Criminal Lawyer Reacts to Alex Murdaugh's Testimony

[@brianmcgauley2664]

Like one lawyer said, “He wasn’t practicing law. He was practicing how to steal money.”

[@johnnysprocketz]

he was the firms top earner

[@reelmermaid8844]

Very well put Sir!

[@jessicaselenecenteno]

AGREED

[@nancysmith6053]

Motive: He was furious with Paul because of the boating accident. Not because Paul's actions resulted in the death of Mallory Beach died, but because Paul's criminal trial and resulting civil damages case was going to put enormous pressure on Alex because his financial records would have to be divulged to the Beach's attorney, Mark Tinsley. The CFO confronting him earlier that day was another huge addition to the pressure he was feeling, further increasing his anger at Paul. Add that to Paul and Maggie repeatedly 'confiscating' his drugs and Maggie preferring to live away from him at Edisto Beach, her reluctance to return that day because his father had been transferred to hospital, and possible refusal to transfer the Moselle property to Alex's name was the last straw. His anger towards them had been brewing for some time.

[@CarlBriggs25]

Finally a common sense logical response

[@johnnysprocketz]

there was no evidence of any of this, merely a creation in the bullshit factory if your mind.

[@threetreasures7698]

This is EXACTLY why he killed them. BINGO. Just like Alex admitted, oops, um, stated, “whoever did this had been planning this for a long time.” And then the nerve that the criminal actions of the “Little Detective” boxed him in as he was onto his continued pill popping and there’s no telling what else he found out about his father.

[@jmckittrick1]

Yeah, I'm with you on this. I think with Paul gone, Alex thought the civil trial would stall. Maybe Maggie was in the wrong place at the wrong time or maybe he also meant to kill her too. This really comes down to what would happen to the civil case if Paul died. I'm not an attorney but my guess is that the civil case would be delayed and give time for Alex to come up with another plan. Also, I think the botched suicide backs up this hypothesis. If I remember this correctly, initially Alex claimed that someone was trying to kill him. That narrative would have basically exonerated Alex from the initial murders.

[@nancysmith6053]

@@johnnysprocketz up to his eyeballs in debt and about to be hit with a multi million dollar civil lawsuit. Anyway my thoughts don't matter - what the jury thought matters and they thought he was guilty, guilty, guilty and guilty.

[@derekwalters4980]

What he's saying is, essentially "I only lie when I have to lie, to protect my own interests".

[@TJ-um8ce]

🎯

[@draco2xx]

i wish the investigators found the bloody clothes, it wouldve been over

[@jonathanshivel1302]

What lawyer doesn’t lie, or cops for that. He didn’t have blood splatter from shooting someone with shotgun 3ft away. That’s impossible

[@Rae777]

@@draco2xx that’s really the biggest piece of missing evidence that may or may not exist. SLED really messed up this investigation

[@diane7295]

Derek Walters: Murdaugh wins the award for being the most amoral guy in the US. In addition to everything else, he abused a sex trafficed lady 3 times while he was married.

[@jojotheoj]

You’re amazing. Here’s what you’re missing: clinical narcissism and the power of shame. Narcissism is a spectrum. We’re all narcissistic at first (babies) and we gradually become less self-centered as we develop human relationships. Here’s the glitch: If your primary attachment figures (parents) value appearances over genuine connection, your ability to connect with other humans will wither away and your emotional inner world shrinks down to an impenetrable nugget of unacknowledged rage. Your ego is all you have left. Losing face is significantly worse than losing “loved ones” that you never really bonded with anyway.

[@cassiedion4144]

Well said. I think he thought of Paul and Maggie as extensions of himself, not his family. When they started to become ‘burdensome’, he cut them down. Evil.

[@57andstillkicking]

Brilliant.

[@quidditchmum]

Have I totally missed where he explains how he was able to check both victim’s pulses without getting any blood on himself or how he removed the blood prior to law enforcement arriving?

[@jerseyshoreliving_NatalieMal]

I was waiting for him to be asked same … y didn’t he ask that ?

[@alhambra119]

He changed the stories 2-3 times.

[@britneyology1]

I think he's saving the best for last.

[@amoodyfrog]

I think prosecution knew he will make up a story that doesn't help the case they have. Because we see him coming up with new stories all the time, he lies all the time, I think they wanted the jury to piece it together because if he asked Alex, that might have been logical (despite a lie) and hurt their case.

[@NoHandleTexas]

We know he touched the bodies before he left the first time.

[@cjk4540]

The Snapchat video, which he wouldn’t have known about that, is the most damning thing for me. Can’t get over the fact that he was there before it happened and lied about that

[@wendyhart134]

You can lie but you can't cover everything! He took his son's phone out perhaps to see if he had taken any photos with him in them at the kennels but he didn't think about SNAPCHAT

[@hindsfeet2721]

And he would’ve heard the shots, IF he was in the house like they show he was still there

[@snowboarddan5899]

The Snapchat proves barley anything. Also they don’t have a real time of death. They are trying to argue that they died based on phone usage and the property was known to have dead spots all over.

[@rosannah.4113]

Right, I just can’t see anyone lying about that. In fact, I think you would be eager to tell police, because it really tightens of the timeline.

[@TheAverageSavage1021]

@@wendyhart134he took it out of his pocket, and didn’t have the lock code. I forget the wording he used when he said he turned Paul over and grabbed his phone from his pocket to check it? Or something like that (it’s been a long long trial, and I’ve watched it daily) that alone was so suspect and odd. Your sons brains are across the ground the back of his head only had the brain stem still attached - and his first thought is to grab Paul’s phone. Sorry, no parent on this earth would realize their kid even had pockets at that point. Added with the 9-11 call that starts recording the moment you dial, he wasn’t crying or freaking out until the operator picked up… Then the kennel videos?? He got what he deserved- well, I’d want death- but for what was offered; I’m happy the jury saw through his bs.

[@LowBudgetKiwi]

Creightons mic drop at the end was gold... But the best part, and I think a lot of people missed it, was Alex literally said on the stand "No one else was there...". Well......

[@christineterry2381]

What did Mr Waters say in the mic drop? I missed it🙂

[@ginosko_]

Alex murdaugh innocent. No proof no forensic evidence , no proof he did it. No gun residue on him, the shooter was nearly a foot shorter then him, he wasn't there when they where killed , Alex murdaugh might lie (everyone lies) but theyres no proof he's a murderer. Alex murdaugh innocent. Alex murdaugh innocent. Innocent until proven guilty. No proof , no evidence, if the glove don't fit you must aquit . 🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯🚫🧢💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@justinsgarage1125]

As a resident of SC, there are a lot of powerful families that have their roots in the “old world” and are of “old money” especially in the low country. It’s a totally different culture. We were reminded back when Paul crashed that boat when he was hammered drunk and kicked killed that girl. It was covered up and swept under the rug. Just a lot of shady activity.

[@wanda520]

Not really different from any geopolitical place. It’s who you know that counts.

[@blueneptune825]

Without that snapchat he would never have been caught. And he was utterly certain that he'd be treated with kid gloves by law enforcement because that is how every member of his family had been treated for a century. May justice prevail.

[@kenn1936]

I agree - Paul WAS the little detective after all. those are tow pieces of vital information - SLED may have thought it was Alex, but nothing to prove it except the weapons being Murdaugh weapons, and a few discrepancies about his time at his mother's. He would not have the change of clothes in as evidence and he would not have himself placed at the kennels. They could not prove this case without Paul's videos.

[@johnfrancis4572]

The police were doing it at the start and I think it it is pretty likely these police under the supervision of the Murdaugh appointed solicitor Duffy Stone, botched aspects of the crime scene investigations and searches.

[@kenn1936]

@@johnfrancis4572 You are so right there. The Murdaugh family all arrived and started taking over. Going to pick up Maggie's phone - until they were told to STOP!!! John Marvin was showing the police woman around the house - WTF - HE could have been the killer!!! The police should not trust anyone until they are eliminated !!! The whole solicitor's company turned up to the crime scene - they obviously do things differently there!!!

[@ginosko_]

Alex murdaugh innocent. No proof no forensic evidence , no proof he did it. No gun residue on him, the shooter was nearly a foot shorter then him, he wasn't there when they where killed , Alex murdaugh might lie (everyone lies) but theyres no proof he's a murderer. Alex murdaugh innocent. Alex murdaugh innocent. Innocent until proven guilty. No proof , no evidence, if the glove don't fit you must aquit . 🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯🚫🧢💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@ginosko_]

Alex murdaugh innocent. No proof no forensic evidence , no proof he did it. No gun residue on him, the shooter was nearly a foot shorter then him, he wasn't there when they where killed , Alex murdaugh might lie (everyone lies) but theyres no proof he's a murderer. Alex murdaugh innocent. Alex murdaugh innocent. Innocent until proven guilty. No proof , no evidence, if the glove don't fit you must aquit . 🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯🚫🧢💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@gregfletcher3557]

Does an innocent man who just lost a wife and child in a heinous crime immediately think about it and start lying? No he did the unthinkable. But to him he stopped the law suite and save his son from fifteen to twenty-five years in prison and he didn't have to argue with his wife about selling the beach house. It's a win win for this psychopath.

[@scottkirby5016]

does an addict think "crap trouble..there will be cops" and just start lying? Maybe making the problem worse?

[@orianjuarez3074]

The new nomenclature is "antisocial personality disorder". Psychopath & Sociopath are both included in the new term-definition. I agree💯with your comment.👍😊⚖️

[@sissy4506]

She said No and right after he murdered them he sold it

[@therose5783]

@@orianjuarez3074 ... Killing your wife and son is certainly antisocial behavior. Do you think he may have had a psychotic break?

[@Sealust50]

​​@@sissy4506 SAME thing for Moselle. She had 100% title to Moselle. He sold it too after she was gone. Edisto beach house was 50%/50%

[@toma5153]

The fact that Alex tried to fake his own suicide (unsuccessful) and stage it as a a murder shows me that he's totally unhinged and desperate. He's capable of anything. EDIT: Well the jury came back quickly. They believed he was capable of murder. 3/2/23.

[@jacquelynchappel8456]

But that was not discussed in the trial, so jury will not know about any of that.

[@sissy4506]

This narcissist wasn't going to commit suicide,he was trying to gain sympathy AGAIN

[@NicolaMaxwell]

​@@sissy4506 I don't think so tbh as he was going to get insurance money if he did get deleted.

[@marcosmarin8930]

Please Google that: he wanted to frame "cousin Eddie" by killing him and make people believe that he was the killer of wife and son..

[@maxsmith695]

@@sissy4506 Exactly

[@timothyhh]

Don't forget about Hakim Pinckney. Rendered a quadriplegic in an accident, most of his settlement pocketed by his attorney (i'll give you one guess who that was), forced to live in sub-par care facility, becomes disconnected from ventilator and suffocated to death. Then there's all the other victims who he "only" robbed.

[@amberackerson5916]

Good point!

[@johnnysprocketz]

god must of been asleep

[@horsegonewild]

Yet another death

[@karinhattingh8257]

I never knew that Hakim died, how very very sad. Thank you for the news 😢

[@Rex-qf7en]

Cool, they should have tried him on all that before the murder trial if they wanted to bring it into evidence. It was all flagrantly prejudicial.

[@jacquelyndotson3224]

When the murders occurred, Beach family attorney Mark Tinsley knew that sympathies had changed, and he would not be able to proceed with suing him over the boat crash that killed Mallory Beach. Three days after the murders, a hearing for a motion to produce his financials was scheduled, Mark wanted 10 million for the Beach family and Alex refused to settle. Alex said he could scrape up a million. So, the murders stopped the hearing, they stopped the lawsuit, they stopped the big reveal of his horrid financial condition and malfeasance. They stopped his law firm from coming down on him about fraud they had been alerted to. His pal Attorney Chris Wilson put off asking about the 192,000 Alex took him for. Alex was, he says, addled by taking abt. 60 of the 30 mg oxy tabs every day. His credit lines, 1 million, and 6,000,000, were maxed out. He had big loans, his properties were mortgaged. He was borrowing from his dad and law partner John Parker (6 figures at the time). Alex was in the deepest of shit and his plan would have worked, if law enforcement had not arrested him for the murders.

[@AlphaFoxAdam]

Lol. No. There are easier ways to delay a potential hearing. Tinsley misrepresented a conversation as an "order" to the court. Alex could have said "I'm sick...I can't come in...sanction me." That is ludicrous, but your hypothetical is wholly consistent when you start with the presumption other than innocent.

[@pheebs818]

Lol ..this is the most pathetic motive I've ever heard. You say "they" stopped. in order to be a motive Alex would have to have control over all of them. He didn't and doesn't. Anything "they" stopped was of their own doing. They aren't congruent.

[@quiltygal6981]

Plus it looks as if Maggie was leaving him. The financials would of come to light in a divorce. I do think it was a spur of the moment act maybe she confrounted him.

[@Ania-cd2sh]

It’s what the DA was trying to push…but to murder ur wife and son to “push” a court date…no one should believe it’s ridiculous…esp considering his dad was on his death bed, if he wanted sympathy

[@nancyeaton731]

Bingo.

[@jeriannroberts1816]

Waiting all of two days for this episode! Been watching entire trial but Bruce brings it home.

[@Nicolesorkin]

Me too! 💖

[@cortneyeverett6927]

Repent Israelites all praise to the most high YAHAWAH AND HIS SON YAHAWASHI🛸🤴🏽🦁⌛️ The so called black man, Latino, and Native Americans are the Israelites. Yahawah chosen people. Deuteronomy 7:6 “For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”

[@hannatadesse2117]

I don’t think there’s enough evidence for a guilt murder verdict without a reasonable doubt

[@packers12to80]

​@Hanna Tadesse there is a page long of circumstantial evidence. Which....in the court of law is the same as direct evidence . Dudes guilty of murder and a million of horrible acts.

[@pAusten]

Eric Alan has great KZbin synopsis of this case. Check him out.

[@suzettebressette1137]

Just want to thank you both Bruce and Michael for all the hard work you both put into your coverage. Great job!!!

[@cindyjohnson5956]

I think he murdered his son because of the upcoming trial. Paul being dead was damage control. He found out Maggie had seen a divorce attorney. Maggie filing would have ultimately exposed him as to his financial misdeeds, his drug addiction, and left him wide open for speculation causing damage to his reputation and standing in the community. Alex has gotten away with his deceptions for so long I believe he felt he could continue in that vein. I’m trained in addiction recovery. When suffering from SUD, an addict will do anything to keep their source flowing. They can’t even consider not having their drugs, and will go to any length to prevent that from occurring. In his evil mind, I think considering everything, eliminating his wife and son could be the answer to some of his immediate threats. He’s a stone cold killer, a psychopath, and lying thief. I truly hope he goes to prison, then to Hell.

[@mobilegameclips5628]

So you have experience with drug addiction and think that someone could realistically spend $50,000 a month on pain pills ? To even get to such a level if it was possible at all the road to that level of tolerance would mean he had been an addict essentially his entire life.

[@jesseberdowski3148]

Conspiracy theorist

[@poppadoc5614]

@@mobilegameclips5628 I have a lot of experience with addiction during my work and with oxy. I know he couldn't consume that much and function. He could have been addicted and functioned just fine. Just not to that level. No telling what other evil hasn't come out about this monster of a man. After a certain level of intake, the opiate addict will nod out all the time being very obviously impaired. Also his son Paul tells Alex that Maggie found "bags" of pills in his brief case...bags! That doesn't sound like a small amount. Narcissist also love impressing people so his lifestyle would have been important. No matter how successful they are insecure and must be a big shot over and over.

[@mobilegameclips5628]

@@ginosko_ I always forget that you can’t crouch with a gun in your hands ever since they took that feature away.

[@Userxyz-z2d]

Also she moved into the Beach house & it was where she was living. Alex coaxed her to go there that night. Alex needed the beach house to be refy'd bc he needed the $$ to pay back the firm before they found out, but Maggie held it up by not letting the appraisal being done. You see, wen you are contemplating divorce & believe you are going to get that asset in the divorce, you dont want to mortgage it to the hilt prior to that. He blamed Maggs for him getting caught (along with Paul boating accident) and also felt she was plotting against him.

[@guntherthomas3535]

I've been waiting for you to go in depth on this. Thanks as always for providing both witty commentary and knowledge!

[@aairsick]

Not guilty!

[@kridswonderhowell4541]

Right! Finally! L O L long overdue! But worth the wait!

[@aprilstar3572]

I think Alec did it and he knows he did it and he knows the jurors know he did it but I think he is throwing himself on the mercy of the jurors on the grounds of being under the influence of massive amounts of drugs . He’s sending strong message to those jurors. I’m from the area I know these people!

[@marcosmarin8930]

Anyway, he will spend the rest of his life in jail and his assets will be frozen. Buster wins.

[@sylviasydney2000]

Drugs and alcohol are no defence unless you are totally psychotic. That’s why he keeps using the word Paranoid! Keeps repeating it. Sorry Alex no jury is that stupid. But even so being found not guilty due to mental illness is an even worse punishment that being guilty so good luck to him. What a despicable human being to annihilate his family, a word that the crown so eloquently put to him.

[@marciasloan534]

Dude, IF THE JURORS are prejudiced from the beginning. That is rotten

[@louhovatter]

He’s known for fixing jury’s! Lied about being at kennels, was in a golf cart. Sitting in golf cart would make the shooter shorter.

[@marciasloan534]

Buster has a ruined name, cloud of suspicion, older GF attorney( cant wait to dump him ) HOW can he get the hidden $$$$

[@patgoulden]

BRUCE THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS FOR US!!! Out of all the lawyers commenting you are by far my favorite. Also, kudos to the genius content creator behind this!!!! You are lucky to have such a talented son.

[@tomhanks341]

Bruce Rivers he's the criminal lawyer

[@TheAverageSavage1021]

Bubba is the true hero giving his owners a voice from the grave. If Bubba hadnt run up to them with that chicken in his mouth- who knows if Alec’s voice would have been on that video at all. Bubbas a good boy now in a good home, and he served his family right.

[@johnnysprocketz]

im not buying it.

[@MsSugar1209]

@@johnnysprocketz Don't disparage Bubba.

[@AmandaBabyyyyy]

That chicken/Guinea sacrificed its life for the greater good-it did not die in vain! 🫡🐓🇺🇸

[@crochunter35]

Wait, Bubba's dead?

[@AmandaBabyyyyy]

@@crochunter35 bubba’s owners are Paul and Maggie. Bubba gave them a voice from beyond the grave. Bubba is alive and well.

[@Joyof...]

He was panicking due to his fraud. Maggie wouldn't let him mortgage the properties, and he was being sued for millions due to Paul's boat accident. When you back people into a corner they're capable of doing anything.

[@johnnysprocketz]

FAKE NEWS

[@skl5838]

He backed himself into a corner all by himself. His wife was waiting for the result of a quiet forensic accounting audit while preparing for a divorce. His office had confronted him about missing millions on the day of the murder. This was a very cold blooded planned double murder. With Paul dead the boating accident trial would halt, with Maggie dead all her money & multi-million properties would including Moselle would go to AM. If it wasn't him who among his brothers would have helped him? Was that cousin who shot him involved? Why did Murdaugh lie about being with both dead family members shortly before the murder, insist to the caregiver about the time spent with mother, insist with housekeeper about clothes worn on day of murder? IMO, he didn't kill them to distract, he killed them for money. And why was he looking for a restaurant & viewing porn while waiting for the police after the 911 call? His housekeeper & in law testified about AM's behavior after the murders for someone who had just lost 2 family members.

[@stone5015]

Especially if on drugs. He's guilty as sure as the sun rises in the East.

[@cN-xv7ju]

My thoughts exactly , he is guilty there is no one else , wer are all these people who made threats u can bet if it happened on social media the defense would have them of the so called threats

[@queenofwater8783]

AND Paul and Maggie took his pills…

[@marywacker528]

I think Maggie was going to leave him. Keep in mind she loved that house at the beach and he needed to sell it. She wouldn't sign off, especially knowing all income is gone.

[@beezneez2056]

Thank you Bruce. I live in the area where this is happening and everyone is very invested in the outcome. May truth prevail. Such a tragedy

[@AedanGUnit]

Who do you think did it?

[@echothegoodwolf]

What do people in the area think happened?

[@themilkkmaid_]

@@echothegoodwolfwe all know he did it, theres a lot those of us around here know about that family has hasnt hit the news. The def weren't the happy family people keep portraying them to be, AM is a murdering sociopath RIGHT beside Buster. Hes just as much as a sociopath as his father is

[@lynnhoffman247]

As someone else from the area, we (for the most part) think he did it. However, we’re afraid he’ll get a hung jury if not found not guilty. Crossing fingers he’s found guilty. Who else would have known they’d be there that night at that time (they didn’t usually stay there) and he just happened to leave minutes before they were killed? 🤔

[@ladyeowyn42]

@@lynnhoffman247 I grew up in Aiken County and agree with you. I’ve been following this case for years. But we all know how much the good ole boys get away with.

[@jackiedrew6090]

I really enjoyed your take on the trial of the century. You are very clear, precise and very easy to understand. Best yet!

[@Ma1lbag]

Thanks for NOT trashing the Prosecutor like I hear some others doing. AM is trying to look pitiful and still lying.

[@Jill199]

I agree 100%. Creighton Waters is doing a great job and he is examining an attorney. A master manipulator a sociopath and an addict and admitted liar.

[@call.me.archie]

I think the defense has infiltrated social media. Happens alot.

[@michaelw6085]

There's 0 evidence that AM killed his family there's actually a fair amount of evidence that points to the contrary all based on the defense looking at evidence that SLED missed or just didn't bother to collect. Please tell me what you've seen that shows beyond a reasonable doubt

[@Brandy-yn5vt]

The defense has a great strategy and its part of why so many seem upset with prosecutor bc they don’t know it’s the defense who has dragged this trial out.

[@oldudejones4367]

@@michaelw6085 him driving around 75 MPH the entire way to his momma’s & back EXCEPT slowing down to 40mph at the EXACT place Maggie’s phone was found. I mean come on!!!!! What more do you need? That proves BEYOND ARD that he was in on it!!!

[@analogalien651]

When the dog doesn’t bark as it usually does… the dog knows the person.

[@JGmeow]

Hey, just a heads-up, Bruce's volume is significantly lower than the intro and outro music. I love watching your stuff!

[@badcampa2641]

Agreed

[@fugginrambo]

Always

[@claudiadresel4216]

Thanks! I thought is was just me 🤗

[@dollimelaine]

I hope they see this..I mentioned it the other day....needs to be louder.

[@WVgrl59]

I can only imagine the surprise on Paul's face as he was shot by his dad, and the horror on Maggie's face as she sees Paul's body and knows what is coming for her.

[@jjsmama401]

😢

[@tiffanymartin7933]

I think she was trying to run to the car to get away. If you look where she was found. She was completely surprised and clearly she would have seen an unknown person first. That’s why Paul was shot first and Maggie second. Paul knows how to defend. Maggie wasn’t into hunting and weapons.

[@hindsfeet2721]

I believe the reason she was facing the assailant was because she knew him and was hoping to get him to stop

[@edw8889]

He shot his son from behind. Both a killer and a coward

[@nanfeliciano5465]

🥴yep, after he shot them , he keeps asking are they dead?, tells you he can't have any witnesses

[@setforlifenter]

If this was a movie I wouldnt believe it! The fact this is all going on present day is wild!

[@daylehudson6810]

Everyone. Be sure and hit the thumbs up. It really helps to keep these going for Bruce

[@sandramcclain5030]

AM had to have known the time Maggie and Paul died in order to lie about being at the kennels because if he was innocent for all he knew they could have been killed 2 minutes before he pulled up that night and found them. He did go back to the house to get another gun in case someone was still out there but then again why lie about the kennels if he thought someone might still be there?? He knew the specific time to lie that's why and figured there would be some sort of time of death established that would be closer to him leaving than returning that night. Alex being careful to protect his alibi was what caused his paranoia not his drug use.

[@sylviasydney2000]

The murders could have happened at any time between 9pm and 10pm especially while he was at the mothers residence so why lie? Guilty as sin because he knew exactly when they died and he knew that law enforcement would quickly work that out as well.

[@louhovatter]

@@sylviasydney2000 agree! He told 911 they were shot!

[@notme2day]

I think he was involved BUT he's only being charged for doing it himself soooooo... How did he have the time to clean himself up, put away Baba, put up garden hose, visithis mom, get rid of guns and Mags phone? ... I have questions!

[@louhortonsculpture]

@@notme2day he was on a golf cart. He had plenty of time. There’s another cabin, a hose right there in the kennels, and a place to butcher kills on the property that weren’t searched. He lied about being at moms house for 40 mins because he was only there 15-20.

[@notme2day]

@@louhortonsculpture why then if he did it *alone* did his and Maggie's cell phone never sync up when it was gotten rid of? *EDIT- I'm not defending the guy ... just not sure he did it alone and *that* is what he's being charged with.

[@kathynj6479]

So obvious he is guilty but lying about being at the kennels clinches it for me because one of the the first things out of my mouth if I were innocent would be, "I was just down there! Everything was fine! What happened!?!?"

[@triciacooper9317]

I can tell you speak from your heart. Great video. Please continue to analyze the cases. I love them!

[@NEMA95]

that's exactly how these snakes fool the jury and get murderers off the hook 😂

[@johnnysprocketz]

enough with the subjectivity already, try to be objective for once in your life.

[@NEMA95]

@@johnnysprocketz me?

[@johnnysprocketz]

@@NEMA95 no , tricia cooper

[@nicolesmith5240]

Buster knows the truth and is wrestling with it. His immediate family has been taken away by death or incarceration. I can’t imagine what’s going through his mind. He has his doubts. I saw it when he testified, I watched while he sat in the courtroom and I heard it during their taped phone calls. If anyone knows what Alex is capable of it’s him.

[@ladyeowyn42]

His dad knows the truth about the dead gay kid, Stephen Smith. Buster might not be able to break rank.

[@marcosmarin8930]

Please note that Buster is a piece of trash as well...

[@jjsmama401]

@@ladyeowyn42 exactly. He owes his Dad for covering up that murder

[@sometimeslifehandsyouapple1085]

​@Georgia You know. I've speculated that. Although its pure speculation

[@nancyfuller4901]

Maybe Alex and Buster can be cell mates when they both are convicted of murder.

[@888meenbeeby]

Bruce Rivers is such a calm cool head I’ve learned so much listening to these commentaries Thx❤!

[@elliekay6005]

I watched the Netflix doc and I believe he may have killed his wife and son for a few reasons combined. Wife was digging into finances and seeing a divorce attorney and knew too much. Son had something to do with his court case (boat accident/Mallory's death), whether it was regarding finances or reputation or also knew too much. And lastly a good old classic, life insurance to be collected

[@hopefulhuman]

I think if there was actual evidence of Maggie wanting a divorce, CW would have brought that up in trial. It would be good evidence.

[@jq4444]

I believe there was no life insurance. That’s why he could sit in court with a straight face

[@amberackerson5916]

No life insurance

[@c.b5996]

Yayy a new video! I couldn't wait to hear what you had to say about this. This case is wild!

[@lollypop2413]

Thanks Bruce. His lies to police on the night is horrendous pointing to real guilt imho. Anyone who genuinely wanted to find the killer would do EVERYTHING to help police to find the killer. He did the opposite for months...until he saw his story unravelling. I totally believe he was there and probably did it OR definately knew who did. Notably, the dogs were not barking on that video...every dog will warn about a stranger its natural instinct. Imho no strangers were present at that time.

[@TheRedRaven_]

Yes, my exact thoughts...how could you lie to police when someone just MURDERED your family? He is so full of it's ridiculous.

[@Ania-cd2sh]

Idk I know a lot of addicts that would have most definitely lied about that out of paranoia esp if they were guilty of other things …because him being there or not….”if” he didn’t do it wouldn’t matter. The killer would still be out there and if he was there a few mins before and saw nothing wouldn’t make a difference. With that said….it certainly does look like he did it, just don’t understand why?! If I was on the jury I would have to say not guilty cause the DA definitely didn’t prove guilt.

[@SamanthaURen]

I think he knows who did it. I don't think he is the one that did it. They rushed this indictment and they don't have the proof for the charges for which he's been convicted. He will be considered not guilty based on law, however he is clearly guilty of knowing something.

[@AishaYMusa]

@@SamanthaURen I tend to agree with you. I do see reasonable doubt. He is an awful person and a liar, and he definitely deserves whatever he gets for the crimes to which he has admitted. But none of that proves he murdered his wife and son.

[@SamanthaURen]

@Dr. Aisha Y. Musa yes he is definitely a liar and a cheat. BUT double murderer? I don't know. They haven't proved it. If they convict him of this I will be shocked. He will spend the rest of his life in jail because of the financial crimes, but I don't think we should convict him of pulling the trigger on his wife and son. It hasn't been proven.

[@757millionaire]

@20:15 motive is he wanted to sell Maggie's house . She didn't want to sell it . He sold it after she died with Joint Survivorship rights ... Paul was taken out because the boat case and law suit will go away .. you gotta follow the whole case

[@Crazylab1616]

Mr.Waters and his team is so unbelievable… fantastic

[@annmc6353]

You have given the best explanation and breakdown I have heard. Helps clarify much. The next few days will be interesting to listen to during the trial and your clarifications. Thanks

[@hildagalvez9101]

Thanks Bruce. You’re the man that tells it like it is!

[@ThisGirlSays90]

Thank you, this is one of the best videos I’ve watched on this trial - your opinions are balanced, non judgmental and matter of fact & clearly based on a lot of experience… You explained everything so well! Keep up the great work 😊✌️

[@FathomlessJoy]

He's only showing cross, not direct examination. Seems pretty biased to me tbh

[@IFBBProYeo]

He didn't just lie about being at the kennels. He had an opportunity to tell the truth for a long time and never did. He literally kept it up until he couldn't. That's odd.

[@theghost4282]

Here I fixed this for you "Every opportunity while he was arrested to violate his 5th amendment right to stay silent." Who cares about rights anymore, the prosecutor and you obviously don't.

[@IFBBProYeo]

@@theghost4282 I didn't say anything about rights did I? But go off sis.

[@theghost4282]

@@IFBBProYeo you are literally implying because he didn’t change his story while he was arrested that he is guilty. That is a violation of the 5th amendment. The very reason you have that though was because AM 5th amendment rights were violated.

[@swoopin7167]

@@theghost4282 he only said that the lying was odd. Not sure how that violates any rights

[@monicarenee7949]

@@theghost4282 the point is he DIDN’T invoke his 5th amendment right. His 5th amendment right would have been invoked if he didn’t say anything. Intentionally lying to police is literally choosing to not invoke his right to remain silent. What are you even talking about? He would have been better to remain silent. That’s the part they say about “anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law”.

[@peekaboo8519]

Bruce..it was $50k a week for drugs he testified to!!! I’m with you too, there’s no way he’s taking that may drugs. I believe he’s full of bs!!!

[@nessunodorme3888]

Did Bruce really say that was impossible? What, in your experience, is a more reasonable amount of either money or drugs? What do you say to all those commenting such a drug habit is _not_ out of the question? And, more to the point, how do any of those questions prove he murdered his wife and son? I mean, that is the question at this trial!

[@EmotionalLemonade]

It's not out with the realms of possibility for 60 - 100 pills a day

[@michellehanks390]

The motive is psychological. He did it to prevent the fall of the family name and power.

[@sittingindetroit9204]

He did it so he didn’t have to face them when it all came out

[@marcosmarin8930]

And he got the WRONG resulta.... WOW

[@babsoneverything3060]

The motive is that he wanted to sell the Mozell property. It was solely in Maggie's name. At least in my state, everything goes to the surviving spouse. He had testified last week that he couldn't take out a loan against the Mozell property because it was in Maggie's name.

[@Sealust50]

That's EXACTLY what I have been saying. Thank you.

[@Ghalhadris]

He's claiming Moselle has "equity" so, selling it is really not an option. Well, if it didn't have equity then, it surely does now...pardon the sarcasm

[@katherineharvey5663]

He had a insurance policy on his wife

[@babsoneverything3060]

@@katherineharvey5663 That is not correct per testimony at the trial.

[@MZHARDBODYENT]

@@katherineharvey5663 There was no insurance on her or Paul

[@reddrabbit505]

Thanks for this analysis, Bruce. Make sure to answer that voice mail message blinking in the background.

[@ashleypaddison438]

Halfway through his testomony Alex slips up and say Maggie asked me to leave. Then he realises he's messed up and changes what he says. I can't belive no one has picked up on it. The motive is, she wanted him out and he was loosing the last thing he had.

[@tanyatrotter7179]

I heard it too!

[@ashleypaddison438]

@@tanyatrotter7179 I'm just amazed the prosecution didn't jump all over it. I don't think they've done a very good job tbh. It's seemed to be alex that dictated the cross examination which is a big no no. We all know he did it but I think he'll get a hung jury. They didn't even jump all the fact that Alex said the dogs where calm because there was no1 else there. This cross examination was really frustrating.

[@maureenwilson6031]

Good point. I haven't heard anyone mention that. Theres his motive right there. Good call.

[@WhissyBoo]

Definitely heard it. Earlier in his testimony he also said he would 'never intentionally ' hurt them.

[@steadydets]

Nice catch, do you remember the time stamp?

[@BrandyinIndy]

He knew the time of death and directly lied about being at kennels at that time. Guilty!

[@littleealyssax0x]

I actually SCREAMED when waters said “are you a family annihilator?” during live stream. Definitely argumentative but I think the jury saw the flash of anger & the mask slipped a little bit.

[@Daysleeper1000]

Indeed. It's flashed a couple of times. AM has a lot of contempt, and it slips through the mask every so often.

[@christoph1596]

Ya I don’t really see that at all.. the prosecutor had so much vitriol in his cross, I think it actually hurt the prosecution and may have made several jurors feel compassion toward AM…

[@colleenoloughlin3970]

​@@christoph1596 I admit I cringed a bit when Family Annilator was mentioned but it doesn't sway me on the his ultimate guilt.

[@littleealyssax0x]

Yeah I totally agree with that too. Waters went on for SO LONG about how he is a liar, ya we get it dawg. He doesn’t need to beat a dead horse and I even felt bad for AM too, then I had to tell myself “well he took the stand, what does he expect”.

[@scottkirby5016]

Yeah I saw the anger but does it speak to guilt? Accuse an innocent man of killing his family in such a scenario and I'd bet you see a flash of temper too. I think the family annihilator is a better theory than the one they have made in the trial. Now they are tossing the drugs and family annihilator stuff at the wall to see if it sticks.

[@lydiastanford1335]

Paul called him earlier that day and told him he found his pills and his mom knew,so they needed to talk. Alec said when he's going through withdrawal,there isn't anything he wouldn't do to get his drugs. I think when he went down there to get his pills,going through withdrawal,Paul refused to give him the pills, so Alec might have grabbed the gun to intimidate him and accidently shot Paul , knowing this couldn't become public and Paul suffering from the first gunshot,Alec put him out of his misery by shooting the final shot. Maggie hearing the shot ran toward Paul and Alec then he shot her,probably crazed by thinking this was all her fault by being against his drug use,knowing he needed them. When Alec was in the police car,the pills Paul had taken were in the pocket of his shorts ( bulge in pocket ) He looks like he's full of regret and guilt,not sadness at their death.

[@fineandnatural]

Pill bottle might have had Paul's prints on them

[@guyonmybike]

Which would make sense with the blood inside Paul's pocket

[@OUTTA-TYME88]

I think the drug abuse is bs. He said to his sister in law someone was planning this for a long time. That's premeditated. Not spur of the moment. He owed a lot of money to a lot of people and the Mallory Beach lawsuit would have exposed his fraud and cost him even more money. It was a domino effect of things going wrong for him. His conclusion was getting rid of his problems, Maggie and Paul.

[@OUTTA-TYME88]

@@guyonmybike it was from Alex retrieving Paul's phone. He even admitted it but stopped. If he had succeeded in getting rid of Paul and Maggie's phones I think he quite possibly been acquitted

[@lydiastanford1335]

@@OUTTA-TYME88 I agree with that too,no one could have survived his dosage

[@AlyssaL89]

Just finished the Netflix documentary and the first thing I thought was "I gotta see watch Bruce has to say about this shit" XD

[@camlacasse3760]

He was being sued by thee Boat accident - Paul might go away for 20 years. Maggie's wedding rings are in her car, Her sister convinced her to go to Alex that night. On July 8th Alex wanted to mortgage the Beach House not $750,000. Maggie would not sign. When Alex slips up and says after diner, he says when Maggie told me to just go. I think it had a whole other meaning than go to the Kennels. Alex slips up again.

[@kayo.cart3]

Another important thing. Miss Libby's, (his mother's) caretaker was told by him when he went to her house that he was there 35 minutes. When she said he was actually there 15-20 minutes. She had no reason to lie. She really liked her job.

[@jerseyshoreliving_NatalieMal]

I wanted Waters to ask y he offered to pay for the wedding for her to lie …. Did he ask and I missed it ? Right there is a Boom gotta keep reminding jury of that too…. Then asked how your family was just murdered and you lie last time you saw them !!! Drugs or no drugs you would tell truth to help find who just took out your family

[@penelopediblasio2566]

Really the caregiver is the real hero here- she stood up to this most powerful person in the low country, the people she worked for, and refused to lie- that took guts.

[@luvjesuslee2033]

@@penelopediblasio2566 Ms. Shelley isn't going to lie for Alex or nobody.. She was smart. She told her Brother what all Alex said, & what she saw. Her Brother is a Long time Law Enforcement Officer & they are God serving. I am highly upset that NO ONE OFFERED MS. SHELLEY A TISSUE BUT EVERYONE ELSE HAD A BOX PLACED NEAR THEM!!

[@delmacarlton2628]

@@luvjesuslee2033 v

[@wolfpecker5710]

@@jerseyshoreliving_NatalieMal that, and opioids don’t make you paranoid like say cocaine or meth does. Just another reason why I question how much of an addict he really was. That and when he said how much he was taking I laughed. Being someone who’s struggled with opioid addiction for 13 years myself I just call total bs on it.

[@pattydonohue5452]

BR is the Man! And besides the fact you are the best reactionary IMO and you’re funny as hell, your Intro and Outro song makes me dance every time. “You ain’t coming home ‘til 2058”. Love ya Bruce!

[@Fellyfell]

That isn’t a dancing song. Lol.

[@Lazurmang]

Quick note about your mentioning of how much an opiate addiction may cost per month for this guy: When I was using and first went to rehab over 10 years ago, an exercise we did was tally up the average cost of our addictions over the course of a week, month year etc. I was making just over minimum wage, and yet somehow my addiction was well over my yearly wages as a whole. So I imagine that someone with his connections probably could finance an addiction that expensive in my opinion. (Source: I've been sober 10+ years from opiate addiction) All that said - this murdaugh guy is off his rocker lol

[@narellegoddard7672]

There is no way anyone can use that much dope and survive, 50,000 a month? Its just another big fat lie. Glad you are on the road to recovery and sounds like you have arrived, congrats love, enjoy the rest of the trial, i hope he rots!!

[@janetcampbell5678]

Congratulations!!!

[@Lazurmang]

@@narellegoddard7672 oh for sure, that’s absolutely a high dollar amount. ***IF** he’s honest about it (which I don’t think that’s the case for him specifically) either his tolerance is wildly insane, or he was getting price jacked/overcharged like crazy lol. That said, drugs can be quite expensive in general, but he’d have to be buying wild amounts or just not know proper pricing

[@KristiLEvans1]

Congratulations, Cameron. You’re a hero, brother. ODAAT

[@NotFalling4it]

I have so much respect for anyone who gets off opiates. It’s such a hard slog. Congratulations, I hope to join you in sobriety one day.

[@fredyourespookingthehorses7719]

Watching from Australia and your analysis Bruce is by far the best. You have a very good bs detector

[@StevieNicksIsMyFairyGodmother]

I have been waiting for this! My favorite lawyer’s opinion is important to know! 💙

[@MrKizzlerk1]

he was painted into a corner. His wife and son were on to him about the drugs and money. His son’s negligence in the fatal boating accident was going to cost him further money plus ruin the family reputation. Everything was unraveling

[@etherealhoney96]

There’s no corner he’s a big ass man with money and power stop coddling

[@اميرمادرا]

Yes

[@develyntwocentshenderson5739]

with any luck the unraveling of this 'family' will continue

[@Gentleheart420]

He repeats every question he’s asked to give himself time to lie

[@judymurray191]

Yes! That made my blood pressure go up!

[@botomcgee808]

I catch myself singing, “Bruce Rivers he’s a criminal lawyer” way too much

[@lazychemistry]

Yes

[@fibonaccifanzeroviews7839]

"Who is he?"

[@uraigroves7898]

And what he do? Lol

[@kristy-lou8762]

Hahaha 😆 same

[@lazychemistry]

You ain't getting home till 2058

[@constantina7396]

He killed them for self-preservation reasons. Even though there is no life insurance on Maggie, the Moselle property is in her name and he inherits it from her when she dies. He needs to have full financial control of that property to help bail himself out of all of his financial difficulties. She was now realizing how much trouble he was in and would have never turned that over to him. Paul was killed to appease the people in the boat case and feed the narrative that the murders were retribution for that. There is literally NOTHING this guy won’t do to save his own skin. There is no moral line he will not cross

[@dgarzaart2000]

Maggie did not like Mossel, she liked Edisto beach property. I think she would have agreed to sell Mossel.

[@constantina7396]

It’s not a question of her liking the property or not. It is the fact that she owned it outright and would not have had to split the proceeds with Alex if she sold it. If she realized he was about to be ruined, no way would she have signed this valuable property over to him.

[@bettymawanza150]

The surprising thing is he can’t remember the conversation/words exchanged with his wife and son. Even to remember what transpired between them on the last moment he saw them alive. I remember very well the last words I exchanged with my loved ones when I lastly spoke to them before their sudden death especially after such a brutal death. Sure those are the very first things he would have said to the 911 call; recounting when the last time he saw them alive.

[@loopy1159]

My daughter died 28 years ago I remember every detail It haunts me

[@TheAverageSavage1021]

@@loopy1159I’m so sorry, and I’m sorry for your loss. Hopefully you know your daughter wouldn’t want you to be haunted by that interaction, rather to remember all the amazing times you had- all the laughs and fun times shared. ❤

[@jamiekloer6534]

Lost my sister. Talked in phone right before. Remember words what I wore how I moved my hand. Every detail.

[@harryparsons2750]

@@jamiekloer6534I highly doubt that

[@marygoff3332]

Hoping Creighton lines it all up in a cohesive review for the jury - I sincerely think he will do a great job with the closing argument.

[@Jill199]

Me too

[@Rain_Reign]

I hope he does too. I thought he did really well with opening, and he wasn’t even able to mention all of the evidence and context that came as the trial progressed.

[@sallycinnamon5370]

I think as long as he can stay away from petty arguments about 12 year olds. I think the worst thing Murdaugh did was totally absolving the boat wreck families and instead pointing to the online trolls as the culprits. He really thought, as he looked down at his butchered son…the internet troll really did hate him? Not the family or partner of Mallory. Not the other 2 girls that he serious injured that night or their family/friends? Without the prosecution outlining the boat case families alibis they were part of reasonable doubt for alternative suspects…but now even Alex doesn’t think they are credible suspects and he knows this case super well! Better than any of the paid lawyers, I dare say. So now the reasonable version of events that the defences has officially entered for their case is strangers that attacked Paul online. But they weren’t on the grounds already at 8:45 when Alex left the kennels until 8:47ish when he entered the house. But they arrive by 8:50 to kill them both by 8:53.

[@susankennedy7280]

I agree with you CLR it doesn't ring for me and besides they said the person was crouched down that shot Paul

[@susankennedy7280]

He's the last one to see them alive but I truly believe there was somebody hiding

[@diligentmindz]

He left the dead bodies of his loved ones lying on the ground and went back to the house to get a gun to protect himself? Not the action of a shocked and bereaved man trying to deal with the loss of his wife and child.

[@Rnnurse2023]

He was more worried about his own well being . I think he got the gun in case GSR showed on his hands , he would say it was from that gun . He’s such a lizard licking liar who knows what is his truth

[@Musiclover-uo2oi]

Actually, he also left the dead bodies of his family an hour earlier when he went to visit his mother (to give himself an alibi). And that’s after he probably hosed himself down by the kennels, and put the dogs back in their pens. Holy crap, this is crazy.

[@its_mooseskins7216]

When I see CLR pop up I get so excited

[@sboazable]

Murdaugh didn't say he spent $50,000 a month on pills...he said $50,000 A WEEK!

[@LottieTotty1]

I think the motive is wrapped up in years of family history of shame. He had to protect the family name and Paul was a threat to that. not only due to the boat crash, but his history of violence and drinking. He was dispensable. Maggie and he hadn't been getting on for years. they lived separate lives. Buster is the golden child. Paul felt left out which fuelled his anger. Paul was an embarrassment to the family and had to be got rid of. I heard that Handsome had said to AM just before he died, that if he didn't sort Paul out, then he would do it. AM had the opportunity, the means and the motivation. He lied about being at the kennels, not realising it was caught on Paul's phone. He says there was no one else down at the kennels when he was there. M & P's phones went off at the same time. He had time then to cover his tracks. Went back to shower and change and go off out with his clothes/shoes to get rid of the evidence.

[@maryannenizio5074]

his phone being silent and no movement for almost 2 hours before the murders is also suspect

[@reneesantiago6496]

So how did Maggie’s sister not know about all the marital issues?????

[@maryannenizio5074]

@@reneesantiago6496 not many people know what truly goes on in a home ...until someone has had enough and starts sharing

[@skinnypete3104]

@@reneesantiago6496 I’m close to my sister and had no idea her hubby was running around with a stripper until she finally admitted it and so much more when divorcing him. People will remain quiet when they’re ashamed and I suspect Maggie is no different

[@robertflippin9112]

So I guess you were living there.Incognito of course

[@juliecrane9647]

It might be as simple as Mags and PawPaw the little detective kept finding his stash and flushing those pills. Ever live with an addict ??? Yep they'll kill u for that. Notice how he speaks with great affection still when talking of OXY ? He snapped. Big Time. His soul has left the body.

[@skeletini9836]

morality left the chat

[@TheAverageSavage1021]

Check the eyes. I don’t know a soul ever existed

[@kimma508]

@@TheAverageSavage1021I agree. He looks dead inside.

[@robertflippin9112]

Alcohalics and Junkies are the worst. They will do everything to get their "stuff"

[@lXedalinl]

He got close enough to touch their bodies. He tried tampering with his sons phone with his brain matter blown all over the floor. Also Alex: "are.. Are they dead?....?..... Are you sure...?"

[@lindaarmstrong5170]

Thanx for this info! Nice to here it from one person to explain it and water it down for me. Enjoyed this!

[@luckytlha]

I think his testimony told us his motive. He was paranoid. He is a drug addict. The weekend before at the game he was at the hotel not feeling well cause he was detoxing. He told us in the police car first interview that night he had a pocket full of pills. Anger and hatred towards Paul over the boat accident and taking/looking for his pills. I think he slipped when saying Maggie asked him 'to leave'. He 'got out of there'.

[@kennethclaar922]

Yes he killed them for sure and for pitty so he could get out of his messses at law firm .

[@sallycinnamon5370]

It’s interesting that he went out of his way to try to convince the jury that at the time of death Paul didn’t even care if he quit opioids. And that Paul convinced Maggie the pills were no big deal. But then for some reason, despite not planning to detox again until “after the criminal boat case” he was choosing to withdraw in the hotel room. But then he was back on his pills the next day to deny withdrawing at the time of the murders. I wonder if there was something to the theory that he had gotten pills from someone before or at the games that weekend. And on Monday is Paul found them and swiped them. He stays behind to take some pills and relax…looks in his hiding place and they are gone. Grabs a gun in a rage to force Paul to give them back. Extra pissed because Paul shouldn’t be giving him a hard time because is the core reason for a lot of the problems that are stressing him out. Either they did at one point or he feels like they should have had an agreement that Paul shouldn’t be giving him a hard time while he’s pulling all these strings to clean up Paul’s mess. Pulls a gun on Paul to insist on him giving them back. Paul refuses and either by accident or rage Alex kills him. Then he kills Maggie after. Maybe he knew she was done there…maybe he didn’t. That would explain him leaving his phone behind. He’s been in a rage leaving. Maybe he did go into Paul’s pockets at that point looking for the pills. Maybe he thought he could do figure out his way out of the financial stuff if they could just stop messing with his pills. He just moved those action to finding them because he knew that they would notice his phone out of his pockets. I think he blamed them for cussing this. The pills HELPED him and they couldn’t understand that! They helped him focus!

[@sharonnevius]

Maybe he pulled the pills from Paul’s pocket when he turned him over and supposedly his phone fell out. I think you’re right on about the detox angle.

[@dw3403]

You really buying he took 60 oxi a day? How would one get anything done? Not buying.

[@heidicakes1165]

@@sharonnevius Very good point!!

[@snyden23]

He lied so much he couldn't even remember if he lied to certain people or not.

[@juliebuol7622]

Thank you for walking us through this part of the trial. It is very informative and answered many of my questions

[@aaronpalmer9922]

Love you breaking these down! Helps us understand better!

[@amieaiello3456]

THANK YOU! I don’t believe he’s an addict for a second! A dealer maybe but not an addict. He’s not saying anything about addiction that he hasn’t GOOGLED! That’s another red herring he used for sympathy & to buy time covering up his crimes! LA should have ordered a hair follicle test day one to settle this claim! Because no one can take 1500mg of oxy 30’s a DAY and survive!

[@kellytomlin2741]

Exactly. I thought I heard him say 50-60 pain pills a day. It got my attention because for 15 years I was on pain medication. Not as strong as OxyContin but had taken that many I’d been comatose

[@Somee989]

I think he was on pills because the pills made him feel OK under a false life. MOOD ENHANSERS.

[@Rfsi]

You can tAke that many that’s why he was bloated swollen and pale

[@marygoff3332]

He TESTED positive for opioids and benzos.

[@GraemeRalph56]

Exactly what I was thinking. He can't just be an average addict he has to be a super addict. I don't know who is a bigger liar him or George Santos.

[@Fluer-de-Lis]

I have not been keeping up with this case. It’s rich people drama and for those who passed , may they rest in peace. Thanks Bruce for covering this.

[@uraigroves7898]

Me either...but damn, the guy killed his own son and wife to save his own azz from going to jail...just unbelievable what people are capable of...

[@Fluer-de-Lis]

@@uraigroves7898 he’s a horrible piece of work. My stepdads family are richies and the drama that they go through and the backstabbing is worse than anything I saw growing up in the projects. Rich people do horrible and more diabolical crap 💩 to each other, more so than poor people do. Money will either motivate you to do great things or do things like Alex did and then to have his son come in court and be improper is disgusting.

[@Deebus]

@@uraigroves7898 weak motive means weak case 🤷‍♂️ sounds stupid

[@S.L.S-407]

@@uraigroves7898 - Murduaghh will be going to jail for all the money he stole. Whether he goes to jail for murder is an unknown, but I think unlikely.

[@tqueen7131]

​@@uraigroves7898 So neither of you have kept up with the case but are here to call him a murderer? This is US of America where we have Presumption of Innocence unless proven guilty in a Court of Law. You are deeming him guilty when you havent even watched the facts of the case sounds very odd to me. Who does that

[@jillstruthers]

I ❤️ Bruce Rivers' reaction videos so much! Way to rep Minnesota, my guy! 👊 😃

[@jmac77]

He knows what time to lie about being there. Funny how he should know that if he wasn't guilty as hell. BECAUSE OF HIS ADDICTION, he claims he was paranoid and lied to cops and did unpredictable crap. So why shouldn't we believe that he did something unpredictable and paranoid to his wife and child? He's so guilty.

[@eddiejanekjr6381]

Great review and thank you Counselor Rivers for taking the time to offer the brief explanations for the different acronyms and legal maneuvers !

[@azinegg]

Been waiting for your reaction Bruce’ just to let you know it’s valued.

[@BaggaBee]

Any thoughts on the worst closing arguments by a defense lawyer? That was horrible. Did I miss something?

[@TheLucky8Percent]

Jim Griffin looked like a broken man in that closing argument.

[@jamiekloer6534]

Totally I keep thinking about how it could of been done. It had no structure and was all over the place. Think they had legit things like investigation not being perfect. Yet that was because who Alex was not because they focused on him. Think after Alex testifies and blew all there work he was defeated.

[@dianajane6185]

Thank you, Bruce and Michael. Loved hearing your reaction to this case.

[@cathymann6917]

I can picture you teaching everything you know about the law...very well done with your putting things into perspective..you know there's going to a movie about this one day!,

[@Emm325]

Perfect timing! Just finished the last Netflix episode, and had not followed the case that closely prior. This ish is crazy!

[@JoelHernandez-yl6yw]

You and me lol, I legit was waiting for Bruce to do his thing

[@cindyh.9550]

How in the world is there a movie already out?

[@Rain_Reign]

@@cindyh.9550 it’s not a movie, it’s a short docuseries. They’ve clearly been working on it for a while.

[@cindyh.9550]

@@Rain_Reign what is it called?

[@Ruralvixon]

Love your coverage of this trial. I also love your Elvis cuff links!

[@Iruparazzo]

so basically his defense is "I lied to the cops and I'm a drug dealer, so it couldn't be me!" lol

[@martyal]

Exactly!! I don’t understand the confusion.

[@Zine2me]

It was looking to me like his kid was one of his biggest liabilities, and his wife's demise would be one less problem. He just wasn't really planning on being held accountable. I can't imagine what he thought he would gain by getting on the witness stand.

[@marygoff3332]

Exactly.

[@libbylandscape3560]

He thought he was smart enough to bs his way out

[@joedennehy386]

He didn't think the cops would search his property and find the old shell casings which were proved to be from one of the murder weapons, and he didn't realise his voice was on the live stream.

[@sweetpeas8206]

Murtaugh is absolutely guilty. I find his use of distancing language fascinating. He’s been lying for so long that it is natural for him. Its common in addicts. When asked if he “SHOT Maggie and Paul”, his response is, “I would never HURT Maggie Murdaugh. I would never hurt Paul Mudaugh.” He uses Paul’s name and not his nickname here too. Later he says, “up until the time y’all charged me with HURTING Maggie..” Words matter. I hope the jury is listening closely to what he says and how he answers.

[@nancyeaton731]

Especially since he hurt her in many other ways. So he was lying about that.

[@sweetpeas8206]

@@nancyeaton731 Agree! Her wedding band wasn’t under the seat of her car for nothing!

[@DD-dq1ed]

Sweet peas I thought the same thing.. He separated himself from that question and I believe killing them by using those names..

[@DewBee_Devine_Spirituality]

Bruce Rivers, Ty for your energetic, entertaining, and knowledgeable commentary on all of your videos.I look for you on YT everyday because of the above stated.Appreciate you!!!

[@michelleayres5608]

The boat crash case was going to expose him and financially ruin him. When Paul went away, so did the boat case. The police found Maggie's receipt for a $12,000 Gucci bag. I don't think she was aware of the gravity of her husband's finances.

[@TheMimiof7]

I thought it was a $1200 Gucci bag?

[@JS21810]

She was starting to be aware and was becoming suspicious. Also, she loved the way they lived and the lifestyle they lived. She didn’t want to give that up. I think he didn’t want his family to realize they would no longer be able to live that lifestyle

[@sanfranciscobay]

Was Paul a minor when the boat accident occurred or did the boat belong to Alex making him fully or partially responsible for that lawsuit?

[@lynnhoffman247]

@@sanfranciscobay Paul was 19 but the legal age is 21 in SC. The boat was owned by Alex through a corporation to be used for paid fishing and hunting trips. The company that insured the boat refused to pay since it wasn’t being used for business that night Mallory was killed.

[@lynnhoffman247]

@@JS21810 Yes, Maggie knew something was up with their finances. A check she wrote to a local charity bounced.

[@meriwetherball]

Good work, Bruce. People who value their family, like you have shared, especially about your father, will NEVER be able to think like someone who doesn't. They really are completely different mentalities.

[@johnfanning9185]

He is not only the last person to see the wife and the son alive, the weapons used to kill them were weapons belonging to the family. So if someone else did it, they would have to had come to the crime scene without a gun. They would have had to know where the guns were.

[@Leigh-says-stuff]

One theory I’ve heard that seems to fit very well is that he originally wanted it to look like Paul killed his mom, then himself. But he didn’t kill Paul with the first shot, so he had to switch suddenly from faking a murder-suicide to a double murder, and did a crappy job

[@dw3403]

@@Leigh-says-stuff Not a far fetched theory since he did try to stage his own. But why his drug dealer would get rid of a good client without any pay does not make any sense.

[@lynnhoffman247]

@@dw3403 According to Cousin Eddie (the drug dealer), Alex wanted Eddie to shoot him but he refused. He tried to wrestle the gun out of Alex’s hand & the gun went off. Alex is such a liar, I tend to believe a drug dealer over him.

[@asheburypress882]

@@dw3403 When you don’t have money, usually blackmail is involved.

[@marcosmarin8930]

​He tried to frame cousin Eddie by killing him and try to blame HIM for killing wife and son. Eddie noticed that and ran away with the gun....

[@lesliewoodhull5383]

I really enjoy your break downs of these criminal cases. You’re able to put this into perspective in such a user-friendly way, so that all of us understand what you’re saying and what the case is really all about.

[@caroleparker6084]

Here is my guilty scenario. I keep trying to think of his motive, so... what if Maggie found the pills (I think he is probably dealing, to be honest) She knows all his dirty dealings, theft, cover ups including Gloria's death, and Stephan Smith, etc. She gives him an ultimation to sort himself out, pay the Beach family, etc., or she wants a divorce... and she will take everything that he has left (Moselle and the beach house). The day of the murder, his firm confronts him about the embezzlement, and he knows the jig is up... his endless line of money is over... he can't face telling Maggie that they have NOTHING, and would have to sell everything including her beloved beach house to settle the boat case, and pay the stolen money back... and he will probably be facing massive jail time.. Paul is to blame for the boat case, and Maggie wants a divorce and will take everything he has... he and Eddy did it together, Eddy stayed and cleaned up, put the hose away, etc while Alex showered, changed and drove to his Mom's house... his plan was to shoot Eddy in September; he lured Eddy to a meeting by the roadside to shoot him, but in the struggle AM got shot by accident. If AM wanted to die, why call 911? If he shot Eddy, he could blame Maggie and Paul's murder on him! Maggie was overkill... 6-7 bullets.. and only 2 for Paul??? Sounds like they were after Maggie and not to get revenge on Paul for the boat accident .. Very fishy!

[@luvjesuslee2033]

All this shots into Maggie sounds like a crime of Passion. I think also he shot them from a side advantage so he didn't have to see their eyes, & faces but he didn't want them to see him either. jmo

[@luvjesuslee2033]

Also There's more to come out about AM. He maybe tied to something's on Hilton Head, & possibly some sex trafficking. He may also be into imports & exports of some illegal things. One thing about it Dark will always come to LIGHT at some point.

[@Cajun.Cravings_]

This makes more sense than with the prosecution case.

[@sittingindetroit9204]

He is a legal document expert and says he didn’t commit suicide because his older son wouldn’t be paid. Not true. He had the policy for 10 years and it had a 2 year suicide clause, which is common

[@marcosmarin8930]

Please note that if that was happening, Maggie would change her will before facing Alex...I think.

[@ceeyaaa]

I’ve been following this trial. And I wish he would confess and put an end to this. So awful for the family. You can tell just from what he told his son’s friend when he came up…said the fucking boat accident…selling a story instead of horror at their death. He is emotional now because he realizes what an awful thing he did.

[@BritBrat83]

I agree 💯

[@bevalexander5897]

I read about the case (the boating accident, and lawsuit) quite awhile ago, in an article in People, I think. Then, I heard about the murders of his wife and son. My gut reaction was “the husband did it”. I believed it from day one, and didn’t even know about his voice on the snap. I mean, who else could have done it? Putting him on the stand was the worst decision I’ve ever seen in a trial, and I’m a retired LEO.

[@ohaie]

He still has not said “I did not kill my wife I did not kill my son”. He keeps saying “I would never hurt …”

[@ginnyharris4358]

He hurt them with his drug addiction. So his words mean nothing.

[@kathyhollerback7786]

It's very telling.

[@nygrl6102]

And he flat out said that he hurts people he loves.

[@gregmccarter2176]

He told the truth that time. He didn't want to hurt them...he wanted to kill them. I don't think it was planed.i believe it was a heated moment of anger.

[@jaimefewer6297]

Thank you Bruce for your input on this trial.Respect