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Stephen Smith’s body has been exhumed after investigation into his death re-opened during Murdaugh case
The physique of Stephen Smith, who died in 2015, has been exhumed. Smith was discovered lifeless on a street close to the South Carolina property of the Murdaugh household in 2015, and the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh prompted officers to reopen the investigation into Smith’s demise.
Smith’s mom, Sandy Smith, not too long ago began a GoFundMe and employed attorneys to pay for the investigation, saying she believes her son was murdered. Whereas officers initially mentioned Smith was hit by a automobile, they have since mentioned they’re treating his demise as a murder, the State Regulation Enforcement Division in South Carolina, referred to as SLED, mentioned earlier this month.
Eric Bland, one of many Smith household’s attorneys, posted in regards to the exhumation Sunday on Twitter, saying he and his regulation associate, Ronnie Richter, thanked all of these concerned.
“An incredible quantity of planning went into this previous weekend by lots of people together with the funeral residence, coroner, DHEC, the excavators, docs Dupre, Schultz and Haney and not less than 12 SLED Officers,” Bland wrote. “The most important thanks goes to SLED Chief Mark Keel as a result of with out him this might not have gone on with out a hitch. Chief Keel gave me his phrase and adopted by on it. I additionally wish to thank lots of you within the press who had a suspicion what was happening, however didn’t press me additional.”
He additionally thanked those that helped consolation Sandy Smith, “who was significantly grieving for her son.”
“I now imagine that Stephen can actually relaxation comfy as a result of SLED and our staff are going to do the whole lot attainable to seek out out simply how he died, ” Bland wrote.
Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, a part of the outstanding Murdaugh household, have been discovered lifeless on their household’s property in 2021. Alex Murdaugh, Maggie’s husband and Paul’s father, was convicted of the homicide early this month throughout a high-profile trial that gained widespread consideration. He was sentenced to life in jail.
Since Smith’s demise in 2015, rumors had swirled of their small city that Alex Murdaugh’s older son, Buster, and Paul have been doubtlessly concerned within the demise, however no prices have been introduced in opposition to anybody within the household, and no suspects have been named.
Because the investigation into Smith’s demise ramped up earlier this month, Buster Murdaugh launched a press release, saying: “This has gone on far too lengthy.”
“These baseless rumors of my involvement with Stephen and his demise are false. I unequivocally deny any involvement in his demise, and my coronary heart goes out to the Smith household,” he mentioned partially.
Throughout a information convention earlier this month, Bland mentioned he and Richter have been “going to rent consultants who’re going to return into this case with a recent set of eyes, with an open thoughts, with none preconceived conclusions, being goal and wherever the details go.”
He added that they might request to have the physique exhumed in the event that they discovered proof that Smith didn’t die from a hit-and-run in the midst of the street, as as soon as said by police, however some other place. He mentioned pre- and post-death communications between “totally different individuals might yield some data.”
The renewed investigation is “not an Alex Murdaugh 2.0 or any Murdaugh 2.0,” he mentioned. “This can be a Stephen Smith 2.0. It is all about Stephen.”
“Our job is to not discover out who did it, that is not what we do. We’re not regulation enforcement, this isn’t a prison case,” the lawyer mentioned, including that they are simply attempting to assist Smith’s grieving mom discover solutions about her son’s demise.
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South Carolina baseball falls 6-4 to NC State. Gamecocks face elimination in NCAA regional
South Carolina baseball’s Cole Messina and Blake Jackson talk about Raleigh Regional in NCAA Tournament
South Carolina baseball’s Cole Messina and Blake Jackson talk about Raleigh Regional in NCAA Tournament
The red and white sea of fans were loud at Doak Field in Raleigh, North Carolina. The sound of “WOLF-PACK” chants echoed.
Per ESPN, 67% of host teams advance to the NCAA super regionals, and 82% of teams who go 2-0 win the region. NC State’s win 6-4 over South Carolina baseball on Saturday put the Wolfpack (35-20) in great position to confirm those odds.
The Gamecocks (37-24) now go to the elimination bracket to face James Madison again on Sunday in the NCAA Raleigh Regional. In order to win the regional, South Carolina has to beat JMU on Sunday, then beat NC State on Sunday night, then again on Monday.
JMU VS USC: Cole Messina home run helps save South Carolina baseball vs James Madison in NCAA regional
NC State baseball sharp against South Carolina
In the sixth, South Carolina was down 4-2 with runners on first and second. Kennedy Jones’ hit had hope but shortstop Brandon Butterworth crushed that dream. Butterworth snagged it, turned and threw to tag Blake Jackson out, for the timely, well-executed double play.
Three pitchers for the Wolfpack struck out nine, allowed four runs and seven hits. NC State had eight hits, six runs and three home runs.
