Episode

Murdaugh Family Murders
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1:22:14
Published: Sat Mar 04 2023
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Inside the Murdaugh family murder trial, with the latest news and exclusive case analysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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After the murder of Maggie and Paul Murdoch, Alec Murdoch has been found guilty and is facing decades behind bars.
00:00 - 00:59 (00:59)
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Crime
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After the murder of Maggie and Paul Murdoch, Alec Murdoch has been found guilty and is facing decades behind bars.

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Alec Murdoch discovers the murder of his wife and son in an old airplane hanger on the family property in Moselle, South Carolina, and calls 9-1-1 in distress.
01:00 - 05:48 (04:47)
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Crime
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Alec Murdoch discovers the murder of his wife and son in an old airplane hanger on the family property in Moselle, South Carolina, and calls 9-1-1 in distress.

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Ellic Murdaugh, part of a legal dynasty in South Carolina, is caught up in a mysterious accident which has left his wife and son dead, and is quickly investigated by the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division as the case is different from usual.
05:48 - 10:48 (05:00)
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South Carolina
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Ellic Murdaugh, part of a legal dynasty in South Carolina, is caught up in a mysterious accident which has left his wife and son dead, and is quickly investigated by the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division as the case is different from usual.

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Paul Murdoch, a wealthy local prosecutor, started the night with a party on a boat and ended up dead.
10:58 - 17:23 (06:25)
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Mystery
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Paul Murdoch, a wealthy local prosecutor, started the night with a party on a boat and ended up dead. The circumstances surrounding his death and the events leading up to it are still a mystery.

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Ellic Murdock's attorneys have denied all allegations of wrongdoing and suggested that Paul wasn't even driving the boat during the fatal crash.
17:23 - 23:57 (06:34)
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Boat crash
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Ellic Murdock's attorneys have denied all allegations of wrongdoing and suggested that Paul wasn't even driving the boat during the fatal crash. Meanwhile, law enforcement interviews and court records indicate that the family may have been more focused on protecting Paul than on the safety of the passengers on the boat.

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The family of Mallory Beach, who was killed in a boating incident allegedly involving Paul Murdoch, are seeking to hold Paul's father, Alex Murdoch, responsible for allowing his underage son to drive the boat while under the influence.
23:58 - 32:24 (08:26)
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Crime
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The family of Mallory Beach, who was killed in a boating incident allegedly involving Paul Murdoch, are seeking to hold Paul's father, Alex Murdoch, responsible for allowing his underage son to drive the boat while under the influence. Alex is currently under scrutiny and giving his second interview to law enforcement about the day of the murders.

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Reporter Mandy Matney discovered a $500,000 wrongful death settlement through Alec Murdaugh's insurance company to the Satterfield boys.
32:24 - 38:16 (05:52)
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Alec Murdaugh
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Reporter Mandy Matney discovered a $500,000 wrongful death settlement through Alec Murdaugh's insurance company to the Satterfield boys. Murdaugh allegedly took care of Gloria and her children, making it significant considering the recent murders of both Gloria and her son Paul.

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Alec Murdoch is facing accusations of stealing from his own clients and law firm, as well as planning his own murder with the intention of having his son collect $10 million in life insurance.
38:16 - 46:02 (07:45)
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Crime
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Alec Murdoch is facing accusations of stealing from his own clients and law firm, as well as planning his own murder with the intention of having his son collect $10 million in life insurance. Curtis Eddie Smith, a former client of Alec Murdoch, has been charged with several crimes related to assisting in the planned murder.

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The highly-anticipated trial begins for Alec Murdoch as he faces charges relating to the murder of his wife and son, as well as insurance fraud and filing a false police report.
46:02 - 53:16 (07:14)
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Alec Murdoch
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The highly-anticipated trial begins for Alec Murdoch as he faces charges relating to the murder of his wife and son, as well as insurance fraud and filing a false police report. The case has been dubbed "South Carolina's trial of the century."

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The state presents evidence supporting the conclusion that Alec Murdoch murdered Maggie and Paul, revealing information about his life leading up to the day of the murders.
53:16 - 57:12 (03:56)
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Crime
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The state presents evidence supporting the conclusion that Alec Murdoch murdered Maggie and Paul, revealing information about his life leading up to the day of the murders. The trial continues with revealing testimony and a fuller picture of the events of that day.

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Prosecutors reveal the timeline of events surrounding the sudden disappearance of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, including a disturbing video taken by Paul of their family dog, and the lock of their phones just minutes later.
57:12 - 1:01:16 (04:04)
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Criminal Justice
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Prosecutors reveal the timeline of events surrounding the sudden disappearance of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, including a disturbing video taken by Paul of their family dog, and the lock of their phones just minutes later.

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A witness said that she suspected Alec Murdaugh of diverting money from a case the law firm was owed.
1:01:16 - 1:08:56 (07:39)
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Alec Murdaugh
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A witness said that she suspected Alec Murdaugh of diverting money from a case the law firm was owed. She also stated that Alec came up to her a week after the murders and mentioned being at the scene for "30 or 40 minutes".

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Alec Murdoch testifies in his own defense regarding the murder of his wife and son while his son, Buster, is called as the first witness of the day to humanize Alec.
1:08:56 - 1:12:07 (03:11)
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Alec Murdoch
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Alec Murdoch testifies in his own defense regarding the murder of his wife and son while his son, Buster, is called as the first witness of the day to humanize Alec.

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Alec's cross-examination in the "Murderville" podcast covers two main topics: his movements on the night of the murder and his alleged financial crimes.
1:12:08 - 1:18:06 (05:58)
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Murderville
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Alec's cross-examination in the "Murderville" podcast covers two main topics: his movements on the night of the murder and his alleged financial crimes. Prosecutors question him about a possible vigilante, his phone activity, and his whereabouts during certain times.

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A juror discusses how she and her peers served justice in a case where a father killed his son, emphasizing the gravity of the situation for the family involved.
1:18:06 - 1:19:56 (01:49)
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Justice
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A juror discusses how she and her peers served justice in a case where a father killed his son, emphasizing the gravity of the situation for the family involved.

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