Camp Swamp Road Ep. 1: Mess Around, Find Out

"Camp Swamp Road," a podcast series from The Journal, investigates a controversial shooting in Horry County, South Carolina, where Stand Your Ground laws complicate the case. The episode begins with a 911 call from Weldon Boyd, who claims to be pursued by an armed and reckless driver, Scott Spivey. The situation escalates, resulting in a shootout where Spivey is killed. Police officers arrive to a chaotic scene and quickly determine that Boyd and his friend, Bradley Williams, acted in self-defense, influenced by witness statements and Stand Your Ground laws. However, inconsistencies in witness testimonies and the behavior of officers on the scene raise questions about the thoroughness of the investigation. The episode also explores Spivey's background and actions leading up to the shooting, revealing he was intoxicated and had been reported for reckless behavior prior to his encounter with Boyd. The narrative then shifts to Spivey's family, focusing on his sister Jennifer's determination to uncover the truth after being notified of her brother's death.