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The South Carolina Supreme Court heard Alex Murdaugh's double murder appeal today, and the state walked into a courtroom that wasn't friendly. The justices pressed prosecutor Creighton Waters on both tracks of the appeal — Becky Hill's jury tampering and the evidentiary errors at trial — and the exchanges revealed a bench that has serious doubts about what happened below. Justice James opened by asking about the egg juror affidavit that Justice Toal excluded from the evidentiary hearing. Chief Justice Kittredge went further, pointing out that Toal's order never addressed the allegation that Hill told jurors not to be fooled by Murdaugh's testimony. He described the corroboration between multiple juror accounts and independent witnesses as "striking." Becky Hill is now a convicted perjurer, and that conviction didn't exist when Toal issued her ruling. Justice Few asked Waters directly: how do you call someone "not completely credible" when her guilty plea proves she lied under oath? Dick Harpootlian framed the defense argument around the Sixth Amendment — not whether Hill changed the verdict, but whether she compromised the constitutional right to an impartial jury. That distinction in legal standard may be the most consequential issue the court decides. On evidence, Kittredge told Waters that Rule 404(b) is a rule of exclusion and that he couldn't find a single piece of financial evidence the trial court kept out. He questioned why emotionally charged testimony from victims of Murdaugh's financial crimes was presented in a murder trial. Waters attempted a Fargo analogy. Justice Few cut him off. Jim Griffin argued the core weakness: no eyewitnesses, no murder weapons, no biological transfer evidence from a close-range shotgun blast. If the financial testimony is ruled improperly admitted, what's left narrows considerably. Eric Faddis, criminal defense attorney and former felony prosecutor, analyzes every critical moment from the bench — what the questions reveal about each justice's thinking, where the state's arguments failed to land, and which of the three possible outcomes today's hearing most strongly favored. He also addresses whether a federal Sixth Amendment challenge remains an option regardless of the state court's ruling. Decision expected within sixty days.#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughAppeal #BeckyHill #SupremeCourtSC #EricFaddis #CreightonWaters #JuryTampering #Rule404b #TrueCrime #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

The South Carolina Supreme Court heard Alex Murdaugh's double murder appeal today — and the justices came prepared to challenge the state. Across ninety minutes of oral arguments covering jury tampering and evidentiary errors, the bench directed its hardest questions at prosecutor Creighton Waters and gave the defense room to build its case. The jury tampering track opened with Justice James asking whether the court could consider the egg juror's affidavit — testimony Justice Toal excluded during the 2024 hearing. Chief Justice Kittredge escalated, noting that Toal's order failed to address the specific allegation that Becky Hill told jurors not to be fooled by Murdaugh's testimony. He described the corroboration between juror accounts and independent witnesses as "striking." Hill is now a convicted perjurer — guilty of perjury, obstruction, and misconduct in charges that weren't part of the record when Toal ruled. Justice Few went straight at Waters: how do you call someone "not completely credible" when her guilty plea is proof she lied under oath? Dick Harpootlian framed the central argument: Justice Toal asked the wrong question. She evaluated whether Hill changed the verdict. The constitutional standard is whether she compromised the right to an impartial jury. Harpootlian argued those are fundamentally different inquiries — and the wrong one was applied. That legal standard dispute may be the fulcrum of the entire appeal. On evidence, Chief Justice Kittredge told Waters that Rule 404(b) is a rule of exclusion, not inclusion, and that the trial court left the gate wide open. He said he couldn't identify a single piece of financial evidence the trial judge excluded. He pressed on why emotionally charged testimony from victims of Murdaugh's financial crimes — people who lost life savings — was placed before a murder jury. Waters attempted to compare the case to the movie Fargo. Justice Few shut the analogy down. Jim Griffin argued what the state's case looks like without the financial testimony: no eyewitnesses, no murder weapons, and no biological transfer evidence despite a close-range shotgun blast. If the court rules the 404(b) evidence was improperly admitted, the trial record fundamentally changes. Criminal defense attorney and former felony prosecutor Eric Faddis provides a full breakdown of the hearing — the specific exchanges that revealed the justices' thinking, the moments Waters struggled to hold ground, and the body language from the bench that tells its own story. He analyzes the three possible outcomes: conviction affirmed, new trial on jury tampering, or new trial on evidentiary grounds. He explains which outcome today's hearing most clearly pointed toward, what the timeline looks like, and whether Murdaugh retains a viable federal Sixth Amendment claim regardless of the state court's ruling. The court took the case under advisement. A decision is expected within sixty days. What happened in that courtroom today suggests this conviction is no longer the certainty it once appeared to be.#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughAppeal #BeckyHill #SouthCarolinaSupremeCourt #CreightonWaters #DickHarpootlian #EricFaddis #JimGriffin #JuryTampering #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Today the South Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Alex Murdaugh's appeal of his double murder conviction — and the questions from the bench landed almost entirely on the state. The hearing covered jury tampering and evidentiary errors, and on both fronts, prosecutor Creighton Waters faced sustained pressure he struggled to answer. On jury tampering, Justice James immediately asked about the egg juror affidavit that Justice Toal blocked from the evidentiary hearing. Chief Justice Kittredge noted Toal's order never addressed the claim that Becky Hill told jurors not to be fooled by Murdaugh's testimony and called the corroboration across multiple juror accounts "striking." Hill is now convicted of perjury, obstruction, and misconduct — a conviction that didn't exist when Toal ruled. Justice Few pressed Waters on how you describe someone as "not completely credible" when she's pled guilty to lying under oath. Harpootlian argued the legal standard itself was wrong — that Toal asked whether Hill changed the outcome instead of whether she violated Murdaugh's Sixth Amendment right to an impartial jury. That's the constitutional question the justices will have to resolve. On the evidence, Kittredge told Waters that 404(b) is a rule of exclusion and said he couldn't identify a single piece of financial evidence the trial court excluded. He pressed on why emotional testimony from financial crime victims was put before a murder jury. Waters referenced the movie Fargo. Justice Few shut it down. Griffin reminded the court the state has no eyewitnesses, no murder weapons, and no biological transfer evidence from a close-range shotgun blast. Strip the financial testimony, and the evidentiary foundation shrinks fast. Criminal defense attorney Eric Faddis breaks down the hearing exchange by exchange — the tone from the bench, the moments the state lost ground, and what the justices' questions telegraph about the three possible outcomes. He assesses which result today's arguments most clearly favored and whether a federal Sixth Amendment appeal remains viable no matter what the state court decides. The court took the case under advisement. Sixty days.#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughAppeal #BeckyHill #SouthCarolinaSupremeCourt #CreightonWaters #DickHarpootlian #JuryTampering #EricFaddis #MurdaughTrial #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Alex Murdaugh's fight for a new trial just reached South Carolina's highest court—and the justices came with hard questions.On February 11, 2026, the South Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Murdaugh's appeal of his double-murder conviction. The hearing split into two phases: first, the alleged jury tampering by former Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill; second, whether the trial itself was fair given the evidence admitted against him.Chief Justice John Kittredge set the tone early, calling Hill a "rogue clerk" and pressing prosecutor Creighton Waters on the scope of financial crimes evidence. "The granular detail and the expansiveness of which everything under the sun was allowed is arguably problematic," Kittredge said. Justice George James questioned the "logical connection" between Murdaugh's financial crimes and the murders of Maggie and Paul.Waters attempted to frame Murdaugh's financial desperation as the boiling point—at one point invoking the movie "Fargo" to illustrate his argument. Justice John Few wasn't having it: "I haven't seen 'Fargo'—get to the point."Defense attorneys Harpootlian, Griffin, and Barber argued that Hill's comments to jurors—including "watch his body language" and warnings not to be "fooled"—constituted jury tampering that denied Murdaugh a fair trial. They also challenged cell phone evidence, a blue raincoat with gunshot residue, and the overwhelming emphasis on financial crimes as prejudicial.The state maintained the conviction was based on "overwhelming evidence" and that Hill's remarks were "fleeting" and "largely neutral." But the justices pushed back repeatedly.No decision was issued from the bench. The court will deliberate privately with no deadline for a ruling. This episode covers the full hearing—what was argued, how the justices reacted, and what comes next.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MurdaughAppeal #AlexMurdaugh #TrueCrimeToday #SouthCarolinaSupremeCourt #BeckyHill #JuryTampering #CreightonWaters #MurdaughCase #TrueCrimePodcast #LegalAnalysis

The South Carolina Supreme Court just held oral arguments in Alex Murdaugh's appeal—and it did not go well for the prosecution.On February 11, 2026, all five justices heard arguments on whether Murdaugh deserves a new trial for the murders of his wife Maggie and son Paul. What unfolded was a masterclass in appellate pressure. Chief Justice John Kittredge didn't mince words, calling former Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill a "rogue clerk" and questioning how a court official could attempt to influence a verdict for personal gain. He pressed prosecutor Creighton Waters on why the state allowed "everything under the sun" when it came to financial crimes evidence, calling the scope "arguably problematic."Justice George James admitted he was "struggling with the logical connection" between Murdaugh's financial misdeeds and the murders. Justice Letitia Verdin pushed on the limits of motive evidence. And in one memorable moment, Waters tried to invoke the movie "Fargo" to explain Murdaugh's desperation—only for Justice John Few to cut him off: "I haven't seen 'Fargo'—get to the point."Defense attorneys Dick Harpootlian, Jim Griffin, and Phillip Barber argued that Hill's comments to jurors—telling them to "watch his body language" and not be "fooled"—violated Murdaugh's constitutional right to a fair trial. They also challenged the admissibility of cell phone data, a blue raincoat with gunshot residue never tied to Murdaugh, and the sheer volume of financial crimes testimony.The prosecution maintained the evidence was "overwhelming" and Hill's remarks were "fleeting." But the justices weren't buying it—at least not easily.There's no timeline for a decision. But after this hearing, the path forward for either side is anything but certain. This episode breaks down everything that happened in that courtroom—and what it means for Murdaugh's future.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughTrial #SouthCarolinaSupremeCourt #BeckyHill #DickHarpootlian #CreightonWaters #MurdaughAppeal #TrueCrime #JuryTampering #HiddenKillers

The South Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Alex Murdaugh's appeal today, and Creighton Waters had a rough morning. From the opening moments, the five justices made clear they had serious questions about both the jury tampering ruling and the evidentiary decisions at trial. Justice George James immediately asked whether the court could consider the egg juror's affidavit — the juror Justice Toal refused to let testify in 2024. Harpootlian told the court he couldn't explain why she was excluded. On the Becky Hill issue, Chief Justice Kittredge pointed out that Toal's order didn't even mention the allegation that Hill told jurors not to be fooled by Murdaugh's testimony, and that corroboration between juror accounts and an independent witness was striking. Justice Few asked Waters how you call someone not completely credible when she's now a convicted perjurer. The second phase turned to evidentiary errors, where Jim Griffin argued five categories of trial court mistakes. Kittredge told Waters that South Carolina's Rule 404(b) is a rule of exclusion, not inclusion, and that the gate was left wide open for financial crimes evidence — he couldn't find a single piece that was kept out. Waters tried to use a Fargo movie reference to illustrate financial motive and Justice Few shut him down. Defense attorney Phillip Barber argued in rebuttal that the financial evidence was used to paint Murdaugh as a person capable of anything rather than to prove motive. The court took the case under advisement. A decision could come within 60 days. The three possible outcomes: affirm the conviction, order a new trial, or remand for further proceedings. Today's hearing laid bare the fault lines in this case.#MurdaughTrial #AlexMurdaugh #OralArguments #BeckyHill #CreightonWaters #SouthCarolinaSupremeCourt #JuryTampering #TrueCrimeToday #NewTrial #TrueCrimeJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Today the South Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Alex Murdaugh's appeal of his double murder conviction — and the justices came loaded. The very first question from Justice George James cut straight to a wound the defense has been pressing for two years: why wasn't the egg juror allowed to testify at the 2024 evidentiary hearing? From there, the hearing split into two phases that each delivered major moments. On the jury tampering issue, Dick Harpootlian argued that Becky Hill — the former Colleton County Clerk of Court now convicted of perjury, obstruction, and misconduct — had a financial motive to push for a guilty verdict. Chief Justice Kittredge told the state that Toal's ruling didn't even address the allegation that Hill told jurors not to be fooled. Justice Few challenged Creighton Waters on the absurdity of calling Hill not completely credible while ignoring her perjury conviction. On the evidentiary side, Jim Griffin argued this was never an overwhelming evidence case — no eyewitnesses, no murder weapons, no biological transfer evidence on Murdaugh. Kittredge hammered Waters on Rule 404(b), saying the gate to financial crimes evidence was left wide open and he couldn't find a single example of anything that was excluded. When Waters tried to reference the movie Fargo, Justice Few told him to get to the point. The court took the case under advisement. No decision today. Three possible outcomes remain: affirm, new trial, or remand. But what unfolded in that courtroom didn't look like a court preparing to uphold the status quo. This episode covers every key exchange and what it means going forward.#MurdaughAppeal #AlexMurdaugh #SouthCarolinaSupremeCourt #BeckyHill #JuryTampering #404b #CreightonWaters #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #OralArgumentsJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

