Amateur forensics investigator Shannon Beekhuizen said she learned that Smith led something of a double life that may have put him in danger: “I think Stephen was a good person with some bad …
” podcast and its “Forensic Friday” spotlight — said she was drawn in by Stephen’s story and was determined to find out what happened to him.
She said she found evidence that some associates of Smith were involved in drug dealing and money laundering, but was careful to say notes he did not think Smith did any of those things. There were no drugs found in Smith’s system after his death.Facebook A longtime friend of Smith’s from Hampton told The Post that the older man “took care” of Stephen but did not require much from him.Couresty of FamilyBeekhuizen said one place Smith hung out was, a public boat ramp leading to a swimming area in Bamberg, SC, that is also known as a gay cruising area and a place where opioids are bought and sold.
“I’m not sure that Buster did it — or that it was a hate crime because of Stephen’s sexual orientation,” Beekhuizen, 52, told The Post. “I found out that Stephen was hanging around with a lot of people who indulged in very risky behavior including drugs and money laundering. I’m not saying Stephen did. Everyone I spoke to said he was a great kid and very bright. I’m saying he may have known too much about some bad stuff.
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