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Cup Of Justice

COJ #22: Getting Answers about Stephen Smith’s Murder and How to Solve Cold Cases

Cup Of Justice

Luna Shark Productions, LLC

How To, News, News Commentary, Education, True Crime

4.64.3K Ratings

🗓️ 20 March 2023

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

In BREAKING NEWS - Eric Bland and Ronnie Richter have been retained by Sandy Smith to help her get Justice for Stephen. Mandy joins Sandy and Eric in a press Conference today, Monday March 20th at 8:30am on the Bland Richter Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/blandrichter  Now that Alex Murdaugh will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murders of Maggie and Paul, it’s time to put the focus on getting answers in the Stephen Smith case. For almost eight years, Sandy Smith has fought to get answers about her son’s murder. Whether or not Alex Murdaugh had anything to do with Stephen Smith’s death, the Murdaugh name is connected to the case in some way. Our greatest hope right now is that the momentum from the murder trial and the powerhouse duo of Bland & Richter encourages people to come out of the shadows to finally speak up and say what they know about Stephen’s murder in 2015. In this episode, we talk about the reasoning behind the exhumation and how private exhumations work. Smith's family believes he was murdered, and they want an unbiased look at his body and an accurate determination of his cause of death based on facts. At the date of this release the Go Fund Me has raised over $61,000.  We also catch up on Russell Laffitte’s attempt to use Alex Murdaugh’s witness stand exoneration as grounds for a new trial. And we take a look at ways community members can help get answers in cold cases. Murdaugh Murders Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland — talk about the next steps in the Smith case and how people can get answers in cases that have gone cold. We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. What questions do y’all have for us? Email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll do our best to answer your questions in these bonus episodes. Listen to the show that started it all: the Murdaugh Murders Podcast wherever you get your pods. Consider joining our MMP Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP Find us on social media: Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericbland https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/ YouTube Support Our Podcast: http://bit.ly/3j9DA27 Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400 *The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Hello and Happy Monday, COJ fans.

0:08.0

Before we get started today, I just wanted to update y'all on some breaking news.

0:12.7

After we recorded this episode, Sandy Smith retained Eric Blan and Ronnie Richter as her

0:18.7

attorneys.

0:19.9

I will be participating in a press conference on the Blan Richter Facebook page with

0:24.9

Sandy Smith, Eric Blan and Ronnie Richter.

0:27.8

The press conference will take place today at 8.30 a.m. Eastern time March 20, 2023.

0:35.6

I am so happy to share this news.

0:38.8

And we will discuss details in this week and next week's episodes of MMP and COJ.

0:45.0

Here is to hoping 2023 is Steven's year for justice finally.

0:51.0

So cups up everyone.

0:53.3

Let's get into it.

0:58.8

Cups up guys.

0:59.8

Cups up.

1:00.6

How are you doing?

1:01.6

How are you feeling, Eric?

1:02.9

Kind of like a been run over by a train.

1:06.9

As you know, I got my knee replaced and you know, everybody always tells you what to

1:11.1

expect, but until you actually experience it, you don't really have an appreciation

1:16.7

for it and everybody's different.

1:18.7

Unfortunately, I'm in a lot of pain, but I'm taking some oxycodon.

1:22.8

I feel a little kindred spirit with Alex as I take my pills every day.

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