BREAKING: Hulu has ordered the show based off the Murdaugh Murders Podcast— created by
@MosesWanders
and myself at our kitchen table and fueled by the brilliant reporting of
@elizfarrell
— to SERIES and it will star Patricia Arquette
THAT IS A BIG DEAL☀️
This is Bowen Turner of Orangeburg, South Carolina. Remember his face. He was accused of raping 3 different girls between 2018-2019.
Recently, he crashed his truck while intoxicated and verbally assaulted the officer who arrested him.
🧵Let's talk about the number of times the
THREAD: This is 19-year-old Bowen Turner of Orangeburg, SC.
We want you to remember his face.
Bowen Turner is accused of raping 3 girls in 3 different counties between 2018-2019.
One of those victims, Dallas Stoller, died in November.
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As someone who has investigated/ thought about the Murdaugh Murders every day since I woke up and found out on June 8, 2021 — Creighton Waters' closing arguments removed all doubt for me.
I believe Alex Murdaugh is guilty. He was nailed by the timeline and technology.
My brother died when I was 7 and he was 9. Ever since then, I've had the strange desire to do something important with the life I have because I know how precious it is.
I'm saying this because I want people to know that Michael Matney is the reason I am the way I am 🤍🤍
BREAKING NEWS☀️☀️SLED Chief Mark Keel called attorney
@TheEricBland
today and said SLED believes that Stephen Smith was MURDERED — not killed in a hit-and-run.
IT IS NOW A MURDER INVESTIGATION — which is what Sandy has waited YEARS to hear. THAT IS A BIG DEAL. 1/
At least, no matter what happens, Alex Murdaugh had to sit there while his brother told the world that he pooped his pants.
No one deserves that more than him.
On Friday, Turner was sentenced to 5 years probation.
Even after he violated his bond conditions dozens of times.
He won’t be required to register as a sex offender.
Oh, and his attorney
@BradHutto
is a powerful state senator.
I'm seeing a lot of bitter Bos on Twitter angry about Judge Newman signing autographs and Creighton Waters getting 20K followers in 2 days.
And you know what?
OUR SOCIETY SHOULD CELEBRATE PEOPLE WHO DO THE RIGHT THING.
They SHOULD be feeling the love and praise right now.
@BradHutto
This week on the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, we are changing things up.
Episode 40 will focus on the Bowen Turner case — which is not related to the Murdaughs, but is an example of the 2 systems of justice we have in SC.
This case deserves the national spotlight. 3/
"It was only after her podcast about the family’s unsolved mysteries, Murdaugh Murders, became a runaway sensation that her courage and persistence were validated, and the walls finally closed in on Alex."
Thank you,
@by_drew
😭😭☀️☀️
@BradHutto
The victims deserve our time and attention.
Especially considering the two largest newspapers in SC -- The State Newspaper and the Post and Courier -- have printed NOTHING about the Bowen Turner case.
Perhaps because it involves the Good Ole Boys they so often protect.
Today marks four years since Mallory Beach lost her life in a boat crash that changed so many.
I just want to say that her family and Mark Tinsley should get A LOT more credit for the tidal wave of justice that occurred in the Lowcountry after she died.
Sending love 🤍🤍
While our elected officials apparently don’t care about our girls in SC, I do.
And we want the world to know about this case — because we will do whatever it takes to expose these problems in order to fix this Good Ole Boy system that is hurting so many South Carolinians.
This case is EVERYTHING that's wrong with the justice system in SC.
HOW MANY MORE VICTIMS BEFORE WE CHANGE?
Episode 40 will be out on Wednesday. You won't want to miss it.
#JusticeForDallas
GOOD NEWS: Judge Clifton was honored with the William H. Chandler Lifetime Achievement Award at the Williamsburg Hometown Chamber Banquet this week.
It's so great to see this 💛💛
Alex Murdaugh Trial: Judge Newman ruled in favor of the prosecution to allow testimony/evidence related to the financial crimes into the murder case.
THAT IS A BIG DEAL.
I can't believe I have to say this, but my tweets are my opinions based on nearly four years of investigating the Murdaugh family.
If you're looking for "unbiased" reporting, I am not your girl.
I'm here to tell the truth and be transparent about my thoughts ✌️
This man has put his heart and soul into this case, we may not agree with a lot of the questioning or so much financial testimony but no one can say he hasn’t given it his all!
#AlexMurdaughTrial
Can't wait for the defense to tell us how normal it is to wake up from a nap at 9pm and speed (75 MPH) down dark country roads to see your mother who is sleeping and sit on her bed for a few minutes, before racing home, reaching 80 MPH, at 10 p.m.
