VERDICT WATCH SC - Paul Murdaugh & mom Margaret Found Shot To Death - Alex Murdaugh Accused - Islandton #37

[BUF]

Did Alex just put something in his jacket again?

 

[arielilane]

We have 12 Jurors ready to deliberate!

 

[Teche]

Exactly. I think AM is totally out of funds and the defense is feeling as if it's working for free (they have likely promised to set aside part of the retainer for appeals). I hope once this is over and the paperwork for appeals is filed, that they abandon any attempt to prioritize a convicted, non-paying client who still needs a massive defense for his future trials.

I do wonder how AM will pay for that set of defense lawyers. They will need real experience with financial crimes. It's going to be a years-long debacle of case after case in which the victims of AM's crimes seek justice. I suppose he'll be very much at home in the jail throughout that time - adapted to gambling for beef sticks and soup; taking calls; becoming King of the Jail through personality and longevity.

But seriously, who is going to pay for his 120 or so other charges to be defended? Looks like 19-20 different indictments? Could that mean 19-20 more trials or...if he's convicted in the next couple of days, and he's already admitted the financial crimes, will he just plead out?

JG is doing his best, but I agree he does not seem convinced by his own words. He is taking pains to say that AM is not a horrible monster, that's my only take away. DH probably feels strongly that he could have done better.

He's winding up! He likes that Grand Jury point - which is well taken.

Oof. Now we're going to have to wait on pins and needles.

What happened to the inherited funds upon his father’s death?

 

[Cindizzi]

Did Alex just put something in his jacket again?

Heck yeah

 

[Edvis]

And praying to God for mercy. Even if he doesn’t believe, he’d still be praying.

OMO ymmv

That which one fears the most will meet them half the way and as for AM prayers can go unanswered for a reason, mainly hollow prayers that have no truth or heart behind it.

 

[Aquarian]

Oh boy. Now I am nauseated.

 

[Pruddennce]

alternate will be dismissed. all jurors are on board to deliberate.

 

[BUF]

Heck yeah View attachment 406594

Thought I saw that! Thanks @Cindizzi

 

[Regal Beagle]

Final jury instructions taking place, now.

Quick poll: How long do you predict it will take the jury to return a verdict?

48hrs

 

[Edvis]

Heck yeah View attachment 406594

AM just can't stop stealing things from others can he, can't take your money gonna take your pen.

 

[Aquarian]

alternate will be dismissed. all jurors are on board to deliberate.

Not so fast, she’s being held

 

[RollingPanda]

"Why's everyone standing?"

 

[girlhasnoname]

I LOVE MY JUDGE!
#MadJudgeLove

 

[Pruddennce]

keeping the alternate, on standby, but will not deliberate.

 

[Megnut]

This trial has really aged the defense team and AM, they look stressed and exhausted.

Alec has that affect on people.

JMO

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1631393903591956504

 

[makayla]

Well, that was interesting that the defense didn’t want the alternate juror excused … hmmmm!

 

[BUF]

Something else came up that DIck needs to talk to the judge about…what now??

 

[Tracey4AU]

Oh dear Lord...what NOW??

 

[Teche]

I don't put credibility into any poll. imo

As we all know, at the end of the day, it's the Jury's decision.

We could all go to their site to vote. Maybe our votes will tip the scale.