Alex Murdaugh, a discredited South Carolina lawyer convicted of murdering his wife and kids, has always been a thief and liar. In the first interview a family member has given since the trial, his brother stated.
Alex’s trial in Colleton County began on January 25 with jury selection. Randy, Alex’s older brother John Marvin Murdaugh, their sister Lynn Murdaugh Goette, and Alex’s surviving 26-year-old son Buster Murdaugh were present.
Alex Murdaugh Called A Liar And Thief
Randy Murdaugh stated in an interview with the New York Times that he remained uncertain as to whether Alex murdered his son and wife in June 2021. Randy Murdaugh noted that while he respects the jury’s finding, he has always known Alex to be a kind father and spouse.
Last Thursday, it took the jury roughly three hours to convict Alex of two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of weapon possession.
Randy told the Times after the trial that he believes his brother to be a liar and a robber, but he is still uncertain as to whether Alex actually murdered Maggie and Paul.
Randy Murdaugh stated that the majority of the family rallied with Alex, who indicated that the murder of his 22-year-old son Paul was related to Paul’s involvement in a fatal 2019 boating accident, weeks after the murder. Alex Murdaugh’s wife, Maggie, was killed alongside Paul.
Months after the deaths, Randy confronted Alex with financial documents revealing that Alex had stolen millions from the family firm. Randy recalled that in an emotional conversation, Alex admitted to stealing and to a significant dependence on painkillers.
Randy stated that Alex pledged he would never again lie to him, but quickly betrayed his promise. A day later, Alex reported to the police and Randy that he had been shot by an unknown individual on the side of the road.
Afterward, police determined that Alex Murdaugh had arranged for someone else to shoot him so that his son Buster could collect his life insurance money.
Alex, who has been accused of stealing more than $8 million from his family’s business, stopped communicating with Randy. They have not communicated in about a year.
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Randy Murdaugh’s Statement
Randy reassessed his knowledge of his younger brother in July of last year when Alex was arrested for the murder of his wife and child.
Given the terrible nature of the crime and their prior understanding of Alex, Randy Murdaugh told the newspaper that the family has had comparable uncertainty.
Randy stated that the Murdaugh family’s priority is to assist Buster, who has lost his immediate family. With his brother’s criminal actions, Randy stated that his life had garnered international notice.
Randy told the New York Times that he believed the trial would provide him with closure and an explanation regarding the events behind the death of his nephew and sister-in-law, but he has not stopped thinking about it.
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