When Justice Toal denied Alex Murdaugh a new trial in January 2024, Becky Hill hadn't been convicted of perjury yet. Now she has — and the South Carolina Supreme Court justices made it clear today that fact matters. Criminal defense attorney and former felony prosecutor Eric Faddis breaks down today's oral arguments and what the bench's aggressive questioning of the state signals about the likely outcome.Justice Few asked Creighton Waters directly how you can label someone "not completely credible" when her own guilty plea proves she's a liar. Chief Justice Kittredge pointed out that Toal's order never addressed the allegation that Hill told jurors not to be fooled by Murdaugh's testimony. He called the corroboration between juror accounts and independent witnesses "striking." The defense argues the wrong legal standard was applied — and from the bench, it appeared multiple justices agreed.Kittredge also pressed hard on the financial evidence, telling Waters that Rule 404(b) is a rule of exclusion and that the trial court couldn't seem to find a reason to keep anything out. Jim Griffin argued this case has no eyewitnesses, no murder weapons, and no biological transfer evidence. If the financial testimony falls, the state's case gets very thin.Faddis reads the room and explains which of the three possible outcomes — affirm, new trial, or remand — today's hearing most strongly pointed toward.#AlexMurdaugh #BeckyHillPerjury #MurdaughSupremeCourt #JuryTampering #EricFaddis #JusticeKittredge #Rule404b #JimGriffin #HiddenKillersPodcast #MurdaughNewTrialJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

The South Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in Alex Murdaugh's appeal, and the questions from the bench painted a picture the state should be worried about. Justice George James opened the hearing by asking about the egg juror — the dismissed panelist whose affidavit describes Becky Hill telling jurors not to be fooled by Murdaugh's testimony, and who Justice Toal refused to let testify at the 2024 evidentiary hearing. From there, the justices spent the morning pressing Creighton Waters on a series of uncomfortable questions. Chief Justice Kittredge noted that Toal's order didn't even address the "don't be fooled" allegation. He called the corroboration between juror accounts and Barnwell Clerk Rhonda McElveen's testimony striking. Justice Few challenged the state's position that Hill was merely not completely credible, pointing to her perjury conviction as proof she's a liar. On the evidentiary side, Kittredge told Waters that the 404(b) gate for financial crimes evidence was left wide open — he couldn't find a single piece the trial court excluded. He pressed Waters on why jurors needed to hear emotionally charged testimony about victims of Murdaugh's financial crimes when the case was about murder. Jim Griffin argued this was a circumstantial case with no eyewitnesses, no murder weapons, and no biological evidence on Murdaugh. Phillip Barber argued in rebuttal that the financial evidence was used to brand Murdaugh as a person capable of anything. The court took the case under advisement. A written decision is expected within roughly 60 days. Three outcomes are possible: affirm, new trial, or remand. This episode provides a complete breakdown of today's hearing and analysis of what comes next for Alex Murdaugh.J#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughAppeal #MurdaughTrial #BeckyHill #SouthCarolinaSupremeCourt #OralArguments #JuryTampering #CreightonWaters #NewTrial #MurdaughCaseJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

The South Carolina Supreme Court heard Alex Murdaugh's appeal today and the bench came loaded. Most of the hardest questions went straight at prosecutor Creighton Waters. Criminal defense attorney and former felony prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Hidden Killers Live to break down the key exchanges and what they reveal about the court's thinking.The hearing opened with Justice James asking about the egg juror affidavit that Toal refused to admit. Chief Justice Kittredge went after the jury tampering issue, pointing out that Toal's order skipped the allegation that Becky Hill directly told jurors not to believe Murdaugh. With Hill now a convicted perjurer — something that wasn't true when Toal ruled — Justice Few pressed Waters on how the state can defend her credibility at all.On the evidence front, Kittredge told Waters the trial court let every piece of financial crime evidence in and excluded nothing, calling Rule 404(b) a rule of exclusion that wasn't treated as one. Griffin argued there's no direct evidence connecting Murdaugh to the murders — no eyewitnesses, no weapons, no transfer evidence from a close-range shotgun blast.Faddis reads the justices' questions as a roadmap and explains what outcome they're most likely driving toward — and what happens next regardless of which way they rule.#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughOralArguments #SCSupremeCourt #BeckyHill #CreightonWaters #EricFaddis #EggJuror #HiddenKillersLive #MurdaughAppeal #JuryTamperingJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Will Alex Murdaugh get his murder convictions overturned?  Investigative Journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell recap everything that went down Wednesday when Team Murdaugh and state prosecutor Creighton Waters argued their cases for and against a new murder trial in front of the South Carolina Supreme Court. Despite a performance that can only be described as legally underwhelming, Alex Murdaugh may be closer than ever to getting a new murder trial.  To the surprise of no one, Dick Harpootlian used his time in front of the justices to do some good ole boy flirting, telling stories about himself and… Aaron Burr…? Mandy and Liz dig into the systemic rot underneath the theatrics: the two-tiered justice system that keeps men like Alex Murdaugh in the game, the media's troubling tendency to smooth the jagged edges of truth, and why a new trial would have absolutely nothing to do with innocence and everything to do with power, ego, and money. Lot's to cover… Let's Dive in…

The South Carolina Supreme Court hears oral arguments Wednesday in Alex Murdaugh's appeal of his double murder conviction. The legal community is focused on whether the court will reverse. But the question that should dominate this conversation is far more unsettling — what does a Murdaugh retrial actually look like, and would the state even pursue one? Alex Murdaugh is already serving 27 years state and 40 years federal for financial crimes. Those sentences survive regardless of what happens with the murder convictions. His federal appeal was dismissed. He pleaded guilty. He's not getting out. A reversal doesn't mean freedom — it means the state decides whether to spend millions retrying the most complex murder case in South Carolina history for a man already locked up. A retrial would move to a different county with a new judge. The defense argues the financial crimes evidence was improperly admitted — if the court agrees, the prosecution loses its motive narrative. The state's case was always circumstantial. No DNA. No fingerprints. No murder weapon. The kennel video is strong, but the defense has had three years to prepare. The political calculus is brutal. Retry and risk losing. Don't retry and the murders of Maggie and Paul become functionally unsolved. Eric Bland called the financial sentences "the backstop." Creighton Waters designed them to keep Murdaugh imprisoned for the remainder of his life. Wednesday is about whether South Carolina needs the murder conviction badly enough to do it all over again.#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughRetrial #MurdaughAppeal #SupremeCourt #MurdaughCase #BeckyHill #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #SouthCarolina #TrueCrimeJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

The South Carolina Supreme Court hears oral arguments Wednesday in Alex Murdaugh's appeal of his double murder conviction. The legal community is focused on whether the court will reverse. But the question that should dominate this conversation is far more unsettling — what does a Murdaugh retrial actually look like, and would the state even pursue one? Alex Murdaugh is already serving 27 years state and 40 years federal for financial crimes. Those sentences survive regardless of what happens with the murder convictions. His federal appeal was dismissed. He pleaded guilty. He's not getting out. A reversal doesn't mean freedom — it means the state decides whether to spend millions retrying the most complex murder case in South Carolina history for a man already locked up. A retrial would move to a different county with a new judge. The defense argues the financial crimes evidence was improperly admitted — if the court agrees, the prosecution loses its motive narrative. The state's case was always circumstantial. No DNA. No fingerprints. No murder weapon. The kennel video is strong, but the defense has had three years to prepare. The political calculus is brutal. Retry and risk losing. Don't retry and the murders of Maggie and Paul become functionally unsolved. Eric Bland called the financial sentences "the backstop." Creighton Waters designed them to keep Murdaugh imprisoned for the remainder of his life. Wednesday is about whether South Carolina needs the murder conviction badly enough to do it all over again.#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughRetrial #MurdaughAppeal #SupremeCourt #MurdaughCase #BeckyHill #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #SouthCarolina #TrueCrimeJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Oral arguments on Alex Murdaugh's appeal are set for February 11, 2026. Seton and Matt bring back interviews with key players from the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. A legal saga that has captured national attention. This Impact episode provides listeners with a unique glimpse into the complexities of the legal battle, featuring insights from both the prosecution and defense. You will hear from South Carolina solicitor, Creighton Waters, and Murdaugh's defense attorneys, Jim Griffin and Dick Harpootlian. You can lsten to the full inetrviews in the following episodes March 20, 2023 epsidoe: Creighton Waters Got Murder Conviction But Says He Still Has More Work To Do  March 23, 2023 episode: Alex's Attorney, Jim Griffin & Legal Analyst, Sara Azari Speak Out May 12, 2025 episode: Dick Harpootlian Talks About Alex Murdaugh's Chances for New Trial & His New Pee Wee Gaskins Book Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Murdaugh case, true crime podcast, legal system, fair trial, defense attorney, financial crimes Tags: Murdoch case, legal insights, true crime, courtroom drama, defense attorneys, prosecution, financial crimes, public opinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this November 2022 episode—remastered with updated context—Mandy Matney dissects one of Dick Harpootlian's most shameful pre-trial stunts: publicly insinuating Curtis "Eddie" Smith of being the "real killer" based on a failed polygraph test. Watch Dick spiral through desperate theories—from Eddie to groundskeepers to anyone but Alex—while Creighton Waters finally fights back against the media manipulation. Learn about the crucial evidence: high-velocity impact spatter, Paul's phone video destroying Alex's alibi, and the timeline that placed Alex at the scene. This episode also tackles Judge Carmen Mullen's alleged abuse of power and captures the moment Dick compared himself to... Abraham Lincoln...?With trial just weeks away, Dick's chaos strategy was in full effect. Spoiler: it didn't work. The jury saw through everything within just a few hours of deliberating. Episode References“Attorney says Alex Murdaugh ‘decided to end his life' after murders of his wife and son” - The Today Show, Sept 15, 2022

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland get a dose of breaking news mid-episode when the warrant for Angie Solomon's “murder for hire” arrest comes in, raising all-new questions. In 2020, Angie's 18-year-old son Grant was killed in a strange set of circumstances while outside a gym while his father, Aaron Solomon, was present. Since then, Angie sought justice for her son — as well as for her young daughter, who has accused Aaron of sexual abuse. Was Angie really trying to hire someone to kill Aaron? Or was she set up?  Also on the show, a discussion of the “Gone Girls” documentary about the Long Island serial killer. Would you open the door to a stranger in distress? And what are Rex Heuermann's connections to South Carolina?  Plus, a double dose of breaking news as Eric gets a call from Creighton Waters in the middle of the recording about Russell's federal and state charges. He's pleading GUILTY and saving us all the trouble of watching him squirm in court.  And finally, it's finally been announced! Actress Brittany Snow — known for her roles in “Pitch Perfect” and “John Tucker Must Die” — has joined the cast of Hulu's “Murdaugh Murders” series in the role of … Mandy! But we'll get into all the feels on this week's Girl Talk episode for Soak Up The Sun Premium Members! Episode Resources “Brittany Snow Joins Hulu's Murdaugh Murders Limited Series” - Deadline, April 10, 2025 

Host Jim Chapman guides you through the testimony of Alex Murdaugh as he takes the stand in his own defense, facing off against seasoned prosecutor Creighton Waters during his murder trial. “Murdaugh” is a series brought to you by Exposed:Scandalous Files of the Elite podcast and is a produced by Envision Podcast Productions. #murdaugh #AlexMurdaugh #creightonwaters #exposed #podcast #Southcarolina Timestamps00:15 Alex Murdaugh Takes the Stand25:31 Badge and Benefits30:27 Unraveling the Truth31:55 The Weight of the Badge36:12 Legacy of the Murdochs50:25 Accusations and Confessions57:02 Investigation Insights1:05:21 Stolen Money and Legal Fees1:38:37 Falsifying Recovery Amounts1:47:55 Conversations with Victims1:52:36 Reflection and RecessFor collaborations, promotions, or appearances email Jim at:  https://www.exposedpodcastfiles@gmail.com  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/exposed-scandalous-files-of-the-elite--6073723/support.

