THE ALEX MURDAUGH MURDER TRIAL
Renee M. Preston
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Power. Privilege. Murder.
For over a century, the Murdaugh name commanded respect across South Carolina's Lowcountry. As prosecutors, lawyers, and political figures, the family built a dynasty—untouchable, impenetrable, and wrapped in Southern tradition. But when Alex Murdaugh, the heir to this powerful legal empire, stood accused of murdering his wife and son, the façade of honor shattered overnight.
This explosive account pulls back the curtain on the double homicide that stunned the nation, exposing a tangled web of lies, fraud, addiction, and long-buried secrets. From boat crashes and financial crimes to the infamous kennel video and the dramatic courtroom confession, this book delivers an unflinching look into one of America’s most disturbing modern-day scandals.
With detailed analysis, gripping storytelling, and a journalist’s precision, The Alex Murdaugh Murder Trial offers a front-row seat to the trial that captivated the world—and the downfall of a man who once believed he was above the law.
If you're fascinated by true crime, legal drama, and Southern gothic tragedy, this is the story you can’t afford to miss.
Duration - 4h 14m.
Author - Renee M. Preston.
Narrator - Digital Voice Morgan G.
Published Date - Tuesday, 14 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Renee M. Preston ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Power. Privilege. Murder. For over a century, the Murdaugh name commanded respect across South Carolina's Lowcountry. As prosecutors, lawyers, and political figures, the family built a dynasty—untouchable, impenetrable, and wrapped in Southern tradition. But when Alex Murdaugh, the heir to this powerful legal empire, stood accused of murdering his wife and son, the façade of honor shattered overnight. This explosive account pulls back the curtain on the double homicide that stunned the nation, exposing a tangled web of lies, fraud, addiction, and long-buried secrets. From boat crashes and financial crimes to the infamous kennel video and the dramatic courtroom confession, this book delivers an unflinching look into one of America’s most disturbing modern-day scandals. With detailed analysis, gripping storytelling, and a journalist’s precision, The Alex Murdaugh Murder Trial offers a front-row seat to the trial that captivated the world—and the downfall of a man who once believed he was above the law. If you're fascinated by true crime, legal drama, and Southern gothic tragedy, this is the story you can’t afford to miss. Duration - 4h 14m. Author - Renee M. Preston. Narrator - Digital Voice Morgan G. Published Date - Tuesday, 14 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Renee M. Preston ©.
Language:
English
Prologue
Duration:00:09:02
The Making of a Dynasty
Duration:00:01:27
Randolph Murdaugh Sr. and the Foundation of Power
Duration:00:03:17
Courthouse Politics and the Art of Control
Duration:00:03:11
Building an Empire in Hampton County
Duration:00:04:40
Sins of the Fathers
Duration:00:01:57
Randolph Jr.: The Bootlegger's Best Friend
Duration:00:04:22
Murder at the Railroad Crossing: A Family Cover-Up
Duration:00:04:11
The Pregnancy That Almost Destroyed Everything
Duration:00:06:47
The Third Generation's Crown
Duration:00:02:27
Randolph III: Drug Money and Double Lives
Duration:00:05:15
The Boat Crash of 1998: A Pattern Emerges
Duration:00:04:37
Raising Alex: Privilege Without Boundaries
Duration:00:06:03
The Benevolent Dictator
Duration:00:02:00
Alex Ascendant: Building His Own Kingdom
Duration:00:05:19
The Hunting Lodge as Power Center
Duration:00:05:19
How Influence Really Works
Duration:00:06:14
Paul's Reckoning
Duration:00:01:59
A Family's Worst Nightmare
Duration:00:05:10
Legal Maneuvers and Public Relations Wars
Duration:00:04:40
The Boy Who Thought He Was Untouchable
Duration:00:05:15
The Thief in the Night
Duration:00:02:41
The Housekeeper Who Never Got Justice
Duration:00:05:11
Stealing from the Vulnerable
Duration:00:05:21
Addiction as a Cover Story
Duration:00:06:52
Desperate Measures
Duration:00:01:59
A Suicide Plot Gone Wrong
Duration:00:04:35
Curtis Eddie Smith and the Insurance Scheme
Duration:00:04:53
When Even Fake Murder Becomes Real
Duration:00:05:24
June 7, 2021
Duration:00:01:52
The Last Day of the Old Life
Duration:00:04:52
What Really Happened at Moselle
Duration:00:04:58
Alex's 911 Call and the Performance Begins
Duration:00:06:06
The Investigation Begins
Duration:00:01:56
When Local Law Enforcement Can't Be Trusted
Duration:00:04:56
Following the Money Trail
Duration:00:05:16
A Community in Denial
Duration:00:06:19
The Indictments
Duration:00:02:23
Murder Charges: The Dynasty's Final Blow
Duration:00:03:50
The Full Scope of Corruption
Duration:00:04:15
From Courtroom King to Defendant
Duration:00:06:26
Trial of the Century
Duration:00:01:58
Jury Selection in the Heart of Murdaugh Country
Duration:00:04:49
The Prosecution's Case: Motive, Means, and Opportunity
Duration:00:05:33
Reasonable Doubt and Alternative Theories
Duration:00:05:56
The Verdict and Its Aftermath
Duration:00:01:39
Guilty on All Counts: The End of an Era
Duration:00:03:50
Sentencing: Life Without Parole
Duration:00:03:56
The Community Reacts: Liberation and Disbelief
Duration:00:06:25
The Clerk's Corruption
Duration:00:01:23
From Celebrity to Criminal
Duration:00:04:06
Jury Tampering Allegations: Did the Trial Have Integrity?
Duration:00:04:16
The Book Deal That Poisoned Justice
Duration:00:06:43
Appeals and Reckonings
Duration:00:02:17
The Supreme Court Challenge
Duration:00:04:52
Forty Years for Financial Crimes
Duration:00:05:11
The Future of Justice in South Carolina
Duration:00:07:56