'I was so mad:' Attorney Chris Wilson says Alex Murdaugh admitted he stole money: full video

Attorney Chris Wilson said Alex Murdaugh confessed to having a drug problem, stealing money, was stealing money, and had “shit him up." Murdaugh is on trial for the murders of Maggie Murdaugh and Paul Murdaugh, who were his wife and son.
#alexmurdaugh #murdaugh

[@Stray..]

This man shows more grief about the loss of trust with his friend then Alex ever did with the loss of his family.

[@maryhirsch7170]

With him in private, were you?

[@Stray..]

I don’t understand your question.

[@Stray..]

@@ernieh3860 Based on all of his police interviews that I watched, the 911 call he made, his facial expressions, and The Behavioral Panel’s analysis of his body language and the words he used.

[@joywimer4281]

Agree!! With Joni, the comments from Mary??

[@Stray..]

@@joywimer4281 Right? Thank you!

[@diannedocherty3816]

Here is what it looks like to realize your best friend is a complete and utter garbage human being…mind blowing for so many people being duped ..this case is just getting worse every day..

[@freewaybaby]

Murdaugh is a SERIOUSLY demented P.O.S. It is not possible for him to serve as many years as he owes! His friend was so concerned about his mental health…too bad he didn’t just let him go!

[@norrismorrison849]

He truly is an evil human being, look at him, this is pure evil, the devil is going to reject him when he goes to hell. A 👿 reject.

[@growwiththeflow4854]

It really does get worse every day. I keep realizing all of these painful ripples Alex has caused. They are seemingly neverending. I wish his karma would have caught up with him a whole lot sooner so he'd have done less damage.

[@eej1983able]

The layers keep getting pulled back it's horrific

[@Teriteri22]

Wonder if Alec is on suicide watch? Seems he’s worth more not being around and everyone wants their money. The head shaking could be from withdraws or just a show. The surviving son’s story interests me. Half your family murdered, fathers a theft and on trail for their murder. How do you remain so calm?

[@MarinaJBoyd]

This may be the most empathy and compassion I've ever felt for any attorney. Dude seems genuinely heartbroken over gross betrayal.

[@DefaultName-yf5sd]

I agree. He seems a good man.

[@roxieolemeda3196]

Me too I don't 💭 think that everyone surrounding Alex were bad people

[@DIYKRISSY]

I agree . Genuinely can relate to the betrayal from a “friend or family” member and the pain of that , but this guy has been through the ringer in sooooo many horrific ways because of Murdaugh

[@KH-ol6qz]

Unfortunately, he showed more real emotion (as well as Maggie’s sister) than any murdagh did …. That’s sad

[@loditx7706]

The John uncle is not a lawyer; must be why he doesn’t demonstrate the gross behavior characteristics of his brothers. However, no matter how much he emotes or cries I believe he would still lie to assist them and suspect he has in the past, whether by omission or commission.

[@debrajones8194]

The sheer amount of money these lawyers make is mind boggling.

[@jimmerskrimmerfriddet3246]

Seriously. And the percentage. From the 4mil settlement he mentioned almost 3 goes to the lawyers.

[@MrBangbangjim]

Yes they make a lot of money but in my case, my lawyer certainly earned it. I was in a wreck in 2010 with an underaged drunk driver and I hired a personal injury lawyer in Eugene, OR but he wasn't sure he could help me. About a year after he took my case, he called and was elated that he'd found a way out for me. He sued the Homeowners insurance of the family where this kid got drunk, in fact, along with their own son, cleaned out the liquor cabinet. The problem was that once all my bills were paid and my lawyer was paid there was no money for me. So Don instructed his entire staff to start calling everyone that I owed money to trying to get them to either lower the bill or wipe it clean. And in doing so, he was able to write me a check for $125,000. We are friends to this day and I adore him, as a person and a lawyer. When an attorney is on your side and they fight for you, it makes you realize that attorney's are like everyone else. When they are on your side, it's a different story than when they aren't.

[@Mindaro]

@@MrBangbangjim Dear lady I really needed your story!!! This horror was haunting me as tho all hope and sanity was lost on the so-called justice? system. You deserved such wonderful good fortune in your life. God always be with you ❤️😇

[@maplebones]

@@MrBangbangjim Whatever

[@maplebones]

@@MrBangbangjim How much did the lawyer get ? It sounds like he hosed you, which is normal.

[@Sealust50]

The ultimate BETRAYAL OF TRUST AND FAITH in not only your business partner, but far more significantly, your best friend. My heartfelt sympathies to Chris Wilson for having to go through this tragic ordeal and total disillusionment of how your best friend actually was as opposed to what you thought he was. That is very difficult to handle.

[@janewaterfield648]

Well written.

[@CerealBoomer]

Since high school they were besties…this guy may never trust anyone again. The victims keep on falling 🫵🏻😢🤔

[@cjk6736]

The only thing more devastating is when a person is betrayed by their spouse for 28 years.

[@graceland8912]

If he can do that to his best friend he is capable of anything.

[@angielavender8062]

Totally agree😢

[@Shay_-cq2cl]

Chris Wilson’s testimony was one of many heartbreaking moments in this trial. It goes to show that Alex has absolutely no shame in who he destroys while trying to preserve his dynasty.

[@dorothylewis1207]

Preserve his Greed!

[@janegardener1662]

Not many people preserve their dynasty by shooting their sons. But I suppose by "dynasty" you mean his other son, Buster.

[@jeaniechampagne8831]

That's how psychopaths see the world. They're great actors and not one iota of remorse. The world is their oyster you might say.

[@jennk7987]

@@janegardener1662 Maybe you haven’t come across many rich dynasty because yes they will take out family, wives, kids to preserve their “dynasty” (Money) 🙄🙄🤷‍♀️

[@janegardener1662]

@@jennk7987 The word "dynasty" requires that you have *an heir* to pass your wealth and power to. Alec did preserve one of his children but he may not have any money to pass down after this.

[@Lisabug2659]

Back in the 80’s a colleague friend was invited to my wedding. She and her husband attended and he was delightful, good natured, tall, handsome and very gracious. A year later she had their first child and things went downhill. She would say things like he was “weird” and didn’t behave at home as he did in public. She divorced him and he remarried and had 2 more children with the new wife. Apparently things once again spiraled downward. I got a call one weekend from my friend, she told me he had killed his wife by shooting her in the back of the head with a shotgun in front of the kids in the kitchen. He was sentenced to life without parole. I was stunned, and I just couldn’t believe it. Every time I view the wedding video I see him in the reception line. He had zero empathy for anyone and my friend was lucky she listened to her gut. This guy is guilty as sin. Thief, Liar and Murderer. How you;could kill your spouse and child is beyond comprehension.

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

especially his son...17 years old I think

[@onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679]

Psychopath. Great story. Joel

[@theacguy9546]

Her gut told her to marry him, have a child, then divorce him so he could murder his next wife? Excellent instincts. 😆

[@jillferry-williams9409]

@@theacguy9546…you’re not an ac guy, you’re “that” guy. The button pusher. The pot stirrer. The guy that lacks empathy. I see you..guy.

[@theacguy9546]

@@jillferry-williams9409 how does validating delusional statements helping this person? Criticism is integral to growth.

[@gr8fuldeb699]

To be betrayed by a best friend then have to sit in stand to snitch on him has got to be the worse thing ever. I feel so bad for this man.

