Alex Murdaugh Speaks Before Getting Locked Up for Financial Crimes

Before getting sentenced for the financial crimes he committed, convicted family killer Alex Murdaugh spoke to his victims, family, and the judge. Murdaugh profusely apologized for his actions and spoke specifically to each victim who was sitting in the courtroom waiting for him to be sentenced. Originally charged with 101 financial crimes, Murdaugh took a plea agreement dropping the charge count to 22 crimes. It's believed Murdaugh stole more than $8 million from his clients, many of whom are disabled or lost their loved ones.
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[@LorettaYoung1127]

“You’re my family” That’s supposed to make them feel better? We all know what you did to your family Alex!

[@LinkRocks]

Right? The last thing I want to hear him say to me is "you're my family".

[@punky19761]

@@LinkRocks yeah, yikes!!

[@JPGdesigngroup]

Exactly. He even said he hurts those he loves the most the worst.

[@Hunee-]

Exactly. The irony.

[@PattiGarner331]

⁠@@JPGdesigngroupSo, was that a confession to killing his wife and son?

[@HLpC4495]

How I wish the whole courtroom would have stood up and walked out

[@richarddingler9657]

Word!!!

[@em-gem8386]

Thinking the same.

[@PatriciaCamp-te8om]

Agreed 💯

[@mrgordy1980]

Correct

[@billzeitzmann6029]

That would be Poignant !

[@anneamus]

He is intelligent enough to observe normal human behavior/emotions, but too unaware to understand that his attempt to mimic normal is just abhorrent.

[@_DREBBEL_]

Dude exactly, his emotions seem forced and just plain fake.

[@angelwings7930]

Yes. He was basically taking a pee on all the victim’s statements. Total gaslighting.

[@ClusterBombed01]

That’s what psychopaths do.. mimic. It’s all they know..

[@bonjovirocks24]

Say what you want, but this gave a few victims a bit of closure. It’s not about any of us, it’s about them.

[@DanaDangelo88]

He keeps embarrassing his family more

[@hopperj6]

never heard of a convicted individual getting close to an hour to speak in a court room

[@chrissmith-yg5xn]

😂

[@mikem3789]

Smalltown court hearing gone viral/national. A previously very established member of community/society, not a hooligan street criminal with little or no proper education. People want answers, or maybe to try to understand, how an established educated family man went to ruins, found himself in such a mess, his testimony to have it on the record. It seems.

[@UndersackitchFungalbollock]

Go listen to darrell brooks lol

[@amberaustin711]

I’m going to guess the judge allowed that more for the victims than for him.

[@aidanandtyler5138]

He's a Murdaugh

[@This_handle_is_tak3n]

The same care and affection that his voice is conveying was the same exact voice he used to steal millions from them. “You are important to me, you are my family”…those are the same words he used to trick them. Despicable.

[@bonjovirocks24]

Say what you want, but this gave a few victims a bit of closure. It’s not about any of us, it’s about them.

[@ilovelucy7073]

His a smooth talker this is how he talk to those he stole from.

[@Neilukuk]

@@bonjovirocks24 Yes the sentence did but not what he said, He wasn't even truthful to the victims.

[@Neilukuk]

@@bonjovirocks24 His crimes were also against the state and that means everyone in the state is a victim of his crimes. Tax evasion affects everyone.

[@yelizaveta1278]

Right ! Granted he took it to the extreme , but this is what these types do and have done for generations.

[@mbgowdy1534]

That SOB is a true psychopath. Not an iota of remorse in him for anyone else.

[@pamzavada5269]

It's just sickening and abhorrent for him to continue to lie and manipulate these victims of his. This man knows NO shame!

[@bonjovirocks24]

Say what you want, but this gave a few victims a bit of closure. It’s not about any of us, it’s about them.

[@amstergal]

Exactly! I am nauseous listening to his words and his voice. How dare he bring up his wife and son!!! His opportunity to be allowed to speak is a privilege and an opportunity to show some humility and sincere remorse. Instead, he continues to manipulate.

[@biden_warr3nx767]

Alex is a good man, he just made a few mistakes. It was the pills. It quite obvious that the drugs made him do those things. He who is without sin shall cast thy first stone.

[@ibeendidthat4819]

​@@biden_warr3nx767**ABSOLUTELY WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES IN THIS THING WE CALL LIFE! UNFORTUNATELY FOR HIM HIS MISTAKES JUST COST HIM VERY DEARLY**

[@edp3202]

​@@biden_warr3nx767he's a murderer and thief. that's what he is.

[@New_Zealand_1]

50 minutes and he is STILL enjoying the sound of his own voice and pretending to be sorry 🤥

[@esdee878]

He doesn't feel sorry for anyone but himself.

[@jennaw1332]

Your family isn’t even there to support you. You’re one living son.

[@christ3187]

Standing there trying to convince people that he has empathy.

[@Cuppacuriositypodcast]

He was acting like it's his last chance to do a full on closing argument like he used to do.

[@DecemberHendrickson]

He just didn't love them more than he loved his lifestyle.

[@jaelzion]

Ridiculous how in love he is with the sound of his own voice.

[@user-yo7qs7ht8j]

He acts as if he is making an opening/closing statement/argument

[@Teflon247]

Alex..."im only sorry because I was caught" Murdaugh

[@angelwings7930]

@ShadikKhann 🙄

[@colleen019]

😂

[@kellymclaughlin8287]

100%

[@BettyDuguid]

Correct

[@angelwings7930]

He actually seemed to think if he blabbed enough he could erase all the victim statements and the sentencing. A complete narcissist.

[@nicknielsen9892]

DON’T take a drink everytime he says sorry, or you’ll be sorry 😂

[@BlondeRockChick]

😂😂

[@kathleentyler282]

For sure! And isn't it ironic that he really isn't sorry for anything except being caught. There isn't a punishment severe enough for him.

[@brendakauffman2222]

@@kathleentyler282 And he thinks this sentence is harsher then he expected. I think it's pretty lien ant. He really should be locked up for life for all he's done for financial crimes alone.

[@Theresa89]

I’m sorry for the things I’ve done and, I’m sorry for the things I didn’t do , I’m also sorry for the things I should have done . But most of all I’m sorry I didn’t get away with all the things that I’ve done 🤦🏽‍♀️ !

[@loveandhappiness304]

I 'm sorry that I keep repeating that fact that I am sorry and pleading to these charges today 😂😂🤦🏽‍♀️

[@mrgordy1980]

I’m sorry that I’m not sorry.. and yeah, sorry about that

[@Theresa89]

@@loveandhappiness304 , 😂😂😂! I’m sorry I can’t tell you how sorry I am .

[@brendakauffman2222]

Yes and if I had gotten away with it I'd still be conning others. I think he still has the money in off shore accounts or buried on in trust funds in other names.

[@Theresa89]

@@brendakauffman2222 , I think he’s gambled it . Alec was a heavy gambler he was never careful with money . I’d be surprised if he has any off shore accounts . But , you’re not the only one who says that ✌🏽🤔

[@taylorhart3297]

Give him an Oscar. He’s only sorry because he is caught

[@ClusterBombed01]

Note he makes it about his feelings. Not theirs. His take precedent over anyone else’s

[@ChanellMarie0419]

Alec: “To Mr. Bland me and Maggie are the only ones who raised our kids with the help of my and her parents, now with that being said”, THE AUDACITY for Alec to say that Ms.Gloria did not help raise his kids as well, what do Alec think Nanny’s do? Sit and stair at a wall????

[@marckramer7104]

“It’s Important to ME”… Alex, nobody cares what’s important to you. Good to see your narcissism is alive and well.

[@LinkRocks]

I feel bad for the guy who thought this POS was his friend. The guy put his trust into Murdaugh's hands and all he got in return is pain. There are so many victims that have crossed paths with this monster, thankfully he's forever off the streets.

[@celestek.4140]

According to the jail calls, his son is running the show. Business as usual..

[@lynetteeades9010]

Does anyone know if these people will get any of their money back. Thanks 😊

[@scuba_sam6321]

@@lynetteeades9010 they did.. the law firm had to make good on all of the $$ he stole.. the attorney, Ronnie ?, testified to that at his murder trial

[@Squatch34]

Not if he successfully appeals to murder, he will get out after 85% of 27

[@zenaidac.donovan1348]

He is still in denial for the murder of his wife and son! Pathologic lier.

[@reynaolvera7526]

“Me me me me and me” This was painful to watch. He managed to victimize everyone all over again.

[@brookespahr6883]

That is textbook narcissist behavior. He's also a sociopath.

[@annmcclure8378]

Agree. Don't understand why they didn't put a stop to this crap.

[@aprildickson5958]

Satan in the flesh

[@alm4629]

Agreed! “It’s important to me that YOU know..” no one cares what you want OR what’s important to you - you are a disgrace to mankind. Sickening to listen to.

[@ninapalmieri87]

We’ve heard more than enough from Slingblade. Lock him back up and throw away the key!

[@Overcometheworld316]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@buckshot_honeymoon]

He’s sorry he can’t have any more mustard biscuits.

[@miamars90]

Harpootlian said the guy had a 5 min speech, then corrected it to a 10 min speech. 50 minutes later, he's finally done and Judge Newman looked like he was trying not to laugh.

[@SumTingWong1482]

“I would never hurt Maggie, and I would never hurt Paul”. Except that one night.

[@Fat12219]

😢😢

[@oliviachetcuti225]

Except that one night. Great comment! 👌

[@karaDee2363]

Criminals are always sorry after they get caught

[@KevinHenry513]

Not true. Darrell Brooks was never sorry.

[@ciarakavanagh8225]

What a performance 🫤

[@Undertow7]

Random thought watching this, but why are so many people filming in the courtroom with their phones? I have never seen that allowed ever. Weird..

[@jerricagoodwin6034]

The apology to Buster could’ve been an email and a phone call directly to him 😂

[@kimberleyjones2835]

He makes it all about him, listen to all those times he says "I", and "me" and "my". What a narcissist and classic psychopath.

[@mikeedwards736]

That’s a solid point!

[@MaryF7220]

He is so sorry that he got caught! That is all that he is sorry for

[@betweenlamppost]

What a rotten apple and a monster. His family should never forgive him. Apologizing when you are caught red handed doesn’t mean nothing!

[@DanJCarney]

How could this go on for so long 😂😂

[@valeriestevens2052]

He's only sorry for himself and getting caught, hard to stomach..still in denial of facts. If I was his friend I couldn't care less how sorry he is

[@morpheusartstudio4666]

What a monster.

[@annievw5640]

He is a manipulator… trying to get all his victims to forgive him and like him again. Wants to have further conversations with them!?! Yeah like that’s really going to help his victims heal. The longer he went on the more despicable he became.

[@gaylebagley5612]

True! He's also talking to his possible next jury if gets the murder case overturned. He's a manipulative one.

[@MaryF7220]

I don’t blame Buster for not being there to listen to his lies

[@mrlafayette1964]

financial crimes?? he's a f'in murderer.

[@TheRoyalNewspaper]

As far as I'm concerned, he did nothing different than what the government does on a daily basis. Murder and steal. 🥴

[@J4ME5_]

At least they got him on something

[@Veryy_Victoriaa]

I think they already sentenced him. Two life sentences. This stuff for the financial part of it is just time on top of those sentences

[@lawnpro979]

Give it a REST Alex!!!

[@tiffanymaxwell4179]

That murderess, egotistical, and emotionally manipulative type of love deserves to be locked away forever!

[@mikemccag]

It seems like he is not taking any responsibility for what he did he's trying to blame it on the drugs

[@BettyDuguid]

He's the healthiest looking drug addict I ever saw. Drugs my @r $e, he needed an excuse and thought everyone would be sucked in and feel sorry for himself.

[@chasityyoung815]

There is no way he could possibly have taken that many pills and still be alive to tell about it. He would have died. Your liver and kidneys cannot process and filter that much.

[@kristi8920]

​​@@chasityyoung815you'd be surprised... when I was in active addiction I consumed way more than he had. Sadly it's possible.

[@dragonzodiac78]

💯

[@sheldoncrane3588]

This thing is no longer flesh and blood it's a demon that's reached it's ability to mimic a full representation of human DNA. The drugs are a cop out (pun intended) to divert responsibility. I knew people who were on these drugs for the time of my 7 years employment and I could tell from a distance if they were using and that I would be on babysitting mode for the next few hours they couldn't sit still or have a normal conversation and I know they weren't even close to using the amount this lier says was using.

[@usefulprogrammer9880]

Hearing him continue, after conviction, to call his son “Paw Paw” is sickening. The man knows no shame to the court, the victims, or especially God up above who knows the truth, that you gunned down your own family to ensure your own financial stability. It’s abhorrent.

[@MarthaMcCrum]

Incredibly painful to listen to this. I think he expected applause when he talked about how many days he’s been clean.

[@brookespahr6883]

Right?? 800 & sone odd days. Guess what fool? It's ONLY cuz you've been locked up!! Not to say anything bad about people who get clean in jail but if he were out, he'd still be pillin' LARGE! He's such a narcissist he thinks he's fooling everyone! The only reason some of them are crying is because they truly were hurt, NOT cuz of his bs apology that was continually reworded and revomitted per person.

[@kristenbarker29]

@@brookespahr6883 I was thinking what choice does he have? He is locked up! Lol. Your pills are accessible anymore and THAT is why you are clean Alex

[@andan04]

It seems he also expects to be commended for accepting this plea deal for 27 years -- "more time than I wanted," "within two weeks" of its being offered -- as if he did it to spare his victims a trial, but he's already serving a life term without parole for double homicide.

[@janevanreenen8768]

He just loves the limelight…

[@teaburg]

It isn't heartfelt, he just hopes you believe it is heartfelt.

[@fabiobarneybenton1718]

How many times did he say “me” and “I”? Narcissistic sociopathic subhuman

[@samanthalake5011]

NO REAL EMOTION WHATSOEVER.

[@sonnykeith8338]

I apologize if I have missed someone, but I really feel there is something else lurking in the background of this case. Why on earth did AM need all of this money on top of the not so inconsequential amounts of money he was already earning? Where has all of the money gone? I cannot for the life of me accept all of the money went on a drugs habit.

[@2manyjules]

Yes good and still open question where did all the money go.

[@BarbaraDavis-zt5zk]

Good question,,,,, where is it,,,,, offshore accounts,,,,,was he being blackmail,,,, that's a whole lot of money just for drugs

[@blacklight3596]

How much is it ?

[@sonnykeith8338]

@@blacklight3596Around $10 million

[@PlannersByKat]

Not sure. But per a few South Carolina podcasts he and a lot of his family like to gamble. So that may have turned into an addiction too.

[@tamtam-c9c]

Don't you love how the lady was tapping her fingers and checking out her manicure because she knew he was just sorry about getting caught

[@americansunbeam]

It is rather late to be so apologetic after the abomidable things he has done.

[@Bbroyles1125]

Never to late

[@sheilabrennan4481]

He keeps saying, it is so important to me. Why in God's name would anybody care what is important to him? Sickening

[@0405aries]

He’s setting his self up for the RETRIAL murder case. “I’m not guilty”

[@dragonzodiac78]

EXACTLY---ITS A BIGGER PLAN

[@petrinamaughan6387]

He is so totally insincere, posturing as usual, just loves the sound of his own voice. Shakes

[@Ghost-304]

If he wasn’t found guilty for double murder of his wife and son he would’ve never said sorry to the people who he took advantage of . He’s not sorry one bit. If he took the plea like he said since day 1 then they would’ve settled this in court long time ago . Big SHOUTOUT to the lawyer who helped them families who Alex took advantage of.

[@DefaultName-vh3lo]

HE forgot to say how ashamed of his actions he was ... NO Remorse . He was sorry he got caught!

[@randyboisa6367]

And the academy award goes to.....................Alex Murdaugh!!!!!!!!!

[@juliannbreen7534]

What an absolute joke.

[@ann-re-ell4989]

Falling on deaf ears ...they all see him for what he truly is...

[@LStottmann]

“It’s important to ME, that YOU know, how sorry I am” (for being caught).

[@wynton921]

It’s crazy to think that people don’t start this way. Along the way, something happens that breaks them forever. After the first taste of breaking bad, the next crime has to be worse than the previous one. The cycle continues until major felonies like fraud and/or murder are committed. He is your typical villain though. Dark heart. Self-righteousness. Corrupted mind.

[@drinkwater319]

The cruelty..stealing 3.8m from those boys and not even helping when they were evicted from their home when a few thousand would've saved it. Drugs cannot account for the money stolen, no drug is that expensive. He's hiding the money for Buster

[@DanaDangelo88]

He forgot to apologize to Creighton for making him slave over this case the last few years!!!

[@laurel7704]

A man who murdered his family is telling these financial victims they’re like family to him.

[@Shalom491]

Well this is one family he couldn’t bump off, but swindled them all the way to a 27 year jail term. What an evil man.

[@Aaron71304]

Except for his horrific crimes, Why do I find this speech hilarious, like the most laughable skit that I have seen in a bit?

[@LisaPeterson227]

He's acting like he is at an NA meeting. Not his get more prison time meeting. 😂 In his mind he is the judge, jury, executioner. The grief counselor, the victim, the poor addict. The sorriest person on the planet. " Has somehow caused...." Is Buster in the courtroom? He sees people that are not there!

[@New_Gaming_Chair]

Im gonna go outside and breathe extra fresh air just to flex on Alex Murdaugh

[@wisewillow5731]

Nice 😂

[@jasonlo8780]

😂😂

[@MeganKeith-lh2ec]

What a snake; all he did was use the time to lie, and the worst was when he used it as an opportunity to say he would never hurt the wife and son he murdered.

[@BettyDuguid]

You are my family !!!? Watch out family you all know what he does to his family ......Turn from him and run like the wind. And I can't ever in all my years seen a drug addict, especially one that spent so much, who looks so damned healthy in videos and pictures of him through the years.

[@Chanelcapri2]

Helpful hint while watching this; go to settings and put it on 1.75 (not the normal 1.5 I typically advise)

[@juliegruber5254]

Great idea, thanks!

[@mylittlesongbird1]

That's such a good idea for watching almost everything! Thank you so much!

[@jc5388]

Best comment ever

[@r.g6170]

"i care about each one of you" hahahahahahahaha the biggest joke of the entire trial 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Bella-1969]

Unfortunately, there are many humans out there that will reach out to him after this tearful performance. He has been given this time to suck in a certain group that will help his life in prison. Our system lacks is so many ways! It’s an injustice to the families and all of us!

[@celestek.4140]

That part!

[@williamj1969]

There is a lot of sniffing but no tears. His eyes are dry. No remorse, that jumpsuit would be wet with tears if I said all those things.

[@_DREBBEL_]

How did I watch this whole speech that was nothing but strange and unnerving.

[@leapingkitties]

He's just sorry he got caught. What a load of crap this guy is trying to unload onto his Victims.

[@glendasmith3704]

The Judge turns away & swings in his chair - says it all.

[@Aaron71304]

Unreal the lack of self reflection.

[@julie-nw6ql]

Hollow words from that soulless thing

[@MS-wg1pl]

This makes me sick.... It s all about HIM. This is unbelievable. I feel sorry for those people in court have to listen to this.

[@scalasara]

Don’t let Alex Murdaugh fool you with this speech.

[@Vmurph]

All I heard was a lot of convincing and qualifying statements, and a TON of emotional manipulation. He even invited each one of them to visit him personally, so he could talk with them one-on-one. That’s exactly how a master manipulator operates. He knows that getting people one-on-one is the most effective way to manipulate them into believing him. It’s also because he has a NEED to read their reactions, body language and facial expressions to gauge whether they’re falling for it or not.

[@JMartin79]

He loves to hear himself talk.

[@FuzzyStayBuzzin183]

The fact that they let him sit there and talk about his dead wife and his dead son which he was convicted of killing it's crazy to me

[@DanJame123]

They're letting him dig a deeper hole. It has a big role to play in the judge's sentencing.

[@mylittlerebornfarm756]

He is telling these poor victims what HE wants then to think about!!! Jesus he is a true narcissist.

[@DanaDangelo88]

“I am so deeply sorry that I hurt those I love because you are one of the most honest and high integrity people that ever walked this earth and I seemed to forget who my apology is for so I hate that the things that I have done have somehow made that an issue for you. I will challenge any negative minded person as it pertains to Randy to go and find one single person, single person” WORD SALAD

[@brendakauffman2222]

"And I'm telling the honest truth as hypocritical as it sounds."

[@kristenbarker29]

He is going to take the lie of unliving his wife and child to his grave. Just own it Alex. You are never leaving those prison walls, just be a man and stop it already

[@LStottmann]

“Be a man” is a huge request 😂 but I get what you mean

[@kristenbarker29]

@LStottmann For him it sure is. That guy can't speak the truth. Lol

[@DanJame123]

This should be titled "Alec's closing arguments"

[@KrisRiley-ho3hg]

Where’s his family?? Don’t see them in the gallery

[@New_Zealand_1]

They're Hiding Under a Rock 😂

[@mreko1566]

Well, I know where at least two are.

[@jasonlo8780]

​@@mreko1566 🥶🥶❄️❄️

[@LisaPeterson227]

It's not a NA meeting! It is a get more prison time meeting. Who gave the 🤡 a pen?

[@anthonypack4064]

I guess he was hoping they would all get up and walk over to him and give him a hug and say Alex it's OK we love you and we forgive you. This guy is a real piece of work!!

[@Charlene_SoCalGal]

He has cold, tearless eyes and strange contorted expressions and somehow he still wants to maintain his innocence in the murder of Maggie and Paul. Disgusting!

[@shaunamerbouhi8053]

What a crock of bs..he is only sad he got caught..and 27yrs is not enough.. he is up to something for sure..

[@ToddWilhelm]

He already has been sentenced to 2 life sentences, to run consecutively, for the murder of his wife and son. Another 27 years perhaps helps those whom he preyed upon, but he will die in prison.

[@lindakovacich1671]

Words are cheap from a narcissist.

[@Pumpkinz31]

he's only sorry because he was caught.

[@tjones5516]

this is jimmy swaggart crying "I have sinned!" vibes

[@tinalusk9998]

I've never seen such grandstanding in my life. His words are to make HIM look good.

[@Cujo71]

I actually had to turn him off after a few minutes. There was not a word that wasn't self serving. He doesn't feel remorse for what he did over and over and over again. So glad that Judge Newman let everyone speak, including the attorneys of the mass of victims.

[@davidhunnings8221]

His shark eyes are scary

[@JPGdesigngroup]

He's had plenty of opportunities to apologize to Buster in all those jail calls but instead he wastes everyone's time here doing it.

[@bodil2382]

It's not for Buster, it's for the public opinion of him.

[@brendakauffman2222]

He has to have an audience to apologize, otherwise it's wasted.

[@catking_playzfortnite1136]

He's an absolute disaster! 100 yrs of family gone!

[@mikeglenn5212]

A master manipulator to the end. He doesn't feel for others, and only cares for himself..

[@CrazyMaryJo]

Empathy is not in Alex’s Scrabble vocabulary 🙄