The state calls its 58th witness, David Grubes of the S.C. Attorney General's Office. He's the chief forensic investigator for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Grubes testifies he downloads and analyzes cell phone extractions.
We are now hearing data about Paul's phone battery. It died four times that week. Once on June 3, twice on June 5 and once at 10:34 p.m. on June 7.
Grubes testifies that Paul would often let his phone battery get low. If it died, he would typically plug it in within a few minutes.
It appears that Grubes is testifying about the exact same cellphone data we have already heard (and that has already been admitted into evidence) from SLED digital forensic analyst Britt Dove.
We are hearing about orientation changes on Maggie's phone. Again.
It has come to my attention that his name is spelled Grubbs. Not Grubes. I regret the error.
Lookin' at spreadsheets, baby
Prosecutor John Conrad ends his questioning without providing a single new relevant piece of information, as far as I'm aware.
Newman repeats that he has reversed his decision excluding the 2021 roadside shooting.
Newman: The defense opened the door to the roadside shooting testimony by questioning the witness as to the relationship between Mr. Murdaugh and Eddie Smith, payment of money to buy drugs, indebtedness, etc.
Okie doke. We are done for the story. Story coming at some point.