Mr Murdaugh is facing life in prison for the murders of Maggie and Paul and has pleaded not guilty. Murdaugh says he was having financial issues like he had many times in the past. 8:10 a.m. EST Another big question I have regarding the rebuttal case is this: Will prosecutors introduce jurors to the concept of the family annihilator, a criminal profile which many believe is a match for Alex Murdaugh. Then, he says you are physically sick with symptoms similar to the flu; aches, pains, profuse sweating, etc. 10:21 a.m. EST Harpootlian asks how much money Murdaugh stole from Boulware. Good work, bo! Dr Riemer replies no. The jury visit to the grisly scene will take place under tight security with Judge Clifton Newman telling jurors that they cant ask anyone any questions while they are there, including law enforcement, and that they cannot discuss the case with each other during the trip. Smalls states he never had a conversation with Murdaugh about installing blue lights in his vehicle. Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE. He meant he hurt his family, his law partners, his clients, etc through his addiction and financial crimes. Kinsey is being compensated for his time. He states he is much more confident of the angle of the bullet in the side of the dog house as it is wood. Alex Murdaugh. He states from the teeth up, the persons face would be a mess. He asks the court to consider and proffer what they are going to put in front of the jury. . Mr Crosby was the prosecutions first rebuttal witness called to the stand with his testimony marking the third time he has testified in Mr Murdaughs murder trial. No one's been arrested in their deaths, which brought scrutiny into every nook of Murdaugh's life. Ball testifies that Murdaugh never stated distrust of SLED in relation to the criminal charges against Paul only that he believed the charges were defensible. Obituary. He says he knows she was just doing her job. I asked my prosecutorial sources what this was about but did not get a definitive reply only that there was a meeting amongst the states lawyers last night regarding the conversation. Murdaugh is accused ofkilling his wife Margaret and youngest son Paulat their family property in June of 2021. qPublic.net-Colleton-County-SC-Report_-123-00-00-002.000, South Carolina Cop Charged With Voluntary Manslaughter In Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting, SLED Closes Investigation Into Husband Of Blonde Doc, Todd Atwater Was Ousted From His Lobbyist Principal Gig, #SC2018: John Warren Launches Fifth TV Ad, Mark Powells Palmetto Past & Present: Lost Confederate Gold, Ron Paul: The Anti-War Movement Roars Back To Life, LIVE FEED Murdaugh Murders Trial: Day Twenty-Six. Murdaugh says yes, very shortly before. Griffin asks about the inaccurate times Murdaugh gave SLED. Be sure to follow our live feed below for the latest twists and turns in that saga . During the 911 call he told the dispatcher he had touched both his wife and sons bodies to check for signs of life. The Moselle property, its numerous ownership transfers and Murdaugh's relationship with Barrett Boulware have been the subject of speculation and intrigue by the public and social media sleuths in the months since June 7. (Grace Beahm Alford/The Post And Courier via AP, Pool) Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Whats driving the players behind Israels legal, At G-20, high expectations for India as rising global, Carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in, Over 26,000 evacuated as floods hit Malaysia again;, Pensacola International Airport Travelcast Live Camera, War, anger cloud Ukrainian athletes path to Paris, No. He asks if Murdaugh was lying in that interview. Murdaugh asks to explain. Got something youd like to say in response to one of our articles? Waters asks if Murdaughs legitimate income generally started decreasing in 2015. Waters asks how Murdaugh wasnt concerned about the interaction if he was so paranoid. 4:10 p.m. EST Dr. Kinsey testifies that he doesnt disagree with what Mike Sutton expert for the defense -attempted, just with the degree of certainty at which Sutton claimed the shooter couldnt have been 6 feet and 4 inches tall. Were in a different season of the year, he said on Tuesday afternoon. Click below to see a full video by Dylan Nolan showing the properties own Alex . 11:30 a.m. EST Harpootlian asks how many pellets are in a 12-gauge shotgun shell. Mr Crosby was one of multiple witnesses who identified Mr Murdaughs voice in Pauls cellphone video at the kennels minutes before the murders. Still looking for the correct Richard Murdaugh? They can. In emotional testimony, John Marvin said he had gone down to the dog kennels on the familys sprawling Moselle estate on 8 June 2021 the morning after the murders and saw that law enforcement had not cleaned up Pauls blood, brains and skull matter before handing the site back to the family mere hours after the murders. He brings up the roadside shooting. Waters plays the second SLED interview from June 10. Murdaugh says dozens if not hundreds. Durante el testimonio directo, Crosby le dijo al tribunal cmo Murdaugh le rob miles de dlares a su amigo que se estaba muriendo de cncer terminal. He pleaded not guilty to those charges and for the last six weeks has been standing trial in Walterboro part of the Lowcountry region of the Palmetto State which his famous family ruled like a fiefdom for more than a century. Waters points out a period of steps on Murdaughs phone at 8:09 p.m. and assumes they were at the house. Crosby agrees that plaintiffs are traumatized. It was the home of Barrett Boulware - a fisherman, suspected drug smuggler and Mr Murdaugh's longtime friend and business partner who died in 2018. . Barrett Boulware and Alex Murdaugh Linked to Chinese Money Launderer, Other SC Attorneys Are Worried 86. Waters asks about the June 7 confrontation with Jeanne Seckinger. In previous testimony, the state presented a May 2021 text from Paul to Murdaugh saying they all needed to talk about the pills. The trooper grew suspicious and asked for permission to search the car. Crosby says he has experienced anger, but Harpootlian is dead wrong if he thinks that is why he is testifying. He states he still had questions after that conversation. 5:15 p.m. EST After meeting with the attorneys, court has resumed. And he wasn't coming through on his end of the deals. Murdaugh admitted to stealing money to fund an opioid addiction and lying to cover it up but remained adamant he could never hurt his wife and son. He was a commercial fisherman having operated out of Beaufort, SC for over forty years. He says if he was under the pressure that the prosecution claims he was under, he wouldve hurt himself, not Maggie or Paul. During the courtroom discussion, Mr Harpootlian also raised concerns around the need for security for the trip after he claimed people had been caught trespassing on the property at the weekend. Murdaugh says he doesnt know if he sat down with each client, but he admits he gained the trust of each client, lied to them, stole from them, and many were people he knew and cared about. Murdaugh says he doesnt like to be shamed, but its not his biggest concern. I found a Barrett Boulware who died in 2012 at the age of 87, and a Barrett Thomas Boulware who died in 2018 at the age of 61. Earlier in the trial, he had sobbed as he told the court how he was very close to the Murdaugh family and Paul would call him uncle. Or an issue youd like to address proactively? Murdaugh it starts with a sort of agitation and fidgetiness. Margaret "Maggie" Murdaugh, 52, of Hampton, and her son, 22-year-old Paul Terry Murdaugh, died June 7 of multiple gunshot wounds. Smalls is the former Sheriff of Hampton County. 10:51 a.m. EST Harpootlian asks if the series of shots in the book is depicting a shotgun wound. I remember operation jackpot! Mr Crosby, Mr Murdaughs friend of 25 years and his law firm partner at PMPED, testified earlier in the trial about how the defendant lied to him about his alibi on the night that his wife Maggie and son Paul were murdered. John Marvin also gave testimony critical of the investigation including what he described as a baffling statement released by law enforcement saying the community was in no danger and an apparent lack of urgency to locate Maggies cellphone. Kinsey testifies he cannot exclude a 64 shooter and he cannot include or exclude the possibility of two shooters. I hope they push the family annihilator he is. When will jurors begin their deliberations? Griffin asks about the roadside shooting. . Kinsey says with a shotgun shell, the primer of a cartridge is ignited and the pellets spread in a cone. March 23, 2000: Boulware purchases 4157 Moselle Road property from Don Houck for$257.000. Boulware died of cancer in 2018, but ever since June 2021, when Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were found dead on the Moselle property which was previously owned by Boulware FITSNews has been getting a slew of tips about the alleged drug smuggler and his questionable business relationship with Alex Murdaugh. Murdaugh says he did. stands trial for the brutal double murders of his wife and son. He states the more the distance, the greater the spread. It was around 2018 and Barrett Boulware a friend of both Mr Crosby and Mr Murdaugh was being treated for colon cancer at the Mayo Clinic. Kinsey states that both defense and prosecution experts state that Paul stood there after being shot, but the defense theory that Paul stumbled forward and the shooter when behind him and shot him from behind. Thomas was also an attorney who worked with Buster Murdaugh (Alex's grandfather). Click here to view the live feed containing details of McManigals prior testimony. Waters points out that there is a gap in Murdaughs phone between 8:09 p.m. and 9:06 p.m., then there is a large concentration of steps right before he leaves for his moms house. Are you angry at him for stealing your money? Mr Harpootlian shouted. Murdaugh says no. He says he did. Six investigations are underway, over the killings, stolen money, death coverups and a Sept. 4 shooting in which a bullet . Murdaugh is emotional as he recalls the scene. This prompted Mr Harpootlian to launch into shouting at the states witness and scoffing at the notion that he does not feel anger towards Mr Murdaugh. If a phone is being picked up aggressively, the screen does not turn on as a battery protection feature. Justice has very little chance of prevailing if even ONE juror bought into brothers histrionic, phony testimony. From my courtroom notes #MurdaughTrial pic.twitter.com/oJrqXZF1Tc. 3:47 p.m. EST Judge Newman has sent the jury to the jury room for a 15-minute break. He asks Murdaugh to describe them. That was clear to me, he said. The co-receivers, with joint approval from the Estate of Barrett Boulware, recently received an offer to . Beaufort County property tax records show Murdaugh co-owns the eight St. Helena Island properties with Barrett T. Boulware. 3:21 p.m. EST Kinsey explains there is no defects in the bottom of the door frame or on the floor indicating the shot was at a downward trajectory. Murdaugh says there were several factors and circumstances that made him paranoid. In todays episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Mandy Matney, Will Folks and Liz Farrell dig deep into the Murdaugh familys past and take a close look at Alex Murdaughs ties to Boulware. Dr. Riemer replies that she does not know as she is not an expert in ballistics. But I was just so overwhelmed, he said. 4:37 p.m. EST Kinsey tells Griffin that the back spatter would have included brain matter, blood and possibly skull fragments. But Murdaugh willingly points out his brothers didnt see until September of 2021. Murdaugh corrects him, saying he believes he said almost anything.. Murdaugh says no. The data shows Maggies phone disconnected from her car at 8:17 p.m. Murdaugh says he thinks she got back earlier. Once Maggie was murdered the next person to text her (after Alex) was Jeannine Boulware. 11:26 a.m. EST Dr. Riemer states she did not take x-rays of the brain and says that hindsight is 20/20. It has been a year and a half or more since June 7, 2021, since the alleged crime occurred. 10:00 a.m. EST - Waters asks Crosby if he ever had a conversation with Murdaugh about Barrett Boulware needing money. Dick Harpootlian is addressing Judge Newman regarding the rebuttal witnesses that the State plans to call. Murdaugh says yes. Defense expects to call four witnesses Monday and hopefully rest their case by mid-afternoon. Later, Crosby learned Murdaugh stole a $75,000 insurance check from their mutual good friend Barrett Boulware. Murdaugh says no, he would never hurt them under any circumstances. Paul would not have had face left if it the wound to his head was a contact shotgun wound. The only time he travels around without a gun is when he forgets it. The courtroom laughs. Waters asks if Murdaugh tried to convince Mushell Smith to lie about how long he spent at his moms house. 11:20 a.m. Court is in recess for a 15-minute break. Waters asks if Murdaughs own lawyers knew about the kennels in November of 2022 when they were giving interviews on national television telling the other version of the story. In addition to their joint ownership of properties, Boulware was the former owner of Moselle, the rural Murdaugh estate in Colleton County, before selling it to Murdaugh in April 2013. One witness even told the court how he had killed around 1,000 hogs in his time in the area (though not just on the Murdaugh estate). Waters asks if in June of 2021, Murdaugh was coming to a point of financial crisis. See an article in the Columbia Record below for more details. Griffin: There was no effort by investigators to find and identify the shooters footprints. Murdaugh says he was down there for a couple of minutes talking to Maggie before he took the chicken from Bubba, then he left shortly after taking the chicken from Bubba. Crosby says he stole $70,000 from him in 2017 and an additional $270,000 after Boulware passed away. Murdaugh says he doesnt think so. He had tried to self-detox many times and could get through the detox but couldnt stay off the pills. Knowing when to sit down is as important as knowing when to stand up. Murdaugh said that he went back to the house to meet Maggie when she got home and Paul stayed at the shop. He doesnt recall exactly where he set his phone down. It was later changed back to Moselle Farm. 10:46 a.m. EST Waters asks Dr. Riemer if there is any way the wound to the top of Pauls head could have been a contact wound in her expert opinion. 2. She did not count the pellets in the body as she doesnt collect them all. Another rabbit hole in the Murdaugh Murders Saga. Murdaugh says he is an addict. 12:34 p.m. EST Ball testifies that the way a plaintiffs practice works, you work on your own cases unless you are working with someone else. 20. 12:53 p.m. EST Judge Newman has called for a lunch break until 2:15 p.m. 12:50 p.m. EST Waters is on re-direct. The defence rested its case on Monday after calling 14 witnesses over the course of one week as the legal team seeks to try to convince jurors of Mr Murdaughs innocence. Jim Griffin has begun cross examination for the defense. If we have learned one thing from the #MurdaughTrial, it's that there are a TON of wild hogs in South Carolina . We have an open microphone policy here at FITSNews! Murdaugh says no. Murdaugh asks if he means did he shoot his wife and son? Judge Newman . No further questions. He says he lied to cover it up. 1:00 p.m. Court is breaking for lunch and will resume at 2:15 p.m. 11:38 a.m. Court is in session. (Source article from The Columbia Record). He describes the crime scene as very fluid stating the shooter as well as Maggie and Paul were likely all moving. Waters asks about how strong withdrawals are. Murdaugh says he doesnt agree with that characterization. Barrett purchased Moselle in 2000. It was the home of Barrett Boulware - a fisherman, suspected drug smuggler and Mr Murdaugh's longtime friend and business partner who died in 2018. Moselle was just one of several homes that the high-powered attorney and alleged finanical fraudster owned. Some days he may take more, and some days he may take less. He says he did sometimes. Murdaugh testified that Paul had high blood pressure and his feet were swelling. Harpootlian asks if Judge Newman will set a time limit on closing arguments. CLICK HERE. Defense has not gained a lot of ground, but it has done a good job challenging the state's theory that Alex Murdaugh tossed his wife's cell phone. The men claimed to have been traveling from Miami to New York. Murdaugh says that he wasnt lying, he was giving estimates. Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE. Regarding Paul Murdaughs wound, she states his face was basically intact and his eyes were still in his head. Waters points out that Pauls phone is shown in the house at 8:08 p.m. Murdaugh points out that the records show a range of where Paul couldve been. At some point on Wednesday, jurors are expected to take a field trip to Moselle the Murdaugh familys 1,700-acre hunting property which straddles the Salkehatchie River between Hampton and Colleton counties near Islandton, S.C. At that location, Murdaughis accusedof killing his wife, 52-year-oldMaggie Murdaugh, and youngest son, 22-year-oldPaul Murdaugh on June 7, 2021. The jury is being brought into court. Murdaugh says that he doesnt think he can give Waters an exact time. Mr. Boulware was a native of Allendale and the son of the late Barrett and Ann Owens Boulware. He qualifies some saying that he didnt directly talk to them, but he stole from them. Waters points out that Murdaugh is a perpetual liar, yet he wants the jury to believe the story Waters says he manufactured yesterday. He expected to die. Murdaugh says he set his phone down when he got home and went to take a shower. Judge Newman gave the defence a rare win and agreed to arrange the field trip to Moselle. Mr Murdaugh is facing life in prison for . But the sale was put on hold when Mr Murdaugh was accused of trying to offload his assets to avoid paying up in a string of lawsuits he is facing, prompting a court to freeze his assets. During direct testimony, Mr Crosby had told the court how Mr Murdaugh stole thousands of dollars from his friend who was dying from terminal cancer. He also said a SLED agent told him that they knew his brother was responsible for the murders because of blood spatter evidence found on the white t-shirt he was wearing the night of the murders. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Barrett Thomas Boulware Allendale, SC / Beaufort, SC Barrett Thomas Boulware, age 61, husband of Jeaninne Morris Boulware died Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post And Courier/AP. Mr Crosby told the court that he used to be angry with Mr Murdaugh but has had to move on for the sake of his own life. Mr Murdaugh allegedly bought the entire property for just $5, FITS News reported - a move sometimes used so the seller can avoid paying capital gains taxes. It is possible that, by the end of the week, the disgraced attorney and accused killer will know his fate. During that time, he said Mr Murdaugh repeatedly lied to him saying he had never gone down to the kennels that night and giving him the same alibi story that he gave to law enforcement that he was napping at the family home, woke up and drove to his parents home to visit his sick mother. Murdaugh says he called his dad and called Maggie twice. He says he often told SLED that he wasnt sure of the exact time, but they could check his phone or car or keycard for the exact time. I was there. However, jurors have heard how Maggie preferred to stay at Edisto Beach especially during the summer months. Will Today Be The Day The Judicial System Gives In To Alex Murdaughs Demands? Waters goes back to a line of questioning from Thursday asking Murdaugh if he looked each client he stole from in the eye and lied to them.
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