The Murdaugh Family, a name synonymous with legal power in South Carolina for over a century, became the center of a sprawling saga of crime, mystery, and courtroom drama that captivated the nation. What began with a shocking double murder on their sprawling estate unraveled a web of alleged financial misconduct, a botched suicide attempt, and ultimately, a high-profile trial that exposed the dark underbelly of a once-untouchable dynasty. This timeline chronicles the key events in the Murdaugh family tragedy, from the initial horrific discovery to the ongoing legal battles and appeals.
On June 7, 2021, the quiet of the Murdaugh family’s hunting lodge in Islandton, South Carolina, was shattered by a chilling 911 call. Law enforcement agents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) arrived at the 1,770-acre property to find a devastating scene: two members of the Murdaugh family dead.
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Margaret “Maggie” Murdaugh, 52, and her son, Paul Murdaugh, 22, were discovered deceased on the family grounds. The surviving members, Maggie’s husband, Alex Murdaugh, 53 at the time, and their son Richard “Buster” Murdaugh, were left to grapple with the unimaginable loss. The Murdaugh family’s deep roots in South Carolina’s legal system, with three generations serving as solicitors for the 14th Judicial Circuit since 1910, amplified the shockwaves rippling through the community. Adding another layer of complexity, Paul Murdaugh was awaiting trial for a 2019 boating accident that tragically claimed the life of 19-year-old Mallory Beach. Paul faced charges including boating under the influence causing death. He had pleaded not guilty and was released on bond, with no trial date set when his life was abruptly cut short. In the days following the murders, Alex Murdaugh’s brothers appeared on national television, suggesting Paul had received online threats and vehemently denying Alex’s involvement in the deaths of his wife and son, setting the stage for the intense scrutiny that would follow the Murdaugh family.
Just three days after the horrific deaths of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, tragedy struck the family again. On June 10, 2021, Randolph Murdaugh III, the 81-year-old patriarch of the Murdaugh family and a well-known local prosecutor, passed away. His death marked another somber chapter in a week of unimaginable loss for the Murdaughs and the community they had long served. His passing was announced by his law firm, Peters Murdaugh Parker Eltzroth & Detrick (PMPED), a firm that would soon find itself entangled in the unfolding Murdaugh family drama.
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On September 4, 2021, the Murdaugh family saga took another dramatic turn. News broke that Alex Murdaugh had been shot in Hampton County, South Carolina. Initial reports indicated he was changing a tire when the incident occurred. His attorney, Jim Griffin, confirmed to the media that Alex was conscious and talking despite a head wound, describing it as a positive sign. A “Good Samaritan” reportedly transported a bleeding Alex Murdaugh to meet an ambulance, which then airlifted him to a hospital for treatment. Griffin detailed the injuries as “an entry and exit wound, a skull fracture, and minor brain bleeding,” while maintaining that the gunshot was not self-inflicted. SLED launched an active investigation, classifying the incident as an attempted murder.
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Just two days later, Alex Murdaugh, whose injuries were later described as superficial, announced he was resigning from his law firm, PMPED, and entering rehab after leaving the hospital. In a statement, Murdaugh cited the “incredibly difficult time” following the murders of his wife and son and admitted to making “a lot of decisions that I truly regret.” He expressed remorse to his family, friends, and colleagues and asked for prayers as he sought rehabilitation.
The legal troubles for Alex Murdaugh intensified on September 7, 2021. Reports emerged that his law firm, PMPED, had confronted him about missing funds on September 3, prior to the shooting incident. Law enforcement and the South Carolina Bar Association were notified. Sources indicated over $1 million was unaccounted for, and Alex Murdaugh reportedly admitted to his lawyer that he would resign after being confronted. The day after Alex Murdaugh was shot, members of PMPED reported the missing funds to authorities at the shooting scene. PMPED issued a statement confirming they had severed ties with Alex Murdaugh, emphasizing their firm’s commitment to integrity.
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Attorney Jim Griffin stated that the allegations of misappropriated lawyer fees led Alex Murdaugh to confront his dependency issues and voluntarily enter an in-patient substance abuse rehab facility. On September 8, the South Carolina Supreme Court temporarily suspended Alex Murdaugh’s law license. Less than a week later, on September 13, SLED announced an official investigation into the allegations of Alex Murdaugh stealing funds from his former law firm, further deepening the Murdaugh family’s legal quagmire.
As the accusations against Alex Murdaugh mounted, his older brother, Randolph “Randy” Murdaugh IV, publicly addressed the unfolding scandal. On September 8, 2021, Randy Murdaugh released a statement expressing his shock and condemnation of his brother’s alleged actions. Randy Murdaugh stated he was “shocked” to learn of Alex’s drug addiction and the accusations of stolen money, echoing the sentiments of the PMPED firm. He affirmed his love for his family and law firm but made it clear that he did not condone or excuse Alex’s alleged criminal behavior. Randy Murdaugh pledged support for his brother’s recovery while firmly distancing himself from the alleged financial misconduct, highlighting the widening rift within the Murdaugh family.
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A stunning revelation emerged on September 15, 2021, in Alex Murdaugh’s shooting case. Authorities alleged that he had orchestrated his own shooting as part of a botched assisted suicide plot, intending for his surviving son, Buster Murdaugh, to collect a $10 million life insurance policy. Curtis Edward Smith, the man allegedly hired by Alex Murdaugh for this scheme, was arrested by SLED on September 15 and faced charges including assisted suicide, insurance fraud, and conspiracy. According to Smith’s arrest affidavit, Alex Murdaugh confessed to the scheme on September 13, and Smith admitted his involvement the following day. Alex Murdaugh’s lawyer, Dick Harpootlian, confirmed the news, citing Alex’s opioid addiction and depression following the murders of his wife and son as driving forces behind the plot. Harpootlian explained that Alex Murdaugh believed the life insurance policy had a suicide exclusion that had expired, and he saw this as a way to financially protect his son.
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Later on September 15, Alex Murdaugh’s legal team released a statement claiming that Smith had exploited Alex Murdaugh’s addiction and mental state, alleging that individuals had taken advantage of his opioid dependency for years.
The consequences of the orchestrated shooting plot quickly materialized. On September 15, 2021, Alex Murdaugh was arrested in connection with his own shooting. After learning of an arrest warrant, Alex Murdaugh surrendered to authorities at the Hampton County Law Enforcement Center on September 16. SLED officially announced his arrest, detailing the charges of insurance fraud, conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, and filing a false police report related to the September 4 shooting incident with Curtis Edward Smith. SLED Chief Mark Keel emphasized the ongoing commitment to justice in the Murdaugh family case, stating that these arrests were just the beginning of a complex process.
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Amidst the unfolding legal drama surrounding Alex Murdaugh, another disturbing element of the Murdaugh family saga emerged. On September 15, 2021, SLED announced the opening of an investigation into the 2018 death of Gloria Satterfield, the Murdaughs’ housekeeper. Satterfield’s death, initially attributed to a trip-and-fall accident at the family’s home, raised suspicions due to inconsistencies noted by a coroner, who had not been informed of these discrepancies in 2018, resulting in no autopsy being performed. Details surrounding Satterfield’s fall remained vague, with only a 911 call released months later offering limited insight.
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On the same day the SLED investigation was announced, Gloria Satterfield’s sons filed a civil lawsuit against Alex Murdaugh and others, alleging they never received an insurance payout related to their mother’s death. The lawsuit claimed Alex Murdaugh advised the sons to sue him and introduced them to attorney Cory Fleming, without disclosing that Fleming was his college roommate and a godfather to one of his sons. The lawsuit further alleged that while Alex Murdaugh’s insurance company agreed to a partial settlement of $505,000, Satterfield’s sons never received the funds. They hired new attorneys, and while the civil suit proceeded, the criminal investigation into Satterfield’s death commenced. In June 2022, investigators announced the exhumation of Gloria Satterfield’s body, with her family’s consent, for further examination, indicating the seriousness of the reopened investigation into the Murdaugh family’s affairs.
