GUILTY SC - Paul Murdaugh & mom Margaret Found Shot To Death - Alex Murdaugh Accused - Islandton #39

[arielilane]

I loved the refrain, "I am here to answer any of your questions, Mr. Waters." Then, he proceeds to talk around and toss a word salad without answering the question. Everytime he said that in cross, I wanted to scream, "Just answer the question, then."

It was priceless. lol

 

[Luna20]

Alex Murdaugh's prison houses South Carolina’s most dangerous inmates

Alex Murdaugh, the disgraced South Carolina lawyer who was found guilty of murdering his wife and son, will spend the next 45 days in Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center, home to "some of the state's most violent and dangerous inmates"

www.foxnews.com

Hate to see it:

WALTERBORO, S.C. — Alex Murdaugh, who was once like royalty in South Carolina's prosecutorial law, will spend nearly two months with "some of the most violent and dangerous offenders in the state," according to the state Department of Corrections.

For the next 45 days, Murdaugh will be housed in the city of Columbia's Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center, which is a maximum-security, level-three facility that houses male offenders.

"As part of the intake process, like all inmates, (Murdaugh) will undergo medical tests, mental health and education assessments, and the South Carolina Department of Corrections will gather other additional background information," the SCDC said in a statement.

After the evaluation, Murdaugh will be sent to one of the state's maximum-security prisons to serve out his double life sentence, the SCDC said.

Why do you hate to see this?

 

[clearskies1]

I loved the refrain, "I am here to answer any of your questions, Mr. Waters." Then, he proceeds to talk around and toss a word salad without answering the question. Everytime he said that in cross, I wanted to scream, "Just answer the question, then."

Jeanne S described it so well: the art of bull****

 

[skyedaze]

wow Tinsley was just on Court TV and said he thinks or has indications that AM was planning the murders back in December 2020...just like he said to MM's sister, "the person who did this had been planning it for a long time."

 

[escape2sc]

DBM - double post

 

[escape2sc]

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Buster Murdaugh collapsed outside court after sitting stone-faced through dad’s 6-week murder trial: source

“Buster held up pretty well until the cameras were off him — but then he collapsed,” said a source who was at the Colleton County Courthouse. “He was crying uncontrollably. The un…

nypost.com

 

[worm]

Buster Murdaugh collapsed outside court after sitting stone-faced through dad’s 6-week murder trial: source

“Buster held up pretty well until the cameras were off him — but then he collapsed,” said a source who was at the Colleton County Courthouse. “He was crying uncontrollably. The un…

nypost.com

I’m not surprised as the guy has had a weight on his shoulders.

 

[MassGuy]

Why do you hate to see this?

I’m being entirely facetious.

 

[truetexan]

I agree. He looked ashamed. Thought I saw tears in his eyes.

I noticed that also. Like he was close to letting it out. Not certain but if he had thinking that would cause issues with the appeal. Maybe someone can answer that part

 

[Pruddennce]

Oh yes of course I understand how discussion works and it can take a minute to clear up confusion on something. I was questioning what was the deal with the shotgun shells because I missed it. I don't think we've discussed it here that different shotgun shells might have meant 2 shooters. 2 guns yes, but not just the shotgun shells suggested 2 shooters. I found it an odd thing that's all. I get that it could have been cleared up very quickly for a switched vote. Could be as simple as misunderstanding something about the evidence.

no worries! yes possibly, confused about that. IIRC the defense simply wanted to create a 2 shooter scenario, very SHORT stature shooters (5'2 they said) casting doubt a person could use two weapons, one strapped on and another being used, or taking a second to drop that one and pick up the other. the big defense was a 6'4 person couldnt have done the shooting. yet there are too many variables, common sense, but an expert came on board to tell us, sure, on one knee, crouching, sitting in the golf cart, position of the weapon regardless of height and exactly where the shooter was.

its easier to track the trajectory, but not personal attributes or position of the shooter. IMO

 

[UK Girl]

No RM but JMM was seated next to BM.

(JMM also spent much of the time talking to a uniformed Bailiff -- probably seeking clues about AM's transport schedule and making sure that AM gets his favorite driver on his next journey to DOC). JMO

No RM but JMM was seated next to BM.

(JMM also spent much of the time talking to a uniformed Bailiff -- probably seeking clues about AM's transport schedule and making sure that AM gets his favorite driver on his next journey to DOC). JMO

JMM wasnt at the reading of the verdict.

 

[clearskies1]

I noticed that also. Like he was close to letting it out. Not certain but if he had thinking that would cause issues with the appeal. Maybe someone can answer that part

If he's going to appeal he can't admit guilt. I think his respect for Judge Newman caused his shame reaction. JMO

 

[nodamselindistress]

JMM wasnt at the reading of the verdict.

He was an hour away and court would not wait for him....he tried!

 

[Boodles]

JMM wasnt at the reading of the verdict.

He couldn’t get there in time. He was an hour away, and asked if they could wait longer than the 30 minute notice period. The answer, understandably, was no. The quick verdict wasn’t expected.

 

[Pruddennce]

one of my favorite lines on the case.

mine here, which is indicative of his grandiosity and trying to control the cross: questioned about his deceitfulness

Waters: you understand that we have to ask about these things because we’ve heard about it in a very academic paperwork manner but for every single one of these you had to sit down and look somebody in the eye and convince them that you were on their side when you were not, is that correct? It’s what you did with every single one of these?”

AM: Every time

Waters: Answer my question yes or no and then you can explain, I’ll let you explain all day long<--- (darn near did)

AM: Well, no sir that may or may not be true, and Mr. Waters just to try and get through this quicker, I admit<---

Waters: I know you want to get through it quicker but we’re not, so answer the question please.<---

 

[nodamselindistress]

I just ended up feeling sad, all the way around. As someone else said, there are no winners here.

 

[karen in New York]

I just saw AM's new mugshot. His head is shaved. Is that routine?

Yes, it is.

 

[Luna20]

Judge Newman was the best! His demeanour was so powerful. His character spoke for itself. He’s the type that you never want to stop listening to. He couldn’t be more perfect for AM.

Another great judge was the one on the Depp/Heard case ‘Judge Penny’. Similar to Newman in that she controlled her court quietly but also powerfully. It wasn’t an easy crowd in the gallery for her to keep under control. She also had to deal with a slew of characters with differing first time issues while testifying.

 

[clearskies1]

I just ended up feeling sad, all the way around. As someone else said, there are no winners here.

I feel the same way. But there is solace in knowing that he didn't get away with it and he can't hurt anyone else. That's the best we could hope for. JMO

 

[MassGuy]

I feel the same way. But there is solace in knowing that didn't get away with it and he can't hurt anyone else. That's the best we could hope for. JMO

He was an evil predator, and that’s before the murders. Good riddance.