Today is the 4th anniversary of Mallory Beach's death. We've heard a lot this past week about what a "good kid" Paul Murdaugh was. All I know is what he stood accused of at the time of his death was far from "good." Prayers up today for Beach's family and friends
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Blanca gave a recent Bubba update: "I am so very lucky to have a dog/friend that is helping me get through it one day at a time. Just a little note ... he visits the vet, eats, drinks and loves his treats, and it's not cheap, but I don't mind because I know he's worth it."
Judge Clifton Newman is in the house to support his
@GamecockWBB
in Greenville.
A warm welcome from fellow fans after he presided over the state’s case & conviction of Alex Murdaugh for the murder of his wife Maggie & his son Paul.
"The jury is not buying what Alex Murdaugh is selling. I see absolutely no indication from anyone on that jury that they are in any way, shape or form accepting his narrative of events." - Will Folks
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Absolutely stellar performance by
@AGAlanWilson
in court today
#MurdaughTrial
. The state’s top prosecutor took a critical witness at a critical time and knocked it out of the park.
The quote I think killed Alex Murdaugh today: "I wanted to give (police) as much accurate information as I could." He said this after admitting to lying about the most important information in the case. Devastating impact.
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@GraceBeahm
)
Of interest: In rattling off the litany of things he was allegedly NOT doing from 9:02-9:06 p.m. (during a flurry of unexplained activity), Alex Murdaugh mentioned "washing off guns." Huh? Never knew he had been accused of that. A slip?
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@GraceBeahm
)
It took him awhile, but Creighton Waters brought it all home in his closing argument on Wednesday morning in Walterboro, S.C. Riveting conclusion to the state's case against the man he called "the master liar."
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@Jaabphoto
)
Still a lot of discussion inside the Colleton County courtroom between judge Clifton Newman, attorneys for both sides and court officials. Unsure what is being discussed but will keep our readers updated ...
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John Meadors after
@Harpootlian4SC
accuses him of badgering a witness: "Your honor, he aimed a gun at us yesterday!"
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You don't hear that everyday in a criminal trial ...
Lots of buzz in Walterboro, S.C. tonight about Alex Murdaugh allegedly having a stroke/ being hospitalized. Sources close to the disbarred attorney tell us this rumor is NOT TRUE. Nothing in this case would surprise me, but Murdaugh camp saying this is NOT TRUE
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Alex Murdaugh - who once wowed juries with his skill as a trial lawyer in the Colleton County courthouse - arrives at the facility for his sentencing after being convicted on double homicide charges yesterday ... an epic fall from grace is upon us, people.(📸
@Flashnick
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My personal prediction (and it's just that, a prediction): Guilty 82 percent, hung jury 16 percent, not guilty 2 percent. I also suspect the guilty verdict to come back quickly ...
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Forgot to mention this key point: As Shelley Smith testified earlier today about Alex Murdaugh urging her to lie about his timeline on June 7, 2021, Buster Murdaugh appeared to be inconsolable. Bobbing his head repeatedly ... he appeared to be in genuine anguish.
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One of the best things about judge Clifton Newman is he doesn't care what attorneys on either side think. Doesn't care what they say. He cares solely about understanding the legal basis is for their motions and objections. He cuts through the bullsh*t masterfully.
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This is really interesting. It includes some theorizing but it's a really nifty juxtaposition of the timeline of
#MurdaughMurders
based on updated cell info and the vehicular data from Alex Murdaugh's car ... not sure on source but this is very well-done.
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Judge Newman: "Mr. Griffin introduced the relationship between (Alex Murdaugh) and Curtis “Eddie” Smith." Newman added he previously ruled the roadside shooting was "a bridge too far" - but the defense "decided to build a road over that bridge ... as if they could dance through
If the jury hears Chris Wilson's testimony, it will be positively DEVASTATING for the defense. Someone who would steal $192,000 from his best friend is truly capable of anything ...
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Murdaugh-related property records in Beaufort and Barnwell counties are disappearing from the web. Thankfully, my researchers have been screen-capping these documents. But these county governments need to be put on notice or else they are going to become complicit in a coverup.
For the first time since this trial began, members of Maggie Murdaugh's family are scheduled to appear in court today. Marian Proctor, Maggie's sister, is also on the witness list for the state. Something to keep an eye on ...
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Wow. Blanca Simpson just scored a direct hit for prosecutors - telling them Murdaugh attempted to convince her he was wearing a different shirt than the one he actually wore the night of the murders. That shirt - a "sea foam polo" - hasn't been seen since.
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Bomb threats, Covid-19 ... what's next, a meteorite? Come what may, I am convinced there is NOTHING that will keep judge Clifton Newman from completing these proceedings ...
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Sources close to the Murdaugh family are describing Curtis "Eddie" Smith to us as Alex Murdaugh's "personal drug dealer." Stay tuned for additional information these evening as it becomes available.
Prayers up for South Carolina attorney
@joemccullochsc
, who suffered a serious heart attack today. Joe is reportedly in stable condition but please keep his family in your 🙏🏻 as we await further details.
