Understand Murdaugh

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.