GUILTY SC - Paul Murdaugh & mom Margaret Found Shot To Death - Alex Murdaugh Accused - Islandton #38

[fred&edna]

It's a team effort and thank all of you as well and the chicken despite having his up's and downs. We all hung tight to what we believe and it showed along with the jurors who should take a bow, we salute you.

The most memorable was your creative cocktail addition of a pork rind twist !! Rock on!

 

[Snoopster]

I also respect if they want to continue grieving in private, knowing that nothing they could say in front of the world could affect AM.

How could it -- they loved AM and welcomed him in their home as a son, a brother, following the murders where he spent more time with them after gunning them down than he ever did when it was important to his wife.

Prayers for their healing and continued strength. x

MOO

So well said Seattle.
I am thinking of Maggie's parents, sister and loved ones as well.

 

[truetexan]

State PEN for AM..... wonder if he will encounter anyone he knows while in gen population in the big house grits for dinner. No cushy country club fed house with fried chicken. Drop the soap.. Justice.

 

[Cindizzi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1631448548934926339

 

[Edvis]

I want to thank Edvis for the ample supply of gin and tonic, which is my celebration drink.

We WSers were right (with a few exceptions). Restores my faith in people.

Now, I'm believing that SC youtuber's poll that said 90% of the state thought AM was guilty. So proud of the actual prosecutor's office (and his press conference).

I thought for sure, though, that one person would hold out - at least temporarily. I am trying to temper my PollyAnna instincts.

But no, the jury deliberated...what...2 hours (accounting for filing into the room, getting water, getting started, handing around paper ballots). Surely it must have been unanimous from the first.

I do think that you all represented the core of American justice principles - unlike commenters on other venues. We rock.

Thanks, Trish, for setting up the structure of WS as it is. Lots of divergent opinions, room for hope and hopelessness. I had to get myself prepared for (yet another) spousal murder that was allowed to be legal.

But not this case.

IMO.

Thank you for holding on and keeping the faith with us all.

 

[BUF]

It’s been a long day folks…actually a long six weeks!!

So happy for this verdict!!

See you all in the morning for sentencing…and those victim impact statements that will be tough.

 

[10ofRods]

I keep thinking about Paul's video.... If not for that video....
I do wonder if we will find out any more about exactly how this all happened.... what a messed up family, the decades of intimidation and corruption.

We will - someone will blog; someone will write a book.

There's a ton more available that shows what happened, and then, of course, I believe that social scientists have something to offer.

We will never know for sure.

But if AM went down to the kennels with one gun on the golf cart and Paul had another gun with him, it gets easier to explain. Maggie felt she was safe as long as Paul was there - with his gun (IMO). Alec thought he could kill Paul with one shot. That didn't work, because Paul was a young vigorous man. So Alec expended two blasts on Paul and snatched up the other available gun - it's also possible he brought two guns, but I'm not so sure. Maybe.

This will all be speculation. We will never know for sure, but someone will surely put many details together in a convincing manner, now that the many witnesses are not afraid. People can finally talk freely - and they will.

IMO.

 

[Cindizzi]

Did they thank Judge Newman?

I felt the AG was a bit too proud of himself.

I think they are not mentioning Judge Newman at this time because the Judge’s job is not done until after sentencing tomorrow.

Then I’m sure the State will thank and praise him.

JMO

 

[Ceska]

I was just thinking of Stephen Smith and his family. I sure hope there will be more of an investigation into that. <modsnip: not victim friendly>

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1631464011647832064

 

[Deleted member 287549]

This guilty verdict was a good outcome; but, we'll see how the sentencing goes.

I honestly thought there was a good chance AM would be found not guilty. I'm very happy that I was wrong.

 

[osu]

Post verdict press conference.
(Begins at 14:50 mark)

 

[clearskies1]

Did they thank Judge Newman?

I felt the AG was a bit too proud of himself.

That's usually not done. Keeps the separation clear. JMO.

 

[Eagle2123]

Happy for the State of South Carolina. Extremely Happy for Creighton Waters. His resilience won this case. God bless Him for never giving up against that defense and standing tall.

 

[vls12345]

Thanks, everyone, for your opinions and commentary.

This was the case that originally led me to Websleuths and you have enlightened me a lot with your posts and knowledge across various cases.

Thank you.

 

[minusfour]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1631448548934926339

The evidence of guilt is overwhelming!

 

[bestill]

Watching Channel 2, a Charleston SC station, saying that AM will likely end up at Kirkland Corrections in Columbia with protection. IMO he's still going to have special treatment.

 

[Seattle1]

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Vinnie V. changed to his red (guilty) necktie now!

 

[clearskies1]

Who would even give victim impact statements besides Maggie’s sister?

Her nieces perhaps.

 

[Love Never Fails]

Sentencing at 9:30 tomorrow morning. Possible sentence 30 yrs. to Life.

Should be life!