SC - Paul Murdaugh & mom Margaret Found Shot To Death - Alex Murdaugh Accused - Islandton *Guilty* #42

[worm]

I don't think this is enough to overturn the verdict. Of course JG & DH are going to latch onto anything they even remotely think may work, but I think they are overblowing the severity of this.

This author, I refuse to use her name, needs to take a long hard look at herself in the mirror. She is a member of the Court! Why would she 'allegedly' put a trial verdict in jeopardy by writing this dime store novel? I bet it made very little actual money honestly.

I'm remaining positive this won't result in anything being overturned or a new trial.

MOO

I don’t know. Courts are so particular about juries that if there’s a shred of reality to this it may be an easy go for the defense. Having read the credentials on the clerks page above I think she should have known better.

 

[Seattle1]

Here is Becky's background

Meet the Candidates: Colleton Clerk of Court | Becky H. Hill

walterborolive.com

Thank you. She was a court reporter for 12 years and decided to run in 2020 to replace the retiring Colleton County Clerk of the Court. The term of office is four years and this was her first term.

I think it will probably come down to whether or not the defense can also cite the clerk violated anything in the 2014 Clerk of Court Manual, pursuant to the provisions of S. C. CONST. Art. V, § 4.

I do not see anything about a Code of Conduct or Ethics in the tab for "Jury Management."

SC Judicial Department

 

[Inthedetails]

Thank you. She was a court reporter for 12 years and decided to run in 2020 to replace the retiring Colleton County Clerk of the Court. The term of office is four years and this was her first term.

I think it will probably come down to whether or not the defense can also cite the clerk violated anything in the 2014 Clerk of Court Manual, pursuant to the provisions of S. C. CONST. Art. V, § 4.

I do not see anything about a Code of Conduct or Ethics in the tab for "Jury Management."

SC Judicial Department

As the day goes on, I'm thinking the judge will not agree to a new trial. My hunch is the jury will say they were not swayed in their decision because of the clerk.

The clerk might indeed face scrutiny, however, and perhaps is in need of some humbling about her role in a public office - like don't publish a memoir while still in the role.

jmo

 

[worm]

I thought the court always had security for a jury to prevent this sort.

 

[Tippy Lynn]

I think it peculiar that no juror would speak to the defense.... That is until the defense found a wedge to coax a couple of them to open their doors.

I also think those slimy attorneys used the clerk's co-authored book as bait.

The bottom line, nobody had any complaints about the clerk for more than four months until after the defense told them they should.

Let AM have a new trial -- nothing will change. He'll be reconvicted as a double murderer. JMO

The outcome will be the same, but how much will it cost the county? Oooof.......this is ugly.

 

[worm]

The outcome will be the same, but how much will it cost the county? Oooof.......this is ugly.

Your avatar is perfect for this post.

 

[Seattle1]

The Trial of the Century: New book gives behind-the-scenes look at Alex Murdaugh double murder trial from clerk of court's perspective

Becky Hill has released a book, co-authored by journalist Neil Gordon, detailing her behind-the-scenes role in orchestrating the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial

www.wltx.com

8/6/23

Gordon has worked with Hill to write a book.

"I think this is a kind of a once in a lifetime story," Gordon smiles. "Everybody does have a book in them. And I know that I had a book in me, but it wasn't something consciously. I've just been grinding in the media business for 30 years. And sometimes you work hard and opportunities come your way if you do the right thing, and it presented itself and I just started to get to know Becky and get to understand different parts about how she was involved in this trial of the century and it fascinated me and I just kept asking her questions and trying to pull out anything she can think of, what she was thinking, what she was feeling."

Hill's experience with the Murdaugh family isn't limited to the six weeks of the trial. Instead, Hill has spent a lifetime in Walterboro, seeing Murdaugh and his family working inside and outside the courtroom.

"We put our trust in them. Their word was their bond," Hill explains.

Trust that was broken when Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife and son.

"The jury came out with their verdict, which I think they got it right," Hill shares.

The jury is a group of people that Hill helped lead through a tumultuous six weeks.

"The jury was so pleasant. They bonded immediately. They were perceptive, they were prayerful," Hill smiles. "They prayed from the very beginning. When they all settled in on that second day. They just all bonded together and agreed and they prayed from the first day, second day, and on until the end of the trial."

Hill was with them during what she believes was the most pivotal moment: the jury's trip to Moselle, the scene of the crime.

"That was kind of like sealing a deal when the jury went to Moselle and it wrapped up all of the loose seams, any unanswered questions, and I could tell just by looking at them that they had already made a decision pretty much just by visiting that place," Hill remembers.

 

[Vaderman]

Maybe a silver lining, but I just re-watched the video of the judge dismissing the juror. She is inaudible, but at around the 10:45 mark, the judge responds that it was independent from issues relating to her ex-husband.

 

[Gardenista]

Vinnie just did a FB post and said Becky's co-author will be on his show tonight. His show starts at 8pm EST

Court TV Live Stream - Your Front Row Seat to Justice

Court TV brings you inside the courtroom for high-profile cases across the U.S.

www.courttv.com

 

[Seattle1]

Alex Murdaugh lawyers claim court clerk PRESSURED jurors to go on TV

The team submitted a motion on behalf of the disgraced South Carolina attorney on Tuesday, claiming that Rebecca Hill repeatedly 'tampered with the jury.'