The Mica Francis case takes another turn as Solid Rock moves to "The Rate Hole". Questions continue to be raised about what Myrtle Beach Pastor JP Miller knew about his estranged wife's death on the night her body was found in a North Carolina swamp … and when he knew it. Are those questions fair? Are they warranted? Are they just the beginning to figuring out what happened to Mica Francis in April 2024? Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell take a second look at old pieces of the puzzle and put them together with new information and offer their perspective on how investigators regarded JP Miller from the very beginning and why it seemed to rattle him. Also on the show, an update on Russell Laffitte's federal retrial and his attorney's infamous delay tactics, as well as the possibility of South Carolina Attorney General's Office prosecutor Creighton Waters getting his turn at putting Russell behind bars sooner rather than later.  Plus, Cory Fleming prepares for his restitution hearing, Nautilus insurance asks a federal judge to make Cory and his former law firm pay them millions for the Satterfield heist. And why it's time for an investigation to be opened into Chris Skinner's death. Also! Our cup of justice co-host Eric Bland is having a Book Signing This Saturday 12/7 at noon In Beaufort, SC Click for Details! Premium Episode Resources Jason Clarke casting article in Deadline Russell Laffitte's Nov 14, 2024 Order for New Federal Trial - Premium File EB's book “Anything but Bland” The Rat Hole in Myrtle Beach Why is Mica Miller's Church Hiding This Sermon? John Paul Millers Lost Sermon Robbie Harvey YouTube Channel Russell Laffitte's Dec 4, 2024 Joint Status Report - Premium File Cory Fleming's Dec 2, 2024 Preliminary Evidence List - Premium File Chris Skinner Drowning Investigation - Premium File NewsNation Interview with JP Miller True Sunlight Episode 60  JP Miller on Flodaddyflo's TikTok Mica Francis Death Investigation Release - May 7, 2024 - Premium File Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ Luna Shark Premium today at Lunashark.Supercast.com. Premium Members also get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. What We're Buying... Eric Bland's New Book!!! - Mandy's Book in Paperback!! - Marcia Clark's New Book - Amanda Knox's New Book - Tamron Hall's New Book - Erin Lee Carr's Book Peloton - onepeloton.com Find your push. Find your power with Peloton at onepeloton.com. Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn And a special thank you to our other amazing sponsors: Microdose.com, PELOTON, and VUORI. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer! *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod Twitter.com/mandymatney Twitter.com/elizfarrell youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After accused killer Lee Gilley appeared in court in Houston, Texas supported by lead defense attorney Dick DeGuerin, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell dive in to what happened to Christa Bauer Gilley of Summerville, South Carolina. Court documents in the case reveal shocking details of how Lee Gilley acted after his wife's death at their Houston Heights home. You'll hear the latest on Lee Gilley's bond agreement and what's next to get Justice For Christa. And affidavits filed in Christa's children's custody case show the horrible way her family found out about her death … and about how she died. We also take a look at the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to vacate the conviction and sentence of one of Alex Murdaugh's alleged co-conspirators — bank enabler Russell Laffitte. Why did the court do this? When will Russell be released from prison? What about all the money he still owes his attorneys? And will Murdaugh trial superstar Creighton Waters — with that Big Creighton Energy — step in to prosecute Russell on his pending 21 state charges for allegedly helping Alex steal clients' money?  Plus an update on a trial date in the Sara Lynn Colucci case and the latest in Buster Murdaugh's defamation lawsuit. Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ Episode Resources Man charged with capital murder in pregnant wife's death first reported as suicide in Heights: Houston man accused in wife's death considered fleeing, relatives say The Yum Yum Snack Shop on Instagram Christa Gilley's Obituary Information on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Recap on the Colucci Case Join Luna Shark Premium today at Lunashark.Supercast.com. Premium Members also get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. What We're Buying... Hungry Root - https://hungryroot.com/mandy to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies.. Hungry Root is the easiest way to eat healthy. They send you fresh, high-quality groceries, simple, delicious recipes, and essential supplements. Task Rabbit - Use promo code "mandy" at https://www.taskrabbit.com/ for 15% off your task. Task Rabbit connects you with skilled Taskers to help with cleaning, moving, furniture assembly, home repairs, and more. Peloton - onepeloton.com Find your push. Find your power with Peloton at onepeloton.com. Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn And a special thank you to our other amazing sponsors: Microdose.com, PELOTON, and VUORI. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer! *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod Twitter.com/mandymatney Twitter.com/elizfarrell youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," defense attorney Bob Motta explores the potential direction of a possible second trial for Alex Murdaugh. Motta discusses the possibility of the defense introducing a third-party culprit theory, which was not pursued in the initial trial. He speculates that if Murdaugh did hire someone else to commit the murders, he would still be held as accountable as if he had pulled the trigger himself. Motta also addresses the challenges that Murdaugh's defense might face in proving such a theory, particularly the need to establish that potential third-party suspects were aware they had been wronged by Murdaugh. The conversation touches on the likelihood that financial crimes and the hatred they engendered among Murdaugh's victims could be used to create reasonable doubt. However, Motta remains skeptical that this approach would succeed in changing the outcome of a retrial. He also predicts that the prosecution, led by Creighton Waters, might streamline its case if a new trial occurs, making it more focused and effective. The discussion concludes with a reflection on the complexities and high stakes of a potential "sequel" trial for Murdaugh, highlighting the intriguing nature of the case and the challenges both sides would face. - Discussion on the potential for a second trial for Alex Murdaugh and a possible third-party culprit theory - Speculation on Murdaugh's role in potentially hiring others to commit the murders - Challenges the defense might face in proving a third-party theory, especially regarding victim knowledge - Consideration of financial crimes as a source of reasonable doubt in a retrial - Prediction that the prosecution may streamline its case in a potential new trial - Reflection on the complexities and high stakes of a second trial for Alex Murdaugh - Anticipation of the intriguing nature of a potential "sequel" trial #AlexMurdaugh #ThirdPartyCulprit #FinancialCrimes #LegalAnalysis #TrueCrime #Retrial #CriminalJustice Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In this episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," defense attorney Bob Motta explores the potential direction of a possible second trial for Alex Murdaugh. Motta discusses the possibility of the defense introducing a third-party culprit theory, which was not pursued in the initial trial. He speculates that if Murdaugh did hire someone else to commit the murders, he would still be held as accountable as if he had pulled the trigger himself. Motta also addresses the challenges that Murdaugh's defense might face in proving such a theory, particularly the need to establish that potential third-party suspects were aware they had been wronged by Murdaugh. The conversation touches on the likelihood that financial crimes and the hatred they engendered among Murdaugh's victims could be used to create reasonable doubt. However, Motta remains skeptical that this approach would succeed in changing the outcome of a retrial. He also predicts that the prosecution, led by Creighton Waters, might streamline its case if a new trial occurs, making it more focused and effective. The discussion concludes with a reflection on the complexities and high stakes of a potential "sequel" trial for Murdaugh, highlighting the intriguing nature of the case and the challenges both sides would face. - Discussion on the potential for a second trial for Alex Murdaugh and a possible third-party culprit theory - Speculation on Murdaugh's role in potentially hiring others to commit the murders - Challenges the defense might face in proving a third-party theory, especially regarding victim knowledge - Consideration of financial crimes as a source of reasonable doubt in a retrial - Prediction that the prosecution may streamline its case in a potential new trial - Reflection on the complexities and high stakes of a second trial for Alex Murdaugh - Anticipation of the intriguing nature of a potential "sequel" trial #AlexMurdaugh #ThirdPartyCulprit #FinancialCrimes #LegalAnalysis #TrueCrime #Retrial #CriminalJustice Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In this episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," defense attorney Bob Motta explores the potential direction of a possible second trial for Alex Murdaugh. Motta discusses the possibility of the defense introducing a third-party culprit theory, which was not pursued in the initial trial. He speculates that if Murdaugh did hire someone else to commit the murders, he would still be held as accountable as if he had pulled the trigger himself. Motta also addresses the challenges that Murdaugh's defense might face in proving such a theory, particularly the need to establish that potential third-party suspects were aware they had been wronged by Murdaugh. The conversation touches on the likelihood that financial crimes and the hatred they engendered among Murdaugh's victims could be used to create reasonable doubt. However, Motta remains skeptical that this approach would succeed in changing the outcome of a retrial. He also predicts that the prosecution, led by Creighton Waters, might streamline its case if a new trial occurs, making it more focused and effective. The discussion concludes with a reflection on the complexities and high stakes of a potential "sequel" trial for Murdaugh, highlighting the intriguing nature of the case and the challenges both sides would face. - Discussion on the potential for a second trial for Alex Murdaugh and a possible third-party culprit theory - Speculation on Murdaugh's role in potentially hiring others to commit the murders - Challenges the defense might face in proving a third-party theory, especially regarding victim knowledge - Consideration of financial crimes as a source of reasonable doubt in a retrial - Prediction that the prosecution may streamline its case in a potential new trial - Reflection on the complexities and high stakes of a second trial for Alex Murdaugh - Anticipation of the intriguing nature of a potential "sequel" trial #AlexMurdaugh #ThirdPartyCulprit #FinancialCrimes #LegalAnalysis #TrueCrime #Retrial #CriminalJustice Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In Alex Testifies — Part 10 — A Gotcha Moment? we conclude our review of Creighton Waters' cross-examination of Alex Murdaugh which culminates in the prosecutor posing a question to the defendant that seeks to undermine his explanation for lying about the fact that he was with his wife and son just before they were killed.Crime Story Media has begun to migrate content from the CrimeStory.com website to our Patreon. For more of Crime Story and Jury Duty — including ad-free episodes of the upcoming season; Kary Antholis's Storyteller Interviews with ground-breaking, award-winning storytellers like David Simon and George Pelecanos; and all of our Amanda Knox Project opinion pieces and interviews— subscribe on Patreon for just $5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Alex Testifies — Part 8 — “Am I a Busy Bee?” we review the section of Creighton Waters' cross-examination of Alex Murdaugh, during which the prosecutor asks the defendant about his activities during the period of time immediately before and after the killings. Waters also questions the defendant about the interview conducted by SLED Agents during the early morning hours after the murders.Crime Story Media has begun to migrate content from the CrimeStory.com website to our Patreon. For more of Crime Story and Jury Duty — including ad-free episodes of the upcoming season; Kary Antholis's Storyteller Interviews with ground-breaking, award-winning storytellers like David Simon and George Pelecanos; and all of our Amanda Knox Project opinion pieces and interviews— subscribe on Patreon for just $5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Mark Ball — Part 3, we begin our look at the cross examination of the defendant's friend and former law partner, Mark Ball, as prosecutor Creighton Waters seeks to use this defense witness's testimony as evidence against the defendant.Crime Story Media has begun to migrate content from the CrimeStory.com website to our Patreon. For more of Crime Story and Jury Duty — including ad-free episodes of the upcoming season; Kary Antholis's Storyteller Interviews with ground-breaking, award-winning storytellers like David Simon and George Pelecanos; and all of our Amanda Knox Project opinion pieces and interviews— subscribe on Patreon for just $5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Murders Timeline — Part 3, we conclude our review of the direct examination of SLED Agent Peter Rudofski, as Creighton Waters wraps up his direct with questions about data recorded after the murders of Maggie and Paul.Crime Story Media has begun to migrate content from the CrimeStory.com website to our Patreon. For more of Crime Story and Jury Duty — including ad-free episodes of the upcoming season; Kary Antholis's Storyteller Interviews with ground-breaking, award-winning storytellers like David Simon and George Pelecanos; and all of our Amanda Knox Project opinion pieces and interviews— subscribe on Patreon for just $5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Murders Timeline — Part 2, we continue our review of the direct examination of SLED Agent Peter Rudofski, as Creighton Waters questions the witness about the timeline built on data from cell phones and various other electronic sources. During this portion of Agent Rudofski's testimony, they cover the time period from about an hour before the murders until about two hours after the killings.Crime Story Media has begun to migrate content from the CrimeStory.com website to our Patreon. For more of Crime Story and Jury Duty — including ad-free episodes of the upcoming season; Kary Antholis's Storyteller Interviews with ground-breaking, award-winning storytellers like David Simon and George Pelecanos; and all of our Amanda Knox Project opinion pieces and interviews— subscribe on Patreon for just $5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Murders Timeline — Part 1, we continue our review of the direct examination of SLED Agent Peter Rudofski, as Creighton Waters moves on to another portion of the slide presentation; this one lays out a timeline built on data from cell phones from various electronic sources including cell phones belonging to the defendant, the two victims and other witnesses in the case.Crime Story Media has begun to migrate content from the CrimeStory.com website to our Patreon. For more of Crime Story and Jury Duty — including ad-free episodes of the upcoming season; Kary Antholis's Storyteller Interviews with ground-breaking, award-winning storytellers like David Simon and George Pelecanos; and all of our Amanda Knox Project opinion pieces and interviews— subscribe on Patreon for just $5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In SLED Forensic Pathologist — Part 4, we continue our look at the testimony of SLED Forensic Pathologist Dr. Emily Reimer, as prosecutor Creighton Waters concludes his direct examination by asking the witness about a number of photos taken during Maggie Murdaugh's autopsy.Crime Story Media has begun to migrate content from the CrimeStory.com website to our Patreon. For more of Crime Story and Jury Duty — including ad-free episodes of the upcoming season; Kary Antholis's Storyteller Interviews with ground-breaking, award-winning storytellers like David Simon and George Pelecanos; and all of our Amanda Knox Project opinion pieces and interviews— subscribe on Patreon for just $5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In SLED Forensic Pathologist — Part 3, we continue our look at the testimony of SLED Forensic Pathologist Dr. Emily Reimer, as prosecutor Creighton Waters segues to questioning the witness about her analysis of the wounds suffered by Maggie Murdaugh.Crime Story Media has begun to migrate content from the CrimeStory.com website to our Patreon. For more of Crime Story and Jury Duty — including ad-free episodes of the upcoming season; Kary Antholis's Storyteller Interviews with ground-breaking, award-winning storytellers like David Simon and George Pelecanos; and all of our Amanda Knox Project opinion pieces and interviews— subscribe on Patreon for just $5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In SLED Forensic Pathologist — Part 2, we continue our look at the testimony of SLED Forensic Pathologist Dr. Emily Reimer, as prosecutor Creighton Waters uses a series of extremely graphic autopsy photos of Paul Murdaugh's body to question the witness about the gunshot wounds suffered by the victim.Crime Story Media has begun to migrate content from the CrimeStory.com website to our Patreon. For more of Crime Story and Jury Duty — including ad-free episodes of the upcoming season; Kary Antholis's Storyteller Interviews with ground-breaking, award-winning storytellers like David Simon and George Pelecanos; and all of our Amanda Knox Project opinion pieces and interviews— subscribe on Patreon for just $5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In SLED Forensic Pathologist — Part 1, we conclude our look at the testimony of SLED Forensic Pathologist Dr. Emily Reimer, as prosecutor Creighton Waters qualifies her as an expert witness and then asks her to demonstrate on a diagram of a human torso where and how Paul Murdaugh was shot.Crime Story Media has begun to migrate content from the CrimeStory.com website to our Patreon. For more of Crime Story and Jury Duty — including ad-free episodes of the upcoming season; Kary Antholis's Storyteller Interviews with ground-breaking, award-winning storytellers like David Simon and George Pelecanos; and all of our Amanda Knox Project opinion pieces and interviews— subscribe on Patreon for just $5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Make 2024 your year of language mastery with Babbel. Visit https://babbel.com/collier and receive 55% off your Babbel subscription. Be a better you, one language at a time! *Rules and restrictions may apply. Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh was back in court on Tuesday, January 16th, appearing in front of a new judge as he argues his case for a new trial. Retired South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Jean Toal will preside over Tuesday's status conference at the Richland County Courthouse. Tuesday's status hearing could determine who will take the stand later this month when Toal hears arguments that Murdaugh deserves a new trial. Murdaugh was convicted for the June 2021 murders of his wife, Maggie, and their son, Paul, at the family's hunting property in rural Colleton County. Murdaugh's defense team filed a motion for a new trial alleging jury tampering on the part of Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill. Murdaugh's defense team filed a brief on Jan. 12 listing potential witnesses they could call. Those names included several jurors, state prosecutor Creighton Waters and Judge Clifton Newman. “The state must call Ms. Hill to deny the allegations that she tampered with the jury,” the brief states, adding that depending on her testimony, Murdaugh's team might call additional witnesses as rebuttal witnesses.Hill's son, Jeffrey Hill, the former IT director for the Colleton County Courthouse was also listed as a potential witness. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/86UVBqAqzTo Support this podcast by clicking the links below! ➡️ Buy me a coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/collierlandry ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collierlandry ➡️ Official Merch Store: https://www.collierlandry.com/store ➡️ Amazon Affiliate Link: https://www.collierlandry.com/amazon ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collierlandry/ ▶ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@collierlandry ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/collierlandry ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collierlandry ▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collierlandry/ ▶ APPLE Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collier-landry-show/id1551076031 ▶ SPOTIFY Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/465s4vsFcogvKIynNRcvGf?si=00da2b8e06864257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Make 2024 your year of language mastery with Babbel. Visit https://babbel.com/collier and receive 55% off your Babbel subscription. Be a better you, one language at a time! *Rules and restrictions may apply. Alex Murdaugh's lawyers said Friday they may call lead Murdaugh prosecutor Creighton Waters and Aubrey Hill, the daughter of Colleton County clerk of court Becky Hill, as potential witnesses during an upcoming hearing on allegations that Becky Hill tampered with the jury during Murdaugh's double-murder trial last year. Murdaugh's attorneys made their plans known in a brief filed Friday January 12, 2024. Link to this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/791NOS8ArSM Support this podcast here! ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collierlandry ➡️ Official Merch Store: https://www.collierlandry.com/store ➡️ Buy me a coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/collierlandry ➡️ Amazon Affiliate Link: https://www.collierlandry.com/amazon ▶ APPLE Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collier-landry-show/id1551076031 ▶ SPOTIFY Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/465s4vsFcogvKIynNRcvGf?si=00da2b8e06864257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Murdaugh made plea deal on the financial charges the State had filed. In front of Judge Newman, Creighton Waters read the charges and how much time Alex had agreed to in the deal. You can hear parts of the proceedings in this episode. Check out Impact of Influence on Facebook . Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen podcast company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Murdaugh, already serving two consecutive life terms for the murder of his wife and son, has agreed to a plea deal, admitting guilt in various financial crimes just days before the scheduled start of his trial. Murdaugh, who is currently serving two consecutive life sentences for the murders of his wife and son, pled guilty to multiple counts, including embezzlement of insurance settlement funds in the case of the Murdaugh family's housekeeper, Gloria Satterfield. Appearing in Beaufort County Court before Circuit Court Judge Clifton Newman, a shackled and orange-jumpsuit-clad Murdaugh expressed his readiness to accept the guilty plea, stating, "I am happy to be pleading guilty to these charges for a number of reasons." Chief prosecutor Creighton Waters, representing the state attorney general's office, recommended a 27-year prison sentence for Murdaugh's financial crimes. However, the final determination of the sentence will be made during a November 28 sentencing hearing, during which Judge Newman "fully intends" to accept Murdaugh's guilty plea after hearing from victims. Waters provided an overview of the various cases against Murdaugh, describing his actions as driven by an "insatiable need for money." Despite Murdaugh's stoic demeanor in the nearly empty courtroom, the charges against him included 101 financial-related counts and an alleged loss of $8.8 million to those affected by his schemes, both clients and his family's law firm. While Murdaugh indicated that he disagreed with certain aspects of the narrative presented by Waters, he did not dispute the central facts of the cases. The plea deal marked a significant development in a sprawling legal saga that has garnered widespread attention. Murdaugh's murder trial earlier this year attracted intense media coverage, given his prominent legal family background and the complex circumstances surrounding the deaths of his wife and son. Initially classified as an unsolved double homicide, the case unraveled into allegations of financial fraud, a suspected murder-for-hire plot, and drug addiction. It also reignited investigations into other suspicious deaths linked to the Murdaugh family. Notably, Murdaugh has maintained his innocence in the murder of his wife and son, with prosecutors alleging he committed the murders to gain sympathy before being exposed for his financial crimes. Importantly, Murdaugh's federal sentence must run concurrently with any sentence imposed in his state case, ensuring that he serves the prison time for both convictions simultaneously. Following the hearing, Murdaugh's defense team stated that their client had never denied committing financial crimes, which he generally admitted to during his murder trial. They emphasized his willingness to serve time for crimes he acknowledges but maintained his innocence in the murders of his wife and son, for which he is seeking a new trial. The allegations of jury tampering made by his defense team continue to be a point of contention in the ongoing legal proceedings. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Alex Murdaugh, already serving two consecutive life terms for the murder of his wife and son, has agreed to a plea deal, admitting guilt in various financial crimes just days before the scheduled start of his trial. Murdaugh, who is currently serving two consecutive life sentences for the murders of his wife and son, pled guilty to multiple counts, including embezzlement of insurance settlement funds in the case of the Murdaugh family's housekeeper, Gloria Satterfield. Appearing in Beaufort County Court before Circuit Court Judge Clifton Newman, a shackled and orange-jumpsuit-clad Murdaugh expressed his readiness to accept the guilty plea, stating, "I am happy to be pleading guilty to these charges for a number of reasons." Chief prosecutor Creighton Waters, representing the state attorney general's office, recommended a 27-year prison sentence for Murdaugh's financial crimes. However, the final determination of the sentence will be made during a November 28 sentencing hearing, during which Judge Newman "fully intends" to accept Murdaugh's guilty plea after hearing from victims. Waters provided an overview of the various cases against Murdaugh, describing his actions as driven by an "insatiable need for money." Despite Murdaugh's stoic demeanor in the nearly empty courtroom, the charges against him included 101 financial-related counts and an alleged loss of $8.8 million to those affected by his schemes, both clients and his family's law firm. While Murdaugh indicated that he disagreed with certain aspects of the narrative presented by Waters, he did not dispute the central facts of the cases. The plea deal marked a significant development in a sprawling legal saga that has garnered widespread attention. Murdaugh's murder trial earlier this year attracted intense media coverage, given his prominent legal family background and the complex circumstances surrounding the deaths of his wife and son. Initially classified as an unsolved double homicide, the case unraveled into allegations of financial fraud, a suspected murder-for-hire plot, and drug addiction. It also reignited investigations into other suspicious deaths linked to the Murdaugh family. Notably, Murdaugh has maintained his innocence in the murder of his wife and son, with prosecutors alleging he committed the murders to gain sympathy before being exposed for his financial crimes. In addition to his state charges, Murdaugh pleaded guilty in federal court in September to nearly two dozen counts of financial fraud and money laundering. This plea deal requires him to make restitution to all identifiable victims, totaling approximately $9 million. He may also be subject to a polygraph test and may need to testify fully and truthfully before grand juries and in other proceedings. Importantly, Murdaugh's federal sentence must run concurrently with any sentence imposed in his state case, ensuring that he serves the prison time for both convictions simultaneously. Following the hearing, Murdaugh's defense team stated that their client had never denied committing financial crimes, which he generally admitted to during his murder trial. They emphasized his willingness to serve time for crimes he acknowledges but maintained his innocence in the murders of his wife and son, for which he is seeking a new trial. The allegations of jury tampering made by his defense team continue to be a point of contention in the ongoing legal proceedings. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Alex Murdaugh, already serving two consecutive life terms for the murder of his wife and son, has agreed to a plea deal, admitting guilt in various financial crimes just days before the scheduled start of his trial. Murdaugh, who is currently serving two consecutive life sentences for the murders of his wife and son, pled guilty to multiple counts, including embezzlement of insurance settlement funds in the case of the Murdaugh family's housekeeper, Gloria Satterfield. Appearing in Beaufort County Court before Circuit Court Judge Clifton Newman, a shackled and orange-jumpsuit-clad Murdaugh expressed his readiness to accept the guilty plea, stating, "I am happy to be pleading guilty to these charges for a number of reasons." Chief prosecutor Creighton Waters, representing the state attorney general's office, recommended a 27-year prison sentence for Murdaugh's financial crimes. However, the final determination of the sentence will be made during a November 28 sentencing hearing, during which Judge Newman "fully intends" to accept Murdaugh's guilty plea after hearing from victims. Waters provided an overview of the various cases against Murdaugh, describing his actions as driven by an "insatiable need for money." Despite Murdaugh's stoic demeanor in the nearly empty courtroom, the charges against him included 101 financial-related counts and an alleged loss of $8.8 million to those affected by his schemes, both clients and his family's law firm. While Murdaugh indicated that he disagreed with certain aspects of the narrative presented by Waters, he did not dispute the central facts of the cases. The plea deal marked a significant development in a sprawling legal saga that has garnered widespread attention. Murdaugh's murder trial earlier this year attracted intense media coverage, given his prominent legal family background and the complex circumstances surrounding the deaths of his wife and son. Initially classified as an unsolved double homicide, the case unraveled into allegations of financial fraud, a suspected murder-for-hire plot, and drug addiction. It also reignited investigations into other suspicious deaths linked to the Murdaugh family. Notably, Murdaugh has maintained his innocence in the murder of his wife and son, with prosecutors alleging he committed the murders to gain sympathy before being exposed for his financial crimes. In addition to his state charges, Murdaugh pleaded guilty in federal court in September to nearly two dozen counts of financial fraud and money laundering. This plea deal requires him to make restitution to all identifiable victims, totaling approximately $9 million. He may also be subject to a polygraph test and may need to testify fully and truthfully before grand juries and in other proceedings. Importantly, Murdaugh's federal sentence must run concurrently with any sentence imposed in his state case, ensuring that he serves the prison time for both convictions simultaneously. Following the hearing, Murdaugh's defense team stated that their client had never denied committing financial crimes, which he generally admitted to during his murder trial. They emphasized his willingness to serve time for crimes he acknowledges but maintained his innocence in the murders of his wife and son, for which he is seeking a new trial. The allegations of jury tampering made by his defense team continue to be a point of contention in the ongoing legal proceedings. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Alex Murdaugh, already serving two consecutive life terms for the murder of his wife and son, has agreed to a plea deal, admitting guilt in various financial crimes just days before the scheduled start of his trial. Murdaugh, who is currently serving two consecutive life sentences for the murders of his wife and son, pled guilty to multiple counts, including embezzlement of insurance settlement funds in the case of the Murdaugh family's housekeeper, Gloria Satterfield. Appearing in Beaufort County Court before Circuit Court Judge Clifton Newman, a shackled and orange-jumpsuit-clad Murdaugh expressed his readiness to accept the guilty plea, stating, "I am happy to be pleading guilty to these charges for a number of reasons." Chief prosecutor Creighton Waters, representing the state attorney general's office, recommended a 27-year prison sentence for Murdaugh's financial crimes. However, the final determination of the sentence will be made during a November 28 sentencing hearing, during which Judge Newman "fully intends" to accept Murdaugh's guilty plea after hearing from victims. Waters provided an overview of the various cases against Murdaugh, describing his actions as driven by an "insatiable need for money." Despite Murdaugh's stoic demeanor in the nearly empty courtroom, the charges against him included 101 financial-related counts and an alleged loss of $8.8 million to those affected by his schemes, both clients and his family's law firm. While Murdaugh indicated that he disagreed with certain aspects of the narrative presented by Waters, he did not dispute the central facts of the cases. The plea deal marked a significant development in a sprawling legal saga that has garnered widespread attention. Murdaugh's murder trial earlier this year attracted intense media coverage, given his prominent legal family background and the complex circumstances surrounding the deaths of his wife and son. Initially classified as an unsolved double homicide, the case unraveled into allegations of financial fraud, a suspected murder-for-hire plot, and drug addiction. It also reignited investigations into other suspicious deaths linked to the Murdaugh family. Notably, Murdaugh has maintained his innocence in the murder of his wife and son, with prosecutors alleging he committed the murders to gain sympathy before being exposed for his financial crimes. Importantly, Murdaugh's federal sentence must run concurrently with any sentence imposed in his state case, ensuring that he serves the prison time for both convictions simultaneously. Following the hearing, Murdaugh's defense team stated that their client had never denied committing financial crimes, which he generally admitted to during his murder trial. They emphasized his willingness to serve time for crimes he acknowledges but maintained his innocence in the murders of his wife and son, for which he is seeking a new trial. The allegations of jury tampering made by his defense team continue to be a point of contention in the ongoing legal proceedings. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Alex Murdaugh, already serving two consecutive life terms for the murder of his wife and son, has agreed to a plea deal, admitting guilt in various financial crimes just days before the scheduled start of his trial. Murdaugh, who is currently serving two consecutive life sentences for the murders of his wife and son, pled guilty to multiple counts, including embezzlement of insurance settlement funds in the case of the Murdaugh family's housekeeper, Gloria Satterfield. Appearing in Beaufort County Court before Circuit Court Judge Clifton Newman, a shackled and orange-jumpsuit-clad Murdaugh expressed his readiness to accept the guilty plea, stating, "I am happy to be pleading guilty to these charges for a number of reasons." Chief prosecutor Creighton Waters, representing the state attorney general's office, recommended a 27-year prison sentence for Murdaugh's financial crimes. However, the final determination of the sentence will be made during a November 28 sentencing hearing, during which Judge Newman "fully intends" to accept Murdaugh's guilty plea after hearing from victims. Waters provided an overview of the various cases against Murdaugh, describing his actions as driven by an "insatiable need for money." Despite Murdaugh's stoic demeanor in the nearly empty courtroom, the charges against him included 101 financial-related counts and an alleged loss of $8.8 million to those affected by his schemes, both clients and his family's law firm. While Murdaugh indicated that he disagreed with certain aspects of the narrative presented by Waters, he did not dispute the central facts of the cases. The plea deal marked a significant development in a sprawling legal saga that has garnered widespread attention. Murdaugh's murder trial earlier this year attracted intense media coverage, given his prominent legal family background and the complex circumstances surrounding the deaths of his wife and son. Initially classified as an unsolved double homicide, the case unraveled into allegations of financial fraud, a suspected murder-for-hire plot, and drug addiction. It also reignited investigations into other suspicious deaths linked to the Murdaugh family. Notably, Murdaugh has maintained his innocence in the murder of his wife and son, with prosecutors alleging he committed the murders to gain sympathy before being exposed for his financial crimes. Importantly, Murdaugh's federal sentence must run concurrently with any sentence imposed in his state case, ensuring that he serves the prison time for both convictions simultaneously. Following the hearing, Murdaugh's defense team stated that their client had never denied committing financial crimes, which he generally admitted to during his murder trial. They emphasized his willingness to serve time for crimes he acknowledges but maintained his innocence in the murders of his wife and son, for which he is seeking a new trial. The allegations of jury tampering made by his defense team continue to be a point of contention in the ongoing legal proceedings. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Alex Murdaugh, already serving two consecutive life terms for the murder of his wife and son, has agreed to a plea deal, admitting guilt in various financial crimes just days before the scheduled start of his trial. Murdaugh, who is currently serving two consecutive life sentences for the murders of his wife and son, pled guilty to multiple counts, including embezzlement of insurance settlement funds in the case of the Murdaugh family's housekeeper, Gloria Satterfield. Appearing in Beaufort County Court before Circuit Court Judge Clifton Newman, a shackled and orange-jumpsuit-clad Murdaugh expressed his readiness to accept the guilty plea, stating, "I am happy to be pleading guilty to these charges for a number of reasons." Chief prosecutor Creighton Waters, representing the state attorney general's office, recommended a 27-year prison sentence for Murdaugh's financial crimes. However, the final determination of the sentence will be made during a November 28 sentencing hearing, during which Judge Newman "fully intends" to accept Murdaugh's guilty plea after hearing from victims. Waters provided an overview of the various cases against Murdaugh, describing his actions as driven by an "insatiable need for money." Despite Murdaugh's stoic demeanor in the nearly empty courtroom, the charges against him included 101 financial-related counts and an alleged loss of $8.8 million to those affected by his schemes, both clients and his family's law firm. While Murdaugh indicated that he disagreed with certain aspects of the narrative presented by Waters, he did not dispute the central facts of the cases. The plea deal marked a significant development in a sprawling legal saga that has garnered widespread attention. Murdaugh's murder trial earlier this year attracted intense media coverage, given his prominent legal family background and the complex circumstances surrounding the deaths of his wife and son. Initially classified as an unsolved double homicide, the case unraveled into allegations of financial fraud, a suspected murder-for-hire plot, and drug addiction. It also reignited investigations into other suspicious deaths linked to the Murdaugh family. Notably, Murdaugh has maintained his innocence in the murder of his wife and son, with prosecutors alleging he committed the murders to gain sympathy before being exposed for his financial crimes. In addition to his state charges, Murdaugh pleaded guilty in federal court in September to nearly two dozen counts of financial fraud and money laundering. This plea deal requires him to make restitution to all identifiable victims, totaling approximately $9 million. He may also be subject to a polygraph test and may need to testify fully and truthfully before grand juries and in other proceedings. Importantly, Murdaugh's federal sentence must run concurrently with any sentence imposed in his state case, ensuring that he serves the prison time for both convictions simultaneously. Following the hearing, Murdaugh's defense team stated that their client had never denied committing financial crimes, which he generally admitted to during his murder trial. They emphasized his willingness to serve time for crimes he acknowledges but maintained his innocence in the murders of his wife and son, for which he is seeking a new trial. The allegations of jury tampering made by his defense team continue to be a point of contention in the ongoing legal proceedings. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The murder of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh in 2021 has been a tale that grasped the attention of the nation. The tragic deaths at their hunting estate in South Carolina Lowcountry were not only widely publicized but have been the topic of many television specials and documentaries. The most recent, “Fall of the House of Murdaugh,” released on Fox Nation, has now stirred the pot by featuring an interview with Buster Murdaugh, the son and brother of the deceased.    In a startling revelation, Buster Murdaugh declared that despite his father, Alex Murdaugh, being convicted for the murders, he believes in his father's innocence. This was Buster's first interview, although he did testify during his father's trial. The three-part documentary relied heavily on the broadcast of the trial, video evidence from the investigation, and family photos and videos. During the interview, Buster remained stoic until the end, when he discussed the fond memories of his mother, which he clings to for strength. “Holding onto that is what I do to see me through,” he expressed.    Buster detailed his close relationship with his mother and shared that his brother, Paul, was closer to their father. Despite the convictions and the tumultuous media storm, he described his parents' relationship as loving. When asked by host Martha MacCallum if he thinks it's possible his father is guilty, he adamantly stated, “No,” adding, “because I think that I hold a very unique perspective that nobody else in that courtroom ever held. And I know the love that I have witnessed.”    Alex Murdaugh's defense, and now his son, have criticized the police for rushing to judgment due to pressure to name a suspect. “I think it's one of those things where you have to do something,” Buster said. “And I think that it was — and that's the option and the route that they decided to go with. There are always two sides of the story.” Despite this, it took more than a year for Alex Murdaugh to be charged in the case. Buster argues that many questions remain unanswered and that the real killer is still at large, which makes him fear for his safety. He hypothesizes that the murderer was seeking revenge on Paul Murdaugh for the 2019 boat crash that led to the death of friend Mallory Beach.    Alex Murdaugh, who was sentenced to two life terms and is currently held in an undisclosed prison in South Carolina, had contacted Buster soon after discovering the bodies of his wife and son. Recounting the painful memory, Buster shared, “I walked inside and I saw him, and it was utter silence. It was a — it was a big embrace. He immediately broke down crying. I started crying, and that was what that was. I mean, it's difficult to relive these — these — these tough circumstances.”    Throughout the trial, Alex Murdaugh maintained his innocence. An excerpt from his journal, read during the documentary, revealed his mental state during the trial, “I am ready” and proclaimed his innocence. He confessed he could not erase the images of his dead wife and son from his mind. In another entry after his conviction, he mentioned his intention to hold his “head high, shoulders back,” refusing to give satisfaction to those who hate him by appearing defeated.    The documentary featured other prominent figures, including defense attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, lead prosecutor Creighton Waters, Attorney General Alan Wilson, and the prosecution's forensic expert Kenneth Kinsey. Yet, despite all the evidence and testimonies, Buster Murdaugh remains convinced of his father's innocence, while Alex Murdaugh tries to survive his life sentences, holding onto the belief that he would not have been convicted if he hadn't lied about not being at the dog kennels that night. The truth remains a mystery, leaving a family torn apart and a nation engrossed in the drama of the fall of the House of Murdaugh. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The murder of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh in 2021 has been a tale that grasped the attention of the nation. The tragic deaths at their hunting estate in South Carolina Lowcountry were not only widely publicized but have been the topic of many television specials and documentaries. The most recent, “Fall of the House of Murdaugh,” released on Fox Nation, has now stirred the pot by featuring an interview with Buster Murdaugh, the son and brother of the deceased.    In a startling revelation, Buster Murdaugh declared that despite his father, Alex Murdaugh, being convicted for the murders, he believes in his father's innocence. This was Buster's first interview, although he did testify during his father's trial. The three-part documentary relied heavily on the broadcast of the trial, video evidence from the investigation, and family photos and videos. During the interview, Buster remained stoic until the end, when he discussed the fond memories of his mother, which he clings to for strength. “Holding onto that is what I do to see me through,” he expressed.    Buster detailed his close relationship with his mother and shared that his brother, Paul, was closer to their father. Despite the convictions and the tumultuous media storm, he described his parents' relationship as loving. When asked by host Martha MacCallum if he thinks it's possible his father is guilty, he adamantly stated, “No,” adding, “because I think that I hold a very unique perspective that nobody else in that courtroom ever held. And I know the love that I have witnessed.”    Alex Murdaugh's defense, and now his son, have criticized the police for rushing to judgment due to pressure to name a suspect. “I think it's one of those things where you have to do something,” Buster said. “And I think that it was — and that's the option and the route that they decided to go with. There are always two sides of the story.” Despite this, it took more than a year for Alex Murdaugh to be charged in the case. Buster argues that many questions remain unanswered and that the real killer is still at large, which makes him fear for his safety. He hypothesizes that the murderer was seeking revenge on Paul Murdaugh for the 2019 boat crash that led to the death of friend Mallory Beach.    Alex Murdaugh, who was sentenced to two life terms and is currently held in an undisclosed prison in South Carolina, had contacted Buster soon after discovering the bodies of his wife and son. Recounting the painful memory, Buster shared, “I walked inside and I saw him, and it was utter silence. It was a — it was a big embrace. He immediately broke down crying. I started crying, and that was what that was. I mean, it's difficult to relive these — these — these tough circumstances.”    Throughout the trial, Alex Murdaugh maintained his innocence. An excerpt from his journal, read during the documentary, revealed his mental state during the trial, “I am ready” and proclaimed his innocence. He confessed he could not erase the images of his dead wife and son from his mind. In another entry after his conviction, he mentioned his intention to hold his “head high, shoulders back,” refusing to give satisfaction to those who hate him by appearing defeated.    The documentary featured other prominent figures, including defense attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, lead prosecutor Creighton Waters, Attorney General Alan Wilson, and the prosecution's forensic expert Kenneth Kinsey. Yet, despite all the evidence and testimonies, Buster Murdaugh remains convinced of his father's innocence, while Alex Murdaugh tries to survive his life sentences, holding onto the belief that he would not have been convicted if he hadn't lied about not being at the dog kennels that night. The truth remains a mystery, leaving a family torn apart and a nation engrossed in the drama of the fall of the House of Murdaugh. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Just when all hope seemed to be lost on the justice front, South Carolina prosecutor Creighton Waters comes to the rescue by NOT holding back in telling the Court how former attorney Cory Fleming helped his best friend, Alex Murdaugh, steal money. Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — break down what happened in the courtroom during Cory's guilty plea last week, including how the mood shifted considerably when it became clear that Creighton wasn't going to let Cory off the hook. Plus, they discuss Alex's alleged plan to plead guilty and Russell Laffitte's new pre-prison look. Mandy Matney's new book Blood On Their Hands is available in book stores near you on November 14th! Learn more at bloodontheirhandsbook.com or lunasharkmedia.com/book Premium members get our full discussion about how that hearing went and what the next steps for victims will be. For enhanced episodes with additional content, virtual happy hours with our hosts, articles, documents and more, consider joining our Luna Shark Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP Find us on social media: Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericbland https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/ YouTube *The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In State Senior Special Agent Jeff Croft— Part 5, we continue our review of the testimony of Jeff Croft, a Senior Special Agent for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, as the prosecutor Creighton Waters brings his direct examination to a close.Crime Story Media has begun to migrate content from the CrimeStory.com website to our Patreon. For more of Crime Story and Jury Duty — including ad-free episodes of the upcoming season; Kary Antholis's Storyteller Interviews with ground-breaking, award-winning storytellers like David Simon and George Pelecanos; and all of our Amanda Knox Project opinion pieces and interviews— subscribe on Patreon for just $5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite Dick and Jim's insistence that their client has been cooperating with federal investigators, Beth Braden, a journalist from Tennessee who now works with Luna Shark, attended Alex's arraignment Wednesday and reported that Alex Murdaugh entered a plea of Not guilty to the 22 federal charges.  Alex Murdaugh Not Guilty plea in U.S. District Court, brings his ability for nonsense to a new low. True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell discuss the latest drama in Murdaugh's federal case and his best friend Cory Fleming's attempts to get off lightly. They also share an update from South Carolina state prosecutor Creighton Waters.  Consider joining our Luna Shark Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. By popular demand, Cup of Justice has launched as its own weekly show. Go to cupofjusticepod.com to learn more or click the link in the episode description to get a hot cup of justice wherever you get your podcasts! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Itp67SQTZEHQGgrX0TYTl?si=39ff6a0cc34140f3 SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP And a special thank you to our sponsors: Microdose.com, PELOTON, Simplisafe, and others. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer! Find us on social media: Facebook.com/MurdaughPod/ Instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ Twitter.com/mandymatney Twitter.com/elizfarrell YouTube.com/c/MurdaughMurders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The story behind this trial has been a media sensation since Alex called police from his cell phone at 10:06 p.m on June 7th, 2021, saying he had discovered the bodies of his wife, Maggie (52), and their younger son, Paul (22), near the dog kennels at the family's hunting lodge, in Islandton, South Carolina. There have been at least two major documentary series and six podcasts, and the New York Times reported that at least 50 million and as many as 150 million people may have watched the trial's verdict.Over the coming weeks Jury Duty will present two narratives behind the allegations against Alex Murdaugh as they were offered to the trial's jury by a prosecution team led by prosecutor Creighton Waters and his team which included South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and state attorneys David Fernandez, John Meaders, and Savannah Goude; and Murdaugh's defense team comprised of Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin.We begin that presentation with the trial's first day and, in this episode, Prosecution's Opening, the judge's introductory instructions and the prosecution's opening statement to the jury. Crime Story Media has begun to migrate content from the CrimeStory.com website to our Patreon. For more of Crime Story and Jury Duty — including ad-free episodes of the upcoming season; Kary Antholis's Storyteller Interviews with ground-breaking, award-winning storytellers like David Simon and George Pelecanos; and all of our Amanda Knox Project opinion pieces and interviews— subscribe on Patreon for just $5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story behind this trial has been a media sensation since Alex called police from his cell phone at 10:06 p.m on June 7th, 2021, saying he had discovered the bodies of his wife, Maggie (52), and their younger son, Paul (22), near the dog kennels at the family's hunting lodge, in Islandton, South Carolina. There have been at least two major documentary series and six podcasts, and the New York Times reported that at least 50 million and as many as 150 million people may have watched the trial's verdict.Over the coming weeks Jury Duty will present two narratives behind the allegations against Alex Murdaugh as they were offered to the trial's jury by a prosecution team led by prosecutor Creighton Waters and his team which included South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and state attorneys David Fernandez, John Meaders, and Savannah Goude; and Murdaugh's defense team comprised of Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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.

