Jury finds Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts in murder trial | full video

A jury in South Carolina has reached a verdict of guilty on all counts after just three hours of deliberations in the case of disgraced former attorney Alex Murdaugh, who is accused of murdering his wife and son in 2021.
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[@HotdogJuice]

A man's core essence is to give his life for his family's wellbeing and safety. What a disgusting person!

[@yalemteshome847]

VERY WELL PUT!

[@Hodlmybeer2020]

Absolutely. No longer a man, a worm

[@dougiesherwin9591]

This family is completely rotten. Karma is not done with them.

[@normatible9795]

Indeed

[@normatible9795]

​@@Hodlmybeer2020 hmm, do not insult the worms

[@thomspoody9887]

What a polite and dignified judge. He respectfully addressed the accused after the verdict and spoke with dignity and valor. An honorable gentleman indeed.

[@internationalregionalnewsviews]

After the verdict he's no longer an accused but a convict!!!

[@recessional5560]

Calm down about the judge

[@makeupchick9544]

Eerily quiet in that court room. But this is the beginning of justice. May ALL the victims rest.

[@patralink]

The wisdom of the jury is heard by all. Thank you jury members. Thank you prosecutiing attorneys. It was a great job you did. Justice is done.

[@jonburrows2684]

Justice is done for sure! But I gotta be honest, I didn't think they proved he killed them. In saying that, I'm so glad he was convicted as I whole heartedly believe this is one evil, corrupt man that I always believed he did it, I just didn't see the proof

[@terrimeredith3069]

@@jonburrows2684 I have withheld my personal feelings of whether I believe him to be guilty or not. My interest has been in the proceedings as well as how people perceive various pieces of evidence. In so doing, I have been accused of making excuses for Alex AND being snowed by the prosecution when my observations were merely about logic, probability, and motive. Up until a week ago, I never even heard of the Murdaughs, had no knowledge of the son's boat accident, never heard of any financial embezzlements, and didn't know the wife and son had been murdered. I went to the beginning and watched from there. Not clips, but entire proceedings. I have never watched documentaries or listened to individual podcasts concerning any of the many Murdaugh issues. Everything I learned about this case came straight from the trial. I don't believe the prosecution proved guilt at all. I am appalled the case didn't get thrown out the moment it was discovered that the indictment was made possible by untrue information provided by the prosecution. I find it really curious that a judge would disallow the jurors to take notes during such a complex and lengthy case. I'm disgusted that the jury was not sequestered and find it to be quite a coincidence that several documentaries were released BEFORE the trial. I found it totally unbelievable that the very basics of investigation were ignored - preserving evidence properly, blood-hair-tissue samples of Alex, the hair in Maggie's hand, the refusal of SLED to go and get Maggie's phone when it was found, the waiting for over a week to bother to extract data, thereby losing the most crucial data from June 7 and 8, and on and on. Contrary to other's believing that Law Enforcement was sloppy as a method of protecting their buddy, Alex, I'm inclined to believe perhaps they were intentionally working to NOT help him. I don't think they wanted to find evidence that would exonerate him. I am still stunned by the number of people who seem to have bought into the timelines presented as "proof" of theories. It's simply a matter of understanding time, speed, distance mathematics. Where it was said Alex could have accomplished certain things, that mathematic understanding would have proved otherwise. Where it was claimed he had ample time to do others, it could be shown that there was no way. I also believe there is far more going on here than what's been presented, and now no one will feel a need to keep digging to get the inconsistencies ironed out. Journalists and podcasters will move on to the next big thing. And finally, I am afraid for the people of this country. You stated that you don't believe guilt was proven, yet you're glad he's been convicted. Do you understand that you are putting a stamp of approval on punishing someone for a crime that hasn't been proven to your satisfaction? Would you vote guilty as a juror even though you didn't feel guilt was proven? That's scary. No one is safe. Why are you happy he was found guilty? Because he lied? Because he was a thief? Because he was wealthy? Because he had a perceived power? My opinion is that he was found guilty simply because the bulk of the jury doesn't understand how civil lawsuits work, that they don't just go away because a member of the accused's family was murdered. Even if Alex, himself, was murdered, the lawsuits would continue against his estate. The prosecutor knew that. Alex certainly knew that. The given motive is preposterous for a man of Alex's knowledge of the law. I think the pills is where the truth lies. Not because of his addiction, but because of his ability to get such large quantities easily. I think there's a reason he has an airplane and landing strip at one of his waterside properties. I think there may be some very dirty people in that county involved. And I think it is far, far bigger of a deal than anyone has bothered to dig into. Just my opinion. Call me crazy if you must, but this just doesn't pass the smell test. Sorry about the novel. I'm just really upset about a justice system that seems to be catering to all it was designed to protect against. Is he guilty? Maybe. But that's not the issue here, is it?