SURPRISE!
@elizfarrell
and I interviewed
@CreightonWaters
for a super special episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast.
We had SO MANY questions and it was so good to finally be able to ask them.
Episode 83 will be out tomorrow. I will keep y'all posted on the time ☀️☀️
Charges were filed in Dallas and Chloe’s cases. Bowen got out on house arrest.
Years passed and Bowen was caught violating the terms of his bond conditions 60+ times.
Most people would've been thrown in jail.
But not Bowen.
Bowen’s family paid for a defense attorney who
First, let’s talk about the victims (that we know of).
Chloe Bess and Dallas Stoller both told a similar story of being violently raped in the woods while they were at a party.
They were both bullied horrifically in Orangeburg after they reported Bowen.
Sadly, Dallas took her
Dick Harpootlian is ranting on the floor of the SC Senate about how people sending him mean emails on the Murdaugh case don't understand the system and the roles of defense attorneys.
WE UNDERSTAND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. IT'S THE GOOD OLE BOY SYSYEM WE'RE TIRED OF.
So does the defense really want us to believe that there are some ballsy 5'2 maniacs out there who SNUCK ONTO THE MURDAUGHS PROPERTY on a night where few people knew Maggie and Paul would be there, TOOK THEIR GUNS, THEN MURDERED THEM -- all while Alex was "napping"??
Come on.
“Besides shoe-leather legwork and an indefatigable work ethic, the thing that truly distinguishes Matney is empathy.” 🤍🤍🤍
Thank you
@by_drew
for your incredible work and spectacular writing in this story.
I am SPEECHLESS 😭😭
Bowen Turner is in prison for now on his YOA offense. He still faces charges for resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.
We are trying to figure out how much time he could possibly get — and more importantly WHO is still trying to protect him.
Stay tuned to this week’s True
Just letting y'all know: A lot of Murdaugh's victims follow my social media pages.
I don't tolerate victim bashing in any way. You will be blocked if you do this.
How did Hutto do that?
Well, in SC defense attorneys can also be state lawmakers.
And that's a big problem because lawmakers decide who gets to become judges.
Unfair right?
The Bowen Turner case is a perfect example of this.
The prosecutor in Turner’s case is currently
Tonight, my heart hurts for women who are desperately trying to get out of abusive relationships in a system that does not protect them.
The system failed Mica Miller. No matter how her life ended.
Let's be clear about something. Today is not about the Murdaughs. Today is about finding a path toward justice for Stephen Smith and his family.
They have waited for answers since 2015. It is Stephen's time for justice.
Confused by the people saying "what if drug gangs" killed Maggie and Paul Murdaugh.
Alex Murdaugh shut that door himself. In his interviews and his testimony.
Why do so many of y'all keep giving this man the benefit of the doubt?
This week marks four years since Mallory Beach's death.
Let's take time to remember Mallory and send her friends and family all of the prayers, good vibes and love.
❤️❤️
Alex Murdaugh: Mark Tinsley lied. Morgan Doughty lied. Jeanne Seckinger lied. Blanca Simpson lied. Shelley Smith lied.
I lied too. A lot.
But YOU should believe me THIS TIME.
THE MOST AMAZING END TO THE CRAZIEST WEEK OF OUR LIVES 💗💗
Journalism Queen
@katiecouric
interviewed
@elizfarrell
and me tonight.
Check out the interview in her newsletter tomorrow!
No. This is a pattern we see over and over and over again, especially in SC but I'm sure its everywhere.
People who happen to men who happen to be privileged who happen to have connections to money and power get PASS over PASS.
And the system ENCOURAGES them to keep pushing
That is honestly heartbreaking. EVERY PERSON should have SOMEONE to speak for them.
I'm glad Creighton is fighting for them still today. They are victims.
My sweet husband got me these flowers this morning.
Sunflowers for sunshine and my home state of Kansas ☀️☀️ 🌻 🌻
Thank you to everyone for your incredibly kind words. It’s a bright and sunshiny day in SC ☀️🌴
Senator Hutto managed to turn the hearing for the Turner's bond violations into a PLEA DEAL HEARING for the rape cases.
He got judge Markley Dennis and prosecutor David Miller to agree to a sweetheart deal for Bowen where he was able to plea down to JUST ONE COUNT of assault
Murdaugh trial: Every time the court room casually laughs along with Dick Harpootlian, I remember that one time in court when he made a sexist comment about me and the media giggled along with him.
My stomach hurts.
In March 2024, Bowen Turner was in a single DUI crash. He verbally abused the female officer who arrested him for DUI, calling her a bitch and other words in between temper tantrums about how he’s a “white boy” so he shouldn’t go to jail.
