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The body of Stephen Smith has been exhumed, autopsied and reinterred.  A SLED security team accompanied the body to a location in Florida where the examination took place. Information on the new autopsy has not be released yet.  Meanwhile,  news of two possible persons of interest has come to light.  Investigation into those leads are continuing.  Stephen Smith's body was discovered on a rural road in Hampton county back in 2015. Just 2-weeks ago the South Carolina law enforcement division announced they are now investigating Smith's death as a homicide. Smith's death was initially investigated as a hit-and-run but investigators say the evidence did not support that as a cause of death. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Eric Bland-Attorney for Sandy Smith & Gloria Satterfield’s sons- Founder/Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law, Twitter: @TheEricBland; Co-host of ‘Cup of Justice’ podcast. Dr. Carla Manly- Clinical Psychologist, Author “Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships & Love Fearlessly" Dr. Kenny Kinsey- Kenny Kinsey & Associates LLC, Forensic expert in Murdaugh murder trial; Orangeburg County Chief Deputy, Crime Scene Reconstruction Expert, and Former SLED Special Agent; Twitter: @DrKennethKinsey  Dr. Michelle DuPre- Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner, and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant Jennifer Wood-Director of research at FITSNews.com, Twitter: @IndyJenn_ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Stephen Smith died mysteriously in 2015 in South Carolina. Though his death was initially ruled a hit-and-run, it has more recently gained attention following the 2021 murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, which lead to the reopening of his case two years ago. The Murdaugh family was mentioned in the initial investigation, but no charges were filed. Smith was found dead with a large gash on his forehead, a partially dislocated shoulder, and cuts and bruises on his hand. Authorities initially thought Smith had been shot, but no bullet or fragments were found. In March 2023, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) officially ruled Smith's death as a homicide. In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and reporter Dave Mack discuss what types of injuries one sustains when hit by a vehicle, why Joe and Dave think the perpetrator was likely a local, exhumation, mirror strikes, and more.  Subscribe to Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan : Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Encountering unexpected road obstacles 4:30 - Open homicide with lots to still investigate 6:45 - What happens when you call 911? 11:10 - Misidentifying a gunshot wound as a hit and run 13:00 - Joe describes types of injuries and evidence left on a vehicle when it strikes a pedestrian 20:40 -  Why Joe and Dave think the perpetrator was likely a local 22:10 - Besides head trauma, what other physical damage would you expect to see in a hit and run case? 23:40 - What is a mirror strike? 27:25 -  Exhumation and its challenges 34:00 - The importance of thorough examination including high-quality imaging and analysis  38:25 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A judge sentenced Aiden Fucci, now 16, to life in prison after his conviction of first-degree murder for stabbing a 13-year-old girl over 100 times.  Fucci entered his guilty plea earlier this year.   During the investigation surveillance photos show the mother of teen murder suspect Aiden Fucci washing his clothes the day Tristyn Bailey was murdered. Crystal Smith was arrested and charged with tampering with evidence in connection to the 14-year-old's death.  The former classmates had grown up in the same neighborhood but it does not appear that Fucci targeted Bailey specifically, though friends later said Fucci claimed he would kill someone in the near future. Surveillance video appears to show the pair walking together early the morning of May 9. Fucci is later seen running, alone, from the same area. Joining Nancy Grace today: Troy Slaten - Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers, APC, Twitter @TroySlaten Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, www.drbethanymarshall.com, New Netflix show: 'Bling Empire' Dr. Tim Gallagher - Medical Examiner State of Florida www.pathcaremed.com, Lecturer: University of Florida Medical School Forensic Medicine. Founder/Host: International Forensic Medicine Death Investigation Conference Karen L. Smith - Forensic Expert, Lecturer at the University of Florida, Host of Shattered Souls Podcast, @KarensForensic, barebonesforensic.com Ray Caputo - Lead News Anchor for Orlando's Morning News, 96.5 WDBO  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shommaonique Wickerson goes to work, leaving her 6 children in the care of her 31-year-old cousin, Paris Propps. Hours later, Wickerson gets a call from Propps saying "your kids are missing."  