[@wandabosworth63]

I do not think that the state has met their case against Mr. Murdaugh😢😢😢😢

[@wandabosworth63]

Me Neither!😢😢😢😢

[@jodyodyodyo]

Paul and Maggie spoke from the grave via their cell phones. Justice was served. Prayers for the family and all hurt by this selfish and sickening tragedy.

[@gayleholmes9081]

Yes, yes yes

[@lanad.1423]

😢😢😢🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@robertp9370]

Wait what? They sent a message via their cell phone? What happened?

[@peterpanish3534]

Murdaugh’s fate sealed by cellphone video taken by his son, who he called “Little Detective” !!! That's justice!

[@stevjohnson3681]

Little detective found his fathers pills and he wanted them back. Thats why "he turned his son over by the belt loop" and he went through his sons pockets leaving his cell phone laying there.

[@Summerlove0763]

Yes. Rest Peacefully, Maggie and Paul🙏

[@gayleholmes9081]

Paul put his dad right in the center of all this, may he and his mother both rest in peace.

[@WandaWilson-fq2vi]

im just now watching the trial. glued to the t.v. long but worth it. he cried himself a river when he was up there describing for the jury his wife and son. snot and all just running from his nose. i hope he will come to grips and admit he did it. i mean what else does he have to lose? he has lost all anyway why not have some dignity and admit that he murdered his family in cold blood. smh.. RIP to Maggie and Paul. Dude didnt have to do that to them man. and in my Georgetown South Carolina accent, " I swarney he didnt" smh..

[@LucyLady1-di1nc]

Indeed

[@-GRAVESITE-]

They got it right. I was worried about a hung jury or even not guilty.

[@raincheck01]

I was never worried about a not guilty for a second but hung jury crossed mind at times but not after the closing arguments by the prosecution. They did very well.

[@deedeeanduh-oh7962]

Me too

[@patmccrutch3927]

I had no doubt on hung, thrilled i was wrong!

[@horsluvr23]

Yes the prosecution made a smart and important move reminding them what counts as "reasonable" doubt, and how both kinds of evidence hold the same weight, all of that.

[@gayleholmes9081]

I was too, I was actually shocked....but this man, lied so so much, I still can't believe he thought anybody would fall for his bs

[@janeferguson4455]

Well, this may be the first time in Alex's life that he has to face reality and not be able to perform any deception to get himself out of it ! ( He is dead man walking )

[@bluesageful]

Damn straight he is! A rich attorney going into prison ain't gonna end up pretty!

[@kyleloftis2748]

Now that this trial is over I'm gonna have to find a new way to obsessively waste all my time.

[@Tina-od7bo]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Fat12219]

😂😂😂

[@feargod8706]

He never apologized to his family and in-laws. A selfish man.

[@gayleholmes9081]

He's so evil, he still thinks he's innocent.

[@tracywainwright7524]

I was thinking the same thing! The only emotion was him being mad! Even Buster had no emotion!

[@duckie_king7975]

That’s because he thinks he’s innocent so he feel no apology needed. You can tell he did it though it’s clear as day you can’t hide evil things that you do God never intended it to be that way you can try but there is this thing called a spirit we all have one and that’s the way it is programmed that’s it’s function just like your heart it’s gonna do it’s function no matter what you do and it doesn’t act right when you try and make it go against it’s function right

[@NoWayout2123]

Because he's appealing for his freedom ,I believe he will end his life when nobodys looking !!!

[@tresasauer7129]

Murders aside (🙄), listening to the housekeeper Blanca talk about working for these people made me want to spit. They’d leave leftover food just sit on the stove, typically didn’t even put it away themselves. Left it out until morning. Alex took a shower and left his pants on the bathroom floor. The grown sons didn’t even know how to do their own laundry. These people are/were lazy, privileged Caucasian trash. Not that smart, either. Maggie didn’t work, and yet she had ‘staff.’ The neighbor guy came by 2X a day to feed and clean up dog crap because despite being in financial trouble, they just couldn’t be bothered to do their own dirty work. Let this be a lesson to everyone. Just because someone has money or clout or status doesn’t mean JACK. We all need to stop being awed and having automatic respect for people with money and celebrity and status. These people were TRASH. All of them - including Paul and Buster. Buster’s time is coming soon in the death of Stephen Smith. Maggie was just as wrapped up in the money as anyone and I think part of the reason Alex killed her is he didn’t want to listen to her bitching once she found out they didn’t have any money. HUMAN GARBAGE.

[@gayleholmes9081]

YOU HAVE MADE THE BEST COMMENTARY ON THIS SUBJECT.....I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU SAID.

[@annechris2677]

Buster is responsible for Stephen?

[@tresasauer7129]

@@annechris2677 - cell phone records of Stephen and Buster show Stephen had called Buster for help when he ran out of gas. It is suspected that Buster and his friends showed up and beat him to death and left him in the road. Buster’s name is all over the police report. Like a gay bashing death thing. We’ll see. The case is reopened.

[@astridvvv9662]

You're trash, too.

[@aaliyahalitv5270]

I couldn’t have said it better.

[@MsTwissy]

Wow that was fast for such a complicated trial

[@carolina0120]

I thought the same thing!

[@Mac-dt3iz]

At the end of the day, the prosecution's timeline has been consistently clear. THere's no denying he's there when they're killed at the scene where they're killed and lied about it.

[@stacycroley1263]

I thought for sure the jury would take atleast a day or so. But that was fast

[@raincheck01]

It wasn’t complicated once you ignored Alex’s BS.

[@KS-pz4dp]

I agree. & was shocked unanimous

[@joe.oneill]

Murdaugh: "I guess I'm not as good a liar as I thought."

[@stevjohnson3681]

"Sir"

[@SN-bl6xm]

It’s not just the lying, narcissists/sociopaths think they are so way much smarter then all others. I love it wenn a evil narcissist/sociopath has to go to prison for what they have done!

[@urgirl_maci]

​@@SN-bl6xm YESSS!

[@annechris2677]

Still think he's innocent

[@Iamsam-jl5fn]

He still thinks he is justified. Cluster B always overplay their hand.

[@bashleyrespectfully4562]

I love that he didn't even try to act shocked🤣

[@gayleholmes9081]

Those face tears, just made my skin crawl.....This monster took a rifle and blew his child's brains out...who can do something like that to a child????? Or steal money from children that lost their mom?????? This man is just evil, just evil

[@ashleybreckheimer1387]

This judge is amazing, and I have good faith he'll give him life

[@jonburrows2684]

But how about that hairdo on Tomeka the deputy? Don't leave that out now.

[@catalinacurio]

He still has all the civil suets to pay, he’s destroyed everything. Prison will be fun with his privileged ego…

[@lesaking-vd5mf]

Love the judge. What a case for all law books. Wow.

[@gayleholmes9081]

There is no other choice, he MUST GET LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE

[@ashleybreckheimer1387]

@@gayleholmes9081 um , no... He could get 30 plus

[@smurphy6767]

What a wonderful judge ❤️

[@Fat12219]

He thought he was going to get away 😮

[@savaunx96]

Finally, the toilet has been flushed.

[@GlowingMpd]

👍🤣

[@Fat12219]

😂

[@carynk.8863]

Your channel showed the jurors in the jury box. Hum, I thought the judge had an order for privacy of the jurors identity.

[@charleshaslup749]

The jury is all over the internet now

[@NoWayout2123]

What's the difference, they got a verdict and some of the jurors winded up in nyc on today show and other shows

[@cassied.9220]

Justice was served today ya’ll☺️🙌🏾🙏🏽

[@bluesageful]

Amen!

[@jonburrows2684]

@@bluesageful not completely! I think that Son, Buster needs to be looked more into on the death of Stephen Smith. I watched the "Murdaugh Murders" on Netflix tonight and didn't even know about him. My heart so goes out to his mother and family. Buster needs to be looked into throughly is all I'm saying. Then, justice will be fully served

[@patmccrutch3927]

Sure was! This was wonderful to see!

[@patmccrutch3927]

@@jonburrows2684 oh I think Buster must be shitting bricks right now… he knows what’s coming!

[@jonburrows2684]

@@patmccrutch3927 I hope you're right beautiful woman

[@mrs.awhiggins450]

Rest Now, Steven, Gloria, Mallory, Maggie and Paul.

[@jonburrows2684]

Not sure Stephen can. One of his killers may be still running free

[@adrianabenitez4776]

​@@jonburrows2684 yeah Buster

[@lesaking-vd5mf]

That was beautifully written.