Following his arrest for the assisted suicide plot, Alex Murdaugh appeared in Hampton County magistrate court for his arraignment and bond hearing on September 16, 2021. His attorney, Dick Harpootlian, acknowledged Alex Murdaugh’s “fall from grace” but emphasized the profound impact of his wife and son’s brutal murders. Harpootlian requested leniency, asking the judge to allow Alex Murdaugh to “go and help heal himself.” The judge granted Alex Murdaugh a $20,000 bond and ordered him to surrender his passport. He was then released back into rehab, facing a growing mountain of legal challenges.
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In an October 13, 2021 interview, one of Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers, Jim Griffin, revealed that his client had been a person of interest in the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh since the beginning of the investigation. Despite this, Griffin maintained Alex Murdaugh’s innocence, stating he was visiting his mother, who suffered from dementia, at the time of the murders and had no motive to harm his wife and son. Griffin questioned the lack of forensic evidence linking Alex Murdaugh to the crime scene, suggesting that if he were the perpetrator, investigators would have found more concrete proof.
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On October 14, 2021, Alex Murdaugh’s legal woes deepened as he was arrested again, this time on charges related to misappropriated insurance settlement funds from the wrongful death suit following Gloria Satterfield’s death. Agents from SLED and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement apprehended Alex Murdaugh as he was leaving a drug rehabilitation facility in Orlando, Florida. He was charged with two felony counts of obtaining property by false pretenses. His legal team, Harpootlian and Griffin, issued a statement asserting Alex Murdaugh’s intention to cooperate fully with the investigation, while acknowledging that his actions had become a distraction from the ongoing efforts to solve the murders of his wife and son.
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On the same day as his second arrest, October 14, 2021, Curtis Smith, the man accused of assisting in Alex Murdaugh’s botched suicide plot, made a startling claim that Alex Murdaugh was never actually struck by a bullet. In a television interview, Smith alleged he did not shoot Alex Murdaugh, but that the gun went off accidentally during a struggle when Alex Murdaugh asked him to commit the act. Smith insisted he was “1,000%” sure the bullet hit neither of them. In response to Smith’s claims, Alex Murdaugh released medical records confirming he had indeed been shot in the back of the head, albeit superficially. The medical documents detailed “two superficial appearing bullet wounds to the posterior scalp” and confirmed he was treated in the ICU. Alex Murdaugh’s spokesperson provided the records without further comment, leaving the conflicting accounts to further fuel the Murdaugh family mystery.
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The financial misconduct allegations against Alex Murdaugh escalated on November 18, 2021, when a grand jury issued five indictments charging him with 27 counts of financial crimes. These indictments alleged Alex Murdaugh stole millions from clients, fellow lawyers, and even the family of his deceased housekeeper, Gloria Satterfield. On December 9, 2021, just before a bond hearing on these charges, seven more indictments were added, totaling 21 additional counts. By this point, Alex Murdaugh faced 48 financial charges, including forgery, money laundering, computer crimes, breach of trust, and obtaining property by false pretenses. The South Carolina attorney general stated that Alex Murdaugh had allegedly stolen over $6.2 million from his victims, painting a picture of extensive and calculated financial deceit within the Murdaugh family circle.
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The legal onslaught against Alex Murdaugh continued into the new year. On January 21, 2022, a South Carolina State Grand Jury issued four more indictments comprising 23 new charges against him, announced by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson. These additional indictments included 19 counts of breach of trust with fraudulent intent and four counts of computer crimes, further expanding the scope of Alex Murdaugh’s alleged financial wrongdoings. In February 2022, Moselle, the Murdaugh family estate where the double homicide occurred, was listed for sale for $3.9 million, signaling a potential end to an era for the Murdaugh family and their physical ties to the property that had become a crime scene and symbol of their downfall.
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In June 2022, Alex Murdaugh was indicted again, this time in connection with an alleged eight-year money laundering and painkiller ring with Curtis Smith, the same individual accused of participating in the assisted suicide plot. By this point, the total number of charges against Alex Murdaugh reached a staggering 81, encompassing financial crimes, fraud, and now drug-related offenses, solidifying the image of a man deeply entangled in illegal activities.
