The Journal. Camp Swamp Road Ep. 2: A Game of Telephone
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Sep 21, 2025 Jennifer Foley, a trained biologist and criminal justice expert, embarks on a fearless quest for truth after her brother Scott is killed in a police-involved shooting. Faced with a lack of answers, she conducts her own investigation, peeling back layers of police narratives and self-defense claims. Delving into forensic timelines, she sheds light on the complexities of the case. Jennifer's determination reveals shocking evidence, raising questions about accountability and the often murky waters of law enforcement.
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Family's First Contact Felt Like Accusation
- Detective Alan Jones called the Spivey family the day after the shooting and immediately described Scott as the aggressor.
- The family recorded the call because the detective's line of questioning felt accusatory and unexpected.
Shooter Shared Photos Of The Scene
- Photos of Scott's last moments circulated in community group chats and were shared with the family.
- The family later learned one of the shooters, Weldon Boyd, had been the source of those images.
Stand-Your-Ground Creates An Information Black Box
- South Carolina's stand-your-ground rules can reclassify the shooter as the legal "victim."
- That designation blocks the deceased's family from standard victim rights and access to investigative details.