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The Smith: STS Files

Hosted by Joel Waldman · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 6 episodes

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Episodes
6
Last ep.
18 days ago
Avg length
92m
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33
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12
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42
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About this podcast

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.

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About the host

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

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

Nov 21, 20251h 19mEp. 60

#STSNation: Welcome to the podcast that promises to bring you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime. Nearly 30 years ago, Susan Smith confessed to drowning her two young sons in a South Carolina lake, shocking the na

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

Nov 21, 20251h 43mEp. 50

IT'S HERE: Pre-Order Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Connect with STS: https://www.patreon.com/survivingthesurvivor/posts STS Website: https://survivingthesurvivor.com/ STS Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store

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

Nov 21, 20251h 26mEp. 40

STS Website: https://survivingthesurvivor.com/ STS Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store #STSNation, Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all

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

Nov 21, 20251h 47mEp. 30

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 e

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

Nov 21, 20251h 19mEp. 20

#STSNation, 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 now there are growi

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A Rape Kit Ordered for Stephen Smith: STS Investigators Break It Down

Nov 20, 20251h 34mEp. 10

What’s up #STSNation, Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime… Great Scott! It’s time for your true crime “Fil” …with Fil and Scott. A show s

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Who is the host of The Smith: STS Files?

The Smith: STS Files is hosted by Joel Waldman. The show is categorised under news (commentary) and has published 6 episodes.

How many episodes does The Smith: STS Files have?

The Smith: STS Files has published 6 episodes.

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The Smith: STS Files regularly covers news, commentary, entertainment. It sits in the news category, with a commentary focus.

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Episodes of The Smith: STS Files average 92 minutes, giving guests a long-form format with plenty of time to expand on their expertise.

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