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

[LaborDayRN]

There seems to be so much corruption in this part of SC that I have a hard time believing anything…including these three in their PC.

Why did that woman find it necessary to write that book? Did anyone buy it?

It's still listed on Amazon. Available in hardcover, Audiobook, paperback & kindle.
I'm not going to link it as it appears it's still for sale.

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

FITSNews
@fitsnews

Confirmed: @JustinBamberg is repping Colleton County clerk of court Becky Hill … along with attorney Will Lewis of the Richardson Thomas firm.

To get an idea of Bamberg's view of AM.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1698508598756704280

 

[Seattle1]

On Fox Nation doc, Buster Murdaugh believes father Alex not guilty, attacks judge, jury, SLED

For the first time, Buster Murdaugh speaks to the media about his father's double murder trial. What to know about the upcoming Fox Nation documentary.

www.greenvilleonline.com

8/30/23

“The Fall of the House of Murdaugh features a comprehensive look inside the case that many have tried to tackle since the day the difficult story unfolded," stated FOX Nation President Jason Klarman. "Through a firsthand account from Buster Murdaugh and access to key players, including friends and family, this series puts forward several missing elements that have not been brought to light.”

Producers also say the show will take viewers "behind the veil of the Murdaugh’s legal strategy as it happened in real time and will be interwoven with sit-down interviews with the same legal team," as well as the lead prosecutor on the case, Creighton Waters, and Attorney General Alan Wilson, who discuss their current strategy.

The series also aims to "dive into the fraught life of Alex, Maggie, Paul and Buster and their own scandals as a family, including a string of crimes, deaths and mysteries that continued to weave the Murdaugh’s tangled web."

Additional interviews throughout the series include Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill, who read the guilty verdict, local attorney Joe McCulloch, Moselle dog kennel manager Roger Dale Davis Jr., Walterboro Mayor William T. Young Jr., the prosecution’s forensic expert Dr. Kenneth Kinsey and more.

 

[Seattle1]

Anyone know if Fox Nation did use the recording of AM in their program?

We know that Fox bumped the airing of the 3 part series to 8/31 instead of mid Sept as planned. IMO, I'm inclined to believe they would not have included AM's reading of his journal because the recording was a violation of SC law protecting victims' rights: Inmates lose the privilege of speaking to the news media when they enter SCDC. And I agree MM/PM's family and friends shouldn't have to see or hear convicted AM on the network -- especially speaking from prison. Also, it would not have happened if not for the illegal and unethical actions by AM's attorney, JG.

"SCDC’s interview policy is rooted in victims’ rights and is longstanding," stated the SCDC release. "The department believes that victims of crime should not have to see or hear the person who victimized them or their family member on the news. Inmates lose the privilege of speaking to the news media when they enter SCDC."

 

[PrairieWind]

FITSNews
@fitsnews

Confirmed: @JustinBamberg is repping Colleton County clerk of court Becky Hill … along with attorney Will Lewis of the Richardson Thomas firm.

Professionally, as Clerk, she is represented by the County Attorney or substitute from the State AG. She appears to be retaining personal counsel as well.

 

[Cindizzi]

https://x.com/drewtripp/status/1699502352707850742?s=61&t=Vp-AZ81ShrhzLNqqCFHAgA

 

[rescuemom]

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

If the jurors were upset they, at the time, should have brought it to the attention of the judge.

 

[twall]

We know that Fox bumped the airing of the 3 part series to 8/31 instead of mid Sept as planned. IMO, I'm inclined to believe they would not have included AM's reading of his journal because the recording was a violation of SC law protecting victims' rights: Inmates lose the privilege of speaking to the news media when they enter SCDC. And I agree MM/PM's family and friends shouldn't have to see or hear convicted AM on the network -- especially speaking from prison. Also, it would not have happened if not for the illegal and unethical actions by AM's attorney, JG.

AM's recordings are in the series. I signed up for a 7 day free trial of FN through my tv provider (YouTubeTV) and watched it last weekend. It wasn't a bad watch and thankfully no screeching Nancy Grace!

 

[Cindizzi]

https://x.com/annetemerson/status/1699509945102696650?s=61&t=Vp-AZ81ShrhzLNqqCFHAgA

 

[rescuemom]

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.'

Just read that review. Who is the Ms Rich??

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

Just read that review. Who is the Ms Rich??

Author and columnist Ronda Rich. She wrote the forward to Hill's book.

 

[Seattle1]

Oh no, not Lifetime made for TV....

https://twitter.com/x/status/1699525041711382943

 

[rescuemom]

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.

IIRC, the defense was behind the visit to the Moselle property, almost demanding that it be visited. Could it be that the defense was hoping that the jurors would talk not only to eachother but to the clerk and in some profound way has ochestrated this, waiting for certain things to happen or to plant ideas or grease a palm or two??? Haven't really thought this through but could it be. I think the defense knew AM was going to be convicted. They themselves kind of ran out of steam there towards the end. Was this in the works already???

 

[Seattle1]

I love it when respected journalists call out the defense...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1699501705589616878

 

[Seattle1]

IIRC, the defense was behind the visit to the Moselle property, almost demanding that it be visited. Could it be that the defense was hoping that the jurors would talk not only to eachother but to the clerk and in some profound way has ochestrated this, waiting for certain things to happen or to plant ideas or grease a palm or two??? Haven't really thought this through but could it be. I think the defense knew AM was going to be convicted. They themselves kind of ran out of steam there towards the end. Was this in the works already???

I didn't watch the Q&A following the press conference but saw tweets about the defense attorneys inserting foot in mouth when questioned about Moselle field trip. In other words, implying how the defense must have been following the Court Clerk during the site visit.

 

[rescuemom]

RSBM.

I'm not so sure about that. On the Amazon website the paperback is listed as #360 on the sales charts. That's across the entire Amazon printed sales catalog. There are also audiobook and kindle versions.

Between Amazon and Goodreads there are almost 300 ratings. If you consider how many buy an item vs how many will submit a rating they must have sold thousands. Plus the book is self-published, so the co-authors get to keep the lion's share of the profits.

I wouldn't be surprised if Hill earned tens of thousands from this book.

This will only improve her sales,IMO, as I for one am now curious

 

[charminglane]

Oh no, not Lifetime made for TV....

https://twitter.com/x/status/1699525041711382943

No, Bill! Just NO.

 

[Seattle1]

This was my introduction to Attorney Justin Bamberg when he represented Ms. Hankeem Pinckney on May 5, 2022:

 

[rescuemom]

But, they obviously had no idea what she was (allegedly) doing behind the scenes, right? She merely asked for permission to do the book once the trial was over and she was cleared to proceed according to that co-author? Going through the appropriate channels to get clearance is a good thing (esp since it was likely required). But, it does nothing to help her here imo. This is not about the book's publication, except tangentially. This is something entirely (and seriously) different imo.

jmo

To be "cleared" someone gave their approval to proceed. That someone, hopefully with a legal mind, certainly would question anything written that might cause a problem. The pot has been stirred,IMO

 

[rescuemom]

If it is true that the clerk's actions caused a Juror to be removed over a FB post, and it looks like that's true, then you are correct about a new trial. She's written a book, too. I'm appalled.

If true she spoke and instructed Jurors, it's criminal, right? This is an outrage! Wait a minute. CTV spoke to her and BH denied it. She is Judge Buckner's court reporter?

Judge Newman will not be amused.

JMO

I think instructed is a strong word to use. Who is Judge Buckner?