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A pivotal moment in the Murdaugh family saga arrived on July 14, 2022, when a grand jury in Colleton County, South Carolina, indicted Alex Murdaugh for the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. He was charged with two counts of murder and two counts of possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. Despite the indictment, Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers, Harpootlian and Griffin, maintained his innocence, issuing a statement asserting that Alex Murdaugh “did not have anything to do with the murders of Maggie and Paul” and that he loved them deeply. They criticized law enforcement for what they perceived as a premature conclusion that Alex Murdaugh was responsible, setting the stage for a highly contentious murder trial.
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Further details emerged on July 15, 2022, revealing that Alex Murdaugh allegedly lured his wife, Maggie, to the family’s estate on the night of the murders. A law enforcement source told media outlets that Alex Murdaugh contacted Maggie, asking her to meet him at their 1,770-acre property under the pretense that his 81-year-old father was gravely ill and she needed to see him. Sources indicated that Maggie and Alex Murdaugh’s marriage was strained, and she was staying at their beach house, an hour away. Maggie initially resisted meeting at the estate, suggesting a hospital visit instead, but ultimately agreed to meet at the property, planning to drive separately to the hospital. En route, Maggie reportedly texted a friend, expressing suspicion about Alex Murdaugh’s behavior, writing that something felt “fishy” and “He’s up to something.” Shortly after, Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were murdered, casting a dark shadow of premeditation over Alex Murdaugh’s actions leading up to the killings.
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The murder trial of Alex Murdaugh commenced on January 23, 2023, 17 months after Maggie and Paul Murdaugh’s deaths. Jury selection proved challenging due to extensive media coverage and the Murdaugh family’s deep local prominence. The prosecution presented compelling evidence, including a Snapchat video taken by Paul Murdaugh shortly before his death, placing Alex Murdaugh at the murder scene, contradicting his initial statements to investigators. Prosecutors highlighted cell phone data, timelines, and inconsistencies in Alex Murdaugh’s accounts. The defense countered by attacking the prosecution’s timeline and suggesting alternative suspects.
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Opening statements on January 25, 2023, focused heavily on cell phone evidence. Prosecutor Creighton Waters detailed a cell phone video taken by Paul Murdaugh near the dog kennels at 8:44:55 p.m. on June 7, 2021, capturing the voices of Paul, Maggie, and Alex Murdaugh. The prosecution argued that Alex Murdaugh murdered his wife and son just minutes later, around 8:49 p.m., and then called Maggie’s phone to create a false alibi. This directly contradicted Alex Murdaugh’s initial denials of being near the dog kennels that night, making the cell phone video a cornerstone of the prosecution’s case against the Murdaugh family scion.
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Court testimony on February 1, 2023, revealed Alex Murdaugh’s last text message to Maggie Murdaugh, sent at 9:47 p.m. on the night of her murder, reading “Call me, babe.” This text was sent after prosecutors believe Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were already dead. However, cell phone data showed Maggie’s phone camera was briefly activated around 9:06 p.m., suggesting possible movement or handling of the phone after her death. A digital forensics expert explained this could indicate someone picked up the phone, triggering the camera to attempt facial recognition unlock, adding a layer of mystery to the timeline of events.
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On February 2, 2023, prosecutors presented video evidence showing Alex Murdaugh wearing two different shirts on the night of the murders. The Snapchat video showed him in a blue polo shirt and khakis before the murders, while police footage from later that night depicted him in a white t-shirt and shorts. This shirt change became a point of contention, with the prosecution suggesting it indicated Alex Murdaugh changed clothes to conceal evidence after committing the murders.
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Mushelle “Shelley” Smith, Alex Murdaugh’s mother’s caregiver, testified on February 6, 2023, recounting a brief visit from Alex Murdaugh on the night of the murders. Smith tearfully described him arriving with a blue tarp and acting “fidgety.” She testified that his visit lasted only 15-20 minutes, contradicting Alex Murdaugh’s claim of a longer 30-40 minute visit. The prosecution argued that this shorter timeframe undermined Alex Murdaugh’s alibi, suggesting he had ample time to commit the murders and return to his mother’s house within the time frame.
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On February 8, 2023, the trial proceedings were abruptly interrupted by a bomb threat, forcing the evacuation of the Colleton County Courthouse. Judge Clifton Newman declared a recess until the situation could be assessed, underscoring the high tension and intense public interest surrounding the Murdaugh family trial.