It was truly chilling to see this man
💚💚DREAM TEAM ASSEMBLED!! On this week's MMP,
@TheEricBland
shares some amazing news — Dr. Kenny Kinsey, who y'all know as the 🌟 of the Murdaugh trial, will be joining the investigation team in solving Stephen Smith's homicide.
"He's a guy who can get answers," Bland said.
My heart is breaking for Maggie today.
I imagine being married to a gaslighting narcissist for all of those years, and then be murdered.
This testimony is very triggering to those of us who have been in emotionally abusive relationships.
I hope we can learn from this.
There is NO JOURNALISTIC VALUE in stalking Buster Murdaugh and taking photos of him through his blinds.
That is creepy and unnecessary and does NOTHING but make media look bad.
Stop it.
We all have questions about Buster. But this is NO WAY to behave.
This was January 22 — the day before the first day — as I was writing my opening. I had an idea of the journey this trial would be —- but actually I didn’t.
I'm not sure who needs to hear this but a lot of times, abuse happens only behind closed doors.
Men can coach little league games and pose for family photos and still be abusive monsters capable of murdering their wives and children.
It's horrible but it happens.
Murdaugh Trial: Ballistics expert Paul Greer of SLED testified that the cartridges that were found at and around Maggie Murdaugh's body conclusively matched other 300 blackout cartridges found on the property and were fired by the same 300 blackout rifle.
That is a big deal.
Mallory Beach lost her life in the boat crash.
SHE WAS THE VICTIM.
It is so offensive and horrible to hear this family talk about the boat crash like Mallory's life didn't matter.
A beautiful day for justice in Hampton County.
IT IS NOW STEPHEN’S TIME.
If you know ANYTHING about Stephen Smith’s murder, call SLED 843-554-1111.
The Smith family has waited 7 YEARS for justice.
Let’s do this 💪🏼💪🏼⚖️✨
Meanwhile, prosecutor Bill Weeks’ office STILL had not prosecuted Dallas’ rape case. They claimed to her family they couldn’t win because the victim was dead and refused to try no matter how many people begged them.
Weeks could have tried Dallas’ case without her. Instead he
I'm shaking. Alex Murdaugh said that anyone who said anything negative about Paul "had an ulterior motive."
MORGAN DOUGHTY DID NOT HAVE ANT MOTIVE BESIDES GETTING THE TRUTH OUT.
Paul was abusive to her. He was complicated. He could be nice but also had a mean side.
Alex Murdaugh Trial: REMINDER as Dick Harpootlian tries to disrupt court by rearranging witnesses and claiming that "financial impact of these witnesses staying this weekend is HUGE."
The man is staying at a wedding venue for $20K a week....
I think my favorite part of today was when Judge Newman told Jim Griffin "that’s why your questions shouldn’t lead into things that are inflammatory"
🔥🔥🔥
Alex Murdaugh says he hired Eddie to kill him so that he could die and his son Buster would never know that he intended to die.
So....Buster would be the only surviving member of his immediately family thinking his entire family was murdered.
That such a terrible thing to do.
In a surprise to literally no one, it didn’t take long after Bowen screwed up the sweetheart deal he was given.
He violated his parole in less than a month and was back in jail for public disorderly conduct and he reportedly threatened to bite a deputy during his arrest.
He
Now, 3 weeks after that incident something really weird happened. Bowen was able to plead guilty to his DUI.... which.... I have never seen a DUI get resolved that quickly.
Magistrate Judge Adonikam J. Hudson gave Turner credit for 17 days time served....and that was it for his
BREAKING: The defamation lawsuit that has haunted me for over a year now has been DISMISSED.
This lawsuit against me was used as fuel by my trolls to attack my credibility.
Well, it’s official that the court found those claims to be unfounded AND THAT IS A BIG DEAL ☀️☀️
Seeing people saying things like Alex Murdaugh on the stand doesn't look like a guy who killed his family.
My question: How do y'all think a man with a proven history of manipulating and lying to everyone around him is supposed to act?
He is still playing games with people.
Murdaugh Trial: SLED agent Peter Rudofski testified this morning that on the night of June 7 2021, Alex Murdaugh's vehicle passed the area where Maggie's phone was found on June 8, 2021.
Rudofski said he sped up after passing the location.
That is a big deal.
I drove to the grocery store last night BY MYSELF for the first time in three years.
My crippling depression, anxiety and paranoia from the Murdaugh case kept me from doing very basic things in life on my own. Now that I am finally working my way out of the fog, I am seeing the