In the documentary Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal, Netflix hopes to build on its previous success with programmes of this type. Netflix is always prepared to forecast the next big true crime smash.
The series looks into the horrifying alleged crimes that surround the Murdaugh family in South Carolina’s Lowcountry as well as the prosecution of Alex Murdaugh.
The three-part documentary, which was directed by Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby Nason, examines the family and its patriarch in relation to many homicides. This is all the information you need to know about Murdaugh and his current situation.
Every Death of People Close to the Murdaugh Family
Alex Murphy (L to R) Shown from “Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal” are Alex Murdaugh, Morgan Doughty, Paul Murdaugh, and Maggie Murdaugh. The murders of Murdaugh’s son Paul and wife Maggie are the subject of an ongoing investigation.
The Netflix film investigates the mysterious deaths of Gloria Satterfield, the family’s housekeeper, Mallory Beach, a friend of Murdaugh’s youngest son Paul, Stephen Smith, Murdaugh’s eldest son Buster, and the slayings of Murdaugh’s wife Maggie and son Paul.
Beach perished in a horrific boating accident in February 2019, and Murdaugh’s son Paul was suspected of being responsible after he was alleged to have drunkenly driven his family’s boat into a bridge pylon.
Paul Murdaugh had pled not guilty to felony charges of boating while intoxicated in connection with Beach’s death and was out on bond awaiting a date for his court hearing when he was killed in 2021. He had been charged with the crime.
Smith, who was 19, passed away in 2015 from blunt force trauma. His death is still under investigation, despite being formally classified as a hit-and-run, according to The Augusta Chronicle. Sandy Smith, Smith’s mother, previously admitted to ABC News 4 that she did not think her son was killed in a hit-and-run and that his death was strange.
Satterfield apparently tumbled down the steps at the Murdaughs’ Moselle house earlier that month, suffering severe head injuries. She later passed away in February 2018 as a result of complications.
On June 7, 2021, Murdaugh’s wife Maggie, 52, and their 22-year-old son Paul were shot and killed at their Colleton County, South Carolina, home.
What Happened to Alex Murdaugh?
Alex Murdaugh’s booking picture. On June 7, 2021, the disgraced lawyer’s wife Maggie, 52, and their 22-year-old son Paul were shot to death in their Colleton County, South Carolina, home.
Alex Murdaugh is alleged to have participated in the murders of his wife and son. In October 2021, he was initially mentioned as a person of interest.
In July 2022, Murdaugh, 54, was accused of two charges of first-degree murder and two counts of having a weapon while committing a violent crime. He has denied playing a part in the murderous shootings. If found guilty, he could receive a sentence of 30 years to life.
The New York Times stated that the former attorney allegedly attempted to stage his own demise in order for his surviving son, Buster, to receive a $10 million life insurance payout in December 2021.
The Guardian reported in December 2021 that Murdaugh initially insisted his gunshot wound to the head was caused by an attempt on his life but later acknowledged it was self-inflicted.
Also, he is accused of filing a fraudulent police report and conspiring to commit insurance fraud. As of December 2022, Murdaugh is facing more than 100 financial-related accusations, according to NBC News.
State officials said in September 2021 that they were launching a criminal inquiry into Satterfield’s death. In June 2021, People reported that authorities had reopened Smith’s case in light of fresh evidence obtained during the double murder probe against Murdaugh.
For these fatalities, Murdaugh is not facing any charges.
Where Is Alex Murdaugh Now?
In relation to the murders of his wife and kid, Alex Murdaugh was charged with two charges of murder on July 14. Above, Murdaugh shows up for his bond hearing in Richland County, South Carolina, on October 19, 2021. According to a lawyer, the evidence against former Alex Murdaugh, 54, who is accused of killing his family, will fall into three different categories.
Murdaugh has entered a not guilty plea in the case, and there is no tangible evidence or murder weapon implicating him in the killing.
According to The Independent, circumstantial evidence presented at the trial revealed that his wife and son were aware of the $60,000 per week he was spending to treat a 20-year opioid addiction, and text messages depict Paul confronting his father after allegedly discovering a “bag of drugs” one month prior to their deaths.
Additionally, it was claimed that evidence indicated Murdaugh was present at the location where his wife’s phone had been discovered by authorities the day prior and that data from his vehicle indicated he had rushed away from the scene.
Another piece of evidence was video Paul shot just before he passed away, which the prosecution argued revealed Murdaugh was present because it had the voices of Murdaugh, his wife, and his son.
Presidents Day saw a break in the proceedings, and The Independent reported on February 20 that Murdaugh will likely testify at his trial. According to the report, Murdaugh’s brother John Marvin and his surviving son Buster would both testify for the defence during the defendant’s trial.
According to the Guardian, Murdaugh’s trial will continue for another two weeks, thus the outcome of the case is still uncertain.
Alex Murdaugh’s booking picture. On June 7, 2021, the disgraced lawyer’s wife Maggie, 52, and their 22-year-old son Paul were shot to death in their Colleton County, South Carolina, home.
In relation to the murders of his wife and kid, Alex Murdaugh was charged with two charges of murder on July 14. Above, Murdaugh shows up for his bond hearing in Richland County, South Carolina, on October 19, 2021. According to a lawyer, the evidence against former Alex Murdaugh, 54, who is accused of killing his family, will fall into three different categories.