MMP Remastered #24 - Who Killed Stephen Smith? Part Five
In this powerful remastered episode, journalists Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney revisits Sandy Smith’s 2016 letter to the FBI — the desperate plea of a mother who refused to let her son’s death be forgotten. With new commentary, Mandy exposes how systemic neglect and media exploitation compounded Sandy’s pain, even as she fought for the truth about Stephen’s suspicious death.
This episode tracks the turning points that brought new allies into Sandy’s fight — attorney Mike Hemlepp’s compassionate advocacy, SLED’s renewed investigation, and the community’s rallying support.
Mandy also reflects on…
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