Alex Murdaugh murdered wife, son as distraction to avoid discovery of financial fraud
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- čas přidán 7. 08. 2024
- South Carolina prosecutors for the first time are sharing their theory of motive for why they believe jailed and disbarred former attorney Alex Murdaugh likely murdered his wife and son the night of June 7, 2021.
In a stunning filing Thursday morning, the S.C. Attorney General's office says Murdaugh's motive for allegedly killing his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, was to cause a distraction so Murdaugh could avoid imminent discovery of his multi-million dollar financial fraud schemes.
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The man killed his wife and son to buy himself 3 months? That is beyond evil.
That's what the prosecutors allege. Now they have to prove it.
only good news, he can act as his own lawyer, he has a lifetime of getting scum bags second chance
He has had a lifetime of getting whatever he wants, doing whatever he wants, and avoiding consequences. Why would it be any different this time? And if the shirt evidence is gone, and the testing substandard? He may get away with murder!
I also think the main motive was to get rid of Maggie, as she was tired of his ways, digging into their finances, and getting ready to divorce him. Alex had called her to meet out there. His plan was to murder her and solve the divorce problem - a common motive in spousal murders. I don't think he was expecting the son to be there, and made the snap decision to murder him as well to have no witnesses. Secondarily, it got rid of that nasty lawsuit that was coming up by the dead girl's family
Males ☕️☕️
He and Chris Wats, men who killed their wife and children, are pure evil.
This story is almost too unbelievable. How in the world do you have millions, steal millions and you’re still broke?? And you kill your son and wife for a coverup? Incredible.
He was a big time drug addict. That costs a lot of money
It is almost too much to even comprehend, the family has been prosecutors since the early 1900s in that area and they had a law firm. He grows up with generational wealth which was gone, then steals millions by defrauding a family in a lawsuit where a woman who worked for the family as a cleaning lady died on their property. His son is involved in a boating accident that killed a young woman. When the walls are finally closing in he figures that he will just murder his wife and son for sympathy, to buy a few months time. What a disgusting pig, a gutless piece of vermin. Hope it was worth it, his life is over.
Greed
He was a junkie. If you have access to that kind of money and have an addiction it will wreak havoc on your finances. I only wish I was his dealer smh
I'd be happy just to be debt-free!
Imagine being his oldest son: lost your mother and brother and your father is the killer going to prison for the remainder of his life. His whole world is gone and no amount of money will bring it back.
His whole world was hell before the murders.
I feel so bad for this young man and hope he is getting the support he needs.
He doesn't care. You can tell by all the phone calls to his father.
He is just like his father and only cares about money.
He's in the frame for a separate murder, have no sympathy for him
My heart goes out to this young man. It is not his fault!
Let’s not forget someone in this family killed the house keeper… the son killed a young girl in a drunk driving boating crash… this family left behind carnage
that is why I have a hard time finding empathy for anyone who marries into these families. You reap what you sow.
Money and all that slime. Not attractive at all.
My god
My goodness, that spirit of destruction was front and center........basically on deck, at all times in that family. What in the world?!?! .....and some folk still get caught up and bent about a whole bunch of superficial stuff, concerning folk that's really just living their lives in ways that cater to **them (no one else). Often times these types will be quick to believe their lies and pretenses soley based on their titles and finances. Meanwhile they use such cloaks to manipulate and hide all the fuckery that they do. It's not hard to believe that he was able to get those that felt pity for him, to ignore the very deeds he was trying to hide. He's use to spinning words for support and gain. Nothing new to see here. As there's more like him destroying/aiming to destroy others lives and names in the name of gain.
There was also a young man that was killed involved with this family as well. I believe he was found in the road.
What about the housekeeper that was also killed on his property under suspicious circumstances? When will we find out what really happened to her?
Let’s also not forget Stephen Smith. I also want to know what really happened to him in addition to Gloria Satterfield. From what I understand the authorities found SOMETHING at Moselle the night of Paul and Maggie’s murder compelling enough to reopen the smith case.
In due time, hopefully. I know we all want answers immediately, but it's gonna take time.
What do you think happened?
Y’all that’s not the point of this video. Go comment somewhere else ON that topic
he took her money
I'm so sick of people 🤦🏾♀️🙄
I know what you mean.. who would have guessed there were this many monsters out there. Makes me sick! 🤮
Yep. I totally get why the Grinch lives alone with his pet
Is Dominique your stripper name or your real name? I am curious.
Why? This isn't unique. Stories like this happens every single day, all over the World including the US. This shouldn't be the thing that makes you sick of people, because it's just a drop of water in an ocean.
@@petergriffiinbirdistheword You are exactly correct. It's the ocean of horrors and kindness
Wow.....The nonchalant wickedness of this guy is something else.
Why are you being so nasty? What did he ever do to you?
We all have instincts, how we choose to use them and wire them reveals itself daily.
It's alleged, not proven, dipsticks.
@@neverspreadjamonabadjer8459 he was born.
@@timothyandrewnielsen Do you believe it was "Alleged" that OJ murdered his ex wife?
Being someone who doesn't like the death penalty, I would say that is strongly death sentence worthy.
I’m the same. But there are these types of cases that justify it. Murdaugh doesn’t deserve to be housed, exercised, entertained, educated, and fed at the public’s expense. He showed no mercy and that’s what he should receive in return.
I believe in Execution.
I don't care if his death penalized him. He should be removed.
No one LIKES it……..no one,.
The jury will give him life in jail, south fl did the same for school shooter who killed 17 people. No one has the balls to give him the Death penalty
Was he having a mental break down? Money is the root of all evil
Malignant narcissist
You hit the nail on the head. Spot on🌱
@Spay or Neuter CHRISTIANS Only in title. He’s no follower of Christ.
I’d like to add that he’s probably also a “covert “ malignant narcissist… I was married to one of these types for 15 years. The covert part comes into play where they try to act like the perfect husband, upstanding citizen, humble, self effacing, etc. in front of other branches of the family - and in public …. But deep down they couldn’t care any less for their immediate family members. The weirdest / most disturbing type of person, if you ask me.
There is still time for you my friend to find Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior
Don't cast your pearls before swine.
Typical egomaniac thinking he's smarter than everyone and no one would realize what happened.
Sheesh. My dad robbed multiple banks back in 2008 (he is still in prison) and was actively on the run for about a year. He never involved my sister and I at all. I am heartbroken and pissed off for this family. The amount of selfishness this man possesses is beyond me. I wish my father and this dude would’ve given up the game, sold some of his assets, and gotten a regular ass job. So many broken families over money and ego.
your dad has some good stories, he needs to write it down. The telling of his story can help heal him, also.
@@keetahbrough He has actually written some books with his wife. ❤️ Check out Bank Notes by Caroline Giammanco if you are interested. We are going to start a channel, too!
@@EliseGiammanco If his book only sold twelve copies, what makes you think his channel would do any better?
Did he enjoy The Town?
This has nothing to do with ego stop the new speak jargon. These are some troubled individuals. Their minds are scrambled End of story.
Now he is without a family, money, house, car and freedom .
I was suspicious from the beginning. He’s the epitome of evil.
Many/most already knew.
This story is straight out of a movie. I was telling someone this story and they thought I was describing a movie until they googled it. Insane.
Every time there's an update I just brace for what's next.
I won’t be surprised there’s a movie after this
@@Elizabeth-uj8vn Like the murder of Lacy Peterson
I can hear the Netflix "da dum" already😅
I doubt any potential investor for a movie of this situation and told it was fictional would buy it.
the whole story starts with his son and the horrible things he did. i wouldn’t be surprised if this turned into a movie
Strange how the national news haven't reported this important update and have now kept it quiet.
It was made public in the recent hearing two-three weeks ago. These guys are just now catching up.
What could have possibly gotten into this man's mind to kill a wife, and his own son...it's incredible, and incomprehensible all at the same time.
Self-absorption of a clinical nature. Narcissism, psychopathy, sociopathy, etc.
Maybe his wife screwed up his morning eggs & his son burnt the toast. You see, there can be reasonable explanations for even the most heinous acts.
Drugs, greed and unchecked power..
@ M CUBED Well…when you find out it was either his dad or grandfather (can’t remember which) put an obituary in the newspaper of his living wife back in the 1970s because she got upset about his having a mistress, you realize the kind of people you’re dealing with here. The nut doesn’t fall far from the tree. Entitlement and narcissistic patterns run in families.
His son I could understand.
Let’s not forget that he hired his cousin to pretend to kill him… what a piece of work
Lol
The weirdest part of this whole ordeal is how no one in the family is likeable in the least, it adds an icky slimy feel to every layer of the story
Yeah that’s something I noticed right away 😬 that whole family was most definitely not a happy family.
I mean, you really can't be or possess happiness if you're choosing to remain in places and company that you know can't have access to such things. It's simple mathematics. The minute that you sense and or your spirit makes you aware of conscious and active dysfunctions........you're suppose to make an exit. But for most, they will sit and marinate, while creating karmic outcomes that they won't fancy......once time fast forwards.
You mean the wife & son? The video barely mentioned them, but who cares if they’re likable. They could be career criminals themselves, doesn’t mean either of them EVER deserved to be literally murdered by their own husband/father for a get-out-of-jail-free card & some petty cash.
@@g.h.7661 never said anything about anyone deserving anything, I'm from the area where this story has been a big deal, and from what I know, every member of that family had terrible qualities, many have commented on it, and to me that's unusual, weird, hence my original comment, but thanks for your interpretation
The idea that he plotted to have someone else kill him should have been his ONLY option. His wife and son should have NEVER been harmed.
Look at his slight smile. He’s a monster.
i feel like there is something else going on ... i really do think some wild shit will come out in court
“If you lie you’ll steal, if you steal you’ll kill”.
Okay, if his financial despair can’t be used as a motive, just charge him with killing his wife and son for no good reason.
The sons were real pieces of work too. The whole family actually, my goodness.
Right? His son was driving a boat and crashed it killing a girl I think? And don't forget about the young guy in his town that was supposedly in a "car crash".
They think his son killed him so...geez 😮
@@jeffhodge7272 affluenza
yeah like not to be a bitch but i'm not losing sleep over a rich asshole killing a couple of other rich assholes lmfao
His wife didn’t do anything other then try to divorce him. That is not wrong doing
Not to mention their life insurance policy .
I agree. I think he needed that money for his debt. And the potential lawsuit against Paul would have possibly cost him lots of money.
I heard there was no life insurance
Even Shakespeare would have said, "Wait, what?"
Just sad....anyone can do something crazy to get out of a situation.
Right where is his will to live a pure life ? What made him think he could get away with this?
@@GregSemiensLive I understand he had a wicked addiction to painkillers.
@@GregSemiensLive severe mental illness
Not anyone, just rich and powerful.
Bruh. That's almost comic book level of evil. Some kinda anime, twisted tale of family and power kind of comic book. Machiavellian. The issue is that he killed them knowing a sizeable part of the community would say good riddance because the mom and son weren't very good people either. Paul was a murderer himself once over, at minimum. I believe Paul got the babysitter, too and mom knew.
Charles Ponzi did something similar, although far less cruel. He let a doctor cut a huge swath of skin off of his back and thigh, to graft onto a burn victim. Left him in hospital for months while people were seriously looking for him!
That’s a good idea. They should harvest his skin for grafts, whatever amount he can survive, continuously for the rest of his life.
Charles Ponzi was a great man!
I believe his wife knew he was in serious trouble and that she was faced with either going down with him; or separating herself from him/his crimes and considering the possibility she may have to testify against him to legally save herself, protect the kids, and ensure one parent stayed free. I think that would likely be a very logical line of thinking any reasonable person would consider. I imagine this would have enraged Alec because he saw it as an ultimate betrayal and saw her talking to others about their private lives as being the biggest threat to his freedom.
Seems likely the son was just caught in the crossfire or caught up in the struggle…. Possibly protecting his mother. This seems most plausible to me, especially after the most recent revelations. I also think SLED is hugely corrupt and tried to help him cover his ass. Seems clear that destroying the critical T-shirt was a deliberate decision to me.
Agree.
Maybe he just watched Corvette Summer, lost his mind, & killed them both?
He being separated from him would have done him favor in long run. It would have protected his kids and any money he can hide.
I agree with the deliberate decision about the T shirt.
this same family is like the third generation of prosecutors in this county. really makes me wonder how much dirt was done by his father and grandfather.
