SC - Paul Murdaugh & mom Margaret Found Shot To Death - Alex Murdaugh Accused - Islandton #15

[mystery_cat]

Why was Paul's cellphone laying on his back? That seems odd. Paul fell with hands under him, the phone did not have blood or water when collected.

MOO - Someone removed his phone from his pocket and placed it there before LE arrived on the scene. Again, MOO.

 

[girlhasnoname]

Chapman said AM was not crying but appeared upset. Clothing seemed clean. He had time to listen to the 911 call.

 

[Cinna]

Why was Paul's cellphone laying on his back? That seems odd. Paul fell with hands under him, the phone did not have blood or water when collected.

If he kept his phone in his back pocket, it could have slid out during his fall. MOO

 

[Cindizzi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1618711141928275968

 

[Seattle1]

I wonder exactly when and why (his mind frame explanation) AM hustled up to the main house to get that shotgun.

I've read AM explained he was afraid the killer might still be on the premises and retrieved the weapon from the main house before first responders appeared. IMO, he could have already put the weapon in his vehicle when he left to visit his mother. All part of the alibi. MOO

ETA: I've since learned that 911 dispatch also asked AM to put his car flashers on to guide first responders and also secure the weapon in his vehicle not to cause any alarm with responders. And here, AM was already two steps ahead. JMO

 

[mystery_cat]

Chapman testifies that something that struck him as odd is when AM wanted to disconnect the 911 call so he could call his family, especially after being frantic previously in the call wanting to know where first responders were.

 

[Betty P]

If he kept his phone in his back pocket, it could have slid out during his fall. MOO

Not likely. JMO. Prosecution seems to be inferring that AM took it out.

 

[Cindizzi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1618712935794380800

 

[Edvis]

If he kept his phone in his back pocket, it could have slid out during his fall.

Phone pulled out to check and possibly delete call history ect. guessing all phone info from all involved will come to light, we hope.

 

[girlhasnoname]

In Chapmans mind, knowing AM said he wasn't safe and went and got firearm, it was odd that AM wanted to hang up the 911 call to call other family. It could be strange he left the scene and went to the house.

 

[Betty P]

He said GSR testing has a 6 hr time limit, so they went ahead and collected it before SLED got there.

Anyone know have they said how long it took for SLED to get there? How long before SLED agents began processing the scene?

 

[girlhasnoname]

Chapman noticed AM looked stressed, didn't see him cry. There were times that AM's demeanor shifted based on questions. GSR kit was done prior to SLED's arrival due to 6 hr timeline for collection.

 

[keek]

Just something aside. I notice Buster's gf. has a very weird face something. Walking out of court yesterday she was sticking her tongue around inside her cheeks, hard. Today on the live streaming on Utube, I'm seeing her do the same thing. No expressions, just her face is non stop moving due to the inside cheek / tongue movements non stop. The son had a chuckle with his cousin as well a bit ago while a responder on the stand. Just something that is annoying and odd. Odd family in general to say THE LEAST. Weird people. I've also wondered what people thought of Maggie, the murdered mother. She looks like a nice and pleasant person, but ugh, that creep of husband of course from the get go.

 

[girlhasnoname]

Is it just me or does AM look more interested, almost glib, in the actions going on within his case than any feelings of remorse or sorrow? The only time I've seen him 'upset' is when there is talk of Maggie and Paul's gunshots and those conveniently come on cue.

MOO

 

[Betty P]

Saw faint tracks to spot close to Maggie's body. They spent time trying to figure out how different people moved around that night. Tried to see how the tracks lined up with the vehicles there. Were actually impressions in the grass. Didn't line up with the vehicles that were present.

 

[Cinna]

Phone pulled out to check and possibly delete call history ect. guessing all phone info from all involved will come to light, we hope.

Interesting idea. But if the phone had incriminating evidence, why leave it? Why not dispose of it? I wonder if the phone was checked for fingerprints.

 

[arielilane]

Recess at this time.

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

UPDATED: 03:22 EST, 26 January 2023​

Alex Murdaugh sobs in front of surviving son during opening statements

Alex Murdaugh's lone surviving son Buster - who is on the witness list to potentially testify against his father - witnessed father Alex sobbing during the opening statements Wednesday

www.dailymail.co.uk

Alex Murdaugh's son Buster, 26, stares at him in courtroom - before he is set to testify AGAINST him - as his trial gets underway for killing of his wife and other son​

• Buster, 26, witnessed father Alex sobbing during opening remarks Wednesday
• He sat still and silently behind his father in the Colleton County Courthouse
• The disgraced attorney is accused of shooting his wife and younger son Paul, 22

Buster is named as a defense witness on the official list.

https://www.colletoncounty.org/sites/default/files/uploads/clerkofcourt/scanned-from-colleton-county-general-sessions.pdf

 

[Betty P]

Just something aside. I notice Buster's gf. has a very weird face something. Walking out of court yesterday she was sticking her tongue around inside her cheeks, hard. Today on the live streaming on Utube, I'm seeing her do the same thing. No expressions, just her face is non stop moving due to the inside cheek / tongue movements non stop. The son had a chuckle with his cousin as well a bit ago while a responder on the stand. Just something that is annoying and odd. Odd family in general to say THE LEAST. Weird people. I've also wondered what people thought of Maggie, the murdered mother. She looks like a nice and pleasant person, but ugh, that creep of husband of course from the get go.

I've watched him a few times when a witness or attorney is discussing horrific parts or the murders and crime scene. Buster has flat affect - no sign of emotion, just looks around, talks to his gf, etc. Odd, JMO

 

[mystery_cat]

Is it just me or does AM look more interested, almost glib, in the actions going on within his case than any feelings of remorse or sorrow? The only time I've seen him 'upset' is when there is talk of Maggie and Paul's gunshots and those conveniently come on cue.

MOO

I've had the same thought as I've watched him (really glad the Law & Crime Youtube Stream has had AM side by side throughout the trial so far) react to testimony.