In 2021, a powerful South Carolina legal dynasty was rocked by a brutal double murder that quickly drew national attention. Alex Murdaugh, a prominent attorney from a family with deep ties to the region’s justice system, soon became the focus of an investigation that extended far beyond the killings…In 2021, a powerful South Carolina legal dynasty was rocked by a brutal double murder that quickly drew national attention. Alex Murdaugh, a prominent attorney from a family with deep ties to the region’s justice system, soon became the focus of an investigation that extended far beyond the killings. In this episode of Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy examines the Murdaugh murders, the unraveling of a legacy built on influence and control, and how a local tragedy exposed a pattern of deception that shocked the nation.
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If South Carolina's Supreme Court Justices decide to overturn Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction, what happens next? And who called Alex in the days after those oral arguments?
Investigative Reporter, Anne Emerson filed a FOIA request and will tell you who he spoke with in this episode of Cri…If South Carolina's Supreme Court Justices decide to overturn Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction, what happens next? And who called Alex in the days after those oral arguments?
Investigative Reporter, Anne Emerson filed a FOIA request and will tell you who he spoke with in this episode of Criminally Obsessed. But, as we anxiously await the state Supreme Court's decision, Anne spoke with attorney Eric Bland, who represented several of Murdaugh’s financial victims. He says the possibility of Murdaugh ever walking free is more complicated than many think. And the decision could eventually be up to the state's next Attorney General because the one who tried Murdaugh, Alan Wilson, is running for Governor.
Following this interview, Anne reached out to each South Carolina attorney general candidate for comment - that’s David Stumbo (R), David Pascoe (R), Steven Goldfinch Jr. (R), and Richard Hricik (D). At the time of publishing, Monday April 6th 2026, here’s the response we received from Stephen Goldfinch Jr.:
Thank you for reaching out. Based on what I know so far and what I saw from the trial, I would retry the case. Without a living victim, I believe there is a strong, almost immutable presumption to seek justice for the deceased victims. Yes, it's true that Alex will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for financial crimes. But that's not justice for the deceased victims. Yes, It's true it will cost to retry him; but what is the societal cost of not retrying him? Based on what I know from the trial, a case like this should be retried.
We’ll keep you updated as we hear from the others, and when we get these highly anticipated updates on the appeal.
Catch up on our ongoing coverage of all things Murdaughmore
What comes to mind when you hear the name ‘Murdaugh’? A legal dynasty spanning generations? A boat crash? An unsolved homicide? A double murder on a South Carolina property twice the size of Central Park? Stolen money? A dead housekeeper?
How about all of the above?
Senior Investigative Reporter…What comes to mind when you hear the name ‘Murdaugh’? A legal dynasty spanning generations? A boat crash? An unsolved homicide? A double murder on a South Carolina property twice the size of Central Park? Stolen money? A dead housekeeper?
How about all of the above?
Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson spoke with Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein, who wrote a bestselling book on the Murdaugh saga - here's what Valerie had to say:
“There's something endlessly fascinating about the Murdaugh case. And it's not Alex Murdaugh. It's not the human being Alex Murdaugh. It is this sprawling dynasty, and the way that power worked for them and for Alex in particular, and how he used it, and what he was willing to sacrifice to keep it.”
In our last interview, we talked with Valerie about Stephen Smith’s unsolved murder – a thread in this knotted saga that we’ll never stop pulling on. But as it always goes with the Murdaughs... there’s more to discuss and unending twists. Anne and Valerie weave theories, analysis, and predictions for a deep dive into where the Murdaugh saga stands today. Listen for Valerie’s thoughts on Alex Murdaugh’s appeal, and when she thinks we’ll hear about his potential new trial...
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Before the guilty verdict… before the appeal… there were secrets no one saw coming.
Even the prosecutors who helped convict him for the murders of his wife Maggie and son Paul say the full picture is more complicated than many realized. Behind the influence and legac…Who is the real Alex Murdaugh?
Before the guilty verdict… before the appeal… there were secrets no one saw coming.
Even the prosecutors who helped convict him for the murders of his wife Maggie and son Paul say the full picture is more complicated than many realized. Behind the influence and legacy: financial crimes, alleged schemes, and a hidden opioid addiction that stunned South Carolina and drew national attention.
In part 2 of Anne Emerson's exclusive archival interview, the prosecution team breaks down:
• The most credible witnesses in the Murdaugh murder trial
• How Murdaugh’s financial crimes factored into motive
• What they believe ultimately convinced the jury
This interview was recorded just after the 2023 conviction. Currently, these prosecutors cannot speak publicly about the case, as the South Carolina Supreme Court is considering Murdaugh’s appeal to overturn his double murder convictions.
