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Understand Murdaugh
True Crime
Understand Murdaugh is a podcast from The Post and Courier, South Carolina’s largest newspaper. Our award-winning reporters have spent more than a year digging into the Murdaugh saga to bring you the latest news and in-depth analysis as we cover this story of drugs, deceit and death in South Carolina’s rural Lowcountry.
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Understand Murdaugh is a podcast from The Post and Courier, South Carolina’s largest newspaper. Our award-winning reporters have spent more than a year digging into the Murdaugh saga to bring you the latest news and in-depth analysis as we cover this story of drugs, deceit and death in South Carolina’s rural Lowcountry.
Language:
English
Episodes
Inside the auction of the Murdaughs' property from the Moselle estate (Bonus)
4/13/2023
In an aluminum-sided warehouse last month, dozens of people paid good money for various items from Alex Murdaugh’s hunting estate, where his wife Maggie and youngest son Paul were shot to death with a shotgun and rifle.
In this bonus episode of Understand Murdaugh, host Kelly Jean Kelly takes you inside the Liberty Auction house during the auction.
Narrated by Kelly Jean Kelly. Produced by Eric Russell. Music by Lexin Music.
Duration:00:05:42
The Murdaugh trial aftermath and what's next
3/12/2023
Watchdog and public service editor Glenn Smith and reporters Jocelyn Grzeszczak, Thad Moore and Avery Wilks discuss the conclusion of Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial, the potential appeal and several other lingering questions surrounding the aftermath of the guilty verdict. They also answer a few listener questions.
Duration:00:32:14
"It might have been the monster you've become"
3/3/2023
Disgraced former attorney Alex Murdaugh will spend the rest of his life behind bars after his conviction in the June 2021 murders of his wife and son, sealing his stunning downfall in a courtroom where his father, grandfather and great-grandfather once tried cases as this region's top prosecutors.
Hosted by Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Nathan Stevens. Produced by Nathan Stevens. Music by Lexin Music.
Duration:00:09:06
Murdaugh found guilty, the defense's last stand and final rebuttal
3/2/2023
Alex Murdaugh, the wealthy scion of a powerful Lowcountry legal dynasty, was found guilty of murdering his wife and son in a pair of grisly June 2021 slayings that captured international attention and kickstarted the former Hampton lawyer's precipitous downfall.
Hosted by Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Nathan Stevens. Produced by Nathan Stevens. Music by Lexin Music.
Duration:00:11:50
Jurors in Alex Murdaugh's murder trial travel to Moselle, site of the slayings
3/1/2023
Disgraced former attorney Alex Murdaugh is a gifted liar who spent a decade concealing his true identity as a white-collar thief and opioid addict, prosecutor Creighton Waters told a Colleton County jury March 1.
Hosted by Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Nathan Stevens. Produced by Nathan Stevens. Music by Lexin Music.
Duration:00:13:47
Cowboys, contraband and DNA evidence (Reader Mailbag)
3/1/2023
In this bonus episode, public service and watchdog editor Glenn Smith answers questions surrounding the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. Readers wrote in about the Walterboro Cowboys gang, DNA evidence and other aspects of the trial.
Hosted by Glenn Smith and Eric Russell
Produced by Eric Russell
Music by Lexin Music
Duration:00:12:42
Alex Murdaugh's prosecutors push back on two-shooter theory in final day of testimony
2/28/2023
On the final day of testimony in Alex Murdaugh's double-murder trial, state prosecutors and a crime scene expert worked to debunk theories Murdaugh's defense lawyers have floated in recent weeks to blame unknown assailants for the June 2021 slayings of his wife and son.
Hosted by Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Nathan Stevens. Produced by Nathan Stevens. Music by Lexin Music.
Duration:00:14:44
Alex Murdaugh's brother doesn't think investigators have found Maggie, Paul's killer
2/27/2023
As John Marvin Murdaugh cleaned his nephew’s blood and brains off a feed room floor on June 8, 2021, he made a silent vow.
“In my mind, I told Paul I loved him,” he tearfully testified to a Colleton County jury on Feb. 27. “I promised him that I’d find out who did this to him.”
“Have you found out?” asked Jim Griffin, a defense attorney representing John Marvin’s brother, Alex Murdaugh.
“I have not,” John Marvin replied.
Hosted by Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Nathan Stevens
Produced by Nathan Stevens
Music by Lexin Music
Duration:00:15:07
Questions surrounding the Alex Murdaugh trial (Reader Mailbag)
2/27/2023
There are still many questions surrounding the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial even as it draws closer to closing arguments.
In this bonus episode of Understand Murdaugh, hosts Glenn Smith answers some of the questions from readers about the trial and testimony the jury has heard so far.
Hosted by Glenn Smith and Eric Russell.
Produced by Eric Russell.
Music by Lexin Music.
Duration:00:11:32
Prosecutor Creighton Waters takes aim at Alex Murdaugh's credibility
2/24/2023
Alex Murdaugh's testimony wrapped up on Friday afternoon. Prosecutor Creighton Waters continued to question Murdaugh about his money issues and the lies he admitted to telling about the night of the murders.
