Episode
MMP #81: Week Five of Alex Murdaugh's Trial: Maggie’s & Paul’s Last Day on Earth And The Timeline That Traps The Defense
55:53
Published: Wed Feb 22 2023
Description
The trial of Alex Murdaugh is now in its fifth week and the defense is trying its hardest to convince the jury that all of Alex’s big lies about what happened at Moselle that night don’t add up to life in prison. Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell unpack the state’s timeline and take a look at Maggie’s and Paul’s last day on earth, as well as all the ways Dick and Jim have allowed their client to paint them into a corner. Consider joining our MMP Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. By popular demand, Cup of Justice has launched as its own weekly show. Go to cupofjusticepod.com to learn more or click the link in the episode description to get a hot cup of justice wherever you get your podcasts! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Itp67SQTZEHQGgrX0TYTl?si=39ff6a0cc34140f3 SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP And a special thank you to our sponsors: Microdose.com, VOURI, and others. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer! Find us on social media: Facebook.com/MurdaughPod/ Instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ Twitter.com/mandymatney YouTube.com/c/MurdaughMurders Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review for MMP on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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EpisodeMMP #81: Week Five of Alex Murdaugh's Trial: Maggie’s & Paul’s Last Day on Earth And The Timeline That Traps The Defense
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EpisodeMMP #81: Week Five of Alex Murdaugh's Trial: Maggie’s & Paul’s Last Day on Earth And The Timeline That Traps The Defense
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
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EpisodeMMP #81: Week Five of Alex Murdaugh's Trial: Maggie’s & Paul’s Last Day on Earth And The Timeline That Traps The Defense
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
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EpisodeMMP #81: Week Five of Alex Murdaugh's Trial: Maggie’s & Paul’s Last Day on Earth And The Timeline That Traps The Defense
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
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EpisodeMMP #81: Week Five of Alex Murdaugh's Trial: Maggie’s & Paul’s Last Day on Earth And The Timeline That Traps The Defense
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
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