Three of the girls in his care have gone missing. The three sisters were then found dead in their neighbor’s private pond. Officials first reported the deaths as tragic drownings. Now, police say the girls were strangled to death before being thrown into the pond.  Cass County District Attorney Courtney Shelton says the sisters had also had “lacerations” on their faces. Joining Nancy Grace Today Shommaonique Wickerson - Mother- GoFundMe Jarrett Ferentino - Pennsylvania Prosecutor and Partner at Pugliese, Finnegan, Shaffer & Ferentino; Facebook & Instagram: Jarrett Ferentino Dr. Patricia Wallace, PsyD, LMFT Christopher Byers - Former Police Chief Johns Creek Georgia, 25 years as Police Officer, now Private Investigator and Polygraph Examiner with Lancaster Information Services in Atlanta Dr. Maneesha Pandey  - Chief Forensic Pathologist for Forensic Pathologists LLC in Ohio; Board-certified Forensic Pathologist Dave Mack- CrimeOnline.com Investigative Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As a Colorado dentist faces murder charges connected to the poisoning death of his wife, new information shows James Craig asked his church for help in cleaning his basement, while his wife lay dying in the hospital.  Police say James Craig bought arsenic and cyanide and secretly poisoned his wife's protein shakes. Angela Craig had made many recent hospital visits, and checked into a hospital again, complaining of a severe headache and dizziness. At around 2 p.m. she had a seizure. Craig was then moved to ICU and placed on life support. Her condition quickly declined and she died.  After Craig's death, one of James Craig's co-workers told a nurse that the dentist had ordered potassium cyanide which was delivered to the office. There was no medical reason for the order. Police seized the husband's computer and found disturbing searches. Joining Nancy Grace Today Jarrett Ferentino - Pennsylvania Prosecutor and Principal at Pugliese, Finnegan, Shaffer & Ferentino; Facebook & Instagram: Jarrett Ferentino Dr. Patricia Wallace, PsyD, LMFT - Over 20 years of clinical experience with psychotic disorders, dual diagnoses, addictions, mood disorders, marriage/relationship problems, and everyday general problems.    Christopher Byers - Former Police Chief, Johns Creek, Georgia: 25 Years as Police Officer; Now: Private Investigator and Polygraph Examiner with Lancaster Information services in Atlanta Dr. Maneesha Pandey - Chief Forensic Pathologist for Forensic Pathologists LLC in Ohio, Board-Certified Forensic Pathologist Jen Smith - Chief Reporter for DailyMail.com, Twitter: @Jen_e_smith  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As the legal legwork continues, pushing for the exhumation of Stephen Smith's body, crime screen photos raise important questions about the original investigation. Why was there mud caked on the teen's shoes? Why was his car's gas cap askew? If Stephen Smith was hit by a car, why wasn't there more blood at the scene?   Nancy Grace talks in-depth with Chris McDonough. He's the Director at the Cold Case Foundation,a former homicide detective, and host of YouTube channel,  'The Interview Room.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Smith's family is close to answers about his death as attorneys work to get approved to exhume Smith's body.  Smith's death was originally designated a hit-and-run, but something uncovered in the Alex Murdaugh double-murder investigation prompted the South Carolina Highway Patrol to reopen the investigation. Crime scene photos have been released by SLED and some graphic crime scene photos were leaked. What can we learn from them? Also, new information has been released concerning a rape kit reportedly performed on Smith during his autopsy. Where is it now?   Joining Nancy Grace Today Eric Bland - Attorney for Sandy Smith & Gloria Satterfield’s sons; Founder/Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law; Co-host of ‘Cup of Justice’ podcast; Twitter: @TheEricBland Dr. Michelle Joy - Forensic, Clinical, and Academic Psychiatrist; Author: “An Illustrated History of the Insanity Defense" Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, Host: "The Interview Room" on YouTube Brian Darr - Senior Forensic Engineer & Tire Expert- U.S. Forensic Jennifer Wood - Director of Research at FITSNews.com; Twitter: @IndyJenn_  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.