[@sadjaxx]

This ain't snitching, this is revealing the evil that you never knew was there.

[@paulaalmeidareastephens3317]

I can think of so many other things that are the worse thing ever , but this is betrayal, right behind couples sexually cheating on each other - God bless him

[@dawni5365]

You think you know someone…until you find out you never did….it’s horrific

[@darlenealessio7609]

Laws and policies need to be thoroughly overhauled. Too many loop holes for the dead beat entitled thieves, I hope this man redirects his career. Begins canvassing how many out here are duped by family, and friends, and they have a way to convince others to follow them like the pied piper. Those that follow and aide them are complicit in the abuse. I so very much hope this kind soul directs his career into working with Attorney General finding ways to combat the abuses in family home care, where one or more abuse and use the good advocacy of another and sit back and conspire ways of manipulating. Wills, into codicil's , during end of life on hospice and more, in dealing with alzheimers, dementia family member, and other with cancer, to stop the emotional abuse, emotional gaslighting, emotional manipulation. To stop the egregious from firing a well renowned, respected attorney who questioned the urgency of will change again with in 3 years and at end of life, during hospice no less. From changing Insurance beneficiaries, within 2 weeks of a hospice home patients attorney, simply because they believe they are in charge of all affairs is neglect, abuse, from threatening to have the sick elders placed in a Nursing home, fearing it wouod happen is abuse and one way of getting their way. To make it easier to have said individual removed from living within the house accessing all control. A mere canvass of neighbors who are very unaware of the true long time dynamics of control, the so called "keeping up appearances and protecting the financial, emotional manipulative abuser. There needs to be stricter contingencies to protect and help the advocates and those they try in vain to manage a quality of life. Thiere must be better training, more ways to report and find dedicated case workers and social workers on hospital levels to follow through at home. Perhaps medicare, aarp can find ways to stop the abuse. Innocent people are being trampled on, sick and elderly taken advantage by one or more family members because they have control. It is a dynsmic that has been a long time in the making and they strike at the lowest most unexpected times . When a family member can wipe out family business, personal accounts move funds, control the financial advisor staking their own interest, manipulating that financial advisor to make changes to Insurance investments, beneficiary, changes and wills turned into codicils at end if life is depraved acts. It happens more often than people recognize, they shutter at depositions, at discoveries and pray any who contest run out of Funds before proving the abuse. But it is all their, time dates, timeliness, and more. They move on thinking they won, they not only got over on their victim, victims, they got over on the county, state federal government because the way it is presently structured, in the end you see the irony, they place all in a family trust, assuring no one can do to them what they have done to others . The irony

[@maryhalverson5713]

Lawyers are trained to be shady actors so no one should be terribly shocked by any deed committed by a member of the world's most aptly despised profession.

[@lovearttherapyalways]

yep, was married to a covert narcissist for years and I did NOT know him.. he was an oscar nomination worthy actor most of the time. He led an evil double life that finally did blow up in my face! Evil people are really good at wearing a mask to fool others. Our church still thinks he is wonderful.. most do. Sad... How to trust anyone anymore!!!

[@annadavis6361]

Worse feeling ever.

[@Celeste.Martel]

Yep, have personally known a friend for about 10 years only to realize he is a p*dophile and he sits now in jail. Never ever could I have known it, or his girlfriend or any of his friends, for the matter. It's a real betrayal.

[@kari8187]

This man’s heart is broken, this is what Alec’s face should look like but it doesn’t, I don’t think it can.

[@amandawalden6319]

O.M.G. you are Absolutely Correct!! This is so heartbreaking!

[@angelwings7930]

MA is a psychopath. Explains why he could do that to his own family as well.

[@lastjob2011]

Narcissists are evil. They have no love, concern, empathy, shame.

[@frelnc]

Absolutely right, Kari. I honestly don't believe Alex is capable of genuine remorse. I would imagine he's never had to take responsibility for his evil acts before this. He's a despicable human being.

[@cookie_dough_hangover]

Absolutely.

[@ronyagpd]

Heart goes out to the witness. Such betrayal and such grief. Hope he continues to prosper.Comes over as a thoroughly honourable man.

[@JustMe-pu3xm]

How do you believe this lawyer testimony… he is a lawyer.. he knew exactly what Alex was doing.. he had to know he was stealing money..🤷🏽in my opinion. He was helping him steal it.

[@bryantconley1971]

@@JustMe-pu3xm e

[@BeeBee-wu1fz]

To me he's not honorable at all, he danced with the devil and got what he deserved.

[@JustMe-pu3xm]

@@BeeBee-wu1fz Well Spoken… He had to know what was going on.. He is an Attorney that been practicing for years..

[@govindagovindaji4662]

Hi. I was thinking the same. Do you happen to know why there is no jury here at 30:47 minutes~? (PS I'm scrolling through this one here and there as trying to catch up on so much I missed). Thank you~!

[@brie3679]

This man is probably going through a whirlwind. I can’t imagine thinking I know someone, calling them my best friend…and then finding out it wasn’t real and they’re actually a heartless sociopathic family killer.

[@peterm3964]

He hasn’t been found guilty yet . Which makes YOU a bigot .

[@ClueSign]

@@peterm3964 Only a bot would say that.

[@ClueSign]

I hope all his living victims are already working with good therapists to help them rebuild their lives after this nightmare. Especially his one living son.

[@patcola7335]

@@peterm3964 Doesn't make him a bigot. His son whom he murdered in cold-blood had video on his phone and you can hear Alex in the background. He lied about being there and then said he was. Why are you defending him ? If by some small chance very small chance it was someone else then I will admit I was wrong.

[@justinakavanagh3058]

@@ClueSign Most likely cannot pay for one.

[@janewaterfield648]

To be betrayed by a person you trust is truly shattering. I remember Colonal Russell Williams's case. (He killed two women) His friend of thirty years stated, it was like someone had kicked him in the stomach three times. He said to find out your best friend is the worst of the worst". I daresay this witness feels the same.

[@folksin42]

['To be betrayed by a person you trust is truly shattering.' ] The only people who can betray you are those you trust. And if anyone reading this hasn't yet found out, someone you LOVE and TRUST and would be the very last human you'd think would betray you....will.

[@rebeccaswift7588]

I saw the documentary on Col Russell Williams..very disturbing case..

[@carolynm9638]

It’s the scary fact that you never really know another person or what they are capable of. That’s the reality that makes the average person uncomfortable.

[@mark7831]

@@rebeccaswift7588 that detective's way around a serial killer was great and I no he only got 2 murders under his belt but he wanted to be a black belt

[@CrazyCrystal8175]

@@rebeccaswift7588 The interrogation videos are mind blowing as well!

[@aqua-angela]

Wow what a stand up guy. The level of betrayal he must feel is probably overwhelming. Alex didn't deserve a friend like him.

[@Kroggnagch]

Alex doesn’t deserve anything except whatever justice he is served, especially a genuine friend.