His reputation and envy got the best of him to murder his own family what a sorry POS human being. Smh
The botched suicide attempt sounds like baloney. More likely he planned to kill the man he says was to shoot him, then blame him for the wife and sons deaths. No way he was going to do anything not in his best interests.
That just goes to show that nothing besides himself means anything to him. It’s so unfortunate that women marry blokes like that. Why even bother?
She had$$$$too
If someone was being investigated for criminal offences, and suddenly his wife is murdered, certainly should not defer attention away from his crimes, it should cause one to realize something much bigger may be lurking! Evil man, greed beyond belief!
He turned out to be a Monster. SMH.
No father of the year award here.
Weren't they involved in that boating death?
The murdered son was.
$$$$$
That was all...
Running away from Accountability
However
He did not steal alone
He had YEARS of enabling by other corrupt banks,law partners, etc.....
15 years of stealing.
And in the possibility of 2 murders
( boating accident by the drunk son that he killed, unexplained hit and run of another young man).
I agree with you. There’s no way others in his law firm, father, brothers and associates, didn’t know what he was doing.
So he knew he was probably going to jail,and then made sure of it.
Extreme narcissism! Killed his love and his future for “a little time” still going to jail.
When this story 1st broke I remember thinking 💭 “HE DID IT!!” The 911 call was also a dead giveaway…it just seemed OFF!!
Proverbs 28:17 KJV - A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
He was afraid they would testify against him.
Poor little rich man
You forgot to add “white” lol
@@apieceofdirt4681that sounds about white. I meant right
The DEATH PENALTY Is Crying Out For JUSTICE ⚖️
This always happens with money.......Nobody ever harms anyone if money is not involved.......NEVER get a life insurance policy on yourself for this reason alone.
100 percent
Deep🌱
So everyone in jail for murder was trying to collect life insurance? Nobody harms anyone other than for money? Get real. What a ridiculous statement. This story isn’t about trying to collect life insurance either. He murdered his wife and pos son so his crimes wouldn’t be discovered. #growabrain 🙄
Well thats pretty terrible advice lol. My single mom died of cancer when I was a minor and I would have been super fucked without her policy. Thats why life insurance exists
@@StephMecham - Sorry for your loss. Karen also fails to realize if statistics proved those with life insurance were usually / frequently murdered then Life Insurance policies would never be sold. Really ignorant statement by the I’ll informed.
Don't forgot...that entitlement ran deep. Not only with the father but also the sons! They all had issues!
That kind of thing is generational and surely didn’t start with Alex.
Let me ask something is financial fraud worse then murder ?
Yes, it can be in terms of time spent in prison. The sentencing for financial crimes can be longer, also the proof is in black and white so conviction is easier. But I would say, murder is worse from a moral standpoint.
Well…SBF is looking at 100-600 years depending on who you listen to. I think murder is worse. But, financial theft can destroy a life and sometimes a family line for generations as well.
House keeper?
Wow, this story gets crazier and crazier. I’m not surprised he killed his wife but damn the son too
Male nature
I am still surprised women want to date and marry men with so many of these stories
@@msunje9862 Irony is I bet you’re the stud 👅 ✂️
Just because he/she is not in the “streets” and he/she has a degree, does not make him/her a “good” person. This man took out his wife and son to avoid prosecution for financial schemes. For him to be a lawyer, there is no logic nor love in these acts he committed. Just Lies.
People need to learn the signs of psychopathy and malignant narcissism. Usually these people are charming, very often educated, and in leadership positions in their community (pastors/doctors/lawyers/entrepreneurs).
Worst family ever!! Who killed the housekeeper? The son killed a girl in a drunk boating accident, and tried to cover it up!
He literally just turned up the heat. And what about the housekeeper??
I mean we know why he clearly has personality disorder his ego of who he was couldnt let “other” his fanily find out there bread winner was a theif i wouldnt be surprised if this wasnt his first time
There is absolutely no way the others in the law firm didn’t know what he was doing. Absolutely no way.
@@missylearned9821 i was thinking the same but his family didn’t know clearly
Or maybe they did 🤔 🤐
I think a jury is going to have a problem with that motive
How much financial trouble must he be in for murder to be preferential? 👀 what kind of shit is this?!
