SC - Paul Murdaugh, 22 and mom Margaret, 52, found shot to death, Islandton, 7 June 2021 #4

[Ann99]

My suspicions have been heading in this direction for a while now too. I wonder if MM and PM were killed, not out of revenge, but to eliminate them from testifying as witnesses in the civil trial. This case just gets darker and darker.

I've been thinking this is a real possibility.

 

[sds71]

ONLY ON NEWS 3: 14th Circuit Solicitor talks decision to step aside from Murdaugh case | WSAV-TV

 

[Watts Bar]

This is purely speculation, of course, but I keep wondering if, perhaps, it was someone in the law enforcement community who found PM too inconvenient, worried about what might come to light during the "discovery" phase of the trials. My thoughts keep returning to the shotgun and AR-type rifle used in the murders. These are common enough anywhere, but nowadays, nearly every police cruiser comes equipped with both, as standard equipment.

In my county of residence here, back in the 1970s and 80s, the county sheriff ran the local cocaine trafficking network. Lots of people knew about it, but no information about it ever came out in court. He retired prosperously. What sort of conspiracy might lurk beneath the surface in the Low Country?

I’m on the same page due to the potential pending OOJ charges/ trial.

 

[Mind your biscuits]

I have no idea what is going on with this family, they seem to attract bullets like a magnet! I hope the other son is keeping his head down. Moo.

 

[Gardenista]

Just heard the news. WTH is going on?

 

[Shadow@light]

Just heard the news. WTH is going on?

Could be a hunting accident?

 

[MassGuy]

Story coming:

Breaking - Murdaugh story explodes with new shooting - patriarch Alex Murdaugh shot in head - surviving - details soon on thestate.com

https://twitter.com/jmonkatthestate/status/1434237507076493320?s=21

 

[Gardenista]

Could be a hunting accident?

I had that thought or self-inflicted.

 

[Kittybunny]

Story coming:

Breaking - Murdaugh story explodes with new shooting - patriarch Alex Murdaugh shot in head - surviving - details soon on thestate.com

https://twitter.com/jmonkatthestate/status/1434237507076493320?s=21

Omg!! What the heck is going on?!?

 

[MassGuy]

I had that thought or self-inflicted.

Self inflicted, a diversion, or targeted like his family.

This will break the case wide open.

 

[swedeheart]

The HEAD?! No words.

 

[bestill]

I rushed to WS to see what you all were posting. At first I thought self inflicted but I'm not sure. If my last name were "Murdaugh" - I think I would change it.

 

[MassGuy]

With the news that broke several days ago regarding the DA handing over the case, it was clear things had changed significantly. It appeared SLED was closing in on those responsible.

A suicide attempt makes the most sense to me at this point, but then again, nothing should surprise us anymore.

 

[Gardenista]

Can anyone map Old Salkehatchie Rd? All I can find is plain Salkehatchie Rd

 

[grillzgirl]

This just keeps getting nuttier by the minute. Sheesh.

 

[MerryB]

With the news that broke several days ago regarding the DA handing over the case, it was clear things had changed significantly. It appeared SLED was closing in on those responsible.

A suicide attempt makes the most sense to me at this point, but then again, nothing should surprise us anymore.

Agree.

 

[Gardenista]

Here's a map from plain Salkehatchie Rd to the hunting compound

Google Maps

 

[MassGuy]

Can anyone map Old Salkehatchie Rd? All I can find is plain Salkehatchie Rd

It’s likely the same road.

 

[Gardenista]

SLED assisting Hampton County Sheriff in shooting investigation | WCBD News 2

 

[Shadow@light]

Here's a map from plain Salkehatchie Rd to the hunting compound

Google Maps

Gardensita, thank you for the map, that is not far where his son and wife were killed 15 minutes away.