The South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions, citing jury interference by a county clerk, and orders a new trial. Murdaugh remains imprisoned on separate financial crime charges.
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Alex Murdaugh, a now-disbarred South Carolina attorney serving life without parole for shooting his wife and son, pleaded guilty to 22 counts of financial fraud and money laundering in federal court on Thursday. During his trial, he denied the killings and admitted to lying to investigators, but evidence put him at the scene of the crime. He was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison and is not eligible for parole.
Margaret Sweeney, 37, of North Carolina was arrested on Monday for allegedly faking her own murder. She had made false reports to a friend and the Department of Social Services, prompting the Franklin Police Department to issue an alert for her. Officers found her on Saturday and arrested her two days later for false report to a police station, false report of death or serious injury by telephonic communication and obstructing law enforcement officers. Her alleged actions caused the police to spend many hours on her case instead of other matters.
An estimated 3,000 people attended the largest auction ever held at Liberty Auction in Pembroke, Georgia, which featured items from the Murdaugh family's Moselle estate. The family were referred to the auction house after Alex Murdaugh was convicted of killing his wife and son. The auction was a success, with many items selling for more than their estimated value.
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…
Alex Murdaugh, a former attorney in South Carolina, has been found guilty of murdering his wife and son in 2021. The jury reached a verdict of guilty on all counts after just three hours of deliberations, and Murdaugh now faces 30 years to life in prison without parole for each murder charge. The verdict was met with emotion in the courtroom, bringing an end to a long and difficult trial for the Murdaugh family.
Alex Murdaugh, a former South Carolina attorney, is on trial for the murder of his family in 2021. Prosecutors allege he was desperate and "running out of options" when he committed the crime in order to cover up his financial crimes and drug addiction. If convicted, Murdaugh could face life in prison without parole. The trial is expected to conclude this week.
At the double-murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, housekeeper Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson testified that Maggie Murdaugh was worried about a $30 million lawsuit against her family in the days before her death. She said Maggie was concerned that her husband wasn't being honest with her about the lawsuit and that they did not have the money to pay it. Turrubiate-Simpson's testimony is ongoing and further evidence is expected to be revealed in the trial.