176. Live Reaction: Alec Murdaugh Takes the Stand in His Own Defense

Alec Murdaugh is a lying liar who lies, but did he lie on the stand today? We break it all down live.

[@whosaidcate4034]

Great commentary. Ive watched most the Murdaugh trial daily. I’ve never ever seen a court room like this; ppl walking around, the defendant with gum/TicTacs, touching family members, touchy feely attorneys, an attorney pointing a firearm at the prosecution table and making a joke about it (causing laughter), an attorney asking Agent Worley “what’s so special about you?” It’s 2023 not 1973. jmho Thank you for your hard work 👍🏼

[@maryb8111]

Thank you. I’ve been dejected by so many commentators saying the prosecution is caught “in the weeds” regarding financial crimes. They needed to show how he could lie to somebody’s face. Particularly after starting out with pawpaw. Buying time makes sense also. Thank you.

[@lisaasad6652]

I’m in SC and I’ve been feeling the weight of this corruption. It’s nerve-wrecking.

[@cjfengshui1]

Me as well.

[@cjfengshui1]

@@lisaasad6652 I can’t even imagine what you’re feeling. Let’s hope that this is the beginning of the end to all of the corruption.

[@lisaasad6652]

@@cjfengshui1 thank you 🙏

[@butterfly_kisses]

Isn’t it ironic the “Little Detective’s” video may be what ultimately convicts his dad Alex Murdaugh for the murder of him and his mom. Great Channel!

[@MrTeeglesworth]

😆I'm really glad the prosecutor brought up the use of nicknames. I know it's petty to get annoyed by it, but whatever! I'll be petty. He was attempting to play on the emotions of the jurors.

[@bettyboo3084]

I feel like once someone has experienced the manipulation of someone in their life who is supposed to love and care about them, it gets easier to spot it from a mile away. Once I heard Alex Murdaugh's jail house calls with Buster and other family members and how manipulative he was with them, my red flags were all signaling.

[@Ashbyee]

I sound like a wreck, but the moment he took that stand and started talking and crying I was so triggered I felt sick. When you know- you know. Master manipulator.

[@lisahunt3215]

Paw paw, mags, ro-ro. Don't forget Buss!

[@lisahunt3215]

ALICE! I watch almost every episode and apparently I missed the one where you said you're pregnant! CONGRATULATIONS GIRL!! Ps don't you have enough on your plate Al-Al?? Lol, jk

[@dukeleto904]

I have watched the Murdaugh Trial as well as all your podcasts on it over and over again and I still pick up some new bit of information i didn't catch before each time I watch. I'm so addicted. . .

[@lisatitirangi]

Thank you so much for your fantastic analysis. I hope that you are right about the text message from the house being the key in this case and that the prosecution makes that really clear when they get to that part in his timeline. It reminds me of Chad Daybell being caught by the unnecessary alibi-making text to his wife saying he was burying a dead racoon at the very time that Tylee was being buried in the exact same place.

[@nbgilbert]

You two are fun to watch!

[@louisefindlay2594]

I think part of the problem will be that people cannot believe that someone can manipulate people, and hurt people the way he does. Unless you've seen a manipulator like this, or had to cope with one yourself (25 years married to one!) that I'm guessing a lot of people wouldn't fathom that someone like this real and not a character in a film. He is an out and out liar and manipulator who would do anything to try to save himself

[@Chuckbobuck201]

Glad to hear someone else isn’t buying his addiction story. I’ve worked in an in-patient treatment center and also with the homeless, many of whom were addicts, and in no way does AM seem like an addict.

[@jcarroll135]

He probably takes pills, but not 100 30 mg. Oxxy's a day!! Ask any of your patients if thats possible lmao!! Not a chance! I've wondered this whole time at why they haven't ask a doctor to explain why the body could NOT function with doses that high. I keep seeing ppl say, "I use to take 30 or 40 a day" .. I'm like ok, sure most addictions probablydo get that bad, 20 30 40 pills a day, wow but ok, thati bet is 5mg or 10mg.. , but not 100 THIRTY MILIGRAM TABLETS he is claiming to use 50 K a week!!! Not month not years.. week! Smdh!! Wow what a joke!

