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SLED Criticized in Murdoch Case
08:34 - 18:15 (09:40)
Critics have slammed SLED for allowing Murdoch's friends and family to clean up the family's house before search warrants could be obtained. The solicitor's office is meant to provide guidance to ensure that law enforcement follows constitutional procedures and avoids missteps.
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Despite overwhelming evidence against Elick Murdoch and his colossal lies during the trial, critics seem to shift the blame on those who brought the truth to light.
08:34 - 13:20 (04:45)
Summary
Despite overwhelming evidence against Elick Murdoch and his colossal lies during the trial, critics seem to shift the blame on those who brought the truth to light. However, the story lacks important information regarding the Murdoch's influence over the investigation, causing frustration among supporters.
ChapterSLED Criticized in Murdoch Case
EpisodeMMP #84: The Latest on Stephen Smith, SLED’s Investigation into the Murders and Russell Laffitte’s Future
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
In response to criticism of Solicitor Duffy Stone's involvement in a case and his refusal to recuse himself, the University of South Carolina Law Dean Robert Wilcox defended the solicitor's position, which is primarily to advise law enforcement to handle the case constitutionally and without missteps.
13:20 - 15:47 (02:27)
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In response to criticism of Solicitor Duffy Stone's involvement in a case and his refusal to recuse himself, the University of South Carolina Law Dean Robert Wilcox defended the solicitor's position, which is primarily to advise law enforcement to handle the case constitutionally and without missteps. The Post and Courier also published an exoneration of Duffy Stone's decision in the case, alongside criticism of Sled for allowing friends and family of the suspect to clean up before the investigation.
ChapterSLED Criticized in Murdoch Case
EpisodeMMP #84: The Latest on Stephen Smith, SLED’s Investigation into the Murders and Russell Laffitte’s Future
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
The possible outcomes if the SLED agent scrutinizing Ellick and Almeida that night had pushed for a search warrant, and whether Randolph Murdoch would have allowed the search in light of his hospitalization, are discussed.
15:47 - 18:15 (02:27)
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The possible outcomes if the SLED agent scrutinizing Ellick and Almeida that night had pushed for a search warrant, and whether Randolph Murdoch would have allowed the search in light of his hospitalization, are discussed. The criticism of SLED not searching Almeida immediately is also analyzed.