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.

Creighton Waters was the lead prosecutor on the Alex Murdaugh double homicide trial.Waters' team succeeded in getting a conviction of Alex for murdering his wife and son.Waters gives us his thoughts on the trial and he opens up about not seeing his family for months.Creighton told us he is not done following any Murdaugh leads, no matter where they may lead.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In his closing arguments, prosecutor Creighton Waters called Alex Murdaugh a "family annihilator." Wanting to know more about this, I did a little research. Join me for a discussion about what is now more often called "familicide" and about the infamous case of family annihilator John List. If you like scary Bed Crime Stories, this should be right up your alley.#johnlist #breakingnews #bryankohberger #alexmurdaugh #truecrime #idaho #moscowidaho #kayleegoncalves #madisonmogen #ethanchapin #xanakernodle #moscowstudentmurders #idahostudentmurders #moscowhomicides  #truecrimeunsolved #truecrimeunsolvedSupport the show

Now that Alex Murdaugh has been convicted in the murders of his wife and son, it's time to take a look back on all the pieces that had to come together for the jury to deliver that guilty verdict. Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell talk about key testimony in the case and also had a fun chat with South Carolina prosecutor Creighton Waters himself.  Looking ahead, we have big plans to expand our particular style of journalism to other cases across the country — cases that would be solved if not for local corruption in law enforcement and other government agencies, but we still have a lot of work to do with this case. Over the next few months we will be redoubling our efforts into our investigation of the Stephen Smith Case. Sandy, Stephanie and the entire Smith family deserve to see justice in this case, which should have been solved in 2015. So this is a big day — we hope a new day — in South Carolina.  And stay tuned, we are just getting started... Consider joining our MMP Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP And a special thank you to our sponsors: Microdose.com, VOURI, and others. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer! Find us on social media: Facebook.com/MurdaughPod/ Instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ Twitter.com/mandymatney Twitter.com/elizfarrell YouTube.com/c/MurdaughMurders Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review for MMP on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247 “Soak Up The Sun” Words and Music by written by Sheryl Crow and Jeffrey Trott © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT, INC., Universal Music Enterprises, Administered by ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT All Rights Reserved. Used with Permission. Universal Project No. 106160, Anthem License: SL-019971, Reservoir License: 30030  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that Alex Murdaugh has been convicted in the murders of his wife and son, it's time to take a look back on all the pieces that had to come together for the jury to deliver that guilty verdict. Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell talk about key testimony in the case and also had a fun chat with South Carolina prosecutor Creighton Waters himself.  Looking ahead, we have big plans to expand our particular style of journalism to other cases across the country — cases that would be solved if not for local corruption in law enforcement and other government agencies, but we still have a lot of work to do with this case. Over the next few months we will be redoubling our efforts into our investigation of the Stephen Smith Case. Sandy, Stephanie and the entire Smith family deserve to see justice in this case, which should have been solved in 2015. So this is a big day — we hope a new day — in South Carolina.  And stay tuned, we are just getting started... Consider joining our MMP Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. By popular demand, Cup of Justice has launched as its own weekly show. Go to cupofjusticepod.com to learn more or click the link in the episode description to get a hot cup of justice wherever you get your podcasts! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Itp67SQTZEHQGgrX0TYTl?si=39ff6a0cc34140f3 SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP And a special thank you to our sponsors: Microdose.com, VOURI, and others. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer! Find us on social media: Facebook.com/MurdaughPod/ Instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ Twitter.com/mandymatney Twitter.com/elizfarrell YouTube.com/c/MurdaughMurders Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review for MMP on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247 “Soak Up The Sun” Words and Music by written by Sheryl Crow and Jeffrey Trott © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT, INC., Universal Music Enterprises, Administered by ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT All Rights Reserved. Used with Permission. Universal Project No. 106160, Anthem License: SL-019971, Reservoir License: 30030  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and his son Paul Murdaugh. The once-prominent South Carolina attorney reiterated his innocence and told the judge he “would never hurt” his wife and son. The lead prosecutor Creighton Waters tells Anderson Cooper that he thinks Murdaugh believed he could convince the jury of his lies. Plus, Karim Asad Ahmad Khan, the International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor, joins AC360 to discuss how Russia is illegally taking Ukrainian children and how he plans to make sure there is accountability. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

