SC - Paul Murdaugh & mom Margaret Found Shot To Death - Alex Murdaugh Accused - Islandton *Guilty* #41

[girlhasnoname]

Anyone think that after Kirkland that AM will meet his maker before the end of the year?

I think if AM knows as much dirt on the 'higher ups' as I think he does, I believe it's a good possibility that he won't be a long time prisoner.

MOO

 

[Katrinepa]

I have never understood the benefit of telling first responders or LE that he checked Paul first (bypassing his wife).
He jaunted straight to Paul because, in moo, he had something he wanted. His phone or pills.

Yes. Cold Fish, even when it came to his child. Sociopathic behavior. MOO

 

[arielilane]

MSN

Alex Murdaugh has left himself with no escape from a lifetime behind bars after he admitted to a string of financial crimes under oath at his murder trial.

Murdaugh was found guilty of murdering his wife Maggie and son Paul at the family’s $4m Moselle estate in Islandton and has been sentenced to life in prison in South Carolina.

Despite his conviction, Murdaugh continues to profess his innocence – even when given a last-ditch chance to confess at his sentencing hearing.

His legal team of State Senator Dick Harpootlian and friend Jim Griffin have already vowed to fight the guilty verdict, by appealing the case all the way up to the US Supreme Court.

But, as prominent attorney Duncan Levin told The Independent this week, it won’t make any difference.

 

[Edvis]

Yes. Cold Fish, even when it came to his child. Sociopathic behavior. MOO

I took note of that and honestly no surprise since PM was shot first then with MM responding to the shots and her first instinct was to see what was up. The killer, AM then turned his attention on her and surprise and fear took over her as she went into escape mode.

 

[Edvis]

MSN

Alex Murdaugh has left himself with no escape from a lifetime behind bars after he admitted to a string of financial crimes under oath at his murder trial.

Murdaugh was found guilty of murdering his wife Maggie and son Paul at the family’s $4m Moselle estate in Islandton and has been sentenced to life in prison in South Carolina.

Despite his conviction, Murdaugh continues to profess his innocence – even when given a last-ditch chance to confess at his sentencing hearing.

His legal team of State Senator Dick Harpootlian and friend Jim Griffin have already vowed to fight the guilty verdict, by appealing the case all the way up to the US Supreme Court.

But, as prominent attorney Duncan Levin told The Independent this week, it won’t make any difference.

Just the last flickering attempts of AM's defense candle reaching its end and leaving him in the darkness of his soul if fragments of that even exist at this point. We will hear of AM in the news as he goes through his appeals and financial dirty deeds but happy knowing this to will come to an end leaving him only to rot away in his " New World".

 

[Katrinepa]

I took note of that and honestly no surprise since PM was shot first then with MM responding to the shots and her first instinct was to see what was up. The killer, AM then turned his attention on her and surprise and fear took over her as she went into escape mode.

I think if he shot Maggie first, her son Paul would have tried to save her. So sad. This Psychologist is so knowledgeable, and in tune with this type of dysfunctional family system. MOO

 

[Walela]

I think if AM knows as much dirt on the 'higher ups' as I think he does, I believe it's a good possibility that he won't be a long time prisoner.

MOO

If he had anything substantial on other people, it better be solid proof. Otherwise, who would believe him after his double murder trial. It's been proven that honesty has an extremely difficult time passing over his lips. And, IMO, if there are "higher ups" he might expose, I would think that prison is exactly where they would want him to be. Making his prison life miserable would be something those "higher ups" could accomplish with ease.
jmo

 

[Edvis]

I think if he shot Maggie first, her son Paul would have tried to save her. So sad. This Psychologist is so knowledgeable, and in tune with this type of dysfunctional family system. MOO

Agreed take out the strongest, quickest threat first.

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1635652816902684672

“God Bless Bubba!” WATCH: Prosecutor John Meadors - The Closer - tells me the “dogs were the best witnesses” against convicted double murderer #AlexMurdaugh

 

[Cool Cats]

Alex Murdaugh Gets Trial Date For Wrongful Death Suit Involving 19-Year-Old Killed In Boating Accident

Among the mountain of other legal issues Alex Murdaugh faces as he sits in prison since being handed life sentences for the murders of his wife and youngest son, is the upcoming trial in a wrongful death case involving a 19-year-old killed in a boating accident in 2019. That case, filed that...

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Would someone please explain something to me?

I assume Paul was driving Alex's boat, but other than that, what does Alex have to do with it?

Paul was 20, an adult, Alex wasn't even there that night. So why is Alex going to trial for this?

