Key takeaways:
- Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison after being found guilty of murdering his wife and son.
- Judge Clifton Newman noted Murdaugh’s lies during the investigation and spoke about the long history of the court.
- Prosecutors argued that Murdaugh killed his family members to gain sympathy and keep financial crimes from being exposed.
A prominent attorney was sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison on Friday after being found guilty of murdering his wife and son. Alex Murdaugh was convicted of shooting his wife, Maggie, and son Paul in 2021 at the family’s hunting property in Islandton, South Carolina.
During the sentencing, Judge Clifton Newman spoke about Murdaugh’s lies during the investigation, saying that his slain wife and son must “come and visit” while he is trying to fall asleep, to which Murdaugh responded that he sees them “all day and every night.” Judge Newman also noted the long history of the court, saying that many people have been prosecuted and received the death penalty for lesser conduct.
Prosecutors argued that Murdaugh killed his family members in an attempt to gain sympathy and keep a bevy of financial crimes from being exposed. Murdaugh denied the accusations, saying “I would never hurt my wife Maggie, and I would never hurt my son [Paul].” Judge Newman said Murdaugh’s murder conviction qualifies for the death penalty, though the state chose not to pursue it.
The sentencing of Alex Murdaugh marks a tragic end to a case that has shocked the community. Murdaugh will now spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of his wife and son.
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