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The Strange Case of Jimmie Buckner and the Influence of the Murdoch Empire
36:16 - 44:45 (08:28)
The Murdoch's control over local juries is highlighted in the trial of Jimmie Buckner as Judge Houston's inexperience and unfamiliarity with Colleton County's General Sessions courtrooms raises eyebrows. The trial's outcome is worth noting as the county gears up for another case involving Ellick Murdoch.
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Judge Houston's age and lack of familiarity with criminal courtrooms and procedures raises concerns during a trial, where a lawyer secured a 64th victory, tying the all-time record for the career criminal unit.
36:16 - 41:43 (05:26)
Summary
Judge Houston's age and lack of familiarity with criminal courtrooms and procedures raises concerns during a trial, where a lawyer secured a 64th victory, tying the all-time record for the career criminal unit.
ChapterThe Strange Case of Jimmie Buckner and the Influence of the Murdoch Empire
EpisodeWhat Happened To The Money? Part Six + The Only Case Alex Prosecuted (S01E73)
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
A juror in Emanuel Buckner's trial recognized him and was unsure if she could be impartial, prompting Ellick Murdoch to request her excusal; Buckner's only conviction was for failing to stop for blue lights.
41:43 - 42:49 (01:06)
Summary
A juror in Emanuel Buckner's trial recognized him and was unsure if she could be impartial, prompting Ellick Murdoch to request her excusal; Buckner's only conviction was for failing to stop for blue lights.
ChapterThe Strange Case of Jimmie Buckner and the Influence of the Murdoch Empire
EpisodeWhat Happened To The Money? Part Six + The Only Case Alex Prosecuted (S01E73)
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
The defendant was sentenced to three years in prison, but only had to serve two and was granted probation due to a lack of DNA and fingerprint testing for the drug packages and scale found during the investigation.
42:49 - 44:45 (01:55)
Summary
The defendant was sentenced to three years in prison, but only had to serve two and was granted probation due to a lack of DNA and fingerprint testing for the drug packages and scale found during the investigation. Despite facing up to 15 years, the defendant served less than a year due to the backlog of the 14th Circuit court.