In this daily update episode, hosts Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Eric Russell discuss the prosecutions cross-examination of Murdaugh.
Hosted by Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Eric Russell
Produced by Eric Russell
Music by Lexin Music
Duration:00:14:25
Alex Murdaugh admits to lying and stealing, denies being murderer
2/23/2023
Alex Murdaugh took the stand and addressed the lies he told investigators following the deaths of Maggie Murdaugh and Paul Murdaugh. He also admitted to stealing from several of his clients. However, Alex denied killing his wife and son on June 7, 2021.
In this daily update episode, hosts Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Eric Russell break down the highly anticipated testimony.
Hosted by Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Eric Russell.
Produced by Eric Russell.
Music by Lexin Music.
Duration:00:16:13
Defense's key witness testifies about Alex Murdaugh's character
2/22/2023
The day started with defense attorney Jim Griffin letting it be known that Alex Murdaugh is considering whether or not to take the stand. Jurors also heard from several more defense witnesses on day 22 of the trial, including Murdaugh’s former law partner Mark Bell.
In this daily update episode, hosts Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Eric Russell discuss everything that went on in the courtroom on Wednesday.
Hosted by Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Eric Russell.
Produced by Eric Russell.
Music by Lexin Music.
Duration:00:13:30
Alex Murdaugh's son Buster takes the stand in murder trial
2/21/2023
The defense continued to call its witnesses Tuesday, starting with Alex Murdaugh's oldest son Buster. His testimony bolstered some of the defense team's case.
In this daily update episode, hosts Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Eric Russell recap the testimony from Buster and others on day 21 of the trial.
Hosted by Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Eric Russell.
Produced by Eric Russell.
Music by Lexin Music.
Duration:00:13:02
Alex Murdaugh sped down country roads in hour after wife, son were killed
2/17/2023
Alex Murdaugh seemed to be in a hurry in the hour after his wife and son were brutally shot to death.
The soon-to-be-disgraced Hampton trial attorney sped down a pothole-riddled country road at more than 74 mph on the way to visit his mother that evening, according to new data gleaned from his 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. His speedometer touched 80 mph on the way back home, well over the 55 mph speed limit.
Hosted by Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Nathan Stevens.
Produced by Nathan Stevens.
Music by Lexin Music.
Duration:00:11:49
Jurors in Alex Murdaugh murder trial hear him confess to orchestrating roadside shooting
2/16/2023
Jurors in Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial on Feb. 16 heard the once-prominent Hampton attorney confess to an entirely different crime: trying to orchestrate his own murder to leave behind a $10 million life insurance payout for his son.
Hosted by Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Nathan Stevens.
Produced by Nathan Stevens.
Music by Lexin Music.
Duration:00:16:03
Murdaugh murders investigator didn't learn of critical blood test until after indictments
2/15/2023
The lead investigator of the high-profile murders of Alex Murdaugh's wife and son admitted Feb. 15 he was unaware until four months after Murdaugh’s indictment that the defendant’s white T-shirt from the night of the slayings had tested negative for human blood.
Hosted by Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Nathan Stevens.
Produced by Nathan Stevens
Music by Lexin Music.
Duration:00:14:47
Maggie Murdaugh's sister testifies about Alex's 'odd' statements after slayings
2/14/2023
In the weeks after Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were brutally shot to death, their relatives were terrified, Maggie’s sister testified Feb. 14.
Investigators had made no arrests nor named any suspects. No motive was clear for the shocking slayings of two members of the prominent Hampton family.
Hosted by Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Nathan Stevens.
Produced by Nathan Stevens
Music by Lexin Music.
Duration:00:12:58
COVID-19 poses existential threat to Alex Murdaugh murder trial
2/13/2023
Judge Clifton Newman’s dismissal of the two jurors set off alarms that an outbreak in the jury room could require a suspension of the weeks-long proceedings or, worse, a mistrial. A court employee also tested positive, Newman said.
Hosted by Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Nathan Stevens.
Produced by Nathan Stevens
Music by Lexin Music.
Duration:00:12:39
Murdaugh family housekeeper takes the stand
2/10/2023
The jury heard testimony from Blanca Simpson, the Murdaugh family’s housekeeper. Simpson testified about returning to Moselle the day after the murders as well as some of Alex Murdaugh's actions in the weeks and months following the murders.
In this daily update episode, hosts Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Eric Russell discuss Simpson's testimony as well as the other key moments in the courtroom on Friday.
Hosted by Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Eric Russell. Produced by Eric Russell. Music by Lexin Music.
Duration:00:13:07
Jurors hear evidence of Murdaugh's finacial schemes and thefts
2/9/2023
The vast majority of today’s testimony was taken up by four witnesses who each had already spoken during Judge Clifton Newman’s separate hearing on whether evidence of Alex’s alleged financial crimes could be admitted in the double murder trial.
Hosted by Jocelyn Grzeszczak and Nathan Stevens.
Produced by Nathan Stevens
Music by Lexin Music.
Duration:00:08:52