The Smith: STS Files

STS Files reopens the mysterious death of Stephen Smith, a South Carolina teen whose 2015 death was initially ruled a hit-and-run — but is now being reexamined as a potential homicide connected to the powerful Murdaugh family. The case, once buried in rural silence, has resurfaced amid new evidence, conflicting autopsy reports, and public pressure for justice.This episode unpacks the timeline, forensic findings, and renewed investigative efforts that have reignited nationwide interest in the Smith case. Through expert analysis, interviews, and court updates, The Smiths: STS Files explores how shifting narratives, family influence, and corruption allegations intertwine in a small-town mystery with massive implications.If you follow true crime, cold cases, or the Murdaugh investigations, this episode offers a gripping look at how persistence, public scrutiny, and truth-seeking journalism can finally bring light to long-buried secrets.

The Smith: STS Files is a news podcast hosted by Joel Waldman, with 6 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Joel Waldman hosts The Smith: STS Files, a news show with 6 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  Susan Smith’s Parole Board Hearing: Did They Make the Right Decision?

  Nov 21, 20251h 19mS0

  <p>#STSNation: </p><p>Welcome to the podcast that promises to bring you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime. </p><p>Nearly 30 years ago, Susan Smith confessed to drowning her two young sons in a South Carolina lake, shocking the nation. </p><p>Now, she faces a parole board in a bid for freedom, sparking fierce debate about justice and rehabilitation.</p><p> </p><p>Support the show:</p><p>Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor</p><p>YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTube</p><p>Joel's Book: Https://www.amazon.com/shop/surviving...</p><p>We...

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  Episode #5

  Notorious Child Killer Susan Smith’s Prison Phone Sex: How Common Is It?

  Nov 21, 20251h 44mS0

  <p>IT'S HERE: Pre-Order Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx   </p><p>Connect with STS: https://www.patreon.com/survivingthesurvivor/posts</p><p>STS Website: https://survivingthesurvivor.com/</p><p>STS Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/</p><p>#STSNation, </p><p>Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True Crime… </p><p>Murdering mom Susan Smith who infamously drown Even her two sons in a South Carolina lake in 1994 is having tawdry phone sex from behind bars with a lonely lothario half her age. </p><p>'You ma...

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  Episode #4

  Stephen Smith's Mother Pleading for Help in Solving Son's Murder

  Nov 21, 20251h 27mS0

  <p>STS Website: https://survivingthesurvivor.com/</p><p>STS Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store</p><p>#STSNation,</p><p>Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True Crime…</p><p>Alex Murdaugh went from prominent South Caaarolina attorney to convicted killer …he murdered is wife Maggie and son Paul.</p><p>And in his wake it seems like the entire Low Country was affected…</p><p>One Low Country Murder which remains unsolved is Stephen Smith’s.</p><p>His mother has urged investigators to look at the p...

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  Episode #3

  Mallory Beach's Summer Trial Looms as Stephen Smith's Investigation Heats Up

  Nov 21, 20251h 47mS0

  <p>Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True Crime… Alex Murdaugh went from prominent attorney to convicted killer … And in his wake it seems like the entire Low Country was affected… The case of Mallory Beach’s untimely death in a boating accident is headed to a civil trial soon as authorities say the investigation into Stephen Smith’s death is heating up. #BestGuests: Hampton County native Michael M. DeWitt Jr. is multiple-award-winning journalist and longtime editor of the 143-year-old The Hampton County Guardian. DeWitt’s boots-on-the-ground coverage of the Murda...

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  Episode #2

  Will Stephen Smith's Mother Get Justice For Her Murdered Son?

  Nov 21, 20251h 20mS0

  <p>#STSNation,</p><p><br /> </p><p>Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True Crime…</p><p><br /> </p><p>Alex Murdaugh went from prominent attorney to convicted killer …</p><p>And now there are growing list of questions left in his wake …</p><p><br /> </p><p>Will Stephen Smith’s murder be solved? And will his mother finally get justice?</p><p><br /> </p><p>Today's #BestGuests break it down.</p><p><br /> </p><p>Eric Bland was selected for inclusion in the South Carolina Super Lawyers in th...

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