[@sandirhodes9126]

I'm so glad you're doing this! I am watching the trial live with Emily D Baker 💜, and it's great to also have your insight! btw...I do not understand why people think they were such a happy family. Every picture or video I have seen gives me the creeps. They look like a picture frame family...posing as a family. When he has his arm around "Mags," the look on his face gives me the willies. Does anyone else get that feeling?

[@anabelgarner3338]

Where did Alex spend allllllllll of the money he stole?? No way it was just on his drugs.

[@Herewearenowentertainus]

We will never know. He’s going to admit he spent it and just claim he doesn’t recall exactly what it was spent on. We are still being bamboozled by Alex Murdaugh.

[@suegable9030]

Couldn't have been just pills. He's always sniffling sooo plus those gross spit things he does COCAINE for sure that's only drug zo spend so much cash

[@lisahunt3215]

They owned 3 properties, had house staff and landscape/farm staff, cars, guns, school, boats.. they spent alot on their lifestyle🤷‍♀️

[@Kathie4]

I think that some of it is nestled in the Bahamas!

[@whosaidcate4034]

So the “bag of 💊 “ that Paul found and Gloria also found? Perhaps AM had a side business allegedly and not a habit.

[@PomegranatePrincess-nl8dq]

“He doesn’t even seize upon it the right way because he IS a part of the problem” so well put 💯💯

[@barbaraschmitt2873]

I love that Paul's video to Rogan is basically the silver bullet

[@LCLovett]

Absolutely love you guys and thank you!

[@sherrylooney-ce7ws]

Best podcast I have watched. Please keep it up ! Thank you for being real.

[@ThackeryBinx3325]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one cracking up about those stupid pet names for "Mags, Paw Paw and RoRo" too!! Omg what BS!! I hope the jury isn't buying the crap the Muardaugh is trying to sell!

[@karenandrews8695]

Great show. Yes he did this. Paw paw, ro ro, and mag mag makes me gag gag. 🤢 he really made me sick he used these nicknames

[@handybunny]

OMG. He was HORRIBLE on the stand! So off-putting, so fake. He thought he was making himself more likeable? He came across as so guilty and like such a disgusting liar. He's going to be found guilty. As he should be.

[@evehalliday9928]

With so many buying what the defense is shoveling, it's refreshing to hear from people who know which way is up. I'm not sanguine about a conviction-it only takes one fool on the jury-but there's just no doubt AM is guilty.

[@ScaryPoppins]

I never catch you guys on time. You start while I'm at work but it's nice to come home and chill or do housework or whatever and see that you guys have posted a video. Thank you!

[@habanera409]

After watching many commentators on youtube, this is most refreshing analysis about this trial. Fantastic video guys! You have the most unique way to tell a story. Just phenomenal!

[@sandygrogg1203]

I know…in my. soul that this man is guilty…. I;m so afraid that the jury will be fooled..and thunk that there is reasonable doubt. We can only that the truth will come out…and nail that b………… to the wall.

[@valeriarobinson1893]

I wish I could give this comment 10,000 thumbs up!!

[@cjfengshui1]

Loved this! I can just see SNL doing a skit on Bubba, Paw Paw, Mags, Ro Ro, Bus Bus and Mr T!As sad as all of this is we have to find a bit of laughter. I hope the jury will just the facts they have presented and some common sense. Have fun in your trip, Brett and best wishes on your delivery, Alice!!

[@LL-jt1xt]

Move over to the Holiday Inn Poot...🤣🤣

[@jarjar0653]

Super interesting. Thanks so much ❤

[@Pinkbunnylaw]

Attorney legal tech investigator and pet advocate also in the south. Reason he took the stand - SC Sup Ct held on appeal defendant must have taken the stand as grounds for appeals involving character wrongfully invoked.

[@ProsecutorsPodcast]

I'm going to need that cite because I'm finding plenty of recent SC cases on 404b that do not require a defendant to testify.

[@Pinkbunnylaw]

@@ProsecutorsPodcast I'm not a SC atty but will look for it. Did you use Westlaw or Lexis? I used to work for West in technology. I haven't seen your cases but if there is a guilty verdict I still see grounds for appeal for a number of reasons. This seems like a classic case ripe for it.

[@Pinkbunnylaw]

@@ProsecutorsPodcast I sent you Mizell with comments and cite but don't see the cite posted.(probably KZbin interference) Also would research 405 cases.

[@ProsecutorsPodcast]

Are you referring to Mizell with the 332 S.C. 273 cite? That's about excluding evidence that the defendant had a character for truthfulness, which is typically only relevant if the defendant testifies. These are related to motive, and this precedent wouldn't apply to them.

[@CaliCarolyn]

I almost gagged when Alex was using the pet names for Maggy, Paul and Rogen. It was painfully obvious he was trying to evoke sympathy from the Jury. I really couldn’t listen to it. Besides what 22 year old wants to be called by a childhood nickname?? that makes him sound like a two year old. My BS radar went off big time! Also it’s my understanding that it was Gloria Satterfield (their deceased housekeeper) that referred to Paul that way because apparently she was his primary caregiver when he was growing up for 20 years and loved him like her own sons. AM is one truly warped, corrupted, devious, criminal.

[@peterpetersen9428]

Thanks Brett, Breett and ice, ice great talk. The boat accident unraveled his world and dynasty fiefdom. Paul had to go and by his death many problematic things disappear at least for a while. He had planned this murder or has he said 'someone planned this for a long time''. Maggie's death also solved the ownership of properties that could help cover his debt. The dynasty and rep were the most important thing drilled into his personality. Buster was his favorite and the heritary son and hope to continue his family's fiefdom. He didn't do anything after the murders for himself or Buster to protect themselfs. They didn't care about M. Beach only Paul's rep. ....They owned the police and sheriff's dept so he thought he could make this seem he couldn't do it

[@jcarroll135]

Oh THANK GOD ! I swear I have lost so much respect for so many "Talking Heads" in this case, how is it possible for anyone to believe this man!! I am so disgusted watching people not understand what they are watching! I'm so grateful to see both of you understand everything you are watching!! Thank you! And, really the saddest thing of all is knowing he will allow his family to believe he did not do this, for the rest of their lives, they have been told to never turn your back on family and no amount of evidence will convince them, and Alex could do the right thing and end their suffering, but he won't! He is the only person he cares about! Think about this, he knew that buster had been in the spot light for his failure at law school, for Steven and for protecting his father, and he not only allowed his son to take the stand in his defense, he sat there with this disgusting smile on his face knowing that he was making it even more difficult for Buster to live a normal life and knowing he could have easily lied. Especially about pauls video, he was so proud buster defended him he didn't think for a sec to be worried about anything Buster could have done to make his own situation worse, not even lying on the stand about his fathers voice, simply disgusting! Id have felt nothing but shame to see my only living child take the stand in my defense after the world learning all the lies, drugs, manipulation and horrible things I did .. alex showed his true colors while buster sat there!!

[@OttawaAndy]

Wow you two are awesome - so animated, and really interesting insights. New sub!

[@mowestfall]

I love, love, love your videos. I wish you would do on camera for all of them.

[@patriciagazey4693]

Congratulations Alice! Thank you Both

[@sandygrogg1203]

The defense attorneys on uTube are driving me crazy, with their constant funding excuses for AM. it’s disgusting. Abdi’m so afraid tgejury will be manipulated until anit guikty verduct…or worse yet, ahyhgjury..

[@debbiephillips176]

Nancy Grace got a rhyme from someone about mags and pawpaw roro bus pill pills it is absolutely hilarious 😂

[@Snoooozieee]

It’s sooooo. Nice seeing your faces!

[@sherronfutrell8129]

I loved the introduction. Al Al! LOL I laughed so hard. I loved how tickled you both got.

[@sannyo6]

When he started quoting testimony or “I knew when they got my on star” BULLSHIT. The On Star was NOT in discovery. They got it 2 weeks ago🙄

[@fullercorp]

This is all I am living for right now

[@friendchaos1]

Really enjoy your podcasts AliceAlice and BrettBrett. British sense of humour. I wonder what American juries consider reasonable doubt.

[@MrTeeglesworth]

Another thought: Do you believe his entire family believes he had nothing to do with the murders? If you think about it, these people have known AM their whole lives. They must know he is a pathological liar. His brothers were even partners in the firm he stole from!

[@suegable9030]

Alex is weird. He actually shows signs of neurological issues. The ticks the odd position of his head and neck. He has no idea how crazy he sounds

[@lisahunt3215]

I agree about the neurological issues. I was thinking early signs of Parkinsons?

[@karenandrews8695]

​@@lisahunt3215 could be years of opioid abuse.

[@brandyharrison317]

Yessss! Please put Morgan on the stand

[@nbgilbert]

Nana here laughing along….

[@Kolbstrong]

Can the prosecution call Alex to the stand again during the next round of people? Or only once per person?

[@OKbeingdifferent]

So gutted that due to the time difference I can't watch live!

[@OwnedbyCorgis]

I’m disgusted by his behavior and will be devastated if he is not held to account for the murder of his wife and son.

[@jamiekloer6534]

Totally agree he needed to humanize himself. He did not.

[@sandygrogg1203]

Thank goodness for you Huya..,The voices if readon__ ❤❤❤ 7:37

[@karenandrews8695]

I was busy and missed the live 😟

[@phasis]

Finally some sanity! A few months ago, everyone on crime TV was moaning about how bad the George Wagner Family murder case was. Too circumstantial. Prosecutor boring. Losing the jury with too much detail. Etc, etc, etc. months long trial. Jury came back with a guilty verdict I. Just over a day.

[@Janethedream]

From now on I’m only listening to what prosecutors have to say. I can’t take the online defense attorneys commentary on this case anymore.

[@VTPSTTU]

The true measure of my being your fan is that I've had zero interest in the Alec Murdaugh case, and yet I will listen to you talk about the case for over an hour.

[@cindylang7402]

Congrats on your pregnancy, Alice! ❣️❤️

[@Pinkbunnylaw]

His boat is "the black sheep". No lie

[@karenandrews8695]

I love the lives and I hate missing them live. Congrats on the new 👶 baby to be.

[@marepotts8438]

Thank you, great commentary! I’ve been following the Murdaugh story since the murders and do listen to a couple of podcasts. Thanks for recognizing that Mandy might not of been so far out there on all the questionable activities around Alex.

[@anne.enrique]

Guilty

[@BrickbyBrick4U]

I think the finance stuff was very effective too! Shows his character spot on. What kind of man could kill his wife and son...this kind.

[@BrickbyBrick4U]

@Thisismyaltduh Ha! I knew before I even clicked on this reply, that it was going to be negative. Opposing what I commented. Oh well. It shows his life was spirling. People usually don't murder family members unless they become desperate for some reason. Financial loss/desperation. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if he gets away with it. To get every single one of the jurors agree is a tough job. But, I can almost guarantee you that, if he's walks, it won't be the last crime-related incident the world hears that has a connection to Alec Murdaugh. Getting away with things emboldens people.

[@valeriarobinson1893]

New subscriber! Definitely enjoyed 😂

[@LDSmith-xp3fs]

Watched the Netflix doc...this family has more than a few skeletons in their closets.

[@christineakey6295]

I agree with Alice. He did not present as an opioid addict. Btw… I just love your podcasts!

[@nmikloiche]

Regarding Bubba wearing a tracking collar. Does anyone know if the location data is monitored and stored, or is it just used to show current location? If the data is stored I thought it could be used to see when Bubba was put in his kennel. Based on AM testimony today, he said he retrieved the chicken, put it up, snd left. But we know all th dogs are in their kennels when Alex finds the bodies. So someone put him in the kennel and knowing the time that happened could help develop the timeline better.

[@Cinders_in_Rags]

What about AM slipping up on cross and saying Maggi told him to leave when CW was challenging him on what he said when he left the kennels. Everyone is obbessed with the pa pa ro ro everyone seems to have missed AM slip up

[@nmikloiche]

Alice. I heard you say your babies haven’t been great sleepers. Have you looked into the SNOO? It’s a smart sleeping bassinet that truly great, especially for fussy babies. It’s a bit expensive but the resale value is good. Highly recommend it.

[@debbiephillips176]

If Lick Lick loved pawpaw as much as he says you're right he would have asked if he wanted to go see grandma ma

[@tammyjackson5927]

AM goes on & on about stuff that matter life bubba & the chicken & his mama bed, stuff he don’t have to go on & on about

[@grannyrice8983]

I believe he transfered two properties into Maggie's name after the boat wreck...but I could be wrong

[@AGothicWitch]

Wait on what planet have I been on that I didn’t know Alice was pregnant??????????? 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@lisahunt3215]

Brett says: when "we" have the baby.. lol!

[@Zephaerie1]

Omg yes. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. They slammed him over and over. I can’t make any points that you didn’t make. So, go team! And yes, every time they talked about another victim, I was just more outraged. What a great technique. Watching his rehearsed testimony was gross. He’s a deplorable human being. Also, the Netflix series is great.

[@lb7133]

I listened to the whole thing, lol!

[@CertifiedTaxCoachCTC]

I’m with Alice! I think the prosecutor is doing a brilliant job of showing 0 empathy. Over and over a live demonstration to the jury. This is how he killed his son!

[@grannyrice8983]

I would but he hasn't been hooked on drugs for a length of time if at all

[@OttawaAndy]

"On another channel" (cough FitsNews cough) there's an interview with a former escort who was with Alex and he was quite violent. She was very credible and I felt that she was telling the truth.

[@Pinkbunnylaw]

The jury is getting over it and feel prosecutor is disrespecting them by length of time going over and over the same point ad nauseum.

[@lisapaulsen8608]

Alice on fire!

[@Cecil-hotel]

Is Alice pregnant?

[@Pinkbunnylaw]

We've been studying family annihilators and he doesn't meet the list of trait predictors. I'm going to interview AM.

[@sandyhamilton5295]

The real “fixer” died 3 days after the murder, otherwise, he’d be sittin’ at Moselle talking’ BS. (What’s with his replacing “th”s with “d”s? Dem and dey, dis and dat?)

[@sandyhamilton5295]

I’m a Texan, so don’t play the southern accent card.😂

[@OttawaAndy]

Every comment below, times ten.

[@laurieclarkson9180]

When you're a Dad with a huge supply of drugs and you have teenagers/young adults, you're likely getting your kids to supply all the local high schools and night clubs with the drugs.

[@tracievendetta1908]

I love Murdaugh Murder Podcast! I don’t think she’s conspiratorial!!

[@lesbueckert7913]

Ive known many addicts. He is not one

[@charleslasich4067]

When he is lying he is very vague, when it's truth he knows every detail and talks with conviction

[@flowerlady3150]

Great analysis! From a Southerner I can’t help but think there is definite in-breeding going on there…just saying!

[@Rhombohedral]

𝑆𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑜𝑡𝑒 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑙 : 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐨𝐧; the name In 2021 there were only 34 baby boys named Creighton....🏁 Origin: Scottish. Meaning: border. Creighton is a baby boy name of Scottish origin. Derived from the word crìoch, Creighton translates to “border.” Pronounced KRAI-ton and KRAYT-en, this baby name is a common variant of the Scottish Gaelic name Crichton. Who names their son border? That is what I am getting out of this trial LOL❓ Nomen Est Omen. Border might be a good name for a prosecutor LOL bordering people in jail Now we have the nicknames in this trial 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐢 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐢 (Emily Flotilla got me here) greetings from 𝑱𝒐𝒉𝒂𝒏 & subsrcibed