Alex Murdaugh Murder Trial Day 9 Live | Motions and Motive | Morning | Lawyer Reacts

[@mtdsmom]

The lady who confronted Murdoch about the missing money has the attitude of F*** Around and Find Out… totally her vibe!!!

[@caldonia7208]

We should have a Go Fund Me to buy this courtroom a better witness chair.

[@nkogneetow9898]

Best comment I've read today 😂

[@momofagladiator2014]

Yes!!! 🙌

[@aisforarlene]

Seriously! My back hurts just watching these witnesses sit on it, lol.

[@barbaravaters4989]

Our hearts go out to those you have suffered physical discomfort in this courtroom’s witness chair. Also the jurors! I finally saw their little cubicle, when they weren’t in the courtroom. Just wow 😯 everyone stood in front of them, with their back turned. 🙈 Plus, all the pacing back and forth, right in front of them! Claustrophobic.

[@caldonia7208]

@@barbaravaters4989 Very different courtroom decorum than I am used to; but, for God's sake, at least have a reasonably comfortable chair!

[@shazstar13]

Some lawyers really don’t seem to realise that their administrative staff are experts in their own right and are highly intelligent.

[@sianmilne4879]

What, they don't just make the coffee??? /j

[@michellenorton6977]

I use to work for a law firm. I was a runner and basic data entry, However, there were some incredibly smart women who kept that office running. The lawyers in the back treated them like the only job they had was making coffee. He probably never saw her coming.

[@danabr2484]

This! I worked at a law firm where the male partners were treating the females paralegals like garbage! The messed up part is that these women did all the work and were doing an amazing job. Tbh most of them were smarter than most attorneys

[@sunflower9481]

It's incredibly cathartic to watch

[@helenaj9436]

And that is exactly why this is even better to watch. 🙌

[@melindapye7435]

I am an employee benefits broker and I have many small group clients including law firms . Most of them are essentially run behind the scenes by smart, capable women like this. I assist with HR and compliance issues as well and they often are the moral and ethical guardrails for their employer.

[@evergreen4034]

@@danabr2484 …and then you woke up

[@Metonymy1979]

I cannot be the only one that thinks this is the most Murder She Wrote court case EVER. It's convoluted, it has multiple crimes involved, drama, family and work conflicts and an old lady that figured it all out

[@kellythayer5108]

I am the accountant at my law firm. Watching Jeanie testifying is fascinating!! I’m sitting here cheering her on! Don’t take crap from the lawyers money doesn’t lie!

[@QemeH]

For those confused: _in camera_ is latin and means "in chambers" (as opposed to "in open court") [And no, the similarity to the english word "camera" for optical instruments taking pictures is not coincidental. It comes from the very first cameras being called _camera obscura_ which means "dark chamber", basically describing how they worked at the time. We just adopted "camera" as the word for technological improvements on that concept, much like we still call clocks "clock" even though most don't have _clocca_ - meaning "bells" - anymore.]

[@barbaramiller2279]

Having worked as an office manager/bookkeeper/etc., for a lawfirm, HIS OWN ASSISTANT TURNED HIM IN. Good for her. I actually found myself in similar circumstances years ago, not millions of dollars, but still theft and hiding from one partner from another, that took guts. Good for her.

[@Letssee92]

Don’t take this a bad way but the name Barbara just sounds like someone who’s in finance book keeping lol

[@barbaramiller2279]

@@Letssee92 your point?

[@Letssee92]

@@barbaramiller2279 there was no point I just read the comment and your name and thought it fit lol

[@barbaramiller2279]

@@Letssee92 Just wondering. :)

[@theguilloriousmind5832]

Absolutely brave of her, especially with all the people that seem to die around this man

[@farmgirl-nursedoc]

Huge THANK YOU to whoever gifted me a membership in the live stream today! I am really looking forward to using it! 🎉

[@ColorMeShell]

@PawPrinted Heart that’s so sweet!!

[@karilee6037]

You are very kind.

[@Happynlucky]

Oohh I would love a membership what a sweet superise. I love law nerds.

[@farmgirl-nursedoc]

@PawPrinted Heart - THANK YOU!!! I appreciate it a lot!!

[@LD86]

🥳💖👏

[@hazelangus]

Amazing work there, by Jeanie Seckinger. Not just the testimony, but the way she ferreted this out in 2021. To actually confront Alec about having reason to believe something smelled fishy, in his own office at his own law firm? With his status, and a century of ghostly ancestors gathered at his back? And then to keep after it, keep looking into it, leave Alec alone because he was obviously in pieces, but still finding her way through to do her job. She's brilliant.

[@NopeJustMe]

1:43:48 this women needs a ticket tape parade, a raise, a bonus, a award and a standings ovation. She is the MVP.

[@reneeb.8351]

The judge cited himself 😂❤ life goals

[@theguilloriousmind5832]

Such a baller moment.

[@HandmadeDarcy]

Replay Crew 💜 Producer props! Thank you for switching to blue background for mornings and the pink for afternoon - wonderfully helpful for the replay crew. 🥳🥳🥳

[@theguilloriousmind5832]

Oh snap! Ty for pointing that out, that really does help!

[@c2cooler2]

How good can she be, letting this go unnoticed for so long????

[@lisamcclendon2720]

Wonder if his family had ever heard all of that evidence to that extreme about the finance charges and stealing money before this person testified.

[@emilyunplugged]

I own a bookkeeping company. You don't ever mess with the secretaries, the office managers, or the bookkeepers. 😁

[@susanadair3360]

Sign your own checks!

[@emilyunplugged]

@@susanadair3360 - totally agree. Don't ever let someone else sign checks for you!

[@Coreythegreyhound]

Emily jumping out of her skin when court came back is relatable because same. I was enthralled in Emily breaking down the judges ruling and what it means that I forgot we were even waiting for court

[@brendavasquez1720]

At the beginning of the morning stream the judge was explaining stuff about the “open door”. He would talk and I tried to follow but couldn’t! However Emily DOES understand and she was translating the information! Emily you da best gurl💜💜💜💜🥳

[@fieldsy5481]

Omg the cheek of people telling Emily to be quiet grinds my gears

[@camillemayers103]

Many of his clients were never made aware that settlements had been awarded. That's how he was able to dupe and rob them.

[@bianca4931]

@EDB, I truly enjoy your commentary and everything about you...I am not in a financial position to supercharge or join right now but I will as soon as I can. Thank you for your hard work

[@TheEmilyDBaker]

Bianca please don't worry about it...watching, commenting and being part of the community is so generous of your time and energy. Thank you!!!

[@bianca4931]

Hi Emily, thank you so much for your reply,it literally has me in tears 😭 because it has made me feel human...looking forward to another day with connecting virtually with you and the law nerds community ❤️

[@samx36]

The CFO is the definition of collected, I adore her competence. "Epiphany" is hilarious, I might use it next time a coworker gets huffy about me inquiring about lost equipment.

[@erikapatterson484]

Replay crew member here - I worked for a large firm in SC with multiple offices throughout the state when this started coming out about the fake forge. Our firm completely stopped using forge because of this case. I wonder if forge can or will sue for loss of income or reputation because of his actions. The firm that I worked for cannot be the only one that distanced itself from forge. Also, yasss Jeanne from accounts! So done with the wealthy, white, good ole boys club that plagues SC (and probably most of the US), but I can only speak to my experience here.

[@alexandrap9368]

If we have learned anything today, it's that we do not piss off the office ladies. They make your tea and spill it too.

[@sharniealabacos6869]

The Accounting witness shows that Alec became a master over years at hiding reality and what he is truly capable of from many many very smart people and he really does not care about any of the poor victims, only himself. So of course he became a master at convincing people his personal life is all rainbows and sunshine when in his mind reality could be very different.

[@pointegal96]

I’m in awe of the law firm’s accountant. She seems like such a smart & firm woman and I hope to be like her some day 🥹 Edit: gonna punch Jim

[@Just-wiggling-thru-life]

I also just sob thinking of her because she was the main person pulling it all out. That’s SOOO much weight. Bless her heart ❤️ My heart just aches so so bad for her 💔 😞 🥹. This whole community has just been shaken beyond belief. I lived in a town about this size and shewy love it, hate it, it is what it is whewy. In EDBs works I’m shook after this🥶 and I haven’t even watched the afternoon yet 😳.

[@JanesBlonde-007]

She was great and not happy with Alec and she had every right to be. He stole from her too. That firm has been her lively hood and they had to cover the money he stole and it came from her own pockets too. Horrible horrible person.

[@barbloft]

That accountant is Queen of Everything. Every. Thing.

[@AkumakoCross]

I managed to tune in exactly when Emily was signing off for nuggie break.

[@katiehettinger7857]

Why aren't any of the cases Emily covers set on the west coast? So we don't need to be up at such an early hour. 😉❤🕊

[@allyl3961]

@@katiehettinger7857 LOL! I was ready with my coffee in hand this morning at 6:15 AM 😂

[@CloudslnMyCoffee]

@@katiehettinger7857 im sure if Girardis cases are televised itll be a law nerd happening

[@theRealSara]

I hope someone comes out with a movie coming from the perspective of the Ethical Women who brought this darkness to light. That would be a good story.

[@Bjh-ot2xz]

I’m appalled that his salary is what it is and he’s still stealing from his clients.

[@candor-and-moxie]

I STAN an ethical accounting professional taking down an ol' boys club! As an accountant, financial crimes offend me on a whole other level.

[@dinacox1971]

Not only did they open the door when garnering testamony that he was a wonderful loving father and husband they also had the audacidy to say he was a great PROVIDER!!!!

[@bettertomorrow2625]

Yeah, he was a great provider by stealing from others. What a good guy he is 🙄

[@danniicooper7184]

Love seeing the giftings of membership happening and seeing how wonderfully everyone is communicating details here been a fan of Emily since the Depp trial love the way it's all explained im addicted to lawtube

[@ValorWarrior5258]

Lol….Emily and AM lean forward at 3:23:18 at the same time, as Emily activates the “horn” at the mention of Chris Wilson, and I thought it was AM, because their movements were perfectly timed!!!! Love you and your sense of humor, Emily D Baker!!!!!😂😂😂

[@learnmusic1110]

So perfect!!

[@mariannemccarrick4124]

I love how much the accountant is enjoying giving this testimony.

[@allysmith2284]

I’m an office manager and my ethics are strong too!! This woman is amazing ❤

[@bettertomorrow2625]

He thought he was untouchable. I love seeing that this woman brought him down. Even IF he didn't kill his family (and that's a big IF), what he did with the finances is vile. Particularly stealing the money for the settlement with the housekeeper and Mallory Beach. Anyone who could do that has no moral limits.

[@CharlieKayCee]

It was wild to watch this and see Heidi Galore take the stand. I know her through different circles (she has a law enforcement background and worked for NCMEC). Couldn’t imagine Snapchat would be what got her testifying at a high profile trial!

[@LadyGreyAgeingDisGracefully]

I am in so much trouble with hubby for watching day 7 live because it starts streaming at midnight ish in Australian Eastern time. He slept on the couch as I drifted in and out waking every time EDB said WHAAAAT IS HAPPPENING. Hi replay crew. 😅

[@cjfengshui1]

🎉❤😂

[@jana.archaeoknits]

😂 you win

[@LadyGreyAgeingDisGracefully]

@@jana.archaeoknits that’s what I said 😂😝

[@lesleyryan1967]

Angel I’m in Sydney 😂🤦🏻‍♀️ I’ve been using my sons AirPods to watch , hubby can’t understand why I’m watching an American trial 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

[@LadyGreyAgeingDisGracefully]

@@lesleyryan1967 that’s because he’s not a law nerd. 🤪

[@caldonia7208]

This judge has a very sweet demeanor as he discusses such important facts. I like his calm very much.

[@laurenventer2977]

I love your response to someone saying “ssshhhhh” and you being like “nope, I give commentary” - it’s a whole mood that I love 😎

[@malindasea]

If Maggie divorced Alex, she could testify against him in regards to the stolen money. I think it sounds like motive to me.

[@malindasea]

Paul was wrong place, wrong time. Perhaps maybe why he said "I did him so bad," perhaps why there were two guns used.

[@bethi2349]

I just don’t get how he thinks murder is the answer, he’s that arrogant… he really thinks because of who he is, he can just get away with murder 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@brittah.2127]

@@bethi2349 hm, this family was all about saving face. It could have been his biggest fear in life to not measure up to "Murdaugh" standards.

[@katiehettinger7857]

Maggie's lawyers would demand full financial disclosure.

[@katiehettinger7857]

@@malindasea the murders were all about covering up Alex's embezzlement. Paul's civil case was dismissed when he died, stopping the full examination of Alex's financial situation. The timing of the murders was his law partner had confronted him about the money missing from the firm. Alex needed time to liquidate property to repay the firm and stop further investigation which would expose the full scope of his financial crimes.

[@agni5390]

I’m “honored” to watch AM’s lawyers get put in their place.

[@arielundrdasee4098]

“It’s not heresay if they said it to me” 3:14:50 GET IT!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@TeeHeeMuthaDucker]

Such an old, respectable Southern family...smdh All of these lawyers connected to this mess need to sink

[@TeeHeeMuthaDucker]

All of this rushing around is due to his dad's eminent end, not wanting any will to have money from granddad going to P because of the boat case

[@Voodoofairy88]

He got called & told his father was dying & instead of going to the hospital he stayed in the office

[@melindapye7435]

Definitely goes to state of mind when she testified he was supposed to be at his dad's bedside but then called her about his 401(k) after he left the office. He was scrambling trying to find funds to replace what he stole before it could get out of hand.

[@shazstar13]

A woman being blamed for a male’s unethical & illegal behaviour? Colour me shocked. She trusted the people she worked with - including a senior partner AND someone who was supposedly held in high esteem due to his father’s legacy.

[@bonniesides6433]

It is her job. It is also her job as CFO to audit records and do an annual Internal Audit. She should have known earlier. I think she’s pissed or defensive because she didn’t see it earlier.

[@RareRootsOfJoyMelbourne]

This trial is TERRIBLE for sleeping since the live streams start after midnight on the East coast of Australia but I’m very grateful I live alone cos I can shout and scream “OMG WHA?! I HAVE QUESTIONS!” really loudly and it doesn’t affect anyone 😂😂

[@lesleyryan1967]

I’m a Sydney girl 😂 my sleep hasn’t been the best since this trial started.

[@red___shoes]

Since finding Emily and her multiple trial coverage, my sleep has gone out the window. North Queensland here 😊

[@RareRootsOfJoyMelbourne]

@@lesleyryan1967 it’s unbelievable how wrapped up in this case I have become. Moreso than Depp v Heard - It has so many twists and surprises.

[@RareRootsOfJoyMelbourne]

@@red___shoes we may need to start a support group 😂

[@ACandRS]

Also I love this judge's cool and calm demeanor. He's great.

[@misskitty1528]

The Women in that Law Firm took on the Old Boys and are WINNING!

[@clairewarrington8475]

Emily you give such great coverage, thank you xx

[@nitpickersheadliceremoval3805]

1:04:51 that would hurt so bad learning a friend of 24years was stealing from your own workplace that would put your own credibility in question😢.

[@phylliskelly7910]

Replay Crew here, wow, that Accountant is awsome, Emily. Loving the commentary 💚☘🇮🇪

[@phylliskelly7910]

Awesome

[@henrysmith180]

3:26:12 Remember when Jim said they'd still be in court till the end of February, and Emily shouted, "Oh, stop it!"? Here we are, still in court at the end of February 🤣

[@kimberlyhoneycutt1949]

I love this judge and the attorney general prosecutor

[@bucketree]

Loving this judge ❤❤❤❤😊

[@TXfreakmagnet]

Replay crew - work's got me way behind, but I'm slowly catching up :( Judge Newman citing himself has such "As per my last email... " energy, and I"m so here for it!

[@bighairedbookworm3578]

Replay crew. Fascinating testimony in camera. I believed every word from the CFO and her integrity shone through, unlike the integrity of Jim Griffin or his client. The way the law firm let him off previous infractions shows the privileged position he was held in and how entitled he was.

[@bettertomorrow2625]

I think he believed he could get away with it. With Paul killing Mallory Beach, he thought he had a plausible excuse that someone else did it out of revenge. Reasonable doubt if the police suspected him at all and I don't think he thought they would. Too arrogant. With them gone, he wouldn't have to pay the Mallory Beach suit because Paul is dead and he wouldn't have been taken to the cleaners when his wife began divorce proceedings, which is said to have been the case. This is all about greed.

[@xhepa.x]

For a really good look at how people can live two separate lives, I suggest watching the videos of BTK's daughter on the 'Surviving the Survivor' channel

[@socaldeb]

Emily D - Can you flip the order of the Murdaugh trail playlist videos so they play in proper chronological order? They play backward.

[@lynnegackstetter2779]

I have watch some current stuff that came out. I'm just catching up on Emily's take on videos as I try to catch up.

[@wolfgangshuman]

Catching up on what I missed after going to sleep, replay crew!! Thanks for the coverage Emily 🎉

[@carolynmayhew4878]

Replay crew here for the Summary and so grateful for it!

[@UpbeatdataFO4]

I really think it was going to be a murder suicide and that he couldn’t go through with it after seeing what he’d done to his family and then he panicked.

[@debmuel]

Right in line with my thoughts. I believe that Alex couldn’t bear his wife and golden child finding out about his crimes, killed them to save face. Then he was too much of a coward to kill himself and panicked.

[@peachpi4025]

@@debmuel …and leave Buster to know truth/carry his shame? He may have favored Paul, but he also had good relationship with Buster, it seems. Why turn off his cell phone if he didn’t plan to be around to answer ‘where about’ questions?

[@GetBackToWorkSteve]

Ehh.. he turned his phone off and wore a rain coat.. that sounds like somebody trying to get away with it.

[@peachpi4025]

@@GetBackToWorkSteve Agree. AM would have to be unluckiest person ever to be innocent

[@bettertomorrow2625]

​@@MrsDannunzioShould have, but he's a coward. And I think he believed he could get away with it. With Paul killing Mallory Beach he thought he had a plausible excuse that someone else did it out of revenge. Then he wouldn't have to pay that suit because Paul is dead and he wouldn't have been taken to the cleaners when his wife began divorce proceedings which is said to have been the case. This is all about greed.

[@shazstar13]

Wow. So his father was part of the law firm too. So that’s an even greater stressor - because his father’s legacy would essentially be tarnished by his actions now it was all coming out.

[@nkogneetow9898]

His father's picture was hanging in the courtroom before the trial. They had to have it removed.

[@jthayer479]

My theory is that he was going to murder-suicide, killed Maggie and Paul, then lost his nerve. Later, hires someone else to kill him. I think that's why he looks so emotional talking about them, because he did love them and his little plan failed.

[@valkyrie_arts]

Judge Newman: "Here, lemme just cite my own case, boys."

[@maebivens1]

His police interview feels so different now seeing how much he so easily lied and deceived people in the past.

[@emartinezacc]

As an auditor, I LOVE this CFO so much.

[@Mmmbop0987]

Watching this cross it’s important to remember that the legal system isn’t set up so that every guilty person goes to jail, it set up so that innocent people don’t have their rights taken away (ideally you do both, but there is always gonna be exceptions).

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

Oh, I am now watching morning session.

[@richardflowers6458]

I think Jim was trying to point out how much longer it would take to bring in ppl from the firm to testify. Remember the judge has mentioned the length of trial, Jim's being tactical.

[@Jessica_Crease87]

I know the cameras were told in the Xxxtentacion case that audio needed to be off when the jury was dismissed so I wonder of thats why they are turning it off so soon now!

[@hazelangus]

Ahaaa, and THAT is why the criminal investigation into the murders made a serious step-up in September!! Right? The investigators suddenly had a really freaky and far more disturbing timeline, of Alec stealing from his own firm and from clients, and having been confronted about the firm possibly being onto him, on the very day his wife and son were murdered. Not to mention the first words out of his mouth being "boat case". That's one reason these things, found out about after the murders but going on before them, are so relevant! They explain the investigators' actions!

[@shazstar13]

They can have a mental health professional conduct an evaluation and/or have a forensic psychologist testify to past examples of similar cases, and what effects being caught can have on the mental & emotional state of someone. I mean, there’s more than a few examples of men snapping and killing their family when they’ve been caught out.

[@jlebo001]

OMG! Best day in court, EVER!!! Wow! Totally worth sitting through those days of dry evidence admission process... Jeez!

[@mimilapin]

waiting for more evidence from the prosecution but this is HUGE that the judge is allowing it. The defense got way to arrogant and slipped up.

[@lisamcclendon2720]

Alex did not provide the alcohol for the boat trip. Paul bought it with Busters ID. They have surveillance of him buying it.

[@jcwittig]

I will nominate you for the first ever creative position on how to run video and audio in court. I love the way you do your audio so maybe you should give them some tips.

[@laurenventer2977]

1:33 - even the judge is leaning forward 😂

[@quiltybee]

Replay crew. This is wild omg! Thx for the commentary so helpful. Fun listening at 1.25 the southern court seem normal and Emily sounds hyper! Im here for it!😂😂🎉 the fact that Alec looks so pissed is a concern to me. Not the face of remorse?

[@agni5390]

Agree that Pros is bordering on overkill…should focus on their conversation the morning of the murders and how AM reacted etc.

[@lauriemyers3]

My husband is a doc and THANK JESUS his practice pays out the additional salary (over base) each month!! That would suck to have to wait an entire year to get your money.

[@barbaravaters4989]

Meaning the jury can finally see a full picture of all circumstances, that may have led up to the murders.

[@gloriaratcliffeszawlowski4797]

Thank you again for the excellent coverage 🫶💜✨✨

[@mariekesslerkaminski4685]

I like the judge in this case a lot. He comes across at thoughtful and very thorough, not to mention funny whenever he chastised the attorneys haha

[@m0L3ify]

I had DMB's "I Did It" stuck in my head as I was watching Jeanie Seckinger's testimony. Now it's this trial's theme song for me.

[@megatkins6143]

Rewatch crew: I think this gives many reasons for motive. End boat trial to cover up depth of finances. Take out those who could possibly incriminate him ( Maggie). Take out someone who if wants divorce would need a settlement payout, or maybe he thought everything else would stop due to his grief. What a mess.

[@lynnegackstetter2779]

So these big Law Firms don't pay any corporate taxes but these Lawyers would have to pay taxes on their earnings and their bonuses???

[@jamandhoney375]

This witness is so awesome. Love her

[@gloriaratcliffeszawlowski4797]

This day is riveting

[@hazelangus]

She had heard rumours of the murders by around 10pm. She said it was not confirmed to her the next day. I wonder if Ms Seckinger has a personal rating of witness stand chairs, since she's had to testify so many times? The one in this courtroom seems to be particularly sadistic.

[@barbaravaters4989]

That courtroom is suddenly packed!!!

[@agni5390]

CFO can attest to when he left work - day of murders…he was vague with sled

[@Legend0222]

I completely agree, not totally sure in this murder case but the boat case and the stealing from the long term housekeepers sons is despicable 🤬

[@lisamcclendon2720]

He ended up stealing over 10 million dollars. He claimed he spent the money on pills because he had an addiction but would have had to buy 110 years worth of pills for all that money.

[@mpattonsgirl]

Time : 29.30 about- I agree! I’m having a hard time seeing those videos and then coming to terms with him mowing them down shortly after. I think both sides of his character has to be shown, with the evidence, to truly rule on guilt. The judges ruling and explanation really made sense to me as well.

[@LadyGreyAgeingDisGracefully]

This court needs new tech and new tech people.