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Maggie Murdaugh’s sister, Marian Proctor, testified on February 15, 2023, revealing she had asked Alex Murdaugh if Maggie “had suffered” during the killings. Proctor recounted that Alex Murdaugh assured her Maggie had not suffered, a statement Proctor admitted she now doubted. The following day, jurors heard details about Alex Murdaugh’s severe opioid addiction, with claims he spent $50,000 a week on drugs, a detail the defense suggested could provide a motive for someone else to murder Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. The defense implied that drug dealers or associates of Curtis Smith might be alternative suspects. This line of questioning led the judge to allow testimony about Alex Murdaugh’s alleged murder-for-hire plot, which had previously been ruled inadmissible, as the defense had “opened the door” to its relevance.
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Buster Murdaugh, Alex Murdaugh’s surviving son, testified on February 21, 2023, becoming emotional as he described learning about his mother and brother’s murders from his father. Buster Murdaugh recounted his father’s distressed phone call and his heartbroken state upon arrival at the family estate. Buster Murdaugh also acknowledged knowing about his father’s drug use and instances of relapse, but claimed he believed Alex Murdaugh had addressed the addiction, offering a personal and familial perspective on the Murdaugh family tragedy.
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In a dramatic turn, Alex Murdaugh took the stand in his own defense on February 23, 2023. He admitted to lying to law enforcement about his whereabouts on the night of the murders, attributing his deception to paranoia stemming from his opioid addiction. “I’m sorry I lied,” Alex Murdaugh stated, apologizing to his son Buster and other family members for his dishonesty. While confessing to lying, Alex Murdaugh adamantly denied killing Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, asserting, “I could never intentionally do anything to hurt either one of them. Not ever.” His testimony marked a crucial moment in the trial, directly addressing the inconsistencies in his statements and offering his defense against the murder charges.
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During cross-examination on February 24, 2023, Alex Murdaugh confessed to a staggering opioid addiction, admitting to consuming up to 60 oxycodone pills daily, equating to over 2,000 milligrams of Oxycodone and OxyContin, in the months leading up to the murders. He even revealed he had pills in his pocket when speaking with SLED agents after the killings. Alex Murdaugh described the intensity of his addiction, detailing the dosages and frequency of his drug use, providing context for his admitted lies and erratic behavior, while still denying involvement in the murders of his wife and son.
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John Marvin Murdaugh, Alex Murdaugh’s brother, testified on February 27, 2023, as the defense team’s final witness. He tearfully recounted the horrific experience of cleaning up his nephew Paul Murdaugh’s remains at the crime scene, describing it as “the hardest thing” he had ever done. John Marvin Murdaugh emotionally shared the gruesome details, emphasizing the profound impact of the murders on the Murdaugh family. He also testified about his vow to Paul Murdaugh to find his killer, a promise he acknowledged he had not yet fulfilled, concluding the defense’s case on a poignant and sorrowful note.
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After weeks of testimony and deliberation, on March 2, 2023, Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of murdering his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul Murdaugh. The verdict marked a dramatic climax to the trial that had gripped the nation, bringing a measure of justice for the victims and their family, while definitively ending the Murdaugh family’s long-held reign of legal power and influence in South Carolina.
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On March 3, 2023, Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to two life sentences for the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, to be served consecutively. Judge Clifton Newman handed down the sentences, ensuring Alex Murdaugh would spend the remainder of his life in prison without parole, a final and severe judgment in the Murdaugh family’s devastating saga.
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Despite the conviction and life sentences, the Murdaugh family legal drama is not entirely over. On March 9, 2023, Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers announced they would appeal his conviction. Attorney Dick Harpootlian confirmed the filing of a notice of appeal, challenging both the convictions and sentences. The appeal process promises to extend the Murdaugh family saga further into the legal system, with continued scrutiny and public attention likely to follow as the appeals court reviews the case and its complex details.
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The Murdaugh family story remains a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of power, addiction, and betrayal. As the legal appeals unfold, the world continues to watch the final chapters of this unprecedented American tragedy.