Oral arguments were heard February 11, 2026. No timeline has been set for a decision, but the outcome could determine whether Alex Murdaugh is granted a new trial.
As the legal battle continues, this rare insider perspective is essential for anyone following the Alex Murdaugh case.
How soon do you think a decision will come? Let us know in the comments.
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Three years after Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of murdering his wife Maggie and son Paul, his case is once again at a critical turning point. The South Carolina Supreme Court is now weighing whether his conviction could be overturned — and a possible retrial could be on the horizon.
In this rare …Three years after Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of murdering his wife Maggie and son Paul, his case is once again at a critical turning point. The South Carolina Supreme Court is now weighing whether his conviction could be overturned — and a possible retrial could be on the horizon.
In this rare and exclusive 2023 interview from the archives, five members of the prosecution team break down the trial, key testimony, and the timeline that led to Murdaugh’s conviction to our senior investigative reporter, Anne Emerson, who was in the courtroom for the duration of the trial.
This interview was recorded just days after the verdict — and these prosecutors cannot speak publicly now, due to the ongoing appeal. Their insights remain one of the only in-depth looks into the state’s case.
With hindsight, some of their comments — especially about Murdaugh’s financial crimes — take on new meaning today, as those issues are now central to his appeal.more
“I would be devastated!” Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson has a lot of opinions about Alex Murdaugh’s appeal to overturn his double murder conviction. She was one of the family’s housekeepers for years. The South Carolina State Supreme Court heard oral arguments from both the defense and prosecution on F…“I would be devastated!” Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson has a lot of opinions about Alex Murdaugh’s appeal to overturn his double murder conviction. She was one of the family’s housekeepers for years. The South Carolina State Supreme Court heard oral arguments from both the defense and prosecution on February 11th, 2026. While the Justices mull over their decisions, Blanca isn’t backing down from believing Alex killed his wife and son and that he had help cleaning the scene.
In this episode, she goes even further as to why she believes someone was there when Alex returned to the kennels at Moselle the night of June 7, 2021. She says people need to pay attention to the kennel video and asks what are the dogs telling us. Blanca has fiercely defended her friend Maggie and Paul Murdaugh when people have questioned her about their character and only wants justice for Alex’s victims. Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson asks Blanca if there was a new trial—would she testify. And what, if anything, might she do differently if called to the stand.
Listen to part one of this conversation with Blanca: "I Refuse To Be Intimidated" — Murdaugh Housekeeper Responds to Criticism
Watch our previous interviews with Blanca on our YouTube Channel
Read Blanca’s New York Times Bestselling book: Within the House of Murdaugh: Amid a Unique Friendship, Blanca and Maggie
A brutal murder on a wealthy family’s estate ignites a scandal that peels back layers of corruption, betrayal, and lies. In the Murdaugh case, nothing is as it seems - and everyone has something to lose.
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This week on Headline Highlights: Alex Murdaugh is back in the spotlight as major developments emerge in his fight for a new trial. The family of Anna Kepner is speaking out, voicing growing frustration over stalled progress of the investigation after her body was found aboard a Carnival cruise. In …This week on Headline Highlights: Alex Murdaugh is back in the spotlight as major developments emerge in his fight for a new trial. The family of Anna Kepner is speaking out, voicing growing frustration over stalled progress of the investigation after her body was found aboard a Carnival cruise. In a shocking turn, 44-year-old Darius Hazard is accused of turning on his own parents and setting their home ablaze. Police in Toledo uncover a grim discovery after pulling over a stolen truck to find the owner’s body in the back. In northern Michigan, missing 22-year-old Rebecca Park was found deceased, but her unborn baby remains unaccounted for and multiple family members have been arrested. And finally, an eight-weeks-pregnant woman was tragically shot in her own bed allegedly by the father of her child.
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What kind of person was Maggie Murdaugh? We’ve seen the pictures, maybe watched the Hulu series and made assumptions. But we don’t KNOW Maggie. Not like Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson did.
She spent a lot of time inside the Murdaugh home, helping Maggie run the household. But more than that - they sure …What kind of person was Maggie Murdaugh? We’ve seen the pictures, maybe watched the Hulu series and made assumptions. But we don’t KNOW Maggie. Not like Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson did.
She spent a lot of time inside the Murdaugh home, helping Maggie run the household. But more than that - they sure did have a lot of fun. They were more like sisters or girlfriends—cooking together, trying the latest diet craze, and talking about makeup and fashion.
In part three of our interview with Blanca, she tells Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson about how she keeps Maggie’s memory alive, what Paul Murdaugh was like, her mixed feelings toward Alex after the murders and why she’d love to buy Moselle—the property where Paul and Maggie were murdered on June 7, 2021.
Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson and co-author Fran Weaver just released a book that’s a #1 bestseller on Amazon. Check out “Within the House of Murdaugh Amid a Unique Friendship Blanca and Maggie” here: https://a.co/d/fCLETcjmore
"God Bless Bubba" That 3 word quote from Murdaugh Prosecutor John Meadors may have been one of the most repeated lines from the Alex Murdaugh murder trial.
That's because of a video Paul Murdaugh recorded minutes before he and his mother, Maggie, were murdered. He was trying to get video of a frien…"God Bless Bubba" That 3 word quote from Murdaugh Prosecutor John Meadors may have been one of the most repeated lines from the Alex Murdaugh murder trial.
That's because of a video Paul Murdaugh recorded minutes before he and his mother, Maggie, were murdered. He was trying to get video of a friend's dog because it had something wrong with his tail, but on the video which became a key piece of evidence during the trial, you can hear Alex Murdaugh saying Bubba's name. He had a chicken or a guinea hen in his mouth.
Until this video was presented in court, Alex Murdaugh had maintained he was napping at the house when his wife and son were gunned down. Bubba became a hero. He also became therapy for Maggie's friend Blanca who has cared for Bubba ever since. And the opposite is true too-- Blanca has helped Bubba heal from the tragedy he witnessed on June 7th, 2021. Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson sat down to talk with Blanca about that bond in the second part of this three-part interview.more
WHO WERE THE CLEANERS? In this three-part interview with the woman who knew everything about the Murdaughs, Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson details all the clues she picked up on after the murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh. We counted more than 10! To an outsider, they may have seemed insignificant or m…WHO WERE THE CLEANERS? In this three-part interview with the woman who knew everything about the Murdaughs, Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson details all the clues she picked up on after the murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh. We counted more than 10! To an outsider, they may have seemed insignificant or mundane, but not to this Murdaugh insider.
Blanca, the family helper and Maggie's confidante, gives theories on who she believes Alex planned to frame... and then details why she doesn’t believe Alex Murdaugh acted alone on the night of June 7, 2021. But will she reveal who may have helped him?
Criminally Obsessed reached out to the South Carolina Attorney General's office several days in advance of posting this interview to ask about Blanca's clues and is waiting an official response.
Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson just released a book with Fran Weaver, “Within the House of Murdaugh Amid a Unique Friendship Blanca and Maggie."
The shocking courtroom finale: Dr. Phil dissects Alec Murdaugh's trial, lies, and life sentence, the collapse of a dynasty built on power, privilege, and deception.
A staged suicide, stolen millions, and a trail of lies, Dr. Phil uncovers how Alec Murdaugh's empire collapsed under the weight of deception and greed.
With Alex Murdaugh’s appeal now headed to the South Carolina Supreme Court and a new Hulu miniseries premiering in just days, the infamous Murdaugh saga is back in the spotlight. Once one of the most powerful families in Hampton County, their legacy unraveled after Alex was found guilty in 2023 of m…With Alex Murdaugh’s appeal now headed to the South Carolina Supreme Court and a new Hulu miniseries premiering in just days, the infamous Murdaugh saga is back in the spotlight. Once one of the most powerful families in Hampton County, their legacy unraveled after Alex was found guilty in 2023 of murdering his wife Maggie and son Paul. But their story stretches far beyond the double homicide. From the mysterious death of Stephen Smith, to the suspicious fall of Gloria Satterfield, to the fatal boat crash that killed Mallory Beach. Tonight, we’re breaking down the scandals, the unanswered questions, and what’s next in one of America’s most notorious true-crime cases.
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When Maggie and Paul Murdaugh are killed on their family’s estate in 2021, the investigation unravels a history of privilege, corruption, and suspicious deaths tied to one of South Carolina’s most influential families. But beneath the headlines and courtroom drama are stories of people who never got…When Maggie and Paul Murdaugh are killed on their family’s estate in 2021, the investigation unravels a history of privilege, corruption, and suspicious deaths tied to one of South Carolina’s most influential families. But beneath the headlines and courtroom drama are stories of people who never got justice, mysteries still unsolved, and a justice system that let one family operate above the law for nearly a century. As appeals move forward and the possibility of a new trial looms, one question remains – why would a man who had everything risk it all by brutally murdering his own family?more
MK True Crime contributors Phil Holloway, Dave Aronberg, and Mark Eiglarsh join the show to discuss Donna Adelson and her attorneys already seeking a new trial citing outspoken jurors and judge favoritism, the latest in Alex Murdaugh’s appeal to overturn his life-sentences behind bars for the murder…MK True Crime contributors Phil Holloway, Dave Aronberg, and Mark Eiglarsh join the show to discuss Donna Adelson and her attorneys already seeking a new trial citing outspoken jurors and judge favoritism, the latest in Alex Murdaugh’s appeal to overturn his life-sentences behind bars for the murder of his wife and son, text messages between Charlie Kirk suspected killer Tyler Robinson and his lover are revealed, the ongoing trial of alleged failed Trump assassin Ryan Routh, and more.
