LIVE: SC v. Alex Murdaugh - Closing Arguments Pt. 2 | DAY 25 - Murdaugh Family Murders

LIVE: SC v. Alex Murdaugh | DAY 25 - CLOSING ARGUMENTS - PROSECUTION Pt 2 | Disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh, 54, is accused of fatally shooting Maggie Murdaugh, 52, and Paul Murdaugh, 22, on June 7, 2021. Their bodies were found near the dog kennels on the family’s 1,770-acre estate in Islandton.
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00:31:10 COURT RESUMES AFTER LUNCH BREAK
00:32:40 Creighton Waters - State’s Closing Arguments Continue
02:55:38 Court in Recess - Video of Gallery
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[@crystalbuckner6883]

"...the shortest nap in the history of the South!" 😂 Waters - You f***ing SLAYED this Closing! 👏👏👏

[@maedeanbeard7970]

The prosecutor nailed the case today beyond a doubt. Great job!!!

[@lisaharwood6640]

Not a single tear today. He knows Waters is explaining what happened and he is pissed.

[@fob1xxl]

I'm 77 years old . I ALWAYS GO BY MY GUT FEELING. In my 77 years, I've NEVER been wrong. HE'S GUILTY !

[@the-finn]

I believe you, and I feel the same. The jury got it right.

[@millig8980]

I just simply cannot believe how much AM's demeanour has changed from day 1. No more rocking back and forth, being fidgety, tears of river falling down his face, head shaking, hunched over posture of helplessness. Now AM is like the devil staring down the prosecuter, smirking and jotting motes 🤔..

[@the-finn]

I noticed that 2, someone on his team must of seen all the comments in live chat because he stopped over night 😂

[@thewellfedhuman3043]

I am watching this post verdict but I cannot agree with you more.

[@veeherreraJanecka]

Such a powerful job by Waters and the prosecution. And so poetic justice that Paul had recorded dad that night at that time

[@veeherreraJanecka]

The reasonable doubt is zero. ALL circumstantial evidences points to one person : AM.

[@jewlz1960]

The closing arguments today which is the 26 day really hit home. I feel for myself that Mr. Waters did a fabulous job. You never know what’s going to happen but he made some great points and it really does point at Alex M as the murder

[@lisaharwood6640]

Waters knows more about Alex, his wife, his kids, his friends and family, by heart, than Alex will ever know.

[@KimberlyBishh]

If Richard Dreyfuss wasn't so old he could play the prosecutor in the movie.

[@lyndaczika6327]

Definitely!!! 😊

[@rusteeheiress]

Whoa. Yes!!!

[@mary-chrisstaples9767]

And Gary Busey could play AM:)

[@isabellind1292]

That's exactly what I thought.

[@lyndaczika6327]

Tommy Lee Jones can play Jim Griffin!

[@SomerWatson]

Thank you @COURT TV I appreciate everything you guys are doing❗️👏🏼

[@bakingdays101]

Walters is Brilliant. I wish I could watch more of his cases.

[@PoodleDoo212]

During this trial, at times the examination and cross examination of witnesses was sloppy and monotonous but Waters absolutely nailed the closing statