Randolph "Buster" Murdaugh III,the former state solicitor and Paul's grandfather, died Thursday evening, just three days after his grandson and daughter-in-law were found shot,the Island Packet reported. The line of inquiry could have been in response to a prosecution witness' testimony that Murdaugh appeared clean after the killings, as if he were wearing fresh clothes. Understand SC is available in all major podcasting apps. Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, Defense attorney Phillip Barber talks with attorney Dick Harpootlian during the Alex Murdaugh trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Murdaugh is seen sobbing on the phone and asking an officer, 'They are dead aren't they?' Police have alleged that Alex Murdaugh shot and killed both his wife and son and he has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. His cause of death was blunt force trauma. The slain mother's headstone is relatively nondescript and only lists the year of her birth and death, Paul's headstone, which has the same design, lies right below his mother and similarly, only contains his name and the year of his birth and death, Murdaugh's wife Maggie and his younger son Paul were found shot dead on the family's property in June 2021. Disgraced South Carolina personal injury lawyer Alex Murdaugh is currently on trial for the murder of his wife, Maggie, and their youngest son, Paul. Alex Murdaugh took the stand to testify during the trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, S.C. three other deaths in the regionthat may be tied to the family. Murdaugh also entered the home at one point carrying something blue and taking it upstairs, Shelley Smith testified. Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian uses the 300 Blackout in evidence as he questions Mike Sutton during the Alex Murdaugh trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Other strange deaths revolve around the case. IE 11 is not supported. But last year Mallory's mother filed a civil lawsuit against the Murdaugh family and the convenience store chain that allegedly soldminors alcohol the evening of her daughter's death. To use social login you have to agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. Murdaugh walks into his bond hearing on September 16, 2021, in Varnville, South Carolina. Mr. Murdaugh then left the property to visit his mother, an act the prosecution has painted as a calculated effort to build an alibi. Emotional Buster Murdaugh was seen honoring the victims in the horrific murder case that has riveted the country: his late mother Maggie and younger brother Paul, as his father's murder trial continues in South Carolina. Heres whatto know about the case: Two murders and an indictment. Contact us at murdaugh@postandcourier.com. Article. I am shocked and dont have words to express how terribly sorry I am. The 14th Circuit Solicitor covers fivecounties throughout South Carolina including Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper, and prosecutes nearly 5,000 cases per year, according to the Island Packet. Buster Murdaugh, who testified in the morning as the first witness for the defense, said his father cried heavily during the encounter. Who is Buster Murdaugh? The group got into an "argument" while aboard Murdaugh's boat about wanting to get home while others wanted to keep drinking, according to a witness testimony, which alleges that Murdaugh had become aggressive and "slapped" his then-girlfriend. Buster," the 22-year-old's Call the. According to the Wall Street Journal, he was kicked out of law school over a plagiarism incident. Buster Murdaugh receives a hug in the pouring rain at the funeral service for his brother, Paul, and mother, Maggie, on June 11, 2021. However, he has not been back to law school. This is just the beginning of the madness. But he and his relatives have sat a few rows behind Murdaugh each day of the trial. Murdaugh walks into his bond hearing on September 16, 2021, in Varnville, South Carolina. The three-part series will feature first-hand accounts from those on the boat that fateful night, many of whom have not spoken about the crash or double homicide of Maggie and Paul until now, including Paul Murdaughs longtime girlfriend, Morgan Doughty; Mallory Beachs childhood friends, Miley Altman and Connor Cook; Mallorys boyfriend, Anthony Cook; and, several others.. Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, Mike Sutton, forensic engineer with the North Carolina-based Accident Research Specialists testifies during the Alex Murdaugh trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, Prosecutor David Fernandez and defense attorney Dick Harpootlian approach Judge Clifton Newmans bench during the Alex Murdaugh trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. The surviving members of the family also did talk about safety concerns in the days after the murders. The defense on Tuesday also called its first expert witness, Mike Sutton, a forensics engineer, who introduced a theory that Murdaugh was too tall to be the shooter. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale. Busters testimony countered one key aspect of the states theory in particular: that Murdaugh snuck off to his parents house in the days after the slayings to dispose of the murder weapons for good. 'It's bad, I checked their pulses,' Murdaugh tells the cop as he paces up and down, wearing a white t-shirt, shorts and sneakersby the kennels on the property. Subscribe to the Post and Courier'sMurdaugh Newsletter. sentencing trial of the school shooter in Parkland, Fla. charged over the fatal Breonna Taylor raid, toured Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, among a minority of jurors who voted for the former, admitted from the witness stand last week. Mr. Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, Prosecutor Johnny Ellis James Jr.. prosecutor Creighton Waters and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson prepare for the start of court on the 21st day of the Alex Murdaugh trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. PAUL MURDAUGH OBITUARY Paul Terry Murdaugh April 14, 1999 - June 7, 2021 Moselle, South Carolina - Paul Terry Murdaugh, 22, of Hampton, South Carolina, When asked by the defense how frequently his father would take a shower or bath in a day, Buster Murdaugh answered: "He could take them a lot, working out there, if he goes outside and sweats a lot. According to a report by People, Buster Murdaugh said: "I thought that he had handled [his drug addiction].". If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Prosecutors also have implied Murdaugh parked in an unusual place during a visit to his parents house on the night of the slayings: behind the house, instead of using the main carport. Smiths final moments were when his car ran out of gas and called Buster for help. Journalist of the Year for his reporting on South Carolina's nuclear fiasco and abuses within the state's electric cooperatives. Prosecutors have said that the call occurred after his wife and son were already dead and was an attempt to build an alibi. For nearly 90 years, the post of chief prosecutor for a five-county region was held by a Murdaugh. On July 14, the police charged AlexMurdaughwith killinghis wife and son. Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, Defense attorney Jim Griffin and Alex Murdaugh listen to testimony during Murdaughs trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. The fatal shootingof Maggie Murdaugh and Paul Murdaugh in 2021rocked South Carolinas Lowcountry region, where the Murdaugh familys powerful legal dynasty originated. Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, Alex Murdaugh arrives for his trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Want more in-depth analysis of the Murdaugh saga? Its a gamble, Ms. Hans said. Fernandez was quick to elicit testimony that Murdaugh paid Suttons company $350 an hour for its work on his case, and that Sutton had already worked more than 40 hours. Was there any violence in the family? Griffin asked. The defense began offering their own narrative by calling a mechanical engineer, Mike Sutton, to discuss his theory of where the shooter was standing based on where stray bullets landed. Here's What Happened. Simpson murder trial in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/2ONKOlrvur, "Brooklynn, my girlfriend, was with me she could hear my conversation over the phone, and she started packing stuff," the surviving son added, commenting that he "kinda just sat there for a minute, I was in shock. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. The victims were found withmultiple gunshot wounds on June 7, 2021, after 911 dispatchers received a call from Alex at around 10pm. Please join us to mourn the passing of Stephen Smith. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Mr. Mathews said that while he could not be sure, he thought the jury visit had helped jurors in that case understand the scene, and perhaps understand the defense argument that Mr. Hankison did not know there was another apartment attached to Ms. Taylors. Before the jury in the trial of Alex Murdaugh goes to deliberations, they will be leaving the courtroom and taking a field trip more than 20 miles away to Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, Mike Sutton, forensic engineer with the North Carolina-based Accident Research Specialists answers questions about shot trajectory from defense attorney Dick Harpootlian during the Alex Murdaugh trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. He testified that his father was always apologetic and sorry when he was confronted about his drug use. One of them being the suggestion that Alex Murdaugh changed clothes on the day of his family's murder for reasons related to their deaths. Before the jury in the trial of Alex Murdaugh goes to deliberations, they will be leaving the courtroom and taking a field trip more than 20 miles away to Moselle. An investigator testified he heard Murdaugh say I did him so bad while breaking into hysterics, apparently admitting to killing Paul. 452. Instead, Alex Murdaughs surviving son took the witness stand and offered the defense a boost. Ms. Vanoy said she found the visit helpful in understanding the physical distance between points in the school that had been discussed at trial. Ms. Vanoy said the visit was disturbing but important as she considered whether to sentence the gunman, Nikolas Cruz, to life in prison or to death. Meanwhile, apolice investigation is still underway and sources familiar with the case told FITSNewsthat a family member of the victims is a "person of interest" in ongoinginquiries, but they have not deemed any person a suspect in the murders at this time. Murdaughs attorneys contend an audio recording of the interview clearly shows Murdaugh said, They did him so bad, referring to Pauls killer. Paul Terry Murdaugh, 22, of Hampton, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest alongside his loving mother, Margaret Branstetter Murdaugh (Maggie) the evening But also, he was a wealthy man, so theres a question mark.. Maggie is survived by her loving husband Richard Alexander Murdaugh (Alex), her oldest son Richard Alexander Murdaugh Jr. (Buster), her dear sister, Marian Branstetter Proctor (Bart), her parents Kennedy Hubbard Branstetter and Terry Lee Branstetter, her brothers-in-law, Randolph Murdaugh III (Christy), John Marvin Murdaugh (Liz), her sister-in-law, Lynn Murdaugh Goette (Allen), and her many nieces and nephews (Libby, Hannah, Kennedy, Mills, Trey, Reeves, Mary Elizabeth, Caroline, Mary Marvin, Liza Grace and Randolph). Hes aged like 10 years in the past year. But, eventually, we got our stuff together and drove down to Moselle.". Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, Judge Clifton Newman and his clerk take a break during the Alex Murdaugh trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Buster Murdaugh and Brooklynn White were asked to stand so witness Chris Wilson can see them during Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial at the Colleton County Courthouse on Thursday, February 9, Alex Murdaugh pictured with his wife Maggie and their two sons Paul (left) and Buster. The prosecutions case has consisted mostly of circumstantial evidence, including strained relations between Alex Murdaugh and his wife, a murky alibi the night of the killings and a sprawling list of financial misconduct allegations. Alex called 911 at around 10pm claiming he had just found them which prosecutors say is a lie. To share tips securely, reach Moore via ProtonMail at thadmoore@protonmail.com or on Signal at 843-214-6576. No smoking gun has been presented to pin the disbarred lawyer to the killings. Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, Buster Murdaugh, the son of Alex Murdaugh testifies in his fathers trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Image: Joshua Boucher/The State/Pool/Tribune News Service via Getty Images. During cross-examination in circuit court in Walterboro, however, the state questioned Buster Murdaugh's description of a harmonious family. He has bags under his eyes and he just looks miserable. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. She adored her family and cherished spending time on the boat with her two sons," according to her obituary. It is with a heavy heart I reach out to you. he asked. Former lawyer Alex Murdaugh's surviving son, Buster Murdaugh took Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, Defense attorney Jim Griffin and Alex Murdaugh listen to testimony during Murdaughs trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. An attorney general spokesperson said once there is a certifiable death certificate they will officially dismissthe criminal charges against Paul Murdaugh. We had, as evidence, diagrams and photographs, Mr. Mathews said. Richard Alex Buster Murdaugh Jr., 26, is the oldest son of Alex and Maggie Murdaugh. Richard Alex Buster Murdaugh Jr., 26, is the oldest son of Alex and Maggie Murdaugh. Before, hed text immediately. Theres also a suspicious death which speculation implicated Buster in himself but nothing has ever come of it. Although much of the property is hidden from the road, it was clear this week that it had changed in the time since the crime, while no one has been living there. Follow her on Twitter at @jocgrz. Smith denies participating in the scheme and instead claims he tried to stop a suicidal Murdaugh from trying to shoot himself. She previously wrote breaking news and features for Newsweek and The News-Press. Buster also said that his father called him a second time to inform him about the murders. The Murdaughs are powerful. Subscribe here:http://bit.ly/3UDCuZT. "He was heartbroken," Buster Murdaugh said, contrasting the prosecution's portrayal of his father as deceptive and conniving. You just cant really appreciate the spatial issues without actually seeing them, he said in court. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Margaret ~ may you rest in peaceI miss that smile & laugh. Their family later issued a joint statement offering $100,000 for information about the murders. I just sat there for a minute, he recalled. jgrzeszczak@postandcourier.com, By Thad Moore, Avery G. Wilks and Jocelyn Grzeszczak The disbarred lawyer also faces about 100 other charges ranging from stealing money from clients to running a drug and money laundering ring. She will be remembered as a "second mom" to her sons' many friends. Valerie Hans, a law professor and jury expert at Cornell University, said jury visits can help to humanize defendants or show a different side to them, such as when jurors in the O.J. He was the eldest member of the powerhouse Murdaugh family. That wasnt unusual, Buster testified. She graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1991, where she met her husband, Alex. Prosecutors argued Alex shot his wife and son to escape accountability for more than 100 financial crimes including fraud, money laundering, tax evasion and forgery, with which hes been charged. Family matters. His younger brother, Paul, was killed alongside his mother in 2021. Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, Alex Murdaugh arrives for his trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, Buster Murdaugh, the son of Alex Murdaugh is sworn in to testify his fathers trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, Alex Murdaugh trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Like the possibility of the body had been placed in the roadway, per Fox Newsin June 2021. Mr. Murdaugh survivedand was charged with fraud. Prosecutor John Meadors asked him whether there were any family tensions after a fatal boating accident and a wrongful death lawsuit against members of the family. Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. 28: Prosecutors in Alex Murdaugh double murder trial question additional witnesses, The Post and Courier At one point, Buster picked up a small statue of a dog that had been left at their burial sites and placed it above his mother's tomb. Exclusive DailyMail.com photos show the mother and son's headstones placed alongside each other, Maggie, who was 52, is believed to have been killed first at the family's hunting lodge in Moselle. Over the course of two hours, Buster provided explanations for some of his fathers behavior in the hours and days after Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot to death on June 7, 2021. Buster Murdaugh was the first witness for the defense in the disgraced South Carolina lawyers double murder trial. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Prosecutors have focused on a cellphone video recorded by Paul just minutes before his death in which voices can be heard in the background ordering Bubba,who had a habit of bothering chickens and birds, to leave the animals alone. Low around 65F. Feb. 21 2023, Published 11:22 a.m. Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, Prosecutor John Meadors questions Buster Murdaugh, the son of Alex Murdaugh during his fathers trial Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? He noted that his father was "destroyed, heartbroken just broken down," adding that the 63-year-old former lawyer was crying and couldn't really speak. My heart goes out to you. Understand Murdaugh: Alex Murdaugh's son Buster takes the stand in murder trial, By Eric Russell He did so last year when he successfully represented Brett Hankison, the former police officer who was found not guilty of endangering Breonna Taylors neighbors during a fatal police raid of her apartment. Born to prestige before a mighty fall How murder charges impact other death investigations, lawsuits surrounding Alex Murdaugh Horror in Hampton County: Buster He repeatedly mocked the engineers three-dimensional model of Maggies shooting, which depicted the shooter as an anonymous, short male figure. Criminal defense attorney Rachel Fiset, the managing partner of Los Angeles-based Zweiback, Fiset & Zalduendo, previously spoke to Newsweek about the impact Buster Murdaugh's testimony would have. The graveside service celebrating the lives of Maggie and Paul will be held on Friday, June 11th, at 12:00, at the Hampton Cemetery. She made the most out of every situation, and lived each and every day to the fullest. Buster Murdaugh listens during Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, S.C. on Feb. 16, 2023. Testimony concluded on Tuesday after more than 75 witnesses took the stand over about five weeks. Where was Buster Murdaugh during the murders? After all, his mother Maggie and younger She always brought light to every room entered. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. What Is Buster Murdaugh's Occupation? The dog appears to resemble the Murdaugh family dog, Bubba, who has become somewhat of a key player in the case against Alex, 54, who faces 30 years to life in prison if convicted for the murders of his wife, 52, and son, 22. Partly cloudy early followed by cloudy skies overnight. Margaret"Maggie" Kennedy Bransetter Murdaugh was born Sept. 15, 1968, and lived her life in various towns including Columbia, Summerville, Edisto, Hampton and recently at the family's hunting lodge in Colleton. Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, Prosecutor David Fernandez uses a tape measure as he questions Mike Sutton during Alex Murdaughs trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. football star stored his accolades. He estimated the shooter was no taller than 5-foot-4. I believe that he picked Stephen up and was fooling Stephen into thinking they were taking him home, but I think they got a little way down the road and thats when it all started to unravel, Smiths best friend Olivia told Netflix. King World Productions Inc. 2023 Inside Edition Inc. and CBS interactive Inc., Paramount companies. Body Found in Search for 4 Missing Boaters After Head-On Crash in Colorado River. There were no suspects in the death of Stephen Smith and no one has been apprehended. His family typically used the main driveway. Partly cloudy early followed by cloudy skies overnight. Stephen Smith obituary is not public at the time, we will share more as we learn about the obituary and possibly the funeral. Our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers are with the family and friends. erussell@postandcourier.com, By Avery G. Wilks, Thad Moore and Jocelyn Grzeszczak The synopsis of which is as follows: The Murdaughs were one of South Carolinas most prominent families, but the death of teenager Mallory Beach in a drunken boating accident began the unraveling of their legacy. When Paul Murdaugh the alleged driver of the boat and his mother Maggie are found brutally murdered, a century of corruption, power, and cover-ups in the Low Country is brought to light. You have my love and prayers during this difficult time. All Rights Reserved. A solicitor is otherwise referred to as a District Attorney inother jurisdictions throughout the country. Do you ever remember your dad disappearing for periods of time? Griffin asked. Speculation in NetflixsMurdaugh Murders implicated Buster Murdaugh in Smiths death, believing the two had been in a romantic relationship and were getting ready to tell Busters family. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, help is available. Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, Buster Murdaugh watches his father Alex Murdaugh enter the courtroom after a break at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Buster contended that his father instead said: "They did them so bad.". He soon admitted that he had actually asked a former client to kill himbecause he wanted to leave his older son, Buster, with a $10 million insurance payout. He said on the stand that he spoke with his parents and brother nearly every day on the phone and that his father called him on the night of the killings to let him know that he was on his way to his ailing mothers house to check in on her. Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson looks at evidence introduced by the defense in the Alex Murdaugh trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, Prosecutor David Fernandez and defense attorney Dick Harpootlian approach Judge Clifton Newmans bench during the Alex Murdaugh trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. On Feb. 21, 2023, Buster officially took to the witness stand to testify in his father's ongoing double murder Content warning: This article contains mentions of murder. Now he doesnt respond to most texts, or if he does, its one or two words. 6 of 27 7 of 27 Buster Murdaugh, the son of Alex Murdaugh, is sworn in to testify during his father's trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, S.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Both bodies were discovered Monday night by Alex Murdaugh, who is Paul'sfather and husband of Maggie Murdaugh, 52. "Substantively, Buster did not offer much to the jury as he was not a witness to the crime but he did provide his insights to the time period just before the crime and the days after the murders when he lost his mother, brother and then his grandfather just days later. Jocelyn Grzeszczak covers crime and public safety in the Charleston area. , Post and Courier, an Evening Post Publishing Newspaper Group. He was later arrested and indicted on double murder charges in the death of his wife and son, and now, he stands trial in the South Carolina Circuit Court and faces at least 30 years in prison. Your email address will not be published. Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool, Defense attorney Jim Griffin and Alex Murdaugh at the defense table during Murdaughs trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. The Alex Murdaugh trial enters the fifth week as the defense call witnesses. Buster recalled helping his father pack a bag of essentials from his closet at the Moselle lodge to bring with them, adding that he stayed there for several days and kept a close eye on his father. My wife and my son theyre on the ground Hes not doing well at all, a former college classmate told People. His younger brother, Paul, was killed alongside his mother in 2021. Funeral services will be held Friday at noon for Paul Murdaugh, a junior at the University of South Carolina, and his mother Maggie, who were both found fatally shot in a double homicide outside of their hunting lodge in Colleton County five days ago. Mr. Harpootlian asked the judge to ensure that the police secure the scene for the visit, saying that dozens of people had tried to trespass on the property during the trial, with some trying to take pictures near the crime scene. 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