South Carolina baseball starts slow again in NCAA Regional
Through six innings, the Gamecocks only logged two runs, both of which were solo home runs. South Carolina failed to string together consistent offense for the second game in a row. Against JMU on Friday, the Gamecocks only scored once before tying things in the fifth.
South Carolina was 0-for-3 with runners on base by the sixth inning on Saturday. The slow start ultimately plagued the tone of the game, as the Gamecocks weren’t able to climb back into winning as they did Friday.
DETAILS ON PETRY: South Carolina star Ethan Petry out with hairline fracture vs NC State in NCAA regional
Sophomore first baseman and the Gamecocks’ second-best hitter Ethan Petry did not play on Saturday. Coach Mark Kingston said during the game he has a hairline fracture in his left hand.
Cole Messina filled in at first base but Petry’s presence at bat was clearly missed. Petry was originally in the starting lineup but after warmups, was taken out.
Messina, the hero from Friday against JMU, had just one hit against NC State.
Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her at lkesin@gannett.com and follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @Lulukesin
#10 Overall Seed NC State (34-20) and South Carolina (37-23) were the two victorious teams in the Raleigh Regional yesterday. The Wolfpack defeated Bryant 9-2 last night, and the Gamecocks won 8-7 against James Madison yesterday afternoon via a walk-off sacrifice fly. South Carolina entered the Bottom of the 9th trailing 7-5.
Before NC State and South Carolina hit the diamond tonight, here’s a statistical comparison of the two teams.
Here’s a look at the Gamecock’s probable starting lineup:
Senior Pitcher Garrett Gainey will start for South Carolina. On the year, Gainey has a 1-4 record with a 3.75 ERA, striking out 64 batters in 48 innings, while only walking 9. That’s a crazy K/BB ratio. Gainey primarily serves as a Relief Pitcher for the Gamecocks, starting only 2 times this season. He leads the team with 6 Saves. On May 11th, Gainey started against Georgia, and gave up 2 earned runs in 5.1 innings, striking out 7. Then on May 17th, he gave up 4 earned runs in 5.2 innings against Tennessee, striking out 5, picking up the Loss.
Junior Catcher Cole Messina was named to the All-SEC 2nd Team, earning All-SEC honors for the 2nd straight season. He almost leads the Gamecocks in every single offensive statistical category: Avg (.332), OBP (.471), SLG (.719), OPS (1.190), Runs (64), Hits (72), Doubles (19), Home Runs (21 – tied), RBI’s (71). Last night, Messina hit the game-tying 2-Run Home Run in the Bottom of the 9th.
Sophomore 1st Baseman Ethan Petry is tied for the team lead in Home Runs with Messina with 21. He is batting .306. Petry had two hits last night.
Junior Outfielder Blake Jackson is a speedster, leading the team with 16 Stolen Bases. He also is batting .303. He hit a Home Run last night against JMU.
Entering the NCAA Tournament, NC State ranked 11th according to D1Baseball’s Top-25 rankings, and South Carolina was unranked. With that being said, according to the RPI, the Wolfpack finished 15th, and the Gamecocks finished 21st.
South Carolina was knocked out by LSU in the Semifinals of the 2024 SEC Tournament last weekend in the 10th inning, falling 12-11.
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What channel is South Carolina baseball vs. NC State NCAA tournament on today? Time, TV, streaming
South Carolina baseball continues in the winners bracket of the Raleigh Regional in the NCAA Baseball Tournament with Saturday’s game against NC State.
The Gamecocks won the opening game on Friday, 8-7, against James Madison on a 10th-inning walk-off.
NC State was dominant later Friday in a 9-2 win over Bryant to move on to the winners bracket.
Here’s everything you need to know about South Carolina’s NCAA Tournament game vs. NC State, including time, TV and streaming info and more:
What channel is South Carolina baseball vs. NC State in NCAA Tournament today?
- TV channel: None
- Streaming: ESPN+
South Carolina vs. NC State will be broadcast nationally on ESPN+, which is ESPN’s subscription-based streaming service.
South Carolina baseball vs. NC State in NCAA Tournament start time
- Game time: 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 1
South Carolina vs. NC State will begin at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday inside Doak Field in Raleigh.
NCAA Baseball tournament: Raleigh Regional schedule, bracket, TV info
At Doak Field in Raleigh; double-elimination format
Friday’s games
Game 1: South Carolina 8, James Madison 7 (10 innings)
Game 2: NC State 9, Bryant 2
Saturday’s games
Game 3: James Madison vs. Bryant, 12 p.m. on ESPN+
Game 4: South Carolina vs.NC State, 6 p.m. on ESPN+
Sunday’s games
Game 5: Game 4 loser vs. Game 3 winner, 12 p.m.; TV TBD
Game 6: Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 6 p.m.; TV TBD
Monday’s game (if necessary)
Game 7: Game 6 winner vs. Game 6 loser, TBD
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