If my adult son drove my car with his friends and went drinking then drove drunk and killed his friend, it is my son who would be charged not both of us.

 

[mickey2942]

March 2, 2023 - Alex Murdaugh found guilty in the murder of his wife and son

After deliberating for less than three hours, a jury found Alex Murdaugh guilty of the murder of his wife and son.

www.cnn.com

This article lays out "Motive, Means, Opportunity", completely objective, he did it. The information that AM couldn't provide the missing guns, missing clothing nails it. He must have been high to think he could get away with this crime.

 

[mickey2942]

Alex Murdaugh Gets Trial Date For Wrongful Death Suit Involving 19-Year-Old Killed In Boating Accident

Among the mountain of other legal issues Alex Murdaugh faces as he sits in prison since being handed life sentences for the murders of his wife and youngest son, is the upcoming trial in a wrongful death case involving a 19-year-old killed in a boating accident in 2019. That case, filed that...

news.yahoo.com

Would someone please explain something to me?

I assume Paul was driving Alex's boat, but other than that, what does Alex have to do with it?

Paul was 20, an adult, Alex wasn't even there that night. So why is Alex going to trial for this?

If my adult son drove my car with his friends and went drinking then drove drunk and killed his friend, it is my son who would be charged not both of us.

Right, but you would be culpable based on ownership of the car used in the death. Not criminal charges, but civil liability.

 

[Sunshynn]

Would someone please explain something to me?

I assume Paul was driving Alex's boat, but other than that, what does Alex have to do with it?

Paul was 20, an adult, Alex wasn't even there that night. So why is Alex going to trial for this?

If my adult son drove my car with his friends and went drinking then drove drunk and killed his friend, it is my son who would be charged not both of us.

It's liability based on AM owned the boat and let PM drive the boat.
The original suit named PM, MM, AM and BM.
MM and AM as owners of the boat that crashed.
PM, obviously, as the driver of the boat that crashed.
BM for providing the ID that PM used to purchase alcohol that caused the boat crash.

 

[Seattle1]

Alex Murdaugh Gets Trial Date For Wrongful Death Suit Involving 19-Year-Old Killed In Boating Accident

Among the mountain of other legal issues Alex Murdaugh faces as he sits in prison since being handed life sentences for the murders of his wife and youngest son, is the upcoming trial in a wrongful death case involving a 19-year-old killed in a boating accident in 2019. That case, filed that...

news.yahoo.com

Would someone please explain something to me?

I assume Paul was driving Alex's boat, but other than that, what does Alex have to do with it?

Paul was 20, an adult, Alex wasn't even there that night. So why is Alex going to trial for this?

If my adult son drove my car with his friends and went drinking then drove drunk and killed his friend, it is my son who would be charged not both of us.

This is about the civil matter where AM is being sued for the wrongful death of Mallory Beach just like Greg Parker, owner of the convenience store. At one time, they were co-defendants but Parker was able to have his case severed from AM.

In OP's example, you would not be charged criminally but could be sued in civil court by the family of your son's friend for his wrongful death. You'd likely never go to court because your insurance company would likely advise you to settle with the family. MOO

 

[Sunshynn]

He must have been high to think he could get away with this crime.

I wouldn't say he was high, but I would say that he was entitled and self serving enough to believe that his lying was good enough to fool everyone into believing he was innocent of the crime.
Fortunately, he started lying as soon as first responders arrived on the scene about his alibi and PM had the video on his phone that proved that he was untruthful.
Thankfully the jury was able to see his lies for what they were.
MOO

 

[mzmarymac]

Alex Murdaugh Gets Trial Date For Wrongful Death Suit Involving 19-Year-Old Killed In Boating Accident

Among the mountain of other legal issues Alex Murdaugh faces as he sits in prison since being handed life sentences for the murders of his wife and youngest son, is the upcoming trial in a wrongful death case involving a 19-year-old killed in a boating accident in 2019. That case, filed that...

news.yahoo.com

Would someone please explain something to me?

I assume Paul was driving Alex's boat, but other than that, what does Alex have to do with it?

Paul was 20, an adult, Alex wasn't even there that night. So why is Alex going to trial for this?

If my adult son drove my car with his friends and went drinking then drove drunk and killed his friend, it is my son who would be charged not both of us.

I'm guessing between the ownership of the boat and the insurance on it, Alex would be involved.

 

[Gut_feeling]

Alex Murdaugh Gets Trial Date For Wrongful Death Suit Involving 19-Year-Old Killed In Boating Accident

Among the mountain of other legal issues Alex Murdaugh faces as he sits in prison since being handed life sentences for the murders of his wife and youngest son, is the upcoming trial in a wrongful death case involving a 19-year-old killed in a boating accident in 2019. That case, filed that...

news.yahoo.com

Would someone please explain something to me?

I assume Paul was driving Alex's boat, but other than that, what does Alex have to do with it?

Paul was 20, an adult, Alex wasn't even there that night. So why is Alex going to trial for this?

If my adult son drove my car with his friends and went drinking then drove drunk and killed his friend, it is my son who would be charged not both of us.

I think the lawyers for the Beach family have stated previously that Paul's parents were grossly negligent in that they not only turned a blind eye to Paul's habit of heavy, underage drinking (and driving) but that they also provided alcohol on a very regular basis to Paul and his underage friends. They also were aware that Paul was using Buster's ID to purchase alcohol illegally.

Edited to remove my incorrect recollection of Maggie and Paul reported as being present at the oyster roast prior to crash. They were not present. Thank you to sleuths who clarified

 

[Walela]

Alex Murdaugh Gets Trial Date For Wrongful Death Suit Involving 19-Year-Old Killed In Boating Accident

Among the mountain of other legal issues Alex Murdaugh faces as he sits in prison since being handed life sentences for the murders of his wife and youngest son, is the upcoming trial in a wrongful death case involving a 19-year-old killed in a boating accident in 2019. That case, filed that...

news.yahoo.com

Would someone please explain something to me?

I assume Paul was driving Alex's boat, but other than that, what does Alex have to do with it?

Paul was 20, an adult, Alex wasn't even there that night. So why is Alex going to trial for this?

If my adult son drove my car with his friends and went drinking then drove drunk and killed his friend, it is my son who would be charged not both of us.

Paul was 19 at the time of the accident. He was underage. He was not an adult for alcohol in SC.
If your underage son and his underage friends were at your home with you and all were drinking alcohol that you furnished and allowed them to consume and then they want to go out for a drive and you give your son the keys to your car, you could be held responsible for any destruction of human life or property your underage son causes.
The trial in August is a civil trial and AM is not the only party to the suit. The place where PM bought additional alcohol beverages is also a respondent. That trial will be interesting because of how SC law is regarding how much in damages a party pays compared to how much responsibility a party has. jmo

 

[Sunshynn]

Also, maybe someone here can verify this for me, but wasn't it reported that one of the places Paul and his friends went to earlier in the evening before the crash was an oyster event where he socialized with Alex and Maggie. They allowed him to leave on the boat knowing he had clearly been drinking in their presence.
I apologize if I've got that wrong.

JMO as I can't find what I'm looking for right now, but I do not bleive AM and MM were in attendance at the oyster roast but another member of the Murdaugh family was there.

EDITED TO ADD: I read the depositions and Randy Murdaugh and his wife were at the oyster roast that night.

 

[Elley Mae]

I think the lawyers for the Beach family have stated previously that Paul's parents were grossly negligent in that they not only turned a blind eye to Paul's habit of heavy, underage drinking (and driving) but that they also provided alcohol on a very regular basis to Paul and his underage friends. They also were aware that Paul was using Buster's ID to purchase alcohol illegally.

Also, maybe someone here can verify this for me, but wasn't it reported that one of the places Paul and his friends went to earlier in the evening before the crash was an oyster event where he socialized with Alex and Maggie. They allowed him to leave on the boat knowing he had clearly been drinking in their presence.
I apologize if I've got that wrong.

On February 23, 2019, Paul Murdaugh, Morgan Doughty, Connor Cook, Miley Altman, Anthony Cook, and Mallory Beach met at Paul’s home around 6:30 p.m. to go to an oyster roast at the home of Crystal Cook. They arrived by boat between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

According to a statement from Crystal, no alcohol was served at the event. She said that when the kids arrived, “Miley Altman had a White Claw in her hand but threw it away (Her parents were at the dinner).”

Crystal said that the kids did not seem intoxicated while at the event, and left around 11:30 p.m.

The timeline created by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) using data from the boat’s Garmin tracking device has the group leaving the oyster roast at 12:11 a.m.

Timeline: New documents, video paint detailed picture of night Mallory Beach died in drunken boat crash

BEAUFORT, S.C. (WCBD) – Newly obtained documents paint a clearer picture of the events leading up to the fatal boat ride that killed 19-year-old Mallory Beach and led to the indictment of 19-…

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