On this week's edition of The Week in Review, the trial of now convicted killer Alex Murdaugh arrived at its dramatic conclusion in Walterboro, SC on Thursday March 2, 2023 with powerful closing arguments from attorneys Creighton Waters, Jim Griffin, and John Meadors, a rapid deliberation by the jury, and a sentencing by judge Clifton Newman that pulled no punches. Get the full story on https://www.fitsnews.com/2023/03/04/week-in-review-from-moselle-alex-murdaughs-double-homicide-trial-is-over/FITSNews is THE new media in South Carolina.Connect with us for the best South Carolina #News coverage. #FITSNews #SCnews #SouthCarolinaNews #Charleston #Greenville #Columbia

Alex Murdaugh was back on the stand, testifying in his own defense regarding his charges of murdering his wife and son.We let you hear some of the questions by Creighton Waters, and the Alex's answers, that stood out to us.Legal analyst, John Snyder answers some questions about strategy.We answer some listener emails.mattharrispodcast@gmail.comMurdaugh Podcast on FacebookSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the second day of cross-examination, prosecutor Creighton Waters stopped questioning Alex Murdaugh after the disgraced lawyer confirmed he "hurt the ones he loved the most." This statement sent shockwaves through the courtroom and resulted in a sudden end to Waters' line of questioning. Murdaugh was taken aback by the abrupt end and attempted to clarify the statement, but the damage had already been done. The admission raises questions about Murdaugh's guilt in the murder of his wife and son on June 7, 2021. The trial continues to unfold with twists and turns, leaving the jury to piece together what really happened that fateful day. #TrialUpdates #JawDroppingTestimony #GuiltyConscienceRevealed Want to listen to ALL of our Podcasts Ad-Free? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases:     Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski (All Cases) - https://availableon.com/universityofidahomurderspodcast4killedforwhat Chad & Lori Daybell -   https://availableon.com/demiseofthedaybellsthelorichaddaybellstory   The Murder of Ana Walshe - https://availableon.com/findinganathisdisappearanceofanawalshe Alex Murdaugh - https://availableon.com/thetrialofalexmurdaugh The Idaho Murders, The Case Against Bryan Kohberger - https://availableon.com/theidahomurdersthecaseagainstbryankohberger True Crime Today (All Cases & EXTRA Commentary) - https://availableon.com/truecrimetodayatruecrimepodcast  Follow Tony Brueski On Twitter https://twitter.com/tonybpod Join our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133

In the second day of cross-examination, prosecutor Creighton Waters stopped questioning Alex Murdaugh after the disgraced lawyer confirmed he "hurt the ones he loved the most." This statement sent shockwaves through the courtroom and resulted in a sudden end to Waters' line of questioning. Murdaugh was taken aback by the abrupt end and attempted to clarify the statement, but the damage had already been done. The admission raises questions about Murdaugh's guilt in the murder of his wife and son on June 7, 2021. The trial continues to unfold with twists and turns, leaving the jury to piece together what really happened that fateful day. #TrialUpdates #JawDroppingTestimony #GuiltyConscienceRevealed Want to listen to ALL of our Podcasts Ad-Free? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases:     Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski (All Cases) - https://availableon.com/universityofidahomurderspodcast4killedforwhat Chad & Lori Daybell -   https://availableon.com/demiseofthedaybellsthelorichaddaybellstory   The Murder of Ana Walshe - https://availableon.com/findinganathisdisappearanceofanawalshe Alex Murdaugh - https://availableon.com/thetrialofalexmurdaugh The Idaho Murders, The Case Against Bryan Kohberger - https://availableon.com/theidahomurdersthecaseagainstbryankohberger True Crime Today (All Cases & EXTRA Commentary) - https://availableon.com/truecrimetodayatruecrimepodcast  Follow Tony Brueski On Twitter https://twitter.com/tonybpod Join our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133

In court, Alex Murdaugh was confronted by prosecutor Creighton Waters about the lies told by the disgraced lawyer during a police interview that happened just hours after his family was murdered. Waters grilled Murdaugh about when he decided to lie, to which he admitted to telling specific falsehoods to investigators that June 2021 night. The confession has added to the growing list of inconsistencies in Murdaugh's story, leading many to question the truth about the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. The trial continues to provide new developments and insights into the mysterious case, as the search for justice for Maggie and Paul continues. #TheMurdaughCase #TheSearchForTheTruth Want to listen to ALL of our Podcasts Ad-Free? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases:     Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski (All Cases) - https://availableon.com/universityofidahomurderspodcast4killedforwhat Chad & Lori Daybell -   https://availableon.com/demiseofthedaybellsthelorichaddaybellstory   The Murder of Ana Walshe - https://availableon.com/findinganathisdisappearanceofanawalshe Alex Murdaugh - https://availableon.com/thetrialofalexmurdaugh The Idaho Murders, The Case Against Bryan Kohberger - https://availableon.com/theidahomurdersthecaseagainstbryankohberger True Crime Today (All Cases & EXTRA Commentary) - https://availableon.com/truecrimetodayatruecrimepodcast  Follow Tony Brueski On Twitter https://twitter.com/tonybpod Join our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133

In the latest developments of the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, the disgraced lawyer was pressed by prosecutor Creighton Waters about the video that depicts him with his wife and son at their dog kennel shortly before they were murdered. Waters grilled Murdaugh about why his story of the kennel visit changed leading up to the trial. The disbarred South Carolina attorney admitted he was with Maggie and Paul at the kennel on June 7, 2021, but claims he left that area of the property before the killings happened. This critical testimony has raised questions about Murdaugh's involvement in the murders and will likely play a pivotal role in the outcome of the trial. #MurdaughTrial #SearchForAnswers Want to listen to ALL of our Podcasts Ad-Free? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases:     Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski (All Cases) - https://availableon.com/universityofidahomurderspodcast4killedforwhat Chad & Lori Daybell -   https://availableon.com/demiseofthedaybellsthelorichaddaybellstory   The Murder of Ana Walshe - https://availableon.com/findinganathisdisappearanceofanawalshe Alex Murdaugh - https://availableon.com/thetrialofalexmurdaugh The Idaho Murders, The Case Against Bryan Kohberger - https://availableon.com/theidahomurdersthecaseagainstbryankohberger True Crime Today (All Cases & EXTRA Commentary) - https://availableon.com/truecrimetodayatruecrimepodcast  Follow Tony Brueski On Twitter https://twitter.com/tonybpod Join our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133

Alex Murdaugh took the stand and was questioned by prosecutor Creighton Waters. Murdaugh pointed to the fatal boat crash that killed 19-year-old Mallory Beach as the "only reason someone could be mad at" his son enough to kill him. But Waters challenged this theory, pointing out the many inconsistencies in the defense's case that don't align with the state's case. The trial continues as the prosecution and defense present their respective arguments and evidence to the jury. #MurdaughTrial #FamilyMurderMystery Want to listen to ALL of our Podcasts Ad-Free? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases:     Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski (All Cases) - https://availableon.com/universityofidahomurderspodcast4killedforwhat Chad & Lori Daybell -   https://availableon.com/demiseofthedaybellsthelorichaddaybellstory   The Murder of Ana Walshe - https://availableon.com/findinganathisdisappearanceofanawalshe Alex Murdaugh - https://availableon.com/thetrialofalexmurdaugh The Idaho Murders, The Case Against Bryan Kohberger - https://availableon.com/theidahomurdersthecaseagainstbryankohberger True Crime Today (All Cases & EXTRA Commentary) - https://availableon.com/truecrimetodayatruecrimepodcast  Follow Tony Brueski On Twitter https://twitter.com/tonybpod Join our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133

In a heated exchange in court, prosecutor Creighton Waters accused Alex Murdaugh of being a "family annihilator" and listed out every lie he has told and admitted to in the investigation of his wife and son's murders. Waters pointed out that many of the victims of Murdaugh's lies were also victims of his financial crimes. The trial has been a dramatic unfolding of the truth about Murdaugh's motives and actions leading up to the murders of Maggie and Paul. The prosecution is determined to bring justice for the victims and their families. Want to listen to ALL of our Podcasts Ad-Free? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases:     Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski (All Cases) - https://availableon.com/universityofidahomurderspodcast4killedforwhat Chad & Lori Daybell -   https://availableon.com/demiseofthedaybellsthelorichaddaybellstory   The Murder of Ana Walshe - https://availableon.com/findinganathisdisappearanceofanawalshe Alex Murdaugh - https://availableon.com/thetrialofalexmurdaugh The Idaho Murders, The Case Against Bryan Kohberger - https://availableon.com/theidahomurdersthecaseagainstbryankohberger True Crime Today (All Cases & EXTRA Commentary) - https://availableon.com/truecrimetodayatruecrimepodcast  Follow Tony Brueski On Twitter https://twitter.com/tonybpod Join our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133

In a heated exchange in court, prosecutor Creighton Waters accused Alex Murdaugh of being a "family annihilator" and listed out every lie he has told and admitted to in the investigation of his wife and son's murders. Waters pointed out that many of the victims of Murdaugh's lies were also victims of his financial crimes. The trial has been a dramatic unfolding of the truth about Murdaugh's motives and actions leading up to the murders of Maggie and Paul. The prosecution is determined to bring justice for the victims and their families. Want to listen to ALL of our Podcasts Ad-Free? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases:     Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski (All Cases) - https://availableon.com/universityofidahomurderspodcast4killedforwhat Chad & Lori Daybell -   https://availableon.com/demiseofthedaybellsthelorichaddaybellstory   The Murder of Ana Walshe - https://availableon.com/findinganathisdisappearanceofanawalshe Alex Murdaugh - https://availableon.com/thetrialofalexmurdaugh The Idaho Murders, The Case Against Bryan Kohberger - https://availableon.com/theidahomurdersthecaseagainstbryankohberger True Crime Today (All Cases & EXTRA Commentary) - https://availableon.com/truecrimetodayatruecrimepodcast  Follow Tony Brueski On Twitter https://twitter.com/tonybpod Join our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133

Alex Murdaugh took the stand and was questioned by prosecutor Creighton Waters. Murdaugh pointed to the fatal boat crash that killed 19-year-old Mallory Beach as the "only reason someone could be mad at" his son enough to kill him. But Waters challenged this theory, pointing out the many inconsistencies in the defense's case that don't align with the state's case. The trial continues as the prosecution and defense present their respective arguments and evidence to the jury. #MurdaughTrial #FamilyMurderMystery Want to listen to ALL of our Podcasts Ad-Free? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases:     Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski (All Cases) - https://availableon.com/universityofidahomurderspodcast4killedforwhat Chad & Lori Daybell -   https://availableon.com/demiseofthedaybellsthelorichaddaybellstory   The Murder of Ana Walshe - https://availableon.com/findinganathisdisappearanceofanawalshe Alex Murdaugh - https://availableon.com/thetrialofalexmurdaugh The Idaho Murders, The Case Against Bryan Kohberger - https://availableon.com/theidahomurdersthecaseagainstbryankohberger True Crime Today (All Cases & EXTRA Commentary) - https://availableon.com/truecrimetodayatruecrimepodcast  Follow Tony Brueski On Twitter https://twitter.com/tonybpod Join our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133

In court, Alex Murdaugh was confronted by prosecutor Creighton Waters about the lies told by the disgraced lawyer during a police interview that happened just hours after his family was murdered. Waters grilled Murdaugh about when he decided to lie, to which he admitted to telling specific falsehoods to investigators that June 2021 night. The confession has added to the growing list of inconsistencies in Murdaugh's story, leading many to question the truth about the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. The trial continues to provide new developments and insights into the mysterious case, as the search for justice for Maggie and Paul continues. #TheMurdaughCase #TheSearchForTheTruth Want to listen to ALL of our Podcasts Ad-Free? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases:     Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski (All Cases) - https://availableon.com/universityofidahomurderspodcast4killedforwhat Chad & Lori Daybell -   https://availableon.com/demiseofthedaybellsthelorichaddaybellstory   The Murder of Ana Walshe - https://availableon.com/findinganathisdisappearanceofanawalshe Alex Murdaugh - https://availableon.com/thetrialofalexmurdaugh The Idaho Murders, The Case Against Bryan Kohberger - https://availableon.com/theidahomurdersthecaseagainstbryankohberger True Crime Today (All Cases & EXTRA Commentary) - https://availableon.com/truecrimetodayatruecrimepodcast  Follow Tony Brueski On Twitter https://twitter.com/tonybpod Join our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133