[@darlenealessio7609]

My family wanted it all and they took it, fired parents long tine 35year attorney with integrity , got one to do a codicil a month bf mom passed on hospice her last near 9 mo, dad with Dementia, Alz, made beneficiary changes to both insurance policies, and had the help of the financial investor to do so Incredible what they accomplished, in the last 1 month, and in her last 2 weeks The discovery don't lie, crushing the hell leading up to it and learning of how egregiously wicked is mind bending I feel this mans pain. Grace to him his loved ones

[@elfenmaus1440]

If he trust ever a person again because of AM sad 😢

[@darlenealessio7609]

@@elfenmaus1440 that's how it goes, the reach of betrayal will astound you, shutter the ground beneath your feet, feeling the cold, distance, and siding some you thought knew and understood your betrayal, their was surely much tolerance, and very much an understanding about individuals like this, no one no one you ever thought would throw you under the bus, leave you alone and shattered in your own family dynamic with your child/children, and spouse. Truly one of the most complex and utterly life changing events, as Shakespeare would ascribe, Tragedies, as we hear in the most beautiful heart felt voices in Opera, the story has it's deep dark theme, as in Don Qiuota Man of LA Mancha, as a most humbling book East of Eden, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, our Bible is revealing of much of the same. Grief stricken and emotionally sparred, you gain only enough breath to stand and during that time the necessity of your truth the truth, cannot be pushed to the side, your grief takes a back seat to what you must put all your energy in, your immediate loved ones, children, adult children, and spouse, and God be with you if your spousal relations have been smoldering under the surface for a long time, you them realize much more getting through the worst of this shared betrayal will not even fix that. The layers of human suffering, shouldering the depraved emotional and financial abuse you would never imagine knowing as off the rail your family member was, or friend you and your's were better than that. You and yous together found the bond, strength to tolerate, look past that individual and even what piggy backed that their family. Realizing you were all in for the right reasons, the right stuff made life, hard work, hardships and sweet engagements all the sweeter. I feel his brokenness, a betrayal like no other left to sort out the steps taken revisiting those memories is no effort, you awake refreshed or groggy, by the time your feet are planted on the floor pieces of memories rush in, your mind heart and soul feel like I don't need more of this, but it is real unexplainable, how out of nowhere days weeks years past these nocturnal, and dayturnal memories mash up and it is giving you the string to the spiders web you have been in with individuals, you realize my God what a salesmen this has been, selling you all the Kool-aid, that piece of tent in the burning dessert as some have flocked to and succumbed to heat and dehydration. That is the reality you never thought of all they ever did, the rumors heard of oh no really they did, said that to so and so, they had the nerve, you shake your head inspire of it all you carry on, with 2nd hand embarrassment and feeling wow wow, I can't believe and you move on shaking it off. Until the final straw and you realize that you too were never valued, never, you and your decency, integrity to do right and hold your head high no matter what you knew was borderline off in word or deed this so called friend or family member did, you gave your all on behalf of their sick parent(s) or other sad life event they shouldered look back you see now they never really were invested in life as you they showed up played a part, the chameleon with an agenda that was in the works behind everyone whose trust they gained. An absolute walking talking Tsunami.

[@jesseporter3397]

​@@darlenealessio7609 come again

[@PamelaH_HappyVibes]

This man loved Alex and his kids so much. He is so hurt and you can just see it and hear it in his voice. If I ever needed a lawyer for personal injury, I would call him. Man, I feel so bad for him!

[@kristinaanderson4160]

Absolutely and I am sure that the silver lining here is that everyone will know that this guy is a honest guy and will hire him!!

[@karenholladay2612]

@@kristinaanderson4160 Honest lawyer lol. Funny.

[@brendagoodspeed443]

@@karenholladay2612 ..”honest lawyer”..sounds like an oxymoron, I agree..but there ARE honest ethical ones out there..unfortunately they’re tarnished by such slimeballs such as A.P.

[@Deelitee]

Does the beast go by ALEC or ALEX?? I see them both used.

[@calvinbright3054]

Yeah, but he also knew Alex was repeatedly breaking the law to get his brats out of trouble, so he clearly didn't mind working with a man of low character until the crook stole from HIM.

[@oldrvr]

I feel so bad for Chris Wilson. It’s heartbreaking to be betrayed by a friend. You really don’t ever get over it. So sad that he was cheated, and so many clients were betrayed as well. 😢

[@judithhopes151]

Will his law firm have to recompense the victims alex murdough cheated?

[@soniadowney7427]

​@@judithhopes151 AM law firm paid back with lawyers using their own money

[@evelyn7881]

So many betrayals. There was a young Black deaf quadriplegic man whose family hired him for a wrongful death suit. Alex won the suit but the family never saw a penny. The Insurance company paid the money and even AFTER the lawyer's fee was paid Alex stole the rest. #No words.

[@andrewpants3958]

As soon as they realized they had vehicle defect case, they saw dollar signs.

[@ronniemead805]

@@andrewpants3958 Dollar signs for the lawyers, clients, not so much

[@JB-hp4dx]

Chris Wilson seems like such a nice man and good attorney. Sad he lost so much money to his "friend". I hope he gets lots of new clients as an honest and caring atty.

[@karenili3196]

Jus a REALLY NICE GUY! Just an EXAMPLE TO ALL!

[@shlrlaborben8934]

YEAH, HONEST & CARING ATTORNEY....THAT'S A TRUELY HONORABLE MAN OR WOMAN IN GOD'S EYES & HUMANS TOO

[@roxieolemeda3196]

It's really sad that he had a to use his own money to cover for Alex 😢

[@lisahinkley7808]

I'm glad Chris had this opportunity to share his side... the media made it seem as though he was a co-conspirator in the financial crimes... But listening to him, it seems he is just another victim.

[@hillarywimbish2859]

I agree 100%

[@raiijones5765]

dude wont even say hell , chris seems like such a kind person. giving up almost 200,000 dollars to cover for a friends. Im agree im glad hes able to share his side of things

[@colleenthompson4069]

sadly, his reputation and character have been terribly damaged, no doubt....being painted as a co-conspirator before the truth of his side could be known...people are quick to jump to conclusions before the whole set of facts can be known. Testimony comes too late for the pain and damage he's had to endure, I'm sure. How does one redeem those things? They don't. It's like he killed this friend, along with all of the others. Tragic to watch this man's pain as he retells the story. Murdaugh is a classic psychopathic narcissist. Makes me sick.

[@kimberley1449]

He was a victim who trusted him and his word. He had no idea how much he had stolen and the money it cost him and his family. Alex has received the sentence he deserves for the diabolical crimes against his wife and son.

[@roxieolemeda3196]

I agree 👍 👊

[@CeeOlleab388]

"Trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to restore." This man was really hurt by the betrayal of someone who he thought was a sincere "friend". I hope he recovers and God sends him a true and faithful friend.

[@nelsonartmnelsonartn908]

Chris will never trust that much again. He won’t let himself. So much has been broken. Alex is a despicable POS.

[@crystalshaw8744]

Where is that quote from? I love it.

[@K3lB3l]

This guy had everything. A family, wealth, power and an incredible circle of friends who were clearly devastated and heartbroken that someone they cared so much about, had just found his wife and youngest son brutally murdered. Two people that they all loved as well. You can see the pain in their eyes when talking about someone they thought they knew. Someone they dropped everything for, to go be with him and offer their love and support on the worst day of his life. Someone they trusted explicitly. The betrayal and shock they must feel has to be so painful. Most of us would be incredibly lucky to have even one friend like Chris Wilson. Alex Murdaugh had many and he took advantage of and deceived every single one of them. A betrayal of this magnitude leaves you in shock and disbelief. You question if this person ever cared about you at all. It's literally like someone has died. His actions have caused so much pain for so many people. This is literally a fall from grace in every sense of the words. I hope all of these people can pick up the pieces of their broken hearts and find peace one day. The Murdaugh name is forever tarnished and it's all their own doing. Their greed and thirst for power was ultimately their downfall. You don't get to go your whole life treating people this badly and expect to not be held accountable by someone. In this life or the next, Alex Murdaugh will have to answer to someone for the way he treated people throughout his life. It's just way it is. Call it Karma, call it God having the final say, call it what you will. I call it pay back.

[@barbaranoel3186]

I think it was more over his addiction. He had to have the money to keep his addition up.

[@c.l.montoya2972]

❤️I pray for the best to all concerned. 🙏🏽 God knows all & is working for the benefit of us all; He is the Father Almighty❤️Please God help us all learn what is needed, to be our best to serve one another & especially to serve You✝️🙏🏽 God Bless & carry us close to You, while we stomp the demons out each of our lives.✝️🙏🏽 With Love❤️

[@KristiLEvans1]

Well said.

[@nurzrachit7133]

@@barbaranoel3186 what was he snorting Gold Bars? Someone needs to slip him some of that Chinese Fentanyl.... He won't require quite so much money when he has xx's over his eyes.

[@donna-leeking9014]

🤔He had everything with the exception of a clearly functioning Brain!🤯

[@mosesmanaka8109]

Excellent example of how a witness on the stand should answer questions.

[@raineyj560]

He's a lawyer not a layperson 🤦🏿

[@mosesmanaka8109]

@@raineyj560 Exactly. Learn from him.

[@jaysom2240]

Almost like hes a Lawyer. lol

[@maryhalverson5713]

@@raineyj560 Lawyers are fully trained in the age old art of deception.

[@raineyj560]

@@maryhalverson5713 true, I won't deny that 🤷🏾

[@jennifermitchell3070]

When a best friend betrays you it's like a spouse or family member putting a knife in your heart. He's probably shocked Alex did all these things. He could of ruined his friends business. Sad.

[@smith899]

Yep! I had someone I considered a very good friend stab me in the back, and THEN tried to gaslight me about it!! It felt like a death in the family. I could hardly control my tears at work for about a week. About three months later she stopped me at the grocery store and said we needed to patch things up. I was shocked! I said there was nothing to patch up. I could never trust her again. Our daughters remained best friends for about 8 years after that, until the daughter started showing similar traits as her mother.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

It could be worse .. He could have shot his wife and Child ..

[@greenman6141]

@@smith899 Did your daughter know what her mother had done to you? re the daughter beginning to share her mother's traits: It is sad when this happens, but when someone is raised by a selfish liar, there's a huge chance they'll become like that. After all their role model and the person who they probably have the closest relationship with is a selfish liar....so they'll emulate them. I hope your daughter got out of that situation without being harmed a lot first. When your ex friend said that you needed to patch things up...did she do anything like, er, apologize? Or indicate that she'd behaved badly, or did she act like there was just some wires getting crossed incident?

[@smith899]

@@greenman6141 My daughter knew nothing about the betrayal until after she and her friend stopped being good friends. After she shared with me what happened, I told her. She is out of that friendship. No, there was no apology. But, had there been one, I would have been polite, accepted it, and still never been friends again.

[@lynettefrancia8702]

@@smith899 stay away from narcissists.... you would feel bad around these liars.

[@thenightporter]

This is not just betrayal; this is TRAUMA. When someone deeply betrays your trust you question yourself and the motives of others from that day forward. I am going through this myself right now.

[@Virgolove]

@nightporter, it truly is .....and we grieve...just as it's a death ..death of friendship:(

[@thenightporter]

@@Virgolove 👍

[@corinneyaworski-mh9uc]

Sorry to hear you are going through this. The Bible says people will always disappoint but God is always reliable. Going to church again has helped me a lot. Praying for you. It 😊

[@stopit41]

Facts

[@minapane]

Me too. Praying for your healing as I pray for mine.

[@earthrider700]

Being stabbed in the back by a "friend" is one of the worse things to experience. Very difficult to forgive.

[@maplebones]

God will but I wont.

[@jenniferbailey5914]

I’m just catching up on this case because I’m in Australia but OMG….what a piece of garbage this guy is! So many lives destroyed because of his selfishness. These witnesses are doing an incredible job under such duress. The judge was lovely to wish him all the best. Such betrayal will never be forgiven!

[@frelnc]

This judge looks mild and meek, but nothing could be further from the truth. The sense of decorum in that courtroom is almost palpable, and that's all because of the judge. Watching all the destroyed people testify is like watching a slow-motion train wreck. I think the person who was the most impressive was Jeanne Seckinger. You could see the boiling anger just under the surface, but her testimony was riveting. She held herself with great resolve and great courage. All these poor people who were victimized by the despicable POS are to be applauded for their courage.

[@michellesilver2218]

I live in the south. Alex is a horrible man. What absolutely frightens me is the near certainty that most court,law firms and criminal justice departments are corrupt as well.

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

@@michellesilver2218 that is my thought too. You know when they start robbing each other then they have already been doing the same to clients. I am in Australia and we have had many instances where legal firms have taken all the money held in a trust fund. Left people who were going to need that money for their retirement, stone broke.

[@lifesabeachnyc8568]

Also on top of all of that, because of him they are being forced into a media circus; testifying not only in a murder trial which is tough enough, but one being streamed live to millions of people.

[@JustMe-pu3xm]

How do you fall for this attorney testimony… This guy knew what Alex was doing… He was helping him steal the money..Come on now 🤷🏽

[@minniekay1240]

He was a great witness.

[@amandaarmstrong5966]

It's Heartbreaking For A Best Friend To Say "I Don't Know How I Feel About A Person Right Now"! That's Hard And Time To Cry!🤔😓💔

[@leslietrubiano7615]

Betrayal of trust and betrayal of heart. So sorry for your loss of a friend. Heartfelt sympathy Chris. Why did he hurt so many people.

[@Kroggnagch]

Look how ashamed he is... of his friend, of himself even tho honestly he was a victim, but he’s so ashamed. My man, you’re ok. No ones lookin at you, just Murdough.

[@yanifree114]

Personal injury lawyers are jackals. He’s acting. Can’t believe the sympathy for the lowest type lawyer throughout this thread. Ambulance chaser.

[@beastshawnee]

@@yanifree114 oh come on they cant all be that bad. And they do have an occupation needed by many.

[@kathynicholson103]

@@yanifree114 Everyone criticizes PI attorneys- until they need one.

[@ralow702]

@kathynicholson103 True, the couple in the Mack truck case didn't get $5 million out of the goodness of Mack's corporate heart..

[@nunya2954]

@@yanifree114 Hope your dum/azz never gets injured so that you have to put your trust in a PI Lawyer, you st//oo/id n*t. Uh, they LEGALLY get people TONS of MONEY.. don't like it, too bad, become Lawyer and change the LAWS. smh

[@brendaechols5929]

He truly cared about his friend. He was a little emotional. It was hard for him to know his buddy could commit this evil crime.

[@frelnc]

The poor man was shattered. Just shattered. Alex needs to be locked up for the rest of his natural life.

[@carolynm9638]

Besides family this guy and so many others would have been traumatised by Alec. He probably has no idea or care as to the extent of damage he has done to so many. Sounds like he’s been totally fixated on himself for a very long time.

[@Virus-xm7qc]

Murder’s face looks EXTREMELY Punchable!!!💪💪💪

[@gracekelly2810]

The pain and disgust on Mr Wilson's face is palpable. God be with him.

[@patwhite7970]

Mr. Wilson, thank you so much. I worked for two different attorneys. One didn't pay me, used the money for personal items. Got a judgment against him, he filed bankruptcy. The other wouldn't take his medication for mental illness. After I had left, he had been reported for not getting his work completed, not showing up for court appearances, etc. and lost his license to practice law, as did the other attorney.

[@Karenanneseven]

Murdaugh started dabbing his dry eyes only after Chris Wilson genuinely became upset with real tears. Murdaugh’s a monster.

[@estherfarris3802]

I wondercif he has had any drug withdrawal since he be in jail? I think not

[@CrazyCrystal8175]

I feel so bad for Chris...THIS IS REALLY HEARTBREAKING!!! My heart goes out to you Mr. Wilson!! You were a GREAT FRIEND and I hope you know that!!! You and your family are Definantly in my prayers!!

[@davidrice3337]

You people will believe anything these slickers tell y'all + hilarious - no wonder Bicycle Joe's the president - sheesh

[@uy7munir]

@@davidrice3337 low IQ is a problem in this nation -- haven't you noticed? I mean look at the spelling

[@CarterKey6]

@@davidrice3337 lol right the sheep are following

[@ellenlewis9860]

F him. He's not worth your tears.

[@anthonybethel4569]

Imagine the shock you Maga folk will feel when you realize DJT was a fraud all the while. Of course, it'll probably be a while, since all the evidence has been right under your nose!

[@drfabsoonjd]

Such a sad situation. The worst friend is a fake friend. This so worse than a divorce-because the bond started as innocent young kids/adults. Men usually don’t talk much about their feelings. This kind gentleman does speak about it. He was brave to admit this with the national audience too. God bless you sir.

[@PrayingSingleMama]

I agree with all except being worse than divorce ummm that’s a stretch. Alec wasn’t his lover whom he pledged his life too. 😂🙄🥴

[@shellyrobertson988]

I feel so badly for this former friend. Heart breaking that the accused can just sit there nodding his head. Almost like he’s running his lies through his head and agreeing that he did all these horrible things. Just sick.

[@motherof1294]

He is trying to pretend he cares

[@roxieolemeda3196]

Alex /Alex is one messed up dude

[@cdelane3335]

Something else was going on opioid addiction for one person doesn't cost millions. I just wonder what all we don't know about.

[@Geisla54]

Gambling

[@johuck3504]

Yes I thought about that too. Pain killers don't cost millions. What else did he do with the money?

[@seamusblack5876]

One of the main characteristics of a psychopath is that they are thiefs

[@freewaybaby]

@@johuck3504 Well, he wasn’t just paying for opioids, he was paying for his whole lifestyle, and that WAS expensive! There is a ridiculously “American” appeal process; this will never be over…he’s not young enough to outlive the appeal process IF he actually goes to prison.

[@johuck3504]

@@freewaybaby true enough!

[@bees5461]

"It knocked me down". This is one of his best friends, law school roommate, etc. Never suspected a thing. I guarantee if the judge allows this man's testimony, the prosecutor (if he's on his game) will get him to repeat all the stuff about how it shocked him to find out that Alex could steal money. So, this will help eliminate the impact of Paul's friends saying they couldn't think of any reason Alex would kill Maggie and Paul - Alex was capable of carrying on as normal when things were far from normal.

[@mmw5156]

am paid someone to shoot him in head. I think he killed Maggie and Paul and was gonna kill him self and after what he saw he did he chicken out.

[@Vol-mom]

Goes to show the difference between a boy (Paul’s friend - “no reason I can think of”) and a MAN who got used and his livelihood in jeopardy (attorney Chris Wilson).

[@cactusqltr]

He was also dealing with his son being accused of vehicular homicide! It probably took Alex to his breaking point much quicker!

[@JudeNance]

I don't know how Alex can hold his head up after the shameful things he's done 😳

[@brega6286]

His type are all around and go their merry ways without punishment all the time.

[@Matira269]

​​@@brega6286 On his trajectory, had he not been caught, Alex could very well have become the next Predident of the USA, if he had wished to persue that!

[@auraterry3548]

@@Matira269 yeap

[@noradunn7196]

ALex is trying to muster up his idea of a remorseful look but it's not part of his repertoire.

[@patl.4170]

He will forever blame everything he did on the drugs and will accept no responsibility.

[@numbernine3436]

This guy breaks my heart. When he said " I'm sure a part of me still loves him"

[@brega6286]

Sure...keep the creep happy so he won't give some jailhouse interviews !

[@frelnc]

This poor guy is just shattered. He feels like a fool, and there's nothing that tears at a person's self-esteem like that. Admitting this testimony is essential. This tells who Alex is - what he is. The more testimony of this kind that comes out the more the reality of the evil of this man becomes clear.

[@JEToneAlly]

Absolutely true. This kind of betrayal is crushing. I feel terrible for this man. I wonder if he will become distrustful of every relationship he has or will have.

[@JustMe-pu3xm]

I can’t believe people are falling for that act… That man had to know that Alex was stealing the money when he was sending it to him..He is a lawyer, He knew that the money suppose to go to the firm… even if he was the only lawyer in the firm.. the money must go through the firm.. then you can get the money.Never Directly to the employee or employer 🤷🏽

[@tanyahopper1883]

@@JustMe-pu3xm my thoughts exactly. His tears are wasted on me. I ain’t buyin’ it.

[@lianealbert7728]

His law firm is equally at fault for this man’s loss of funds because they KNEW all along Alex was an absolute scumbag crook and they kept putting up with him. Pride cometh before a fall and Alex Murdaugh is getting ready for a huge fall.

[@JustMe-pu3xm]

@@lianealbert7728 How are they at fault?? Alex was stealing from them.. He was Partner in the firm..Regardless of his work ethic, he was still a member of the firm.

[@redandbluebulldog1508]

This is so powerful. Chris Wilson just seems like a good guy and a good friend.

[@carolynmaynard3694]

I feel a lot of sympathy for Mr. Wilson. He seems like a genuinely good friend and human. He has a heart of gold. God bless him!

[@sandramcclain5030]

You can feel the heartache this man feels over being betrayed. He is completely crushed and still in unbelief that his friend could do this to him. So sad the lives and long-term relationships Murdaugh destroyed.

[@whathappenedtomyYThandle]

Ruined so many lives. He should just do a plea deal or admit guilt so these ppl don't have to continue to suffer.

[@norrismorrison849]

He don't care about anyone.

[@tricetaylor7918]

He's a narcissist. He'll never do what's right.

[@whathappenedtomyYThandle]

@Trice Taylor I think he has other serious mental health problems. I'm surprised, esp given the gruesome crimes alleged, that they didn't do a mental health evaluation on him.

[@growwiththeflow4854]

Evil incarnate. He's got to be one of the worst I've ever known of.

[@dawni5365]

He doesn’t care about anyone but himself

[@johuck3504]

Wow what powerful testimony. Betrayed by his life long friend. Sad.

[@juanitamann]

I am the only one marveling at the amount of money these lawyers get. The legal system is wrecked.

[@carolinezipp4383]

I am also marveling that Alec who is suposed to have completed drug rehap for opiates recently, is able to sit there with a slight tremble (shaking) acting calm and reserved supposedly. I can't help but think that he is given some nice drugs to combat his addiction and remain with some similance of calmness. I am amazed how lawyers take care of their own even when the game is up. This whole trial gives credence to how one lawyer with a brief case can steal more than a man with a gun. Such craziness, these people worship money, and it is on display for the world to see. Ms. Mann, Good day, and much love to you and your family!

[@theresastephenson8900]

Yes! That SOB made enough money without stealing from others!

[@govikes4157]

Betrayal - whether from a spouse or a life long friend ... hurts to the core! Makes ya question your own judgement too!

[@toyabeen]

This man could have lost his law license and practice over mishandling of client’s money.. thanks to his “best friend’s” actions

[@annalore5513]

and had to fork out 192k of his OWN money to fix it. unreal

[@joerudnik9290]

And his own actions.

[@kathynicholson103]

@@joerudnik9290 He paid AMs fees to him as requested. He was not mishandling client funds. He was not responsible for what AM did with his family's firm's money. This man's only mistake was trusting his best friend. Who can fault him for that?

[@Caleb_Mandrake872]

Chris Wilson is a lawyer who is taught how to handle money in trust accounts. He knew better

[@sadjaxx]

Murdaugh didn't give a damn about anybody but himself.

[@animalsareourangels93]

A true friend is priceless. A gift from God that you may only have one chance at in your lifetime…I can’t believe what this person did to his best friend in the whole wide world? Very sad……..

[@carolburnett8372]

HE would definitely have to lost him brain and reasoning powers with the use of the opioids over the many years.......wow, and the demon of addiction was working overtime in him.....

[@rochelleshon306]

You are absolutely right, God’s gift indeed, it’s heartbreaking. P.S. I love your name, 🥰

[@cookie_dough_hangover]

Beautifully said.

[@animalsareourangels93]

@@cookie_dough_hangover Thank you!

[@animalsareourangels93]

@@rochelleshon306 Thank you! So kind of you to say that! However, it is how I feel….Have a wonderful evening! Blessings to you and yours! Susan

[@flamdango99]

My heart breaks for this man... Bless you, so many victims♥️🙏🏻

[@RapidShotzZ]

Agreed 🙏

[@csrothlisberger852]

You know I've observed many, many trials in my lifetime & I've never ever seen so many witnesses including grown men cry so much when recollect conversations & situations with a defendant. Almost every person is reduced to tears. AM has destroyed so many lives, caused grief, made people lose faith in their fellow man. Very, very sad. This witness trusted him & treated him like a friend. AM has no redeemable qualities & needs to go away forever.

[@GSD1963]

My best friend and I both turn 60 this month 2 weeks apart . We met each other when we were 6 years old. She is like my sister. Something like this would be like a death in the family. He’s truly a pos .

[@carolynm9638]

Lucky you to have had a real friend over a lifetime. :)

[@teresaacevedo1731]

My best friend and I met when we were young too. Our parents were friends . I was seven that summer and she was five but turned six a few months later. We are family to each other. There’s nothing like it. We are now in our mid sixty’s.

[@GSD1963]

@@teresaacevedo1731 haha my name is Teresa also. It is very rare these days to have a friendship last that long. Truly blessed.

[@GSD1963]

@@carolynm9638 I am the lucky one . She is the true meaning of a bff .

[@juliecrane9647]

My bestie and I share a bday. We have 4 brothers... 2 older and 2 younger and 2 have the same name. We will turn 66 this June. We have many times called when the other is mid crises....we just KNOW we need to call the other. A betrayal by her would be worse than what led to the end of my marriage. He cheated and after a year separated and hoping he would come back she called and told me off 😆. She said who I was she didn't like and that I'd never let a man treat me like shat etc... It was exactly what I needed.

[@1972dsrai]

You can tell how badly he has been hurt by what Murdaugh did to him considering they've been close friends for many many years. It's a betrayal of that friendship that is affecting him, not the money so much I feel.

[@anntrope491]

I had a friend of 30 years...we worked together, raised kids together, I considered him my brother. I was there whenever nedded. He took his obnoxious drunken friends word over mine...& that was a 3rd offense...I was done...but it hurt like hell, & still does !! I misplaced my loyalty...now I trust my dog...

[@Hyper72130]

Smart choice! Sorry for your experience, it's even worse when your family betrays you.

[@moonprincess3830]

It definitely hurts…I lost a friend of 15 years and it felt like a divorce.

[@joywimer4281]

Betrayal is completely heartbreaking 💔 Murdaugh undoubtedly committed these heinous murders as well, horrifying!! I feel for this Man!!

[@phyllissowhat]

Does he realize that he is slightly nodding his head to all of these statements from witnesses? Crazy

[@opaqueblackhole]

I see that

[@sundaesprinkles]

Seems like he does this as an emotional trigger or self soothing?

[@zeballos5757]

He does it when the truth comes out and points to what a scumbag he is, and how he has destroyed people’s lives.

[@sherielowe4256]

Or theatrics...." poor guy". This is very Shakespearean

[@candaceboulin7938]

@@sundaesprinkles my first thought was he’s self-soothing.

[@darcyswanson7287]

We all hear you and understand how you feel. Best wishes to you sweet man. 😋

[@vickiostler4685]

I’m so sorry that this was done to a friend. A man who is so kind and caring. I’m so incredibly sad for all f the pain I see in the face of the friend sitting on the stand, obviously hurting and then to see Alec looking so non caring at him. Hard to watch.

[@rhondasajjadieh7791]

Alex has absolutely no soul

[@FamLawJ.D.]

We don’t know if this guy is caring or kind. He is a great witness though. 😮

[@bradleythomas59]

I know Chris and his wife personally having lived in Bamberg for 5 years. He is a great guy!

[@fimack8279]

He comes across as 'salt of the earth'. (UK expression).

[@Geisla54]

Wow, powerful and heartbreaking testimony. So nice how the lawyer says ‘take care’ at the end..

[@skibee420]

i thought the judge said that!

[@Geisla54]

@@skibee420 oh was it the judge, oops

[@LeeLee-hf5nl]

Southern Charm at it's best. This guy has maintained a great reputation and he is not faking, he is just what we call good people, unlike Alec

[@harrycanes1]

@@LeeLee-hf5nl I so agree with you. I could feel this man's pain watching him testify about something that's caused him so much pain and i'm guessing countless sleepless nights.

[@donna-leeking9014]

@@Geisla54 You couldn't actually see the Magistrate; however it was the prosecuting Attorney who spoke to him. He was very empathic to his witness throughout, seeing the level of emotion and distress he felt.

[@kimberlynance2711]

This is just more evidence as to a motive as to why Alec murdered his wife and son. I was really having a hard time believing that Alec committed this crime. Especially with everyone testifying what a wonderful father and husband he was. And from all accounts, he was. However, after the smoking gun, him being placed on video and by witnesses identifying his voice on calls and video, at the kennel before the murders, I am 100% on board with the prosecution. How, a father and husband could do that, I will never understand. Alec can just keep on his fake nodding and crying dry tears. If he was a real man, he’d admit it and beg forgiveness. Either way, whether he’s found guilty of this, I know he will spend the rest of his sorry life in prison for the 100+ other counts he’s charged with.

[@norrismorrison849]

Just where this monster belongs, forever.

[@LeeLee-hf5nl]

Agreed. It will be interesting to see if the judge allows the jury to actually hear this all important info

[@janenerafie6609]

💯 agree!

[@lastjob2011]

Alex was a loving husband and father... until he wasn't.

[@francophiledawg9059]

Yeah, the nodding is really getting on my nerves. Looks like an act to me

[@rodericka8279]

Sending prayers for him because when your best friend betrays you it’s painful. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@clairebertagnolli6688]

Chris seems like such a genuinely good man. It's terrible to see someone taking advantage of him when he is just trying to do his job. You can see how much he cares for the family so this must be heartbreaking for him. This testimony is wonderfully done. I hope he can find peace now that it is over.

[@noreengardner1075]

That law firm needs to pay him back the hundred thousand. Period.

[@J.R.in_WV]

Sadly there aren’t many lawyers or law firms, especially personal injury / corporate liability practices, who are willing to do the right thing when there is no benefit to them at all. I wouldn’t be surprised if Alex’s legal partners don’t sue Chris for his attempts to cover for Alex until he could get his life straight causing them some sort of “financial damages”. There’s a reason lawyers have a bad reputation in this country. There are plenty of good ones as well, and I tend to cut prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys, especially ones who are public defenders and actually put their full effort into their cases, a little more slack. However in the personal injury world there are more ambulance chasers out there than lawyers who take cases that are based on merit and a moral sense of right and wrong instead of clogging up the legal system for petty things because they know the potential plaintiff is LOADED.

[@estherfarris3802]

People like Murdock doesn't have friends. They have someone they think they can use. They will show you exactly who they are

[@joerudnik9290]

Chris W. should have done the legal and moral thing and written the checks to the law firm as per usual. Then he would have lost NOTHING.

[@angelalarkin1151]

No he dnt do fully homework. Not out of tax payer

[@cz2165]

@@joerudnik9290 Chris didn’t do anything illegal. It was his mistake to cover the $192K for Alec to keep Alec out of trouble with his law firm, it was about their contractual payment plan and not the law. This was not Chris problem but he was duped into helping Alec.. This is where con men can talk sensible people into doing things against their better judgement. He trusted Alec. It undermines all of our trust.

[@NatalieFromCA]

This is so sad 😞.. I could picture the conversation they had that morning at Alex’s parents home on the porch.. This man truly loved Alex and you can just see how crushed he still is. Money is truly the root of all evil. 💔

[@janicescott7338]

@nataliefromca6926 Yes! And think of all the good he could of done to help others being in his position. Greed is a horrible thing. Honestly I’m wondering if his addiction, if it’s true, didn’t warp his mind because there had to of been some good in AM at one time to merit having such a loyal, heartbroken friend!

[@LB-lt3pz]

@PinkPanther888 your awesome!!! I will do the same in honour of you!!

[@LB-lt3pz]

@PinkPanther888 you got it!!!

[@snapmalloy5556]

@PinkPanther888 Im so glad you corrected that often misunderstood notion that money is the root of all evil. Matthew 25:14-30 tells us how important it is to be good Shepards of our money. To use it wisely and profit.

[@Nana-ng4wh]

@PinkPanther888 What a loving, generous thing to do. God bless you as you bless others.

[@kimruff6081]

Wow, this is sad and terrible, what a friend! Can’t imagine what schemes he has ran over his parents thru the years. Horrible human being

[@chrishaws7680]

I think we should all realize that we never know why someone feels pushed to do what they do or what we might do if we were in the same position. I do not in anyway condone or excuse Alex’s behavior but I do feel very sorry for everyone involved with him and the hurt and betrayal that he caused them. So sad for them!

[@helenthomas6735]

The boy scout motto is 'Be Prepared'. I believe down in our heart and our gut we know by our own character and our being how we would respond. Martin Luther said in the hymn he wrote, 'Here I Stand'. We should be taught at an early age where we should and want to stand and what the consequences will be. That deters a lot of problems later on. I pity the man for his coldness and lack of sorrow and grief over what he has done. He was probably just remorseful that he got caught. I hope he hasn't involved his son Buster in any of this.

[@VDR928]

I definitely know what I would do and it isn’t murder!!! Get right with God and the people who cared. Come clean. Have some real character. NOT murder!

[@bettyboop-xg6jo]

Poor guy. Betrayal is the worst.

[@Bessie66]

You can just feel that man’s pain 😢

[@Bunny-ur8fd]

He absolutely did not have a drug problem. He’s just a sociopath and a narcissist who did what he wanted, when he wanted and knew he would get away with it because he had money. Just a real POS.

[@Wee162]

I agree. There was no addiction. Just a psychopath on the loose.

[@sadjaxx]

But where was, where is, the money?

[@Bunny-ur8fd]

@@sadjaxx he and Eddie were laundering/cleaning the money. The reason he wrote checks to Eddie was because Eddie would give him cash from selling drugs and Alex would write him checks for it. Then the cash would either get put in Alex’s accounts or given to his kids or pay for their housekeepers or whatever.

[@AtlantaHospiceRN]

I cannot fathom Murdoch had everything at age 54, but it wasn’t enough Shameful.

[@trudybratkon5944]

My heart broke for him he lost someone he thought was a friend

[@ninacal]

Imagine how Paul felt most of all. He believed he had a loving father.

[@MLynn05]

Ms. Seckinger's testimony was hard to watch. You could see that this really destroyed her. I'm sure she felt somewhat responsible for not having controls in place to catch this sort of thing, but that's not unusual in these closely-held businesses. How could he live from day to day all those years, knowing that one day his scheme would be exposed? Imagine the horror of the son watching his father point a gun at him.

[@carolynm9638]

Yes - I wondered if Maggie saw her husband of decades brutally murder their son. If so, did she try to escape her own slaying? How horrific. How are some people capable of things like this? Taking their lives couldn’t have been of great advantage to his shitty situation - he just didn’t have to do it. It’s crazy.

[@RockonRain22]

@Martha. Ms Seckinger's sister is married to Russell Lefitte the bank CEO who conspired with AM to raid accounts in his bank. Watch Murdaugh Murder Podcast episode #69 .It exposes much more evil than collateral damage to attorneys. Their victims were desperate and completely vulnerable. Hard to believe CFO of law firm didn't know anything for over 10 yrs.Mr.Wilson was in different office and did not have access to AM files. Hurts to be so betrayed by a friend.

[@RockonRain22]

@Martha.I didn't feel sorry for her at all. She completely failed the clients it was her duty to protect. The prosecutor skipped quicky over the fact that biggest co-conspiritor was her bro in law. Seemed a little protective.

[@darcyzulick2118]

Why do lawyers get paid so much it’s like highway robbery ridiculous there should be a law against these people so out of controller the system of payment in this country.

[@debbiedogs1]

These lawyers get high payouts from insurance companies, I believe.

[@sheilasmith7779]

Wow, the referral attorney gets the biggest % of the settlement. Sweet deal for the attorney that has no work involved in the case, except the initial filing with the court.

[@jarocdidthisbeat]

Webster's definition of "Betrayal" = This testimony

[@_Hayday_]

Human definition of “betrayal” = Alex Murdough

[@J.R.in_WV]

Is it really betraying someone if you know them better than almost anyone else on earth and yet even being biased to trust them you have come to believe they embezzled tons of money and then murdered their family? Chris was risking disbarment and prison time himself if he didn’t turn over the records and the whole story. Before authorities started looking into the money Alex took Chris didn’t say a word…it’s not like he went and reported him for fraud, etc as soon as he found out. He waited until he had no other reasonable choice.

[@anthonylane3282]

Right on Cue Alex,, start that rocking and Nodding the next move will be the so called Tears 😢...

[@ingridhead6574]

Never knew lawyers got such a huge cut of the pie, greedy bastards

[@CourtneyKhan-80]

Watching this guys loyalty and trust in AM is heartbreaking. He left a wake of utter destruction.

[@coxcox7350]

Great witness! I love this kind genuine man he is a great person and human being. Feel so bad for him and every one that was hurt and betrayed 💔 😞 😪.

[@justanothersmith6012]

I’ve followed the case , primarily through Mandy Matney’s youtube/podcast , Murdaugh Murders. For some reason I’m having an emotional reaction to actually watching this trial. I’ve been avoiding it , but I’ve started watching a few clips like this one. I hate Dick Harpootlian and , as I keep saying, I will lose my mind if Alex gets away with this. If I’m having such a difficult time with this , simply as a viewer from Charleston, I can’t fathom what these family friends must be feeling. It seems like once your a friend of the Murdaugh’s your as good as family , in for the long haul. That’s a special gift more people wish they had. Alex crapped all over these people and committed the ultimate betrayal.

[@kaybrown4010]

The same as you, I’ve been listening to Mandy for quite awhile. I thought I’d be into watching some of the trial, but I couldn’t bring myself to do it. Now I know why. It’s heartbreaking to see Alec’s victims pour forth their stories of betrayal. I don’t know how Harpootlian sleeps at night.

[@frankiesmom7703]

This man comes across as such a genuine, kind, easy-going man, that Alex betrayed and stabbed in the back, it's so heartbreaking. Notice how Chris has emotion about Maggie an Paul's death, but Alex doesn't.

[@draco2xx]

if paul murdaugh didnt get himself in that boat wreck that resulted in a lawsuit, alex wouldve been still stealing from the firm doing his evil deeds on a regular basis

[@annettejohnson2683]

The lawyers certainly received the lion's share of the settlement against Mack Trucks. The injured couple got less than the lawyers. Greed, greed, greed.

[@mangos2888]

My thoughts too. Disgusting.

[@czogg99]

That is why most states cap attorney compensation at a certain percentage. If not most firms will take 60-70 % of total recovery.

[@mangos2888]

@@czogg99 How do we know what states have caps and what the caps are?

[@thomasmagda4580]

40%. Standard.

[@elizabethpolkowski399]

This was so hard to watch,so sad.

[@gloriasaliba3395]

I hope this poor man doesn’t have a heart attack from all the stress shock and betrayal he has had to endure - really feel for him. It’s extraordinary how much heartache Alec has imposed on so many good people, no less than his late wife and son

[@Aleka1943]

My heart goes out to this attorney. I also know what it’s like to be shafted by a friend. Ain’t fun!

[@teddmented]

He’s just sitting there emotionless. Opioids have nothing to do with it.

[@cathyl2338]

His poor friend. He stole from everyone.

[@kccain4011]

Right. I feel bad for this man. I feel even worse for the families who were depending on the money from their own individual settlements. If you haven't seen it, please look up some of the clients AM stole settlement money from. It's just heartbreaking. These people trusted him with their livelihoods.😩

[@J.R.in_WV]

It’s insane how much he got. I know drug addicts who’s drug habit was 5x more what Alex Murdoch was doing, one of them resorted to stealing from his family business and others and the amount he took and was ordered to pay as restitution came out to $40,000 after 8 years. Alex was only addicted a few years and he took MILLIONS!! He must have been addicted to buying cars, houses, fine art or something because that’s just insane money.

[@TanukiOfficial]

Why didn't this lawyer tell Alex to have his law firm add the $192K to their books just like Alex said they were going to do? There was no reason for him to go $192K in the hole when this "annuity" was approved by a partner (Alex) of the law firm. This lawyer knew what Alex did was doing something illegal. The ONLY reason this lawyer put that $192K of his money back into that account is because he knew *he* was now caught up in misappropriating funds with Alex, and he was protecting himself and his firm. No lawyer gives someone $192K of his own money unless he realizes he is in some serious trouble that would affect his freedom and law practice.

[@diannakaczor2653]

Alex saying he has been an opioid addict for over 20 yrs doesn't make sense. Most opoid users dont live that long!!!

[@debijo5288]

The Jury should be listening to this !!!!

[@TysonBowmanMusic]

Oh wow, this shows how significant & deep a friendship can be

[@nilsbrownmusic4507]

Never felt bad for a lawyer before. It’s really the whole community on trial in a way, when it’s so public, and the upstanding Citizens and the Judge shine so brightly and so often here. They more than make up for this abhorrent criminal and his arrogant family. Entirely, I should say. Well done Sir. Great testimony.

[@Lynn-fl4kg]

$792,000 to just ONE of the lawyers!!! WOW!!! No wonder they’re called ‘ambulance chasers’.

[@SheenaRea]

Yeah exactly!! After seeing this trial, it's hard to imagine how any lawyers are very trustworthy, really.... 😞

[@jimarcher5255]

It’s been said that 98% of all lawyers give the rest a bad name.

[@gmpick9793]

in the early 2000's i too got addicted to opiates but if i was to spend the type of money on opiates that's alleged, he spent I'd be dead

[@jennetteseymour4985]

Glad you recovered ❤

[@gmpick9793]

@@jennetteseymour4985 thank you. It’s not easy to recover from opioid addiction most of the time you want to die just to get rid of the pain and it’s a indescribable pain then one day you just wake up.

[@jennetteseymour4985]

@@gmpick9793 I know the pain and disgust, my son i an addict, then went to fentanyl 😢,

[@gmpick9793]

@@jennetteseymour4985 don't give up on him sometimes all you can do is pray

[@megane11222]

This is what I've been saying. Millions of dollars worth of drugs? ANY addict would absolutely be dead. Also a recovering addict here. This is what I can't figure out bc it just doesn't make sense.....

[@kimmcdonald8443]

This was difficult to watch & listen to. Great witness but what’s more important, he was a great friend. @$$-holio Alex took full advantage of this friendship; the compassion that Mr. Wilson held for Alex & Alex’s family, he didn’t “PUSH HIM” b/c he respected Alex & what was going on in his world. Alex is a rotten POS & deserves everything he’s gettin’!!!

[@bari2883]

Good god I’d feel so ashamed if I stole $10 from my good friend but murdaugher sits up like a proud peacock.

[@shandracrews8238]

IT HURTS SO BAD! WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW A PERSON THAT YOU TRUST WITH YOUR LIFE. THAT MEANS YOU TRUST THEM WITH PEOPLE YOU CARE FOR AND LOVE. IT CUTS LIKE A KNIFE. IM SO SORRY YOU ARE GOING THROUGH THIS. I HEAR YOUR PAIN AND SEE THE PAIN ON YOUR FACE.