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[worm]

Given that more cases involving this can be filed there I don’t think her saying how “they got it right” is appropriate either. This is embarrassing.

 

[Seattle1]

Given that more cases involving this can be filed there I don’t think her saying how “they got it right” is appropriate either. This is embarrassing.

I agree -- it's not helping her case to share her personal opinion as a member of the Court who was responsible for the jurors!

 

[Tippy Lynn]

The Trial of the Century: New book gives behind-the-scenes look at Alex Murdaugh double murder trial from clerk of court's perspective

Becky Hill has released a book, co-authored by journalist Neil Gordon, detailing her behind-the-scenes role in orchestrating the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial

www.wltx.com

8/6/23

Gordon has worked with Hill to write a book.

"I think this is a kind of a once in a lifetime story," Gordon smiles. "Everybody does have a book in them. And I know that I had a book in me, but it wasn't something consciously. I've just been grinding in the media business for 30 years. And sometimes you work hard and opportunities come your way if you do the right thing, and it presented itself and I just started to get to know Becky and get to understand different parts about how she was involved in this trial of the century and it fascinated me and I just kept asking her questions and trying to pull out anything she can think of, what she was thinking, what she was feeling."

Hill's experience with the Murdaugh family isn't limited to the six weeks of the trial. Instead, Hill has spent a lifetime in Walterboro, seeing Murdaugh and his family working inside and outside the courtroom.

"We put our trust in them. Their word was their bond," Hill explains.

Trust that was broken when Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife and son.

"The jury came out with their verdict, which I think they got it right," Hill shares.

The jury is a group of people that Hill helped lead through a tumultuous six weeks.

"The jury was so pleasant. They bonded immediately. They were perceptive, they were prayerful," Hill smiles. "They prayed from the very beginning. When they all settled in on that second day. They just all bonded together and agreed and they prayed from the first day, second day, and on until the end of the trial."

Hill was with them during what she believes was the most pivotal moment: the jury's trip to Moselle, the scene of the crime.

"That was kind of like sealing a deal when the jury went to Moselle and it wrapped up all of the loose seams, any unanswered questions, and I could tell just by looking at them that they had already made a decision pretty much just by visiting that place," Hill remembers.

I usually don't go this direction, but exactly who is Gordon? The Murdahugh team wouldn't go so far as to plan for Gordon to target Hill in this capacity would they? With everything that's come to light in this case anything is possible.

 

[Inthedetails]

I usually don't go this direction, but exactly who is Gordon? The Murdahugh team wouldn't go so far as to plan for Gordon to target Hill in this capacity would they? With everything that's come to light in this case anything is possible.

I don't usually go in that direction either....but....good question.

jmo

 

[Gardenista]

Alex Murdaugh lawyers claim court clerk PRESSURED jurors to go on TV

The team submitted a motion on behalf of the disgraced South Carolina attorney on Tuesday, claiming that Rebecca Hill repeatedly 'tampered with the jury.'

www.dailymail.co.uk

Murdaugh's attorneys are arguing that Hill breached a South Carolina code which states: 'No public official, public member, or public employee may knowingly use his official office, membership, or employment to obtain an economic interest for himself.'

 

[Jurisprudence]

If this bears out I don't see how they can't grant a new trial. For the sanctity of the criminal justice system alone I think they need consider it. This is something to watch imo.

jmo

https://htv-prod-media.s3.amazonaws.com/files/state-v-murdaugh-motion-to-stay-64f749cc71b67.pdf

 

[Jurisprudence]

I am sorry. No matter what the clerk said or did...I watched the trial, and found AM to be completely false. And if we go back to the "play by play" for days, analyzing the testimonies, and not one of us believed that AM was innocent.

I remember that the cross by the defense was extremely weak in several areas.

That may be true for you but imo the judge cannot ignore this, and if the sworn statements are true (and I have to believe they are) there is no way this can be ruled harmless imo.

 

[Jurisprudence]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1699145245592555901

I agree with this guy. If this bears out I can't see any way the court can find this harmless error. If they do, I expect this matter is getting appealed further.

jmo

 

[Jurisprudence]

The Amazon book reviews are interesting -- especially the one dated 8/12/23. Just adds to how things are done differently in the 'low country.'

I agree. Particularly the balance of the review starting midway with "For this trial, apparently the seat meant to be occupied for official Clerk duties was "gifted" away to southern storyteller author R. Rich as simply a "kind favor" by the author—Hmmmm. This is on Hill, not Rich, but it strikes me as abusing authority."

Amazon.com

A person may have strong faith and may be sick of seeing corruption but if you put your thumb on the scale to exact the kind of justice you think is needed, this can be the result.

jmo

 

[twall]

Maybe a silver lining, but I just re-watched the video of the judge dismissing the juror. She is inaudible, but at around the 10:45 mark, the judge responds that it was independent from issues relating to her ex-husband.

Correct, juror stated same in affidavit, page 49 #12.

https://www.fitsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/securepdfs/2023/09/state-v-murdaugh-motion-to-stay.pdf