SC - Paul Murdaugh, 22 and mom Margaret, 52, found shot to death, Islandton, 7 June 2021 #11

[MajorHoople]

Alex Murdaugh is now facing almost 50 charges related to money laundering and forgery | Daily Mail Online

"Disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh faces yet more scandal after he was charged with 21 new counts of fraud, over claims he conned six victims out of close to $1 million.

A South Carolina grand jury indicted Murdaugh, 53, with seven new indictments today, including charges related to computer crimes, money laundering and forgery. The latest charges come just a month after Murdaugh was indicted with the rest of the total amount of charges —mounting almost to 50. The amount he's said to have conned now sits at $6 million.

The latest charges filed on Thursday seem to only dig a deeper hole in Murdaugh's attempt to distance himself from alleged efforts to defraud his clients.

Prosecutors further allege Murdaugh stealing $112,500 in April 2019 from the personal representative for the estate of Blondell Gary for his own gain."

 

[minusfour]

53, I wonder where we are on the iceberg now, still early days I think.

 

[Elley Mae]

One charge for each year of his life. Lol

I wonder if this was found by the receivers or the clients coming forward.

 

[Rosiebones]

Why is he the only one indicted? Where are the the indictments for all of the others who are complicit in these activities? Other bankers, attorneys etc. He surely didn't do this alone.

 

[Elley Mae]

In June 2016, Murdaugh allegedly told his client Johnny Bush that he had spent $100,000 of his settlement money on accident reconstruction for Bush’s case. Instead, Murdaugh had a check written for $95,000 to “Forge,” under the guise that the money was for Bush’s “structured funds.”


Murdaugh allegedly deposited the money in a “Forge” bank account and used the money for himself, withdrawing some as cash, paying credit card bills and writing checks to associates.

In August 2016, Murdaugh allegedly had a $90,000 check written from his now-former law firm’s client trust account with the description “RE: Jamian Risher” and made out to “Forge.” The money “was supposed to be compensation to Jamian Risher (of Hampton County) for his injuries.”

Three years later, between August and November 2019, Murdaugh is accused of using more than $5,000 of Risher’s settlement money for personal travel to New York. Murdaugh allegedly pretended that the more than $5,000 he spent on the flight and meals was an expense related to Risher’s case.

In August 2018, Murdaugh allegedly convinced Jordan Jinks, a longtime friend of the family who had come to Murdaugh for help, that his now-former law firm had to hold $85,000 of Jinks’ settlement proceeds to “satisfy a medical insurance lien.”

Murdaugh is accused of doing this same thing two months later with an additional $65,000 of Jinks’ settlement money, again telling Jinks that the money was to pay a medical lien stemming from Jinks’ injuries.

Between February and July 2020, a man named Christopher Anderson came to Alex Murdaugh for help. Anderson, of Hampton County, was hurt on the job and was supposed to receive a $750,000 check for his injuries, according to court documents.

https://www.fitsnews.com/2021/12/09/alex-murdaugh-hit-with-21-more-charges-from-state-grand-jury/

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Unbelievable

 

[Elley Mae]

Alex Murdaugh knows he’s ‘going to prison’: lawyer

Alex Murdaugh knows he's 'going to prison': lawyer

“Look, he’s reconciled to the fact he’s going to prison,” attorney Dick Harpootlian told “Good Morning America” of the once-powerful member of one of South Carolina’s most celebrated legal dynasties.

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Yes Harpootlian you are right on this.

 

[Countem]

In June 2016, Murdaugh allegedly told his client Johnny Bush that he had spent $100,000 of his settlement money on accident reconstruction for Bush’s case. Instead, Murdaugh had a check written for $95,000 to “Forge,” under the guise that the money was for Bush’s “structured funds.”


Murdaugh allegedly deposited the money in a “Forge” bank account and used the money for himself, withdrawing some as cash, paying credit card bills and writing checks to associates.

In August 2016, Murdaugh allegedly had a $90,000 check written from his now-former law firm’s client trust account with the description “RE: Jamian Risher” and made out to “Forge.” The money “was supposed to be compensation to Jamian Risher (of Hampton County) for his injuries.”

Three years later, between August and November 2019, Murdaugh is accused of using more than $5,000 of Risher’s settlement money for personal travel to New York. Murdaugh allegedly pretended that the more than $5,000 he spent on the flight and meals was an expense related to Risher’s case.

In August 2018, Murdaugh allegedly convinced Jordan Jinks, a longtime friend of the family who had come to Murdaugh for help, that his now-former law firm had to hold $85,000 of Jinks’ settlement proceeds to “satisfy a medical insurance lien.”

