, and 22-year-old son Paul. Audrey Conklin contributed to this report. CLICK HERE. His son was inducted in 2019. The Las Vegas Raiders announced on Saturday that former fullback Steve Smith passed away at 57, two decades after he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. However, no member of the Murdaugh family was ever questioned in his death and no charges were ever filed. 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Lawyers representing his mother announced that the death is now being considered a homicide Tuesday night, citing a phone call with SLED. The Las Vegas NFL team on Saturday released a statement on Smith's passing, calling him and his wife, Chie, an "inspiration." 2. His car was discovered three miles away with the gas cap off. He was bright and determined to make a better life for himself. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. That did not happen to my friend. At least two challenged the pathologist who performed the autopsy about her determination, and their notes indicate the county coroner disagreed with the finding. He would not let a car, let alone a truck, get close enough to hit him. SLED officials will "be present and participate in any exhumation of Stephen's body to gather more evidence," Bland and Richter said Tuesday. SLED has not released what they found. STEPHEN SMITH PROBE: BOMBSHELL REPORT NAMES PERSONS OF INTEREST IN HIS KILLING, Stephen Smith's body was exhumed over the weekend and a second autopsy was performed as part of the investigation into his homicide. Anyone with information is urged to contact SLED at 803-737-9000 or tips@sled.sc.gov. He was also a key mentor to friend and DGR teammate, Mark Wallace. On 10 May 2016, Smith died after suffering a brain injury resulting from an enduro motorcycle accident in his hometown of Nanaimo, British Columbia. Smiths shoes were also both on and loosely tied, the report added, and investigators saw no evidence suggesting he was struck by a vehicle. They dont care what name is attached. "It would repeatedly get to a certain point, then the assigned investigator would bow out, perhaps not wanting to take on Solicitor Murdaugh.". In the recorded interviews with people who knew Smith, some people told investigators they heard a rumor that a group of people spotted Smith along the road and then did something that led to his death. This decision to rule his death a hit-and-run appeared to skew the investigation by SCHP's Multi-disciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) who typically investigate accidents, not murders. The family has rejected the hit-and-run theory andHighway Patrols investigation also contradicts the coroners findings. Ride in peace, Stevie. The current world number three Steve Smith (Devinci Global Racing) claimed fifth position when the UCI World Cup was held in Pietermaritzburg last year and will be looking to beat an incredibly competitive field to win his first rainbow jersey. "You become invincible in a way and you get a little liquor and you think you're untouchable.". He will be greatly missed by the international Downhill community, Canadian Mountain Bikers and the people he was the closest to. In June 2021, SLED announced it was opening the investigation into Smiths death based on information learned while probing the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh earlier that month. "Stephen was an amazing kid and he didn't deserve to die this way," she added. ", SLED said in a statement Wednesday that it opened its investigation into the death in June 2021 after its agents reviewed the South Carolina Highway Patrol's case notes on the incident and found it apparent that that agency "did not believe Mr. Smith's death was a hit and run by a motor.". One State Highway Patrol trooper, Thomas Moore, wrote in his notes that when he arrived on scene, the county coroner immediately advised me it was a homicide, and pointed to a wound on Smiths head the coroner believed to be a gunshot wound. "To what historical information she possessed, I am unaware.". Thus, a hit-and-run was the final decision. Steve Smith, one of central Pennsylvania'strue racing icons, diedearly Saturday morning after an extended illness. His 150th career Lincoln sprintwin came on May 4 against the All Stars, and his final win came on Aug.3 at Hagerstown against the World of Outlaws. Stephen's friends and family also disputed the autopsy report. The speculation intensified in the wake of Alex's conviction for the double murder, in part fueled by a Netflix documentary that implied Smith, who was openly gay, had an affair with Alex's eldest son, Buster. Another rumor claims Buster Murdaugh and two other boys were responsible for the crime. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Small blue paint chips are found on Smiths clothes but cannot be traced to a specific make or model. (Image credit: Darren Goddard / Gameplan Media), Winner Steve Smith (Devinci Global Racing). Mom and Son, Authorities Open Investigation into Teen's 2015 Death, 'Somebody's in Danger': 2 Months After Deaths of Prominent S.C. Authorities have not accused the Murdaugh family of being connected to the death and Buster Murdaugh has never been charged in connection with Smith's death. "[Stephen's mother] has said it was from a broken heart," Susanne Andrews, the founder of #StandingforStephen, a group that raised funds for the headstone, tells PEOPLE. Investigators found Smith's car three miles away on the side of Bamberg Highway. Smiths body was exhumed, transported, and a second autopsy was conducted before transporting him back and then putting him back to his final resting place this past weekend, attorney Eric Bland said in a tweet Sunday night. Prevost. At the time, her death was classified as an accidental slip and fall, but authorities have reopened the investigation. No interviews are recorded with any member of the Murdaugh family during the initial investigation. "We're not classifying this as anything other than a murder," Proctor said in an audio recording. Mr. Smith not only managed many of the Kennedy family's political campaigns, but ran several Kennedy businesses and served as an. Click or tap here to report it. 213.32.24.66 Timeline of Steve McNair and Sahel 'Jenni' Kazemi leading up to their deaths. William's final appearance in his film career was in the comedy Irresistible, which starred Steve Carell. It's been more than seven years since a driver passing by on Sandy Run Road discovered 19-year-old from Hampton County lying dead in the road. In June, SLED announced that they planned to exhume her body. "My son will be 18 in November, and I just couldn't imagine in six years that no one had come to Stephen's mom's aid for memorializing her son," Andrews says. "These baseless rumors of my involvement with Stephen and his death are false. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. His car was discovered three miles away with the gas cap off. Got a technical question or a glitch to report? One of my favorite quotes that he always said to his mom was God doesnt make mistakes. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Stephen Smith's mother never believed he died in a hit-and-run. SLEDs investigation into this case is ongoing, and we will not have further comment about specifics of the initial investigation at this time beyond what was released, said the spokesperson. . "And I know somebody did it, and whoever did it needs to come forward and bring peace to this family. RELATED|Boat Crash Lawsuit: Murdaughs Refuse To Settle, Withhold Financial Records From Victim's Family. Smith had suffered blunt force trauma to the head, an officer noted in the initial incident report. "Today we lost a great person, who taught me about myself and influenced many," said Gabe Fox, team manager at Devinci Global Racing, Smith's team. He said another investigator "had already had, from (his) understanding a heated conversation with her about this issue.". Proctor also wrote in his report that Greene was fired sometime between July 22 - August 18 2019. The Murdaugh family has loomed large in the Lowcountry for nearly a century with three generations of its members serving as solicitor (South Carolina's version of a district attorney) over a five-county region between 1920 and 2007. CNNs Susannah Cullinane, Christina Maxouris, Alaa Elassar, Dakin Andone and Amy Simonson contributed to this report. Pushing past injuries that led to consecutive sidelined seasons, The Canadian Chainsaw was back in podium form this past April for the UCI WC Mountain Bike opener in Lourdes, France, where he finished in second place. Documents and files obtained through a Freedom of Information Act reveal investigators heard rumors in the days after Smiths death that it wasnt an accident. SCHP detectives noted the car's gas cap was unscrewed and hanging outside of the gas cap door. Sign up forPEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Steve Smith (25 November 1989 - 10 May 2016), commonly known as Stevie Smith, was a Canadian professional downhill mountain biker. The body was later identified asStephen Smith. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division re-opened the case in June 2021, shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh based on information discovered during that initial investigation. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Bath A driven athlete and fierce competitor, Smith was humble and grounded off the track. A SLED spokesperson confirmed to ABC News that the case is being investigated as a homicide. At the time of his death, Smith was a 19-year-old Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College student who was studying to become a nurse. Stephen's death is one of several mysterious or accidental deaths that have swirled around the Murdaugh family in recent years. Deaf Smith. or redistributed. Updated We have got to keep the light on his story and to keep the fire underneath other people's behinds to get it solved. Six years later, Stephen's case is still unsolved. The investigation was opened "based upon information gathered during the course of the double murder investigation of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh," a SLED spokesperson said.
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