Murdaugh Family Murders: Lead Investigator Discusses Inconsistencies in Alex Murdaugh’s Statements
Judge Clifton Newman, who earlier had barred testimony about Alex Murdaugh’s alleged ‘suicide for hire’ plot, reversed his ruling Wednesday afternoon.
Murdaugh Family Murders: Maggie’s Sister Says Alex Was Obsessed With Clearing Paul’s Name — Not Finding Their Killer
On Tuesday, Maggie Murdaugh’s sister testified that Alex was mainly concerned with clearing Paul’s name in a deadly boat crash, not finding out who killed him and his wife. “We’ve got to find out who’ve done this,” Marion Proctor recalled telling Alex days after the murders. She reportedly asked Alex who he thought killed Maggie and …
DEVELOPING: Alex Murdaugh Could Take Stand in Own Defense at Double Murder Trial
Alex Murdaugh’s legal team is reportedly considering having him take the stand in his own defense during his ongoing double murder trial. A source close to the defense team told WCBD that if Alex does testify, it would happen in the next week or two. The prosecution is currently presenting evidence and witnesses but they …
Murdaugh Family Murders: Paul’s Brain Had to Be Carried to Autopsy Room in Bucket After Being Killed With Shotgun at Close Range
A pathologist testified on Monday that Paul Murdaugh suffered two shotgun wounds when he was murdered on his family’s property with his mother in 2021. Dr. Ellen Riemer said the first shot that struck Paul did not kill him but the wadding from that shot was lodged in his chest cavity. His arm was apparently …
Murdaugh Family Murders: Forensic Expert Says Blood Found on Steering Wheel, but None on Alex’s Shirt
A South Carolina forensic expert testified on Monday that the shirt Alex Murdaugh was wearing when police responded to the murders of his wife and son had DNA from his slain son on it. Sara Zapata, a SLED forensic scientist, testified that while Paul’s DNA was found on a section of Alex’s shirt, a HemaTrace …
Murdaugh Family Murders: New Video Shows Frantic Alex After Cops Respond to Wife & Son Slayings
South Carolina officials have released 2021 police bodycam footage from when officers arrived at the Murdaugh family property and were met by Alex, who explained how he discovered his murdered son and wife’s bodies. The video, acquired by Law&Crime, shows Alex approaching police who responded to his family’s property in Colleton County. Immediately, Alex discloses …
Murdaugh Family Murders: Housekeeper Says Alex Tried to Convince Her He Wore Different Clothes on Day of Murders
On Friday, the Murdaugh family’s former housekeepers testified that Alex tried to convince her what shirt he was wearing the day his wife and son were murdered. Blanca Simpson said that in August 2021 — two months after the murders — she was at the “little” house which is positioned between homes belonging to Johnny …