Posts about Alex Murdaugh
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The Jury is expected to return to court shortly to announce their verdict. Updates coming -
7:00pm Court is in session, Madam Clerk publishes the verdict.
Indictment for Murder -GUILTY
Indictment for Murder -GUILTY
Indict. for poss. of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime - GUILTY
Indict. for poss. of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime - GUILTY
Alex's face is like stone, Buster is crying quietly.
Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian requests a polling of the Jury, every Juror agrees this is their verdict. The alternate Juror is returned to the general audience. Harpootlian asks for directed verdict for a mistrial. Prosecutor Creighton Waters argues against it, the motion is denied.
Judge Newman accepts the Jury's verdict. Given the lateness of the hour and other considerations, Newman states he will "defer sentencing." The minimum sentence for the charge of murder is a term of 30 years, and a minimum of 5 years for the weapons charges. We will reconvene for sentencing in the morning. "The defendant is taken away."
Judge Newman thanks the jurors extensively for their service and gives them permission "to talk with the case with anyone and reminds them that the media is unaware of their identities. If you decide they want to speak with anyone, that is your prerogative, however, if anyone harasses you, let me know."
7:23pm - The Jury is dismissed. Although Judge Newman offered to defer sentencing to a later date Prosecutor Waters states he is ready for sentencing tomorrow morning, and the defense agrees. Sentencing is scheduled for tomorrow at 9:30am.
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Here is Prosecutor Creighton Waters shredding a guitar out a few years ago with his Sole Purpose Band - He Rocks! Word-up is that he made this video after a previous victory over Harpootlian.
๐ธ๐ถSole Purpose Band (SPB) -- "Already Gone" Clip with video - YouTube
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https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/23/us/key-moments-alex-murdaugh-trial-testimony/index.html
I haven't heard of this story until this week. But this murder trial is on every network and is a top story on every news page. What makes Alex Murdaugh's case so important compared to any other murder trial?
I understand he's a rich lawyer with a substance abuse problem, but it doesn't seem like he had any media presence or political power*. OJ Simpson was at least a big celebrity, so there was national public interest there. But why all the focus on this particular trial?
*on a national level
edit: Well my question has been answered, and then some! I had no idea how high-profile this case was, or all the true-crime media drama surrounding it. Now my wife and I are fully invested, we'll probably start watching the Netflix show after work today. I'm enjoying reading everyone's discussion about the case too.
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Throughout disgraced former attorney Alex Murdaugh's six-week double murder trial in Walterboro, South Carolina, I listened to dozens of witnesses' testimony, viewed most of the 500 pieces of evidence presented and interviewed Murdaugh's friends about his relationship with his wife Maggie and the power of the Murdaugh name.
I have covered several high-profile criminal cases, including the exonerations of Amanda Knox and Casey Anthony. But the Murdaugh story is unique. There are multiple stories โ and crimes โ linked to the prominent family. There are the nearly 100 charges against Murdaugh for various financial crimes, the 2019 fatal boat crash involving his son Paul, the death of the Murdaugh family housekeeper, Gloria Satterfield, and the 2015 mysterious death of 19-year-old Stephen Smith.
Murdaughโs fall from grace is epic, and his family continues to stay in the spotlight, as many wonder whatโs next for them.
To give context of the power the Murdaughโs have wielded in the South Carolina low county: There was a portrait of Murdaughโs grandfather โ once a prominent attorney โ hanging in the courtroom where Murdaugh was tried. Judge Clifton Newman had it removed for the trial. Now Murdaughโs everlasting portrait is his post-conviction mugshot: a shaved head and jumpsuit.
On Friday, March 3, 2023, Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his wife Maggie and son Paul. His attorneys said they plan to appeal his conviction.
EDIT: Thanks for all the questions! You can watch my "48 hours" report, โThe Trial of Alex Murdaugh,โ on the CBS News app and YouTube now.