Isn’t that a little like putting out the fire with gasoline? SMH. 🙄🙄🙄
They don’t have a case
That's exactly what he did
this would be a nice episode for forensic files 🔥
This was very selfish , evil , narcissistic and sick !
His family would have loved him if he wasn't as successful as they thought he was. They would have loved him if he was a financial failure. They loved him when he killed them. There is a special place in Hell for him
If the nothing burger that was "The Watcher" got expanded into a whole series on Netflix, surely this sordid family saga - with shocking twists & turns - deserves to be retold through several full seasons on HBO.
These cases exposed so much corruption in that county. Just goes to show you how the American justice system really works.
Where's Buster, he knows where the cash is....Arrange a Sodium-Pentathol session and he will spill the whole story....
Sadist
When you’ve been privileged for so long and your family was the epitome of the community since time and you’re from the South. It’s a little bit different than just a crime of embezzlement. It is so much more than that. It is lower than a disgrace. It’s unfortunate he loves his ego more than his own family.
imagine thinking that murder would somehow draw attention AWAY from you pfft
"MONEY" or should I say.."GREED IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL!! Its takes a special kind of EVIL.to kill your own wife & son !!!
Doesn't have to be the shooter but could have been very close to them. Get it right
How could he think he would get away with all his crimes talk about being out of touch he is so entitled he thinks he is the man who owns the world i hope justice catches up with Mr Murdoch he is a dangerous man i hope his many victims finally get the justice they more than deserve merry Christmas from Bonnie Scotland stay safe everyone one 🏴🏴🏴
I want to say money is the root of all evil, but its people. No words exist in the english language to describe how fucked human beings are.
I can't even understand this, but I guess the murder suicides are pretty unfathomable too
He bought himself some time alright..WKIL TV
I am reporting from Columbia SC.
Always look at the eyes! Even if the person is smiling, the eyes tell us who they are!
I think this is a pathetic argument, if I were on the jury I would be like...show me some real evidence. He may have killed them but how did he think that was going to help him? The man is an attorney, surely he could do better than that
Wow just Wow... A mess this case is..RIP to the Wife and Son..
Father and husband of the year 🎉
This seems far-fetched. Even if true, one wonders if each member of the jury is going to buy it. Alongside this theory, the state is going to have to also explain why Murdoch felt indifferent, to say the least, toward his wife and son.
You don’t know what you’re talking about.
I agree
Uh, “rustyshimstock” there has been some excellent case analysis of this fact. Do your own research. It is so obvious that he murdered his family and his house keeper .. it goes on and on. He will be convicted.. there is so much evidence regarding motive.
I agree that this seems far fetched
Boy some of you folks really lead a sheltered life. Stuff like this is only shocking or far fetched if you don't know much about the world.
When a family means nothing to a man
Money is the root to all evil. How could someone kill the person they loved and help birth for some money?
Makes sense now. He couldn't face his family in the face of his theft and long deception.
Follow Fits News for the details on this - and the Murdaugh Murders channel. Both are excellent.
Unrelated comment, but good to see a news anchor with natural hair.
Killing them as a distraction sounds ridiculous. It wasn’t that thought out. He killed the wife because she was on him about the trouble he put them in financially and he killed the son because the son has always been closer to mom and he felt alone and betrayed by them. He’s a weak, faint hearted individual who will now be judged for his evil.
Take away the materials and possessions of the rich and greedy. There is NOBODY they would kill to maintain their possessions and toys. I'm sure he appeared to be religious.
This is WILD…….so thankful the family is getting justice, rest there souls
He killed his wife and son to buy himself more time.....The irony is real.
Ummmm this is an interesting theory. 2 murder charges vs financial fraud charges?? The only way this makes sense if he thought he could get away with the murders
Cannot wait for 20/20 to drop an episode on this tea ☕️🐸
He was like Hunter, a crack head
Don't take prescription drugs kids
PURE EVIL!!
He also tried to commit suicide for insurance fraud
All this out in the news and sleuth channels.
The trial is rooted before it starts.
He almost got away with it too! Sheesh!!!!
Everyone really became sympathetic for this poor white man who murdered his family over financial issues 😢was blind to see the truth. Show us what our country is really made of What sad news.
I can only hope his surviving son Buster, takes after his mothers side of the family🙏🏼😞
...what in the actual fuck!?