Murdaugh Family Murders: Alex Murdaugh’s Defense Rests Its Case
Jury will visit the crime scene at the Murdaughs’ hunting property, Moselle.
Jury will visit the crime scene at the Murdaughs’ hunting property, Moselle.
Authorities late Friday issued a new criminal charge against Alex Murdaugh, the disgraced South Carolina lawyer on trial for allegedly murdering his wife and son, WCSC-TV reports. Details about the new charge were not immediately available, but Crime Online has confirmed through public records that the charge is a misdemeanor and was sought by local …
Alex Murdaugh’s cross-examination continued today with the disgraced attorney admitting that he had lied many times. Not only had he lied to investigators and clients but also his loved ones. Still, he insisted that he was telling the truth about his innocence. Murdaugh’s testimony ended today and Dick Harpootlian, one of Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers, says more …
Alex Murdaugh testified on Friday that he still believes the deadly 2019 boat crash involving Paul played a role in Paul and Maggie’s 2021 murders. Alex said that he believes social media posts regarding Paul’s alleged drunk boating incident may have emboldened someone to kill him and Maggie. Alex noted that he believed this immediately …
Alex Murdaugh took the stand today in his own defense. The accused killer stated emphatically that he did not shoot his wife and son. Murdaugh did admit, however, that he lied to police. He said his opioid addiction made him paranoid about police. The disgraced attorney repeatedly admitted to a state cross-examine that he stole …
On Thursday, prosecutors grilled Alex Murdaugh about the various financial crimes he carried out before his wife and son’s 2021 murders. Prosecutor Creighton Waters repeatedly questioned Alex about whether he remembers an instance in which he told a client he was “on their side” while knowingly stealing their money. Alex did not provide a specific …
Alex Murdaugh testified on Thursday that he lied to investigators about aspects tied to his alibi, but he maintained that he did not kill his wife and son. While on the stand, Alex admitted that he lied to SLED special agent David Owen and Colleton County police detective Laura Rutland about being at the dog …
On Thursday, suspect Alex Murdaugh testified about finding his wife and son’s bodies on their family property in 2021. Alex said he was not able to turn Paul over, but his phone fell out of his pocket as he tried to tend to him. Alex claimed he eventually put the phone “back on” him, and …
ALEX MURDAUGH TAKES THE STAND NOW
Alex Murdaugh could take the stand in his own defense on Thursday. New reports speculated on whether the accused killer will take the stand. The defense attorneys laid the groundwork, asking the judge about the range of questions Murdaugh could be asked on cross-examine, and whether Murdaugh would be able to take his Fifth Amendment …