The first arrest in the
#MurdaughMurders
saga is a big deal, but I maintain the REAL story this week was SLED launching a criminal probe into the embezzlement allegations involving Murdaugh's law firm. A huge public corruption angle is about to open up in this case ...
Proud to know
@vbauerlein
. She has done amazing work on this story and demonstrated grace and professionalism even when others treated her unfairly.
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. The press could not have had a better representative at Moselle today ...
Jeanne Seckinger is an incredibly compelling witness for the state. She is driving home the interplay between Alex Murdaugh's alleged financial crimes and the double homicide. The state is off to a STRONG start working these two narratives into one cogent story
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Attorneys have finally departed the Colleton County courthouse. Unsure what the lengthy conference was about but we are on track for
@Lawyergriffin
to commence his closing at 9:30 a.m. EST tomorrow
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@cjmoose
@fitsnews
Meadors talked about it in rebuttal- a book his mother gave him as a child. Theme is 'Be Real'...he encouraged jury to check it out.
CONFIRMED: Colleton County clerk of court Becky Hill's cell phone has been turned over to agents of the S.C. State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) in response to a search warrant issued in connection with the investigation into her son, "Colt" Hill.
I'm sorry,
@lawyergriffin
... I thought you said your client's bullet wound blinded him? How, then, is he describing in detail exactly what he is seeing to dispatchers on these 911 recordings?
We have connected another member of the PMPED law firm to the late Barrett Boulware - the alleged drug smuggler who co-owned multiple coastal properties with Alex Murdaugh. This rabbit hole is going to be quite interesting to dive into ...
Family of Stephen Smith pushing for exhumation, independent autopsy. Same thing this news outlet called for last February ... here is their GoFundMe page ...
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I legitimately respect
@Bob_Caslen
right now. Whatever the reasons which led us to this point, he took personal responsibility - and subjected himself to real accountability. That is rare these days. I commend him for it.
Just asking: Alex Murdaugh testified under oath in state court that he acted alone. He's now admitting under oath at the federal level that he was part of a conspiracy with others. Hmmm ... which is it?
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If I was
@AGAlanWilson
, I would file motions immediately to make sure every
#MurdaughMurders
hearing is moved to Columbia, S.C. Judges in the S.C. Fourteenth Circuit are clearly still in the tank for this family.
Also let me be clear: This story is about to morph into something MUCH more serious.
@Harpootlian4SC
is right about one thing, it is indeed an "Ozark situation." We will see which "journalists" have the stones to follow it through.
#RockstarCheer
update: One of the alleged victims in this case was reportedly attacked last night by a member of Scott Foster's family. Unbelievable. This story is dividing people like nothing I have ever seen. Stay tuned for MUCH more on this breaking story later today ...
Good news. Sebastian is eating and drinking for the first time in days. Vitals vastly improved. Doctors encouraged. Nothing definitive, but we may be bringing him back to South Carolina in a day or two ... once again thanks to everyone for the prayers. Keep them coming!
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: This Thursday (9/14/2023) in Beaufort County, S.C. a status hearing will be held at 9:30 am EDT in front of judge Clifton Newman in the Murdaugh financial crimes saga. Alex Murdaugh will be there. Expect fireworks.
It boils down thusly: If even half of what is alleged in today's filing from
@HarpootlianSC
and
@LawyerGriffin
is proven even half true, Alex Murdaugh will not only get a new trial ... he will deserve one.
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Update on the jury's "field trip" to Moselle. One print photographer, videographer and reporter will be allowed to visit the site AFTER the jury has concluded its visit. A drawing will be held after luch today to determine which reporters will represent the pool.
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Murdaugh Murders: Gag Order Denied
South Carolina circuit court Clifton Newman has rejected a joint motion for a gag order submitted by defense attorneys and prosecutors in the double murder case of disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh.
The S.C. State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is reportedly preparing to release its first public statement on its investigation into allegations of jury tampering tied to the 2023 trial of convicted killer Alex Murdaugh. As soon as we get it, we will share it ...
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For six weeks earlier this year, judge Clifton Newman single handedly restored a lot of people’s faith in South Carolina’s “injustice” system. With one stroke of his pen, judge Casey Manning obliterated that faith and put us back at square one.
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Maggie Murdaugh and Paul Murdaugh - who were laid to rest on June 11, 2021 at Hampton Cemetery - finally have headstones at their gravesites. The mother and son were murdered June 7, 2021.
#AlexMurdaugh
was convicted of both killings on March 2, 2023.
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While I have strongly held beliefs on this case,
@lawyergriffin
I thought you did an excellent job on behalf of your client - especially your closing statement. I sincerely appreciate how you handled yourself throughout these proceedings.
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South Carolina's legal community is mourning the sudden passing of West Columbia, S.C. attorney Stanley Myers this morning. Details forthcoming, but for now prayers up to his friends and family ...
"Multiple" South Carolina judges are in the crosshairs of the unspooling
#MurdaughMurders
scandal, I am told. Gonna be a wild ride, people. A public corruption angle is clearly emerging from the various criminal inquiries I recapped in this piece ->
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