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Patricia Arquette and Jason Clarke on a Atlanta soundstage filming a new Hulu limited series, "Murdaugh Murders." The movie is based on the deaths of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh at their family kennel outside their home in South Carolina. Arquette will play mom Maggie Murdaugh, Clarke will portray Ale…Patricia Arquette and Jason Clarke on a Atlanta soundstage filming a new Hulu limited series, "Murdaugh Murders." The movie is based on the deaths of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh at their family kennel outside their home in South Carolina. Arquette will play mom Maggie Murdaugh, Clarke will portray Alex Murdaugh, the now convicted, disbarred attorney.
Physical evidence tied Alex Murdaugh to the murder of his wife and son, leading to his conviction. Now, Murdaugh is making a new bid for freedom.
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• Troy Slaten - Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers, APC, Twitter @TroySlaten
• Dr. Shari Schwartz - Forensic Psychologist (specializing in Capital Mitigation and Victim Advocacy), www.panthermitigation.com, Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrialDoc, Author: "Criminal Behavior" and "Where Law and Psychology Intersect"
• Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan"
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Alex Murdaugh's former housekeeper, Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson, joins Nancy Grace.
South Carolina's Supreme Court has granted Alex Murdaugh's request for a new trial in the murders of his wife and son. At the heart of the appeal and review is whether former South Carolina Chief Justice Jean Toal fa…Alex Murdaugh's former housekeeper, Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson, joins Nancy Grace.
South Carolina's Supreme Court has granted Alex Murdaugh's request for a new trial in the murders of his wife and son. At the heart of the appeal and review is whether former South Carolina Chief Justice Jean Toal fairly denied Murdaugh a new murder trial. The Supreme Court could reverse or overturn that ruling – and could order the court to give him a new trial.
Another allegation is that claims that Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill, being involved in talking improperly to jurors. A hearing was held with Judge Jean Toal presiding one juror, identified as Juror Z, said Becky Hill told jurors to watch Murdaugh "closely" and "made it seem like he was already guilty." When asked if this influenced her vote to find Murdaugh guilty, the juror said “Yes, ma’am.” Toal said Becky Hill was not a credible witness and denied Murdaugh a new trial.
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• Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)
• Jennifer Wood - Director of research at FITSNews.com, Twitter: @IndyJenn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.more
Power, privilege, and blood—this is the definitive and thrilling true story of Alex Murdaugh’s violent downfall, from a veteran Wall Street Journal reporter who has become an authority on the case.
Alex Murdaugh was a benevolent dictator—the president of the South Carolina trial lawyers’ associatio…Power, privilege, and blood—this is the definitive and thrilling true story of Alex Murdaugh’s violent downfall, from a veteran Wall Street Journal reporter who has become an authority on the case.
Alex Murdaugh was a benevolent dictator—the president of the South Carolina trial lawyers’ association, a political boss, a part-time prosecutor, and a partner in his family’s law firm. He was always ready with a favor, a drink, and an invitation to Moselle, his family’s 1,700-acre hunting estate. The Murdaugh name ignited respect—and fear—for a hundred miles.
When he murdered his wife, Maggie, and son Paul at Moselle on a dark summer night, the fragile façade of Alex’s world could no longer hold. His forefathers had covered up a midnight suicide at a remote railroad crossing, a bootlegging ring run from a courthouse, and the attempted murder of a pregnant lover. Alex, too, almost walked away from his unspeakable crimes with his reputation intact, but his downfall was secured by a twist of fate, some stray mistakes, and a fateful decision by an old friend who’d finally seen enough.
Why would a man who had everything kill his wife and grown son? To unwind the roots of Alex’s ruin, award-winning journalist Valerie Bauerlein reported not just from the courthouse every day but also along the backroads and through the tidal marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry. When the jurors made their pilgrimage to the crime scene, trying to envision Maggie and Paul’s last moments, she walked right behind them, sensing the ghosts that haunt the Murdaughs’ now-shattered legacy.
Through masterful research and cinematic writing, The Devil at His Elbow is a transporting journey through Alex’s life, the night of the murders, and the investigation that culminated in a trial that held tens of millions spellbound. With her stunning insights and fearless instinct for the truth, Bauerlein uncovers layers of the Murdaugh murder case that have not been told. THE DEVIL AT HIS ELBOW: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty-Valerie Bauerlein Follow and comment on Facebook-TRUE MURDER: The Most Shocking Killers in True Crime History https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064697978510Check out TRUE MURDER PODCAST @ truemurderpodcast.com more