Murdaugh is accused of doing this same thing two months later with an additional $65,000 of Jinks’ settlement money, again telling Jinks that the money was to pay a medical lien stemming from Jinks’ injuries.

Between February and July 2020, a man named Christopher Anderson came to Alex Murdaugh for help. Anderson, of Hampton County, was hurt on the job and was supposed to receive a $750,000 check for his injuries, according to court documents.

https://www.fitsnews.com/2021/12/09/alex-murdaugh-hit-with-21-more-charges-from-state-grand-jury/

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Unbelievable

Wow. Just disgusting. Up to $6M embezzled and counting, and that’s probably just after an initial review of the bank statements of his fraudulent bank accounts set up in 2015. Who knows if he was skirting around the system before then?

The fact that the company he was impersonating is named “Forge” (a la forgery) just puts a bow on it for me.

Also, I wonder if it is a coincidence that his indemnity policy was for $6 million….

Alex Murdaugh was refused payout on $6m policy indemnifying him in boating death death lawsuit | Daily Mail Online

MOO

 

[NervousNellie]

The fact that the company he was impersonating is named “Forge” (a la forgery) just puts a bow on it for me.

RBSBM
The freaking audacity of naming his company(ies) Forge is just insane to me. This guy believed himself to be not only above the law, but also untouchable.

 

[Jessthinkin]

How likely is it that Alex is telling the truth about Sept 3, that his intention was to actually be killed by his cousin, and not just to make it appear that someone was "trying" to kill him (targeting the Murdaughs in general)?

 

[Countem]

RBSBM
The freaking audacity of naming his company(ies) Forge is just insane to me. This guy believed himself to be not only above the law, but also untouchable.

To clarify (!), there is an actual company that deals with structured settlements called Forge Consulting LLC. It appears that AM was using their name for his fake companies as a masquerade of sorts. The irony, though, can’t be lost!

https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/crime/article254437633.html

 

[NervousNellie]

To clarify (!), there is an actual company that deals with structured settlements called Forge Consulting LLC. It appears that AM was using their name for his fake companies as a masquerade of sorts. The irony, though, can’t be lost!

https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/crime/article254437633.html

Thanks for the reminder! I had completely forgotten about the origin of the Forge name (there are so many details!).

 

[girlhasnoname]

How likely is it that Alex is telling the truth about Sept 3, that his intention was to actually be killed by his cousin, and not just to make it appear that someone was "trying" to kill him (targeting the Murdaughs in general)?

I would guess less than 1%. AM is a scheming, lying, manipulating, cold hearted con artist of the worst kind. He loves himself more than anyone or anything.

JMO

 

[Moma J]

Might as well have had an account called
ALL MINE after his initials AM.

 

[mark majors]

I would guess less than 1%. AM is a scheming, lying, manipulating, cold hearted con artist of the worst kind. He loves himself more than anyone or anything.

JMO

agreed... if he wanted to commit suicide, why not do it alone at Moselle?

 

[MoeInVA]

I would guess less than 1%. AM is a scheming, lying, manipulating, cold hearted con artist of the worst kind. He loves himself more than anyone or anything.

JMO

100% agree.

 

[MoeInVA]

agreed... if he wanted to commit suicide, why not do it alone at Moselle?

Exactly. He could have done the faux suicide much more easily and privately on his expansive property. Nope. That roadside set up was all about making AM out to be a victim. Total fail.
IMO

 

[Chelly]

Whatever happens to AM, I hope LE does not loose focus that identifying and arresting Maggie and Paul's murderer be should be Priority One. I sometimes wonder if they have been put on the back burner.

 

[minusfour]

agreed... if he wanted to commit suicide, why not do it alone at Moselle?

If he was really going to die, it had to be murder, to distract at least public opinion on the earlier "real" murders. After his death, even if authorities announced he was involved in those in some way, his being murdered, as well, would be remembered by all. And probably linked to the deaths of his son and wife.

The sheer scale of his financial crimes, as a lawyer, blow my mind. How, how could he be doing this under everyone's noses? Some people must have complained, surely? This, and where the money went are crazy mysteries to me. I hope we really do find out one day.

 

[Marg from Oz]

Where did all that money go? I do not believe it all went on drugs. Was he being blackmailed over something? MOO

 

[Elley Mae]

Alex Murdaugh’s Bond Hearing Now Scheduled For Monday Morning

Disgraced Hampton County attorney Alex Murdaugh will appear before a judge at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, in Columbia, for a virtual bond hearing, according to the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office.

https://www.fitsnews.com/2021/12/10/alex-murdaughs-bond-hearing-now-scheduled-for-monday-morning/