After 61 witnesses, prosecutors in Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial have rested their case. Once the long holiday weekend is over, the defense will continue to call its witnesses. Murdaugh’s attorneys called two witnesses after the lunch break. Attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin say they expect their case to take about a week. Key …
Jurors learned today that Paul and Maggie Murdaugh were shot at close range. Dr. Kenneth Kinsey testified about the graphic wounds the pair sustained. Kensey said the first shot didn’t kill Paul. In fact, Paul stood for a moment and began moving toward his killer, before he was hit with the second fatal shot. Kensey …
Another bombshell in the courtroom today as Judge Clifton Newman ruled that testimony regarding Alex Murdaugh’s alleged roadside shooting. September 2021, Murdaugh claimed he asked another man to shoot him so his surviving son could obtain millions in life insurance. Judge Newman ruled that the roadside shooting would be a “bridge too far” and “does …
Puddles of water became the focus of cross-examination today of the man who took care of Alex Murdaugh’s dogs. Dale Davis testified that puddles of water were not where they should have been when police responded to the murders. Dale Davis said that when he left the afternoon of the murders, that water hose that …
New bombshells arrive in Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial. Today, a DNA expert told jurors where DNA was found related to the crime scene. Everything from weapons to the clothes Alex Murdaugh was found wearing the night of the murders was discussed. One notable revelation is that blood was found on the steering wheel of Alex …
A housekeeper for Alex Murdaugh testified today that the day after the double murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh, that she was asked by Alex Murdaugh to clean the house. Blanca Simpson revealed that when she went to the house several “very unusual” things stood out to her. They included food pots being in the …
A bomb threat halted testimony today in Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial. The courthouse was evacuated. Testimony resumed at 2:30 p.m. and ended early at 4:30 p.m. Court resumes tomorrow morning. During the two hours of afternoon testimony, FBI electronics engineer Dwight Falkofske discussed his analysis of the computer data on Murdaugh’s 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. …
Jurors in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial finally heard from the CFO of the law firm where Murdaugh was a partner. Jeanne Seckinger told the jury that she had a tense meeting with the lawyer over settlement money that the law firm had collected, which was missing. That total amount was more than $2.8 million. In …
Bombshells in the courtroom today as the judge in Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial rules that the state may present evidence of the now-disbarred South Carolina attorney’s alleged financial crimes. The prosecution contends that the fact that these crimes were about to be revealed provided Murdaugh with a motive for murder. Also heard in court …
Both emotional and technical testimony today in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial. The day started with Alex Murdaugh’s defense lawyer grilling ballistics expert Paul Greer Greer testified older shell casings found on the Murdaugh’s estate and those found near Maggie Murdaugh’s body were shot by the same weapon. Defense lawyer Jim Griffin Greer challenged the testimony on …
The chief financial officer of Alex Murdaugh’s former law firm took the stand today, testifying that she confronted Alex about missing money the same day his wife and son were killed. Jeanne Seckinger told the court that she and Alex discussed structured settlements regarding the boat crash involving Paul. Alex reportedly sent those funds to …
