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Question about Alex Murdaugh

goldensrbest — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 18:25:53 GMT

Do you think the guns will ever be found,he used? And has anyone heard if there was a time line between the killings,and him going to his mother place?

Re: Quest about Alex Murdaugh

Puppy Lips — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 14:49:45 GMT

I recorded the special last night but have not watched it yet. I hope it explains the time line. He must have been hiding the guns with his 283 steps he took while getting ready to go see his mother.

Re: Quest about Alex Murdaugh

wagirl — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 14:54:15 GMT

You know---don't know what rock I have been under--but never knew about this case until he took the stand---and then got hooked----and listening to him and watching him--I knew something was up--not sure I will want to drive into the whole thing but I can see a movie in the future-----he is a snake!!!

Re: Quest about Alex Murdaugh

occasionalrain — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 15:24:45 GMT

If his defence didn't have a jury consultant, they should have. The man who was on the jury and was interviewed would have voted guilty no matter evidence what was presented.

There will be an appeal and, because of the fraud charges that were allowed in, likely will be granted.

Re: Quest about Alex Murdaugh

cindyNC — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 15:48:38 GMT

I read an article quite a while ago that the family has a long history in the area in whcih they live. A powerful family and you don't cross them......I would imagine this type of situation causes a lot of hard feelings among the populace so I'm not surprised at the verdict or that it took such a short time for the jury to reach it. I do feel sorry for the remaining son and hope he makes his life turn out differently from that of his father.

Re: Quest about Alex Murdaugh

jackiejenny — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 15:50:27 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
Do you think the guns will ever be found,he used? And has anyone heard if there was a time line between the killings,and him going to his mother place?

No. To be clear, this is pure speculation on my part, but I think the guns were spirited out of Almeda (parents house) by the brother.

The brother who tends to mysteriously, miraculously show up at every crime scene.

This was the brother who tesitfied, and like Alex, none of it was believable.

Re: Quest about Alex Murdaugh

jackiejenny — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 15:52:02 GMT

@goldensrbest Almeda is 15 to 20 minutes away from Moselle.

Re: Quest about Alex Murdaugh

MyShadowLove — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 16:42:18 GMT

@jackiejenny wrote:
@goldensrbest Almeda is 15 to 20 minutes away from Moselle.

@goldensrbest @jackiejenny ...There is also approximately a 10 minute timeline between the time when Alex left the kennels and the time of the murders.

When Alex got to his mother's house, it was about six minutes before he entered the house...He only stayed about 20 minutes but told his mother's caregiver that, if anyone questions her, she is to tell them that he was there for about 40 minutes.

Re: Quest about Alex Murdaugh

jackiejenny — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 17:07:48 GMT

@occasionalrain wrote:
If his defence didn't have a jury consultant, they should have. The man who was on the jury and was interviewed would have voted guilty no matter evidence what was presented.

There will be an appeal and, because of the fraud charges that were allowed in, likely will be granted.

Yes, the defense has already gone on record saying they will file an appeal in 10 days. That's just standard procedure, but most ofthe legal eagle minds believe it will be denied at both the state and federal level.

Re: Quest about Alex Murdaugh

jackiejenny — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 17:12:12 GMT

Judge Newman was VERY mindful of a potential appeal when he let all of the fraud evidence in, but he knew it was part and parcel of the murders.

Re: Quest about Alex Murdaugh

bells4me — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 17:17:10 GMT

Guilty, but think he was so doped up he didn't know what he did.

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Another new name Sue — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 17:22:30 GMT

Would it be possible that someone else shot them when Alex was there, and that person ran away with the guns? Alex is taking the hit to protect that person, like a brother, his other son? Probably not, but I'm late to the game, don't have all the facts lined up yet.

The judge was wonderful, saying that maybe Alex didn't do it, but the person he becomes when taking up to 60 pills a day did it.

Re: Quest about Alex Murdaugh

goldensrbest — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 18:12:09 GMT

I missed the date line show last night, i wonder if there will be a repeat?

Re: Quest about Alex Murdaugh

MyShadowLove — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 18:24:36 GMT

@jackiejenny wrote:
Judge Newman was VERY mindful of a potential appeal when he let all of the fraud evidence in, but he knew it was part and parcel of the murders.

@jackiejenny ...Exactly!...What some don't understand is that Alex's long history of criminal financial activities where he lied to and deceived his clients, friends, law partners and family....became such a huge part of what led up to the murders...along with his drug addiction...and Paul's erratic and irresponsible behavior involving the boat crash which led to the death of Mallory Beach...which then led to criminal charges against Paul and lawsuits against the Murdaugh family...all part of the most unbelievable saga that went on for years...As Alex himself stated on the stand...

"Oh what a tangled web we weave"....However, little did he realize that the Jurors wouldn't get caught up in his "tangled web" that he was weaving...rather instead it would lead to his murder convictions and life in prison...and he is still left with approx. 99 financial criminal charges against him.

It's absolutely mind-boggling!

Re: Quest about Alex Murdaugh

goldensrbest — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 18:40:34 GMT

@MyShadowLove wrote:
@jackiejenny wrote:
@goldensrbest Almeda is 15 to 20 minutes away from Moselle.

@goldensrbest @jackiejenny ...There is also approximately a 10 minute timeline between the time when Alex left the kennels and the time of the murders.

When Alex got to his mother's house, it was about six minutes before he entered the house...He only stayed about 20 minutes but told his mother's caregiver that, if anyone questions her, she is to tell them that he was there for about 40 minutes.

Six minutes is not much time to go very far ,to hide,destroy the guns.So after he left his mothers house, is also possible that he did it then,if any one helped him ,they need to be charged,the guns not being found bothers me.

Re: Question about Alex Murdaugh

SeaMaiden — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 18:50:30 GMT

So he shot them, but had no blood spatter or gun residue on him or his clothes? If he took a shower afterward, they probably would have found blood in the drains....? Did I miss this part of the case?

Re: Question about Alex Murdaugh

goldensrbest — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 19:12:14 GMT

On WJCL abc tv station on line is a time line,at 9:22.39 pm,alex parks at the woodline ,away from his moms house,found that much out. Wonder if someone was there to take the guns?

Re: Question about Alex Murdaugh

Oznell — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 19:15:42 GMT

I appreciate these threads that help illuminate some of the thorny aspects of the case.

My question this time is trivial by comparison, but would really like to know. I've listened to multiple news reports on the story, for over a year now, but still, there are variable pronunciations of his name. Still! Were I a reporter, I'd want to get that nailed down immediately-- it's so basic.

Some journalists say "Alex Murdaw".

Some say "Alec (another nickname for Alexander) Murdock"

And variations in between. But, this late in the case, for there to be confusion about a name, both the Christian name and surname, is sloppy journalism, in my opinion.

Re: Question about Alex Murdaugh

Trailrun23 — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 19:23:53 GMT

There was a report last night that one gun had been found. Someone said he will probably say where the other one is hidden...but doubtful since he is still claiming his innocent and there will be an appeal.

Re: Question about Alex Murdaugh

goldensrbest — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 19:26:49 GMT

I know a name in my families surname has been spelled in various ways.