[@gayleholmes9081]

Yes, yes yes....and they will!!!, they all will!!!

[@keandrajanelle6331]

This judge is a BOSS!

[@titusmaximus7278]

Justice ⚖️ came through today 🙌.

[@michelleday5045]

Prayers to the family. Lives ended selfishly and greedily.

[@cindyriehm7411]

I agree prayers

[@jonburrows2684]

@@cindyriehm7411 Murdaughs need Jesus! He died for all of us! Theres not 1 sin that's greater than another. Jesus took the place of Barrabus and all of us. He can do it for Alex, if he'll turn to him.

[@-_YouMayFind_-]

​@@jonburrows2684 people lik that dont change. They will always blame others

[@shannonsutorius3944]

Alex knew when they said it was unanimous. Why does it hurt my heart so bad to watch him when they read the verdict? All the victims and people he hurt, yes justice has been served! It must feel liberating for the people in SC, this is a new beginning. Judge Clifton Newman, reverence and respect to you and your family sir.

[@horsluvr23]

Because, for me anyway, despite any amount of clear evidence, you dont want to believe somebody could do something like this, and you want him to be not guilty, and that part of me feels empathy and sadness for that innocent version of him that I want so badly to really be there.

[@shannonsutorius3944]

I think you’re right! I see a man with so much privilege, potential, and opportunity to do and be great. He was born with power and was naturally persuasive and magnetic he could have been a force for good. For such a big man he’s nothing more than a shell, It’s tragic!!

[@scotty20040]

Because you are human being Shannon, no shame in feeling sadness for a man who sent his life in a tragic direction, we are all susceptible to making stupid mistakes, maybe not to the same scale of this man’s. He was (from what I read, I am a London boy) a respected man within his community and is probably relatable to many. Of course, i am putting his victims first within my thoughts.

[@horsluvr23]

@@scotty20040 Respected is an understatement (key point is past tense). His father and grandfather created a legacy within that community, and they basically had some say in every form of the legal system there from officers, lawyers, to judges for decades probably over a century. Very big and powerful last name that man had

[@horsluvr23]

@@scotty20040 In that courtroom it actually had a portrait of his grandfather hanging up that the judge had to have ordered removed for the trial

[@davidbarnes4742]

Thank God!!!!!!!!!!

[@tonybailey8183]

Justice was served!! Praying for the family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@omcbob37]

Justice for Maggie and Paul. An excellent example of how the American judicial system ought to work. Even with a case that relied primarily on circumstantial evidence, a jury was able to reach a correct and just verdict. And the case was presided over by an excellent judge. When you see a case and verdict like this where a powerful figure in the community gets brought to justice, it's all the more disappointing that there are still so many career criminals who come in and out of the justice system and are repeatedly released to continue their crime sprees against so many innocent victims.

[@pamelahogan8265]

The best judge that I’ve ever heard speak and so what he was called upon to do as a judge. I bet he is a wonderful husband and Father to his family as well as an amazing educator with the upmost patience.

[@tinakoolada939]

Your comment should be pinned

[@tresasauer7129]

Alex Murdaugh will spend the remainder of his life in prison, wheeling and dealing in meat sticks and crackers.

[@normatible9795]

​@@pamelahogan8265 im sure judge's family is soo very proud of him and his name

[@KiaPi2012]

True even if the evidence is circumstantial you need to explain it away convincingly if you can't convince the jury you will be convicted.

[@av8054]

Know one is above the law. Even with a lot of money. Jurors got it right👍

[@Virus-xm7qc]

But there’s quite a FEW OUT STILL OUT THERE WALKING Around, that SHOULD be in Jail!! May JUSTICE come for them SOON ALSO!!!!😮😮😮

[@gayleholmes9081]

If only Trump got the memo

[@NemesisGrowz]

No one*

[@LucyLady1-di1nc]

@@gayleholmes9081 yeah !!!

[@GlowingMpd]

@@NemesisGrowz👍

[@LizHawkTube]

Let this be a lesson to all: Anger NEVER solves anything, but can DESTORY everything.

[@shannonsutorius3944]

Was it anger or pride or a shear lack of accountability?

[@jamesb1988]

Yeah, I wouldn't really consider 'anger' a part of Alex's actions in any significant way..

[@LucyLady1-di1nc]

@@shannonsutorius3944 all of what you just said

[@toesblue]

Did they really show the jury on the way out 😮

[@jonburrows2684]

Damn show did! I seen them all too

[@TaylorBrantley-ki1qk]

RIGHT! First, they showed autopsy photos of Maggie on Tuesday by accident because Camera man did not turn camera away and then now they just showed the entire world the jury... smh

[@tresasauer7129]

Not enough to really recognize anyone. They’ll all wind up talking to the media anyhow.

[@horsluvr23]

Youd be surprised how much free time some people have. No doubt at least one will be identified by somebody.

[@horsluvr23]

And hearing almost all of their voices so clearly

[@harrietbroadnax-brown9114]

A life of entitlement...GUILTY! Finally accountable for doing wrong...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@danavenzor1169]

Eye for an eye is in order. Peace and resolution to the victims and loved ones.

[@cunard61]

Did anyone notice that the courtroom camera panned across the entire jury as Alex was led from the room? I didn't think any jurors were to appear on camera during a trial, for fear of some sort of reprisals.

[@StephanieWozniak-qe3fh]

I saw that too and that is not good.

[@malcolmc.7288]

Why would they have anything to fear the guys in jail?

[@lalaruetangelino2016]

Great job to the jury! Also, that guy is huge . Those victims had zero chance with his size and the gun (unless they had one and a great shot).I did not watch the trial (just the highlights) to see that but I did know the details of the case. Justice served

[@saulsilver5753]

Yeah he's like 6'4 I believe. He's lost a lot weight since being incarcerated compared to what he used to look like. He was probably 240+ at the time of the murders. Big guy for sure.

[@TheMotz55]

Now, Murdaugh has something to really cry about.

[@BasicLeigh]

wonder what the four or five time killer reation was, buster

[@Sadin15]

I like this judge a lot.

[@gayleholmes9081]

Here he was, unlike the OJ judge, holding court for the most profiled case of this century with camera's, the media, etc....and to this judge, IT WAS JUST ANOTHER DAY.....LOVED LOVED LOVED THE WAY HE HELD HIS COURT!!

[@danavenzor1169]

In my experience as a jurist, we reached a unanimous verdict in 5 minutes. And perhaps due to some type of consideration or other, we were chambered an additional 55 minutes before returning to the court. With the preponderance of evidence presented by the People here, I’m certain the jury once assembled in their chambers, voted unanimously guilty in a relative length of time when they performed their initial anonymous poll. Thank goodness for their professionalism in making sure justice was properly served.

[@queenesquiresquad]

Preponderance of evidence is not the proper burden of proof for criminal cases. It’s beyond a reasonable doubt

[@squanto3952]

Hopefully you did not make your decision based on the preponderance of the evidence!

[@terrimeredith3069]

Unanimous verdict in 5 minutes. Wow. That's really scary. Unless someone is caught in the act of committing a crime, there are always pieces of evidence that aren't a good fit or are maybe even irrelevant. The fact that 12 people have zero questions about such things is either because they don't care to take the time to hammer them out, or they simply aren't bright enough to see where they exist. All this tells me is our justice system already has a foot in the toilet.

[@cjking4511]

In all fairness, this jury did NOT reach that verdict in 5 minutes. They were forced to sit through weeks of trial at hours a day. They may have "reached a verdict" in "3 hours" but lets be honest their opinions were formed somewhere during all that testimony and presentations of irrefutable evidence.

[@cynthiarunge4858]

Thank God justice finally! Decades of injustice Justice begins

[@gregorymoore880]

CBS News should do a better job of protecting the identities of the jury, as they are front and center as the defendant left the courtroom.

[@heatherrobertson5317]

omg yes.....I was like "did they just show all of the jurors?".....geesh

[@justinm3418]

Nice jury shot at the end 😂

[@bellagirlgirl8827]

Gotta love that Judge -- denies the motion for mistrial without hesitation. They better have AM on suicide watch bc I don't think he wants to serve even the minimum sentence for his crimes.

[@ladyeowyn42]

He already tried to suicide himself via an associate in an attempt to commit life insurance fraud.

[@charleshaslup749]

With the sentence that can be handed down he automatically go on suicide watch

[@pennypixie1085]

I was thinking the same. They better not let him take the easy way out!

[@horsluvr23]

Right I definitely think he's a suicide risk I hope they supervise him properly

[@peggymary]

renewed faith in the justice system- it actually works and it helps to have a solid and smart judge presiding.

[@georgiastewart4479]

Totally agree

[@lesaking-vd5mf]

What is done in the dark will eventually be brought to the light.

[@JavierTorres-py6rp]

That was incredible. From the lavish, luxurious lifestyle of the rich to going to prison for the rest of your life. Eating slop. Instead of steak. From kissing his wife goodnight to kissing Leroy goodnight before lights out.

[@Virus-xm7qc]

O HOW the MIGHTY has FALLEN!!!!👍👍👍👎👎👎

[@magaareinbredhillbillies]

i heard they get tube steak.

[@LawnBunny777]

And all the hogs can sleep better at night lol. No more pills either!

[@robbieogle8622]

😆

[@lisabradford8180]

Leroy!🤣🤣

[@peggycounts9389]

Thank goodness and thank you jury people for doing the right thing for Maggie an d Paul🙏❤️

[@williamcorcoran8842]

Since the Judge works for me, John Q. Public, I would like to say a few words: This case is a fine example of an outstanding Judge that maintains strict control of his courtroom by way of overwhelming fairness. Like the best football games, you don’t even notice the referee’s presence.

[@catalinacurio]

Oh everyone noticed this judge. He’s brilliant. Would make a fantastic Supreme Court judge. 😊

[@laurensvibe8464]

It’s ashamed that he put his family through this. Buster looks broken. I can’t imagine. Alex is evil

[@markschindler172]

Not too broken ; was shown at a Casino spending dads money a month after verdict.

[@deedeeanduh-oh7962]

First time alex has ever been held responsible for anything!!

[@Fat12219]

Anything , anything 😂

[@traceofbass]

YESSSSSSS! COMMON SENSE PREVAILS!!

[@jodyodyodyo]

$10 says this judge gives a life sentence for both the life of Paul and Maggie. 2 life sentences!

[@jennyo7218]

He's a monster. This is justice. His son was relaxed when he died. He wasn't on alert. His father ambushed him, and killed his wife too. He doesn't deserve to start another life when he ended two amazing ones he himself brought into his life. He was supposed to protect them. How anyone can consider this, is insane.

[@kyrmer518]

well let's be fair. his son was no where near amazing. his son was a drunken idiot who also caused the death of Mallory but no one deserves to be murdered. justice was indeed served. thankfully.

[@doriangrey9702]

His "amazing son Paul killed a young girl by drunken negligence. Not too amazing is it? Just deserts is more appropriate. I hope her family finds some type of solice.

[@lisabradford8180]

​@@doriangrey9702 not saying Paul deserved to be killed, and by his own father to boot, but he wasn't a sympathetic character given what we've learned about him in the last two years. Its kinda hard to feel any sympathy for that family overall.

[@alanojunior2103]

He didn’t ended 2 amazing lives his son was on his way to become someone just like his dad or even worse and Maggie wasn’t a saint either that whole family is a bunch of evil mfs im not saying he don’t deserve to be punished for killing his family but Paul and Maggie were no saint

[@lillol3245]

@@lisabradford8180 You know many kids become the way they are because of their surrounding and how they get raised. I‘m not searching for a excuse for Paul, in fact I don’t give a single f about him, I didn’t knew him, but do you think he would be the same alcoholic a$$hole if he got raised in a different, loving family?

[@karenili3196]

I am shocked, but so happy! WOW! Great job jury!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@justinedse3314]

Why would you be shocked?

[@Mac-dt3iz]

@@justinedse3314 Because people are stupid and seem to think that the evidence, which so clearly points to Alex, is insufficient to prove guilt

[@catalinacurio]

I was happily shocked too, thought Alex was guilty but worried there’d be a hung jury, privilege and all that…

[@lafinbrat765]

Thank you to the prosecutors, judge,jury and SLED for bringing justice for Maggie and Paul !!

[@equarg]

That…was quick. I thought it would take a few days. Damn! Jury ate donuts and made a decision it seems.

[@NoWayout2123]

Get me a.glaze lol

[@Emy53]

I believe the judge was not surprised.

[@TaylorBrantley-ki1qk]

The plain fact that during the reading of the verdict, he accepted the verdict witha head nod and just taking it in.. speaks VOLUMES. If you werent guilty, youd be DEVASTATED and screaming and/or crying no. NOT accepting of the verdict. I hope he rots in jail.

[@jasonsims6273]

He ain’t smirking now!

[@BasicLeigh]

there was not enough evidence so i am sure they are surprised. He tried to take the fall for buster again, as the younger dead son was made to before, and it didnt work. As it was not going to when paul was going to not go to prison for buster - ended up dead right when the court case was going for that and didnt look good, i bet buster is smirking - again

[@Fat12219]

He was in the top of the game in life , now look 😮

[@francesfernandesmendes4482]

I applaude and deeply bow to you @Judge Newton ! You are the ultimate example of a dignified judge !

[@johnnymiller5593]

The jury was on camera. Please take this down and blur the faces.

[@ashleybreckheimer1387]

That's what I was shocked about the most Like, um...

[@jwash2766]

@@ashleybreckheimer1387 same, they're identified now. I was shocked too

[@agentsmithisalive]

The jurors were shown -- in full view -- while the camera was following Murdaugh being escorted out of court after verdict. 13:16 Oooops! (Thanks for correction Diamond Doll!)

[@annembair]

What a great judge, too.

[@deedeeanduh-oh7962]

I like it when alex shakes his head back and forth realizing he made no points testifying 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@Fat12219]

Sit down 😮

[@TheLolly881]

If he truly didn’t do it, his response to the verdict would’ve been totally different.

[@returnofsoma]

Earlier I asked myself I didn't know if Alex Murdaugh was arrogant or ignorant or both. And based on my observation of him during the trial and the sentencing I got the answer: and it was both.

[@superwhuffo1]

Good job jury !!!!

[@elbapena1312]

Thank God justice for Maggie and Paul finally 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Fat12219]

Poor Maggie n Paw 🐾 Paw 😮

[@sparklerocks]

So horrible that man, and what he did to his family, friends, and his clients, I am SO pleased with this Jury that SAW through him. He should NEVER be turned back loose on society to steal or harm again. Jury was smart, they were not fooled like the OJ Simpson, Casey Anthoney jurors. They nailed it, I thank them.

[@marydavis7978]

What about Emmett Till jury! Did they get it right!

[@gayleholmes9081]

I hope the civil lawsuits strip his family of their wealth also. Sorry Buster, but its time you earn a check the hard way like the rest of us...the Murdaugh's legacy must end!!

[@NoWayout2123]

Menendez case dana ewell case ,greed played a huge part in murderers of parents !!!

[@thesimulation9651]

Also thank you Blanca, Marion Proctor, Miss Shelly, Jackie Seckinger, Ronnie Crosby all for your powerful testimony! Rest in peace Maggie, Paul, Stephen, Gloria, Mallory, Hakeem and all the other victims, both known and unknown!

[@justiceforall1631]

When will the courts stop treating the jurors as sheeplike adolescents who don't read or watch the news and are so easily influenced by outside opinions?

[@lindymcbroom953]

Justice has been done !

[@internationalregionalnewsviews]

Bet he thought he could beat the system like O. J

[@janeferguson4455]

What I love is that the clerk who is reading the verdicts bears a resemblance to Maggie !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tdineen12]

Thought you weren't supposed to put the jury on tv?

[@leighannestephenson2289]

Wow, our legal system does still work sometimes. Amazing. Thank the Lord may Maggie and Paul rest in peace. May the families of all those affected by this horrible, horrible human being be in peace, and don’t worry their justice day will come as well.

[@70s80sVintage]

What a classy, reasonable judge!!!

[@LawnBunny777]

That was cool seeing the jurors. I thought they all sat in some sort of box. That looks really uncomfortable .

[@justthatgirl-ct4jo]

Yeah they definitely weren't supposed to show that lol

[@horsluvr23]

I was about to say, I'm not there yet in the video, dont tell me they actually showed the juror's faces 😟

[@LawnBunny777]

@@horsluvr23 Yes, they actually did and I'm sure you've seen them by now! Right at the end he walks right by them! Weird!

[@LawnBunny777]

@@justthatgirl-ct4jo And to have murd walk right by them - how awkward.lol

[@wayfordford4889]

i was looking in the comments to see if everyone was going nutts saying .. THEY SHOWED THEM lol

[@jwash2766]

JURY WAS SHOWN! TAKE THIS DOWN. PEOPLE- HELP ME OUT HERE.

[@Fat12219]

😂 bye 👋

[@ameerahelijet6449]

His eye blinks said it all, guilty AF.

[@sagesarabia5053]

Can’t believe they showed the jurors

[@user-gg2yx1wo4k]

The Jury veredict was..VERY GUILTY 🎉🎉justice was done

[@janeferguson4455]

Buster looks like what he feared might Be TRUE is confirmed today...... Sad that he is losing his dad but he also knows that it is just... his dad KILLED his MOM.... his mother.... who gave him life...... and his brother.

[@linneacavitt85]

Let the healing begin for all who this individual deeply and profoundly hurt and bless the souls he destroyed

[@gayleholmes9081]

I feel so so so bad for all those families, this man cheated out of money.......I hope they strip him and his family down to nothing.

[@showbear100]

They literally show the jury’s faces as he is escorted away.

[@bellpeppergreen8602]

The defense knew he was guilty

[@mattmandery5063]

They showed all the jurors as he walked out. Isnt that an issue?

[@KiTt3NcHaos]

Dang! That's was quick and just!

[@jwash2766]

Jury was shown as Alex walked out of the courtroom. I thought they were supposed to be kept unidentified? Anyone can easily figure out who these people are. Take this down. Should have blurred their faces at least.

[@lisapaniale9449]

I saw that too.

[@blakekaveny]

The jury can’t be shown during the trial well it’s over

[@jennifer60515]

@@blakekaveny Yes, but they have the right to remain anonymous unless they choose to speak out. This could be dangerous for them and it is terrible that happened. Not cool.

[@jwash2766]

@@jennifer60515 exactly.

[@michaelfrost4584]

This is probably the first time in his life he has been accountable for his actions and the good of boy club did not count.

[@herbzah5405]

I just noticed they showed every juror as the camera followed Alex out of he room🤔

[@Emy53]

I believe Alex accepts the verdict. He knows he's quilty.

[@Fat12219]

State

[@no.1minnesotavikingsfan249]

At 13:02 the caption says "is it still your penis" instead of "is it still your verdict"

[@tearikitully8911]

Lmfaooo

[@phyllisarrington7436]

Justice was served. Thank God

[@saintslayer443]

Don't drop the soap fam

[@Fat12219]

😂

[@sosoreal]

RIP to the pretty lady his son Paul killed.

[@romoore9898]

Oh what tangled webs we weave -Alec

[@marygoff3332]

Now Buster can pick up the pieces of his life. I hope he does well.

[@BasicLeigh]

buster had pieces!??? omg, he is the one who drove the boat the witnesses said before changing their story - he killed the girl, who his brother was covering for underage, and was about to go to prison for - or tell! or the stephen smith gay 19 y o he killed as the whole town says. he killed the mom and brother and his dad covered for him once again..

[@SN-bl6xm]

Buster is involved in the Stephen Smith case. He may end up guilty for killing Stephen.

[@catalinacurio]

Alex didn’t even look at Buster who now has to live not only with the fact that his father is a killer but that he wasn’t in his thoughts as he was being led out. Then there’s the civil law suets, and the other deaths to be investigated.

[@adrianabenitez4776]

Buster is just as guilty as his dad. Buster had a gay relationship with 17 year old Steven who was his tutor. Dad was not happy with the gay rumors, and Steven winds up dead on the side of the road. Case was never solved and that was how Buster and his dad ended this relationship.

[@BasicLeigh]

@@adrianabenitez4776 alex murdaugh did not plan those killings, he lied about being at the kennel etc bc he is covering for psycho kid who did, buster. how many has he killed now ... town says he drove the boat from day one, as the witnesses did then changed it... paul court was about that now ..oops he came up dead instead of not taking the blame for him anylonger. the town says from day one that buster killed stephen smith july 8 2015 too... all people do is covedr for that psycho killer buster. THAT is what Alex did. every single detail tells that.

[@slaws2279]

Wow! I’m glad the jury had the common sense and wisdom to see through AM’s lies. Good for them. They had a tough job. Oddly, part of me feels sad for AM standing there, but of course I also feel sad for Maggie and Paul. Sad case all around. Mallory must be looking down smiling. What goes around comes around. Karma’s a biotch.

[@slaws2279]

@@ThemealmanI feel “sad” for him. There’s a difference.

[@WandaWilson-fq2vi]

the feelings you have are mutually mines. its the GOD in us to have compassion, even on the wicked. NO one has won here. Justice has indeed been served but it certainly didnt bring them back. but in my opinion no one has won here in this awful dreadful situation.. its just all around very sad. i am going to pray for Alex Murdaugh. I really am. rip to his wife and son.

[@Briggs78]

Wait, did they just show the jury at the end of the video at the 13:20 second mark? I thought that was prohibited.

[@eleganttammyh4465]

F Paul feel bad for the wife though

[@davidbamford1971]

I am surprised the video showed the faces of the jury as Murdaugh was being led away.

[@Swisslady49]

As an attorney wo sent others to jail it must have been an extremly embarrassing moment to get handcuffed. It was a pleasure to watch this.