In the latest developments of the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, the disgraced lawyer was pressed by prosecutor Creighton Waters about the video that depicts him with his wife and son at their dog kennel shortly before they were murdered. Waters grilled Murdaugh about why his story of the kennel visit changed leading up to the trial. The disbarred South Carolina attorney admitted he was with Maggie and Paul at the kennel on June 7, 2021, but claims he left that area of the property before the killings happened. This critical testimony has raised questions about Murdaugh's involvement in the murders and will likely play a pivotal role in the outcome of the trial. #MurdaughTrial #SearchForAnswers Want to listen to ALL of our Podcasts Ad-Free? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases:     Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski (All Cases) - https://availableon.com/universityofidahomurderspodcast4killedforwhat Chad & Lori Daybell -   https://availableon.com/demiseofthedaybellsthelorichaddaybellstory   The Murder of Ana Walshe - https://availableon.com/findinganathisdisappearanceofanawalshe Alex Murdaugh - https://availableon.com/thetrialofalexmurdaugh The Idaho Murders, The Case Against Bryan Kohberger - https://availableon.com/theidahomurdersthecaseagainstbryankohberger True Crime Today (All Cases & EXTRA Commentary) - https://availableon.com/truecrimetodayatruecrimepodcast  Follow Tony Brueski On Twitter https://twitter.com/tonybpod Join our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133

Alex Murdaugh's lawyer objected immediately after a former law firm colleague testified the disgraced lawyer texted her about his rehab visit in September 2021. “This is a bridge we have to cross at some point,” prosecutor Creighton Waters said after stating that Murdaugh's alleged drug use will come up in future testimony. Want to listen to ALL of our Podcasts Ad-Free? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases:    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski (All Cases) - https://availableon.com/universityofidahomurderspodcast4killedforwhat Chad & Lori Daybell -  https://availableon.com/demiseofthedaybellsthelorichaddaybellstory     The Murder of Ana Walshe - https://availableon.com/findinganathisdisappearanceofanawalshe Alex Murdaugh - https://availableon.com/thetrialofalexmurdaugh The Idaho Murders, The Case Against Bryan Kohberger - https://availableon.com/theidahomurdersthecaseagainstbryankohberger True Crime Today (All Cases & EXTRA Commentary) - https://availableon.com/truecrimetodayatruecrimepodcast      Follow Tony Brueski On Twitter https://twitter.com/tonybpod Join our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133

Alex Murdaugh's lawyer objected immediately after a former law firm colleague testified the disgraced lawyer texted her about his rehab visit in September 2021. “This is a bridge we have to cross at some point,” prosecutor Creighton Waters said after stating that Murdaugh's alleged drug use will come up in future testimony. Want to listen to ALL of our Podcasts Ad-Free? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases:    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski (All Cases) - https://availableon.com/universityofidahomurderspodcast4killedforwhat Chad & Lori Daybell -  https://availableon.com/demiseofthedaybellsthelorichaddaybellstory     The Murder of Ana Walshe - https://availableon.com/findinganathisdisappearanceofanawalshe Alex Murdaugh - https://availableon.com/thetrialofalexmurdaugh The Idaho Murders, The Case Against Bryan Kohberger - https://availableon.com/theidahomurdersthecaseagainstbryankohberger True Crime Today (All Cases & EXTRA Commentary) - https://availableon.com/truecrimetodayatruecrimepodcast      Follow Tony Brueski On Twitter https://twitter.com/tonybpod Join our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133

Alex Murdaugh's lawyer objected immediately after a former law firm colleague testified the disgraced lawyer texted her about his rehab visit in September 2021. “This is a bridge we have to cross at some point,” prosecutor Creighton Waters said after stating that Murdaugh's alleged drug use will come up in future testimony. Want to listen to ALL of our Podcasts Ad-Free? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases:    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski (All Cases) - https://availableon.com/universityofidahomurderspodcast4killedforwhat Chad & Lori Daybell -  https://availableon.com/demiseofthedaybellsthelorichaddaybellstory     The Murder of Ana Walshe - https://availableon.com/findinganathisdisappearanceofanawalshe Alex Murdaugh - https://availableon.com/thetrialofalexmurdaugh The Idaho Murders, The Case Against Bryan Kohberger - https://availableon.com/theidahomurdersthecaseagainstbryankohberger True Crime Today (All Cases & EXTRA Commentary) - https://availableon.com/truecrimetodayatruecrimepodcast      Follow Tony Brueski On Twitter https://twitter.com/tonybpod Join our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133

When the prosecutor, Creighton Waters, questioned Palmetto State Bank CEO Jan Malinowski about the bank's "generous overdraft policy" in regard to Alex Murduaugh's overdrawn account, the audience in the courtroom laughed out loud. After the tragic events of June 7, 2021, when the disgraced lawyer's wife and kid were murdered, Malinowski testified that the lawyer's account balance had dropped to a negative amount of $347,000. During this portion of the testimony, the jury was not present. Want to listen to ALL of our Podcasts Ad-Free? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases:   Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski (All Cases) - https://availableon.com/universityofidahomurderspodcast4killedforwhat The Murder of Ana Walshe - https://availableon.com/findinganathisdisappearanceofanawalshe Alex Murdaugh - https://availableon.com/thetrialofalexmurdaugh The Idaho Murders, The Case Against Bryan Kohberger - https://availableon.com/theidahomurdersthecaseagainstbryankohberger True Crime Today (All Cases & EXTRA Commentary) - https://availableon.com/truecrimetodayatruecrimepodcast Chad & Lori Daybell - (Coming Soon) Follow Tony Brueski On Twitter https://twitter.com/tonybpod Join our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133023

When the prosecutor, Creighton Waters, questioned Palmetto State Bank CEO Jan Malinowski about the bank's "generous overdraft policy" in regard to Alex Murduaugh's overdrawn account, the audience in the courtroom laughed out loud. After the tragic events of June 7, 2021, when the disgraced lawyer's wife and kid were murdered, Malinowski testified that the lawyer's account balance had dropped to a negative amount of $347,000. During this portion of the testimony, the jury was not present. Want to listen to ALL of our Podcasts Ad-Free? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases:   Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski (All Cases) - https://availableon.com/universityofidahomurderspodcast4killedforwhat The Murder of Ana Walshe - https://availableon.com/findinganathisdisappearanceofanawalshe Alex Murdaugh - https://availableon.com/thetrialofalexmurdaugh The Idaho Murders, The Case Against Bryan Kohberger - https://availableon.com/theidahomurdersthecaseagainstbryankohberger True Crime Today (All Cases & EXTRA Commentary) - https://availableon.com/truecrimetodayatruecrimepodcast Chad & Lori Daybell - (Coming Soon) Follow Tony Brueski On Twitter https://twitter.com/tonybpod Join our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133023

Omar Serrato is solo this week as he covers the beginning of the Alex Murdagh Murder Trial that started this week in South Carolina. Maggie Murdaugh, 52, and Paul Murdagh, were murdered in June of 2021 on the Murdaugh estate. Alex Murdagh, husband and father to the victims, was the lone suspect in the murders, and is standing trial, indicted on four charges: The Murder of his wife, son, and the possession of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime as to both. Opening Statements were presented by Creighton Waters, lead prosecutor for the State of South Carolina, and Dick Hartpootlian, lead defense counsel for Alex Murdaugh. Omar Serrato breaks down the opening statements of both attorneys, raising questions stemming from the implications from the opening statements, and analyzes the first day of evidence.

In his opening statements, the chief prosecutor for the state, Creighton Waters, presented a sequence of events and detailed the evidence that was gathered from the night that Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were murdered. "As if they didn't see a threat coming from their attacker," Waters added, "the evidence will show that both of the victims were shot at close range without any defensive wounds." During the course of the trial, the jurors are going to hear about the following categories of evidence, according to Waters's description. Waters predicted that there would be a significant amount of forensic evidence related to the investigation. Among the items listed were remnants of gunfire and evidence from a cell phone. When asked about the significance of the evidence obtained from the cell phone, Waters stated, "This is going to be crucial." During the opening statements of the defense, attorney Dick Harpootlian referred to the phone records as being incomplete. Harpootlian said that the cruel manner in which Murdaugh's wife and kid were "executed" makes it "not believable" that Murdaugh had any participation in the incident. He said that blood would cover you from head to foot and that it would be impossible to wash it off. Harpootlian stated that there was no blood found on Murdaugh's clothing throughout the investigation. Harpootlian made a point to emphasize the absence of "direct evidence" by stating, "There is no eye witness." According to Harpootlian, the presumption is that he is innocent. "Unless the state proves its case beyond a shadow of a doubt, you cannot convict him," the judge said. Subscribe Through Apple Podcasts for A Commercial-Free Version of the channel. Follow Tony Brueski on Twitter https://twitter.com/tonybpod Join our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133023

Dick, Jim and Alex get fact-checked when prosecutor Creighton Waters files a post-Christmas no-holds-barred response to their latest memo, revealing new information about what went on in the days leading up to Maggie's and Paul's murders. Judge Clifton Newman issues an order to protect the identity of the jury pool. Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell break down the latest in the Murdaugh murders case and connect the dots ahead of the upcoming trial.  Consider joining our MMP Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP And a special thank you to our sponsors: Microdose.com, VOURI, and others. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer! Find us on social media: Facebook.com/MurdaughPod/ Instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ Twitter.com/mandymatney YouTube.com/c/MurdaughMurders Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dick, Jim and Alex get fact-checked when prosecutor Creighton Waters files a post-Christmas no-holds-barred response to their latest memo, revealing new information about what went on in the days leading up to Maggie's and Paul's murders. Judge Clifton Newman issues an order to protect the identity of the jury pool. Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell break down the latest in the Murdaugh murders case and connect the dots ahead of the upcoming trial.  Consider joining our MMP Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP And a special thank you to our sponsors: Microdose.com, VOURI, and others. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer! Find us on social media: Facebook.com/MurdaughPod/ Instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ Twitter.com/mandymatney YouTube.com/c/MurdaughMurders Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

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.

We believe the entire system is on trial here. And it's time the Attorney General's office starts understanding that citizens of South Carolina demand transparency and zealous attention to restore public faith.   In this episode we take a deep dive into the perplexing prosecution strategies and deliberate defense strategies swirling around the various criminal charges pointed at Alex Murdaugh.  Mandy and Liz revisit odd statements made by the Murdaugh camp early in the double homicide investigation and how their original purpose might be making more sense.  Plus spirited analysis from Eric Bland and more on Russell Laffitte's upcoming bond hearing for new federal charges including bank fraud and wire fraud. All the while, we are left wondering why Creighton Waters appears to have lost his initial confidence and we search for reasons behind Attorney General Alan Wilson's absence from the fray.  The Murdaugh Murders Podcast is created by Mandy Matney and Luna Shark Productions. Our Executive Editor is Liz Farrell. Advertising is curated by the talented team at AdLarge Media. Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/MurdaughPod/ https://www.instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ ** Click to ADVERTISE WITH OUR MEDIA PARTNERS AT FITSNEWS.COM ** For current and accurate updates: Fitsnews.com or Twitter.com/mandymatney Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247 Support the Reporting: https://www.fitsnews.com/fitsnews-subscription-options Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We believe the entire system is on trial here. And it's time the Attorney General's office starts understanding that citizens of South Carolina demand transparency and zealous attention to restore public faith.   In this episode we take a deep dive into the perplexing prosecution strategies and deliberate defense strategies swirling around the various criminal charges pointed at Alex Murdaugh.  Mandy and Liz revisit odd statements made by the Murdaugh camp early in the double homicide investigation and how their original purpose might be making more sense.  Plus spirited analysis from Eric Bland and more on Russell Laffitte's upcoming bond hearing for new federal charges including bank fraud and wire fraud. All the while, we are left wondering why Creighton Waters appears to have lost his initial confidence and we search for reasons behind Attorney General Alan Wilson's absence from the fray.  The Murdaugh Murders Podcast is created by Mandy Matney and Luna Shark Productions. Our Executive Editor is Liz Farrell. Advertising is curated by the talented team at AdLarge Media. Special Event Alert: Plan your next visit to Hilton Head Island, SC near August 13th to experience Beachside Brews, Bourbon & BBQ at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Visit sipadsavorseaside.com to learn more. Learn more about our friend Luge Hardman's book, Life After Loss by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/3zhfCpz Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/MurdaughPod/ https://www.instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ For current and accurate updates:  Twitter.com/mandymatney Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices