The Murdaugh Murders, Money & Mystery | Unsolved South Carolina

Former attorney Alex Murdaugh received a 40-year prison sentence in federal court for his financial crimes.United States District Judge Richard M. Gergel handed down the sentence on April 1 at the United States District Courthouse in Charleston.In this latest episode, Anne Emerson, Drew Tripp, and Charlie Condon discuss new information learned from the federal sentencing, which includes $6 million in missing money, 11 new unknown victims, and an alleged unnamed codefendant to Murdaugh's crimes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Murdaugh's bid for a retrial falls short as Justice Jean Toal rules Becky Hill's likely improper contact with jurors didn't rise to the level of prejudicial jury tampering. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Murdaugh's defense team entered the ring throwing haymakers in a pre-hearing status conference on January 16th, hoping to bludgeon open a clear path to a retrial in Murdaugh's murder case. But retired South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Jean Toal, the newly appointed judge on the case, parried and rebuffed Murdaugh's ambitious volleys in stunning and decisive fashion. Now Murdaugh's opening to land the decisive blow against his dual murder convictions and life sentence appears vanishingly small.Join Anne Emerson, Charlie Condon and Drew Tripp as they recap the important day in court and preview Murdaugh's upcoming evidentiary hearing on the controversial jury tampering allegations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill have improper communications with jurors during Alex Murdaugh's murder trial? If so, did she create bias or prejudice among jurors potentially influencing their verdict and warranting a retrial?Those are the two primary questions needing answers when state prosecutors and Murdaugh's defense lawyers meet in court January 29 in a pivotal hearing to decide if Murdaugh's dual convictions for the murders of his wife and son were fair and will stand.Murdaugh's defense lawyers in a brief filed ahead of the hearing adamantly argue the answer to both questions is “Yes,” while the team of prosecutors for the S.C. Attorney General's Office argue they still feel Murdaugh shouldn't even be getting a hearing.Join Anne Emerson, Charlie Condon and Drew Tripp as they break down the legal battles taking shape.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

State investigators have found evidence linking a Colleton County government wiretapping scandal involving Jeffrey Hill to a public ethics complaint against his mother, the county's elected clerk of court, Becky Hill.In this episode, former S.C. Attorney General Charlie Condon tells hosts Anne Emerson and Drew Tripp how the ethics complaint and attacks on Hill's character might impact a potential retrial for convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh. BACKGROUND: The date of the wiretapping incident involving Jeffrey Hill came in late July 2023, about a month after someone filed an ethics complaint against his mother with the State Ethics Commission.Becky Hill's county-issued cell phone was confiscated as part of the ongoing investigation. A public corruption investigation tied to the wiretapping incident has now been escalated to the S.C. Attorney General's Office.The original ethics complaint against Becky Hill, dated June 2023, alleges that during the Murdaugh murder trial and afterward, she "utilized her authority, the Colleton County Courthouse and taxpayer's money outside the scope of routine court business."In documents dated August 2023 reported by FITSNews, Hill categorically denies many of the allegations made in the original June 26 ethics complaint, and alleges other accusations have been crafted to exclude important context and other details to intentionally make her actions appear nefarious.MORE: Source says Colleton wiretapping & corruption probe linked to court clerk ethics complaintSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A tenuous sense of finality has spread across the South Carolina Lowcountry like a late November cold front as another chapter in Alex Murdaugh's seemingly unending criminal saga comes to a close. Getting there, the world heard for the first time this week the raw emotional catharsis of several families victimized by Alex Murdaugh's beguiling treachery. Friends, peers and clients alike unleashed years of pent-up anger and disappointment in Murdaugh Tuesday as he was formally sentenced to 27 years in prison for his many frauds, thefts, forgeries and lies. To some, the sentence only serves to further stoke the fire of their anger as it seems to them not nearly enough. Others are simply glad to turn from the last page a dark chapter in their lives — more interested in peace and forgiveness than vengeance.But what would this historic day be without the enigmatic and vexing Murdaugh once again attempting to seize the spotlight away from those owed justice to shine the attention on himself instead?Join host Anne Emerson, legal analyst Charlie Condon and producer Drew Tripp for this jam-packed retrospective on Alex Murdaugh's financial crimes plea deal and sentencing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The legal maneuvering never ceases where Alex Murdaugh is concerned. This week, Murdaugh attorney Dick Harpootlian is once again raising concerns that his client won't be able to get a fair jury trial due to media attention when the Satterfield fraud and money laundering case goes to court on November 27 in Beaufort County. Harpootlian says a sampling of responses from potential jurors on pre-trial questionnaires show Murdaugh might find it impossible in "beautiful Beaufort by the sea" to find a juror who's a blank slate. Harpootlian now wants the case moved out of not only Beaufort, but of the Lowcountry entirely. A hearing on the issue is set for Friday, November 18, at 10 a.m. in Beaufort County.Meantime, we still don't know what'll happen with respect to Murdaugh's petition to the Supreme Court asking that they bar presiding Judge Clifton Newman from overseeing any more Murdaugh cases. This legal limbo hangs over the Attorney General's office responding to Murdaugh's request for a retrial in his murder case on jury tampering charges. Clerk of Court Becky Hill now claims the accusations against her are false, and the AG's Office takes the bold stance that Murdaugh despite scandalous claims doesn't actually have a credible claim to stand on.Join Anne Emerson, former S.C. Attorney General Charlie Condon and producer Drew Tripp as they analyze everything new in the world of Murdaugh.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Murdaugh's lawyers have taken the extraordinary step of asking the Supreme Court of South Carolina to remove Judge Clifton Newman as the presiding judge in the Murdaugh cases. The petition cites the fact Judge Newman himself may be a witness in the looming retrial hearing over jury tampering allegations in the Murdaugh murder trial. The request to have Judge Newman taken off the cases also wades into the territory of potential misconduct and bias on the judge's part for statements made since the jury returned its guilty verdict against Murdaugh for the killings of his wife and son.Join host Anne Emerson, legal analyst and former Attorney General Charlie Condon, and producer Drew Tripp as they break down the latest head-spinning developments in the world of Murdaugh.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Murdaugh entered a guilty plea Thursday to federal fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges, marking the first formal acknowledgment of guilt by the disgraced former attorney. But of course, nothing in the Murdaugh case could ever be so straightforward. The hearing concluded with Murdaugh's attorneys requesting Judge Richard Gergel sign an immediate forfeiture order for Alex's assets to be seized by the federal government. Lawyers Jim Griffin and Dick Harpootlian projected altruism for Murdaugh's victims and cited a need to prevent other lawyers from "burning off" the money recovered by state court officers in charge of Alex's money. This has the potential to set up a legal fight between the state and feds over who has control over Murdaugh's millions.Join investigative reporter Anne Emerson, legal analyst Charlie Condon and executive producer Drew Tripp as they break down the latest developments in the Murdaugh sphere.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

South Carolina prosecutors have filed their response to Alex Murdaugh's request for a new murder trial based on jury tampering allegations. The Attorney General's office concedes a hearing may be needed, but says "significant factual disputes" have already been revealed in the ongoing investigation. Meantime, Judge Clifton Newman this week sentenced Murdaugh co-conspirator Cory Fleming to 20 year in state prison on fraud and money laundering charges. Anne, Charlie and Drew have the details in this lengthy breakdown from a busy week in the Murdaugh criminal saga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Murdaugh's lawyers are demanding a retrial after several jurors who convicted their client of murdering his wife and son have suddenly come forward to accuse Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca ("Becky") Hill of impropriety. Attorneys Jim Griffin and Dick Harpootlian say the testimony of these jurors point to potential misconduct in office by Hill, alleging she attempted to influence jurors against Alex Murdaugh and deprived him of a fair trial. Host Anne Emerson, legal analyst Charlie Condon and producer Drew Tripp break down the accusations and potential ramifications in an all-new episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Creighton Waters, Savanna Goude, John Meadors and David Fernandez joined S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson to share insights with the Unsolved South Carolina team from their experiences in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. Podcast host Anne Emerson is joined by legal analyst Charlie Condon, producer Drew Tripp and reporter Tara Jabour to share highlights of this exclusive and intimate interview with the faces of the State's Murdaugh prosecution team.Please be sure to check out Finding Brittanee Drexel, another podcast series from the Unsolved South Carolina team!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've listened to this podcast and followed the Murdaugh saga, then you likely know the names Tommy Moore and Sandy Smith. ABC News 4 and the Unsolved South Carolina team were privileged to have them accept a joint invitation for an interview last week, and we're sharing highlights of that interview here.READ: Attorney: SLED investigating Stephen Smith's death as a homicideFROM THE ARCHIVES: The Death of Stephen Smith, Part 1 | The Death of Stephen Smith, Part 2Sandy is the mother of Stephen Smith, a 19-year-old young man found dead in the middle of a dark country road in Hampton County in July 2015. Stephen was in college studying nursing when he died. He also happened to be an openly gay man in the conservative, rural South. How Stephen died remains a mystery. Sandy has long suspected he may have been the victim of a hate crime, while the Hampton rumor mill churned with the name "Murdaugh" for years.Meanwhile Tommy Moore is one of the dozens of people to have fallen victim to notorious attorney-turned-thief and convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh. We were the first to share Moore's story with the public in January 2022 after an avalanche of fraud and money laundering charges came pouring down on Murdaugh. The connection between Moore and Sandy Smith and the Murdaughs comes full circle in a bizarre way. Moore recently divulged he helped lead Highway Patrol's investigation into Stephen's 2015 death.READ: Sandy Smith & Tommy Moore agree Stephen Smith didn't die in a hit-and-runMoore and his Highway Patrol colleagues insisted Stephen's death was not related to an automobile hit-and-run based on evidence available at the time; rather, they felt it appeared Smith's body had been dumped in the roadway after being killed elsewhere. However, other law enforcement agencies, death investigators and medical officials seemed disinterested in pursuing a homicide probe into Stephen's death.The case went cold, but Sandy's fight to bring justice and closure for her son never waned. Then, the case gained national attention as part of the broader Murdaugh criminal saga in the summer of 2021. But how are the Murdaugh's connected? Initially, several witnesses interviewed by Highway Patrol back in 2015 and 2016 told Troopers someone in the Murdaugh family was connected to Stephen and may have knowledge of his death. But attempts to track down those rumors led nowhere. It's an allegation never proven, and one which Buster Murdaugh vehemently denies.READ: New details in 2015 Stephen Smith death investigationLittle else was heard about Stephen's case until the summer of 2021 when SLED announced out of the blue it was opening a new investigation into Stephen's death based on evidence and information gathered while concurrently investigating the June 2021 murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. And as of March 21, 2023, SLED confirms to the Smith family's lawyers that they're officially considering Stephen's case a homicide investigation. That's welcome news to both Sandy Smith and Tommy Moore.Listen along as reporters Anne Emerson and Tara Jabour join former S.C. Attorney General Charlie Condon and retired S.C. Highway Patrol Lt. "Trooper Bob" Beres to share highlights of the interview with Sandy and Tommy, and offer insight into the story.READ: Independent autopsy to be performed on Stephen SmithSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Colleton County Sheriff's Detectives Laura Rutland, Daniel Greene and Jason Chapman were among the first on the scene the night of June 7, 2021, after Alex Murdaugh murdered his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. And while it was almost unthinkable in the first few hours after the killings, these detectives said they picked up right away on things that weren't adding up -- primarily focusing on Murdaugh's demeanor, emotions and body language. Plus, the detectives respond to rampant criticism of investigators throughout the trial, saying some of the complaints against them were far from fair or reasonable. Join hosts Anne Emerson, Charlie Condon and Drew Tripp as they discuss the new details learned from this exclusive interview.Want to hear more from the Colleton County investigators? Check out the links below to the stories Anne Emerson and Tara Jabour have published on the topic.EXCLUSIVE: First CCSO responders to Murdaugh murders talk about the case and trial | WCIV (abcnews4.com)CCSO investigators respond to criticisms by defense in Murdaugh trial | WCIV (abcnews4.com)CCSO deputies dig deeper into Murdaugh's motives for killing wife and son | WCIV (abcnews4.com)You can catch up on all of our Murdaugh coverage, old and new, by visiting the special Murdaugh Murders section on the ABC News 4 website. Charleston Murdaugh Murders | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | WCIV (abcnews4.com)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Murdaugh murder trial recap and Q&A with Unsolved South Carolina podcast hosts Anne Emerson, Charlie Condon and Drew Tripp .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judge Newman offers stunning rebuke of Alex Murdaugh as he gives him two life sentences for the murders of Maggie & Paul. Anne Emerson, Charlie Condon & Drew Tripp recap a stunning final day of the #MurdaughTrial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After less than three hours of deliberations, a jury found Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts Thursday evening for the June 7, 2021 murders of his wife, Maggie, and youngest son, Paul, in a trial that spanned more than five weeks and drew attention from across the nation to rural Colleton County, South Carolina. Murdaugh was found guilty on two counts of murder and two counts of possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a violent crime. He will be sentenced Friday morning, March 3, by Judge Clifton Newman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The State ties the loose threads in its closing arguments against Alex Murdaugh as his double murder trial nears a conclusion. Prosecutors implored the jury not to let Murdaugh fool them the way he fooled so many others. Did the message land? Join Anne Emerson, Charlie Condon & Drew Tripp for a full breakdown. #MurdaughTrialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The State's forensic expert Ken Kinsey headlines a powerful final day of testimony in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial, picking apart the Defense expert's claims about alternative shooting theories. Plus, forensic pathologist Dr. Ellen Riemer stands up to Dick Harpootlian's onslaught of questions criticizing her autopsy. Also in this episode, Murdaugh's former law partner Ronnie Crosby defends his integrity in a heated exchange with Harpootlian, and a forensic cell phone expert spends his weekend doing somewhat less than scientific research into throwing cell phones, and all the hog hunting content you ever (never?) wanted. Anne Emerson, Charlie Condon & Drew Tripp break down the highlights and look ahead to what's next as trial nears its end. #MurdaughTrialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Murdaugh's Defense team uses expert witnesses to question autopsy findings in the Murdaugh murders, while also using a forensic expert's testimony to advance a two-shooter theory. Plus, Alex's brother John Marvin Murdaugh offers emotional testimony about his relationship with Paul Murdaugh. Anne Emerson, Charlie Condon and Drew Tripp review the highlights. #MurdaughTrialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Prosecutors zero in on the holes and contradictions in Alex Murdaugh's alibi in a high-pressure day of testimony. Anne Emerson, Charlie Condon & Drew Tripp cover the major moments in depth.#MurdaughTrialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Murdaugh takes the witness stand in his double murder trial. Anne, Charlie and Drew break down the highlights of the testimony, contradictory statements by Alex, and the effectiveness of the State's cross examination from a blockbuster day in court.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Murdaugh's defense lawyers went all-in today on their strategy of putting the State's murder investigation under a microscope of intense scrutiny. But the testimony of one key witness, Murdaugh's former law partner and friend Mark Ball, may have backfired on the defense. Other topics: Did the Defense score any points with their forensic experts; Will Alex Murdaugh testify? What does he have to lose if he does?Join Anne Emerson, Charlie Condon and Drew Tripp as they go through an eventful day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Attorney Jim Griffin gets his wrist slapped by Judge Newman, Buster Murdaugh takes the stand in defense of his Dad, and the defense calls an expert witness who tries to show Alex Murdaugh couldn't have been the gunman. Do you buy the theory the shooter could've been 5'2" as the defense suggests? Anne, Charlie and Drew go through the highlights from another interesting day in the Murdaugh double murder trial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The State rests its case with their final timeline of evidence for the night of June 7, 2021. Anne Emerson, Charlie Condon and Drew Tripp share the highlights.Please be sure to also check out our other Unsolved South Carolina podcast project, Finding Brittanee Drexel. https://art19.com/shows/brittanee-drexel-unsolved-south-carolinaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eddie Smith and the roadside shooting take center stage in the Murdaugh murder trial. Join Anne, Charlie and Drew to break down another revealing day of testimony and answer your questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Damning alibi inconsistencies were spotlighted and glaring loose ends were tied in a key day of testimony for the prosecution in the murder trial for Alex Murdaugh. However, Murdaugh's defense team fired back with stunning blows against the state's investigation, pointing out numerous missed opportunities, misssteps and outright failures that could've either convicted Murdaugh or exonerated him straightaway. Meantime, the State and Defense continue flirting with the idea of Murdaugh associate Curtis Edward Smith testifying. Only 36 hours ago, it seemed increasingly unlikely. By late morning Wednesday, it was all but guaranteed not to happen, with Judge Newman ordering nobody and nothing from the Labor Day 2021 weekend roadside shooting will be admitted. But by the end of the day, the crazy train had come full circle, with the Defense kicking down the door to "Cousin Eddie" and hinting at a wild new theory of what really happened to Maggie and Paul.Join Anne, Charlie and Drew as they try to make sense of a bizarre, sometimes flabbergasting day of court in the Murdaugh murder trial. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maggie Murdaugh's sister Marian Proctor offers eye-opening testimony into Alex Murdaugh's state of mind after the murders and background on his history of drug abuse as the State continues pushing its theory of motive. Plus, more insight into Alex's finances, enlightening testimony from the caretaker for the dogs, and the latest on what's happening with Eddie Smith. Join Anne Emerson, Charlie Condon and Drew Tripp for the analysis and recap.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Graphic autopsy photos, DNA samples, blood testing, COVID-19, vehicle location data and more dominate a day filled with new revelations in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial. Join Charlie Condon, Anne Emerson and Drew Tripp to break it all down.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An astounding day of testimony from Murdaugh's former housekeeper blows up the defense's insistence there was no strife in the Murdaugh household related to the boat crash and finances in the days ahead of the murders. Plus, a longtime friend of Paul Murdaugh who worked at his father's law firm offers a look at some questionable things happening involving Alex Murdaugh in the months before the killings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Murdaugh's best friend gives an intimate look at person he thought he knew: a devoted father and loving husband who always put his family first. Was Chris Wilson deceived by a master manipulator and ruthless criminal as the State suggests? Or has the Defense now derailed the prosecution's attempt to portray Murdaugh as a stone-cold killer?Anne, Charlie and Drew talk about this and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Murdaugh's former paralegal offers more insight into who Alex was and the scope of his financial crimes. Plus, the state begins looking into the driving and phone data from Alex's SUV on the night of the murders. Oh, and there was a bomb threat, no big deal (pardon the sarcasm). Anne, Charlie and Drew have the breakdown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Because Alex stole it." "He's a bulls**t artist." "No the f**k we are not!" Those are just a few of the eyebrow-raising lines of testimony from Tuesday's proceedings in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial. How will the candor of Alex's former co-workers about his financial crimes impact the minds of the jury? Plus, the state finally gets to introduce the testimony about gunshot residue particles found all over a blue raincoat stuffed into a closet at Murdaugh's mother's house. Will it prove to be a foundational piece of the state's circumstantial evidence case? Join Anne Emerson, Charlie Condon and Drew Tripp to break it all down.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anne Emerson, Charlie Condon and Drew Tripp discuss a significant day of developments in the murder trial for Alex Murdaugh. Judge Clifton Newman has ruled State prosecutors are allowed to bring details of Murdaugh's other crimes and financial calamity into evidence? Has the state made tougher its job of trying to prove its jaw-dropping theory of motive, or has it unlocked the secret to securing a conviction. Plus, a longtime caretaker for Murdaugh's elderly mother shares details of interactions with Murdaugh the night of the murders and in the days after that are sure to cast further suspicion on Murdaugh as the culprit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anne Emerson, former S.C, Attorney General Charlie Condon and producer Drew Tripp analyze the latest developments in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial. Powerful testimony about the extent of Murdaugh's financial crimes take center stage without the jury present. Will they get to hear it? What they did hear today is a firearms expert's testimony definitively tying the weapon used to kill Maggie Murdaugh to the property, It's another loose thread tied together as the prosecution builds its case on circumstantial evidence. Plus, we look back at the most important moment of the week, and we share some exclusive insider news about the defense's strategy and planning.Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How much of Alex Murdaugh's history of financial crimes and deceit will be admitted into testimony for state prosecutors? It's crucial to their argument for discovery of those crimes being the driving force behind Murdaugh allegedly murdering his own wife and son. But the Defense continues to punch back on what they call illogical conclusions reached by the State, trying to show Murdaugh making the leap from theft to homicide without much evidence. In this episode, legal analyst Charlie Condon gives terrific insight into what's going on with this trial within a trial. Plus, emotional sound from Murdaugh's longtime friend Chris Wilson, and strong testimony from the chief financial officer of Murdaugh's former law firm about his years of thefts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Video from Paul Murdaugh's phone has finally been released, and it appears to have blown his father's alibi apart. Plus, emotional testimony from two of Paul's best friends, introduction of facts about Alex Murdaugh's financial crimes, more insight on what cell phone data shows from the day and night of the murders, Alex's deleted call log, and much more. And we don't even get into the Snapchat video on this one! Anne, Charlie and Drew break it all down.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A definitive timeline of Maggie Murdaugh's final moments and movements takes shape thanks to her cell phone data from the night of June 7, 2021. What will it mean for Alex Murdaugh's alibi and will it conflict with his statements to investigators? Anne, Charlie and Drew discuss a methodical but revealing day in court. Plus, the final word (maybe?) on "They" vs. "I," and did investigators really fail to visit Alex's mother's house for 4 months?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A whirlwind day in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial sees Murdaugh potentially poking massive holes in his own alibi through contradictions in a second law enforcement interview recorded only days after the murders. Whatever happened to those other .300 Blackout rifles? Then a potentially high-stakes "Yanny or Laurel?" moment with dire consequences. Did Alex say "I" or "They?" Plus, the defense takes the state's expert witness on forensic evidence to task for apparent mishandling of the crime scene. Finally, what's the deal with that Gucci receipt?Join Anne, Charlie and Drew for a breakdown of what may be the wildest day of the Murdaugh murder trial so far.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anne, Drew and Charlie break down the surprising testimony and evidence from Day 5 of Alex Murdaugh's murder trial.Questions raised during Friday's session: If Alex got close to Maggie and Paul's bodies, touched them and checked them for pulses, why didn't he appear to the naked eye to have at least small blood stains on his skin or clothing? If he did kill them in the intimate and gruesome way the State suggests, why wasn't he instead covered in their blood? If not Alex, who possibly could've killed Paul and Maggie? And why? Were tests run on his clothes and vehicles and possessions for blood? What did the initial tests show? Why was Alex's personal attorney at the scene so quickly?Lots to unpack from a rollercoaster day in court!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of some gruesome crime scene details.*Host Anne Emerson and Executive Producer Drew Tripp are joined by former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon to discuss the first day of witness testimony and new evidence presented in the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh.This episode features discussion of newly released portions of the 911 call Alex made the night of the murders, plus insight from police body camera recordings, the horrific extent of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh's injuries, a conspicuous puddle of water, bloody shoe prints, a missing truck, suspicious tire marks, unsoiled hands and clothes, a dead chicken and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did Alex Murdaugh murder his own wife and son? Will a jury buy State prosecutors' case against him? We've now begun down the path toward answers, as an interestingly structured jury has been sworn, and powerful, emotional opening statements have been heard in this spectacle of a court case.Host Anne Emerson breaks down the highlights of jury selection and opening statements with legal analyst Charlie Condon and executive producer Drew Tripp,See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anne Emerson is joined by fmr. Atty. General Charlie Condon and producer Drew Tripp for analysis of Day 2 of the Alex Murdaugh murder trial.The day saw the last of the preliminary jury panels whittled down before final jury selection. Plus, the defense and prosecution go to battle over several pre-trial motions regarding financial crimes, motives, murder weapons and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trial has begun for Alex Murdaugh, the disgraced former South Carolina attorney accused of killing his wife and son.In this episode, host Anne Emerson and producer Drew Tripp are joined by former S.C. Attorney General Charlie Condon for analysis and discussion of the first day of trial, which featured three rounds of jury selection and the revelation of a massive potential witness list.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're pleased to announce a new podcast in our Unsolved South Carolina series: Finding Brittanee Drexel. Follow this link to subscribe and listen to the preview trailer! The first episode debuts December 14!MORE INFO: Finding Brittanee Drexel podcast shares exclusive new details on kidnapping & murder case(Don't worry Murdaugh listeners, the series isn't going away. We have new episodes planned for 2023 with the murder trial on the horizon. Stay tuned!)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Murdaugh was indicted in July 2022 on charges of murdering his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. It didn't take long before the legal theatrics of Murdaugh's defense attorneys and the state's prosecutors were on full display.What began amicably with defense attorney Dick Harpootlian seemingly on the same page as head prosecutor Creighton Waters, soon turned contentious and devolved into mudslinging. Harpootlian accused the state of ignoring its obligations to share evidence discovery, and even accused state prosecutors of leaking evidence to certain members of the media.Catch up on all the drama on this latest episode of the Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money & Mystery. Please consider also listening to Missing Erica Baker, a true crime and unsolved mystery podcast by our affiliate in Dayton, Ohio. Read more about the Murdaugh case: ABCNews4.com/Murdaugh~~~~~~~~~~ Unsolved South Carolina is a production of ABC News 4 in Charleston, South Carolina.Please consider leaving a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoy the podcast. It greatly helps spread the show to other listeners.Follow the show on social media at @UnsolvedSCPod. That's the name to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.~~~~~~~~~~ CREDITS:Anne Emerson - Host, Writer, Producer, CreatorDrew Tripp - Executive Producer, Contributing Writer, Co-CreatorDaniel Michener - Producer, Editor, Co-CreatorMaxwell Harrison - Original MusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After 400 days, state police in South Carolina are finally close to charging a suspect in connection to the June 2021 murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Thr Murdaugh family confirmed Tuesday, July 12, the suspect who will face charges is none other than Alex Murdaugh — Maggie's husband and Paul's father.Alex's brother, John Marvin Murdaugh, confirmed to podcast host Anne Emerson Tuesday South Carolina state police agents met with the Murdaugh family to inform them of criminal charges forthcoming against Alex related to Maggie and Paul's deaths.To be clear, charges haven't been formally brought against Alex just yet, and it's unclear specifically what he will be charged with. But the charges are imminent, according to Alex's own brother.Hear more in this episode on what the family knows and their reactions as these latest developments unfold.Read more about the Murdaugh case: ABCNews4.com/Murdaugh~~~~~~~~~~ Unsolved South Carolina is a production of ABC News 4 in Charleston, South Carolina.Please consider leaving a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoy the podcast. It greatly helps spread the show to other listeners.Follow the show on social media at @UnsolvedSCPod. That's the name to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.~~~~~~~~~~ CREDITS:Anne Emerson - Host, Writer, ProducerDrew Tripp - Executive ProducerDaniel Michener - Audio EngineerMaxwell Harrison - Original MusicDouglas Stewart - Graphic DesignSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One year since Maggie & Paul Murdaugh were murdered, we look back on bizarre events and jaw-dropping revelations that have only served to underscore the original mystery: Who killed Maggie & Paul Murdaugh? And why?In this episode, show host & writer Anne Emerson is joined by producer Drew Tripp to answer questions about the Murdaugh case from WCIV-TV anchor Katy Solt. Topics include if Maggie and Paul's killer will be brought to justice, why haven't police charged a suspect with their murders, what the evidence suggested early in the investigation, plus what's going on with Alex Murdaugh and his several co-conspirators outed in a string of fraud, embezzlement and money laundering discovered tangential to the murder case.Read more about the Murdaugh case: ABCNews4.com/Murdaugh~~~~~~~~~~ Unsolved South Carolina is a production of ABC News 4 in Charleston, South Carolina.Please consider leaving a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoy the podcast. It greatly helps spread the show to other listeners.Follow the show on social media at @UnsolvedSCPod. That's the name to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.~~~~~~~~~~ CREDITS:Anne Emerson - Host, Writer, ProducerDrew Tripp - Executive Producer, Guest HostKaty Solt - Guest HostDaniel Michener - Producer, Audio EngineerMaxwell Harrison - Original MusicKJ Morrison - Original MusicDouglas Stewart - Graphic DesignSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The scope and scheme of Alex Murdaugh's alleged multi-million dollar fraud becomes clearer with each new criminal charge against him.It now appears Murdaugh didn't work alone, being helped for years by two accomplices: longtime friend and fellow lawyer Cory Fleming, along with business associate and Hampton banker Russell Laffitte.A question top of mind to many who've followed the Murdaugh case is why these men — ostensibly wealthy already — would resort to the level of thievery and deceit they're accused of by the state grand jury.For answers, we went to private investigator Frank Worrell, a forensic accountant who worked in the past for the U.S. Treasury and FBI investigating crimes in the financial sector.Worrell's resume includes crimes involving securities trading and various financial fraud cases — including the Ponzi scheme by notorious South Carolina con-man Al Parish.Read more about the Murdaugh case: ABCNews4.com/Murdaugh~~~~~~~~~~ Unsolved South Carolina is a production of ABC News 4 in Charleston, South Carolina.Please consider leaving a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoy the podcast. It greatly helps spread the show to other listeners.Follow the show on social media at @UnsolvedSCPod. That's the name to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.~~~~~~~~~~ CREDITS:Anne Emerson - Host, Writer, ProducerDrew Tripp - Executive ProducerDaniel Michener - Producer, EngineerMaxwell Harrison - Original MusicKJ Morrison - Original MusicDouglas Stewart - Graphic DesignJoe Thomas - Voiceover ContributorPatrick Emerson - Voiceover Contributor~~~~~~~~~~ MUSIC COURTESY:"End Of The Night"Composer: Andy Prosser (PRS); Mark Allaway (PRS)Publisher: Reliable Source Music Limited (PRS)ISRC: GBBWT1508681"Hitchcock"Composer: Phraze (BMI), Todd Andrew (BMI)Publisher: Randy Berg Music (BMI)ISRC: QM-2ZU-16-65514"Brainworks"Composer: Jakob Balogh (GEMA)Publisher: Edition Elbroar (GEMA)ISRC: DEMS42203783See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 2 of Unsolved South Carolina's Murdaugh Murders, Money & Mystery podcast begins with an exclusive interview of a private investigator whose identity was revealed just weeks ago in bombshell new revelations tied to the ongoing Murdaugh saga.Sarah Capelli is a private detective who's been ordered by a judge to turn over records detailing her work following Paul Murdaugh and his friends in the months before Paul and his mother, Maggie, were murdered.Those records include undercover videos and GPS tracking data Capelli gathered in her surveillance of Paul.Capelli says she's happy to turn over everything, and is adamant all her work was on the up-and-up and above reproach from an ethics standpoint.But that's contrary to the allegations of Mark Tinsley, the attorney for the family of Mallory Beach. Tinsley and the Beach family have sued convenience store franchise magnate Greg Parker over what Tinsley describes as a ruthless, intentional mudslinging campaign carried out in the public eye.That lawsuit has come to head with Parker's attorneys battling Tinsley tooth-and-nail over documents and records he's subpoenaed such as those of Capelli, which Tinsley feels may prove his accusations against Parker.In the meantime, state police investigators have sought Capelli's videos and evidence in pursuit of a clue that might help them answer the burning question 10 months in the making: Who killed Maggie and Paul Murdaugh?Read more about the Murdaugh case: ABCNews4.com/Murdaugh~~~~~~~~~~ Unsolved South Carolina is a production of ABC News 4 in Charleston, South Carolina.Please consider leaving a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoy the podcast. It greatly helps spread the show to other listeners.Follow the show on social media at @UnsolvedSCPod. That's the name to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.~~~~~~~~~~ CREDITS:Anne Emerson - Host, Writer, ProducerDrew Tripp - Executive ProducerDaniel Michener - Producer, EngineerMaxwell Harrison - MusicKJ Morrison - MusicDouglas Stewart - Graphic DesignSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(Originally published January 27, 2022)We take a close look at the 70+ state grand jury charges against Alex Murdaugh related to alleged fraud and money laundering schemes the attorney used against his own clients.A barrage of criminal indictments since November 2021 say Alex Murdaugh allegedly stole nearly $9 million from more than a dozen victims over the course of 11 years.In this episode, one of those reported victims — S.C. Highway Patrol Lt. Tommy Moore — tells how Alex Murdaugh lied and stole from him with a smile on his face, as the trooper dealt with debilitating injuries.Despite all the claims of stolen money — in many cases, from deceased victims' families — Murdaugh's representatives now say the disgraced attorney has no money left. It all begs the question: what happened to those missing millions?Read more about the Murdaugh case: ABCNews4.com/Murdaugh~~~~~~~~~~ Unsolved South Carolina is a production of ABC News 4 in Charleston, South Carolina.Please consider leaving a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoy the podcast. It greatly helps spread the show to other listeners.Follow the show on social media at @UnsolvedSCPod. That's the name to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.~~~~~~~~~~ CREDITS:Anne Emerson - Host, Writer, ProducerDrew Tripp - Executive Producer, Social Media, Graphic DesignDaniel Michener - Producer, Audio EngineerMaxwell Harrison - MusicKJ Morrison - MusicDouglas Stewart - Graphic DesignBill Burr - Voiceover ContributorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.