Kenny Kinsey, a forensic investigator who became a star witness in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial, has taken it upon himself to investigate the suspicious death of Stephen Smith, a former classmate of Buster Murdaugh. Kinsey expressed his belief during an interview that the investigation surrounding Smith's death in 2015 suffered from overlooked evidence and missed opportunities by the authorities. The circumstances of Smith's death, which initially categorized as a hit-and-run, raised numerous questions, particularly due to the proximity of the incident to the Murdaugh family’s estate and Smith's identity as an openly gay individual.

Stephen Smith's death occurred under troubling conditions; he was found in a rural part of Hampton County, South Carolina, after his vehicle broke down and was reportedly walking for help. Kinsey's investigation focuses on the injuries Smith sustained, including a severe skull fracture, which contradicts the hit-and-run narrative. This has led Kinsey to assert that there are individuals who likely possess critical information concerning the case, which could potentially change the understanding of what happened that fateful night in 2015.

The implications of Kinsey's current investigation are significant, as they deepen the complexities surrounding the Murdaugh family saga and point to broader issues within the criminal justice system in small-town South Carolina. As Kinsey pushes for a renewed examination of Smith's case, it could introduce new legal challenges or even shed light on the unsolved mysteries that persist around both the Murdaugh murders and Smith's death, potentially leading to calls for accountability and reform within local law enforcement practices.