SC - Paul Murdaugh & mom Margaret Found Shot To Death - Alex Murdaugh Accused - Islandton *Guilty* #43

[arielilane]

@cathyrusson

Here's Becky Hill





At any time did you interact with any juror in an attempt to influence their view of the facts in the state v. Murdaugh case?

Becky Hill: No


1:39 PM · Jan 29, 2024

 

[lonetraveler]

He was quite condescending at the beginning of the hearing, acting as if he knows much better than the judge about everything

I noticed that too.

 

[AugustWest]

Aunt Becky's pep talks and travel agency! New career path!

 

[arielilane]

@cathyrusson

WATCH: Clerk of court Becky Hill denies all allegations that she attempted to influence the jury and denies the specific allegations.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1752039139959353689

 

[TamanthaLynn]

Ironically, Becky Hill is using the same strategy Alex Murdaugh used in admitting to some things in an attempt to make the lies seem truthful. IMO

 

[AugustWest]

I feel sorry for Creighton...he's watching a ton of his invested time just crumble in front of him. Time that he spent away from his family, hobbies, etc.... I hate it for him.

 

[arielilane]

"The two jury rooms were side by side," according to BH

 

[arielilane]

@cathyrusson

Miss Becky testifies she directed comments to the bailiff about #AlexMurdaugh about to testify and that there could have been jurors in earshot. About telling jurors to pay attention, body language, etc.. She denies that but says she would always check on jurors if they needed coffee, etc.. and she said "Pay attention, it's a big day today."



1:57 PM · Jan 29, 2024

 

[arielilane]

She made $100K on her book, along with co-author, not much money at all.. was it worth it? Not, imo. Her credible is done. Can't put a price on your morals. moo

 

[Cindizzi]

https://x.com/elizfarrell/status/1752040655990174120?s=61&t=Vp-AZ81ShrhzLNqqCFHAgA

 

[arielilane]

@cathyrusson

Under cross-exam Becky denies taking a juror home.


2:01 PM · Jan 29, 2024

 

[gremlin444]

I missed the discussion about the email regarding Juror Z, who is her attorney?

Joe McCulloch. Was there through the whole Murdaugh trial, seemingly to back up the defense. Was Connor Cook's lawyer (which always confused me as to why Connor stuck with him, TBH).

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/cathyrusson
Harpootlian: Did you text, email or communicate on the morning before final arguments were completed to people that if they wanted to see the trial they should come, because the jury probably wouldn't be out very long? Hill: I do remember saying that, yes. Harpootlian: Why did you think they wouldn't be out long? Did you communicate with jurors? Hill: I had not communicated with jurors about anything related to this trial, at all.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1752048743766262082

 

[Coldpizza]

I'm not finding Miss Becky all that forthcoming. I think the Defense will pounce on that and add it to their Briefcase of arguments for a new trial.

 

[AugustWest]

I'm not finding Miss Becky all that forthcoming. I think the Defense will pounce on that and add it to their Briefcase of arguments for a new trial.

She is very defensive about any conversations she had with jurors, regardless of whether they are damning or not. Seems like her poker tell.

 

[arielilane]

@cathyrusson

Harpootlian: How much money did you make off the book? Becky: Around $100K (with her co-author)

Becky Hill testifies she stopped selling her book because she admits to plagiarism.

Justice Toal asking her own questions of Becky Hill about "egg" juror.




Toal quizzing Hill about the hearing Judge Newman had about "egg lady". That juror told Newman that Hill had asked the juror about a post her ex-husband allegedly made on FB. Hill says she doesn't remember saying anything like that to the juror. (Newman was angry at Hill during that hearing)

Hill says all she knows is it wasn't her that talked to the juror about the FB post.

Hill says on the way escorting 'egg lady' from the jury room to Judge Newman's chambers the juror was very "chatty" and was talking about 3 restraining orders she had against her ex.

Sounds like Toal isn't fully believing Becky Hill about "egg lady"

Toal to Hill: Don't just nod, answer the question (almost with an explanation point)

 

[arielilane]

@cathyrusson

Toal: The judge said he was not too happy with you talking to the juror, do you recall that? Hill: Yes Toal: And did you pop up and say what you're saying now? Hill: I wasn't in the room when he said that.


2:35 PM · Jan 29, 2024


Toal now asking Hill about photos of the deceased victims. The judge had them under seal and they were "under your control". Then the photos made them into the public. Hill says she thinks someone in the gallery took photos of the the photo of the bodies with their phone.

Toal asks Hill if she ever gave Netflix or other media access to the photos of the deceased victims. She said she did not.

2:38 PM · Jan 29, 2024


BTW, what I remember about the leaked autopsy photo is it was likely a screenshot from one of the live streams when the pool camera inadvertently captured the autopsy photo that was displayed on the prosecutor's monitor.


2:43 PM · Jan 29, 2024

 

[aafromaa]

I didn’t expect BH to totally deny asking egg lady any questions prior to Judge Newman talking to egg lady nor to say that Judge Newman never spoke to her about it.

 

[Ann99]

She should not have written a book. Common sense.

 

[arielilane]

@cathyrusson

NEW: Justice Toal WILL allow Barnwell County clerk of court to testify. This is the witness that will allegedly say that Becky Hill did or told her she did give a ride to a juror.


2:47 PM · Jan 29, 2024

Toal made the decision to allow the defense to call the other clerk "In light of some of the answers..." Becky Hill gave.


2:48 PM · Jan 29, 2024


Also, when questioned about sealed exhibits going to media/Netflix, Becky Hill said that was a mistake and said something about the court reporter not marking them properly in the transcript (sorry, didn't catch verbatim).


2:50 PM · Jan 29, 2024

Harpootlian says "egg lady" juror is across the street right now if Justice Toal wants to hear from her. Toal says her affidavit and Hill's testimony about the incident are enough. Break until 3:15pm.


3:01 PM · Jan 29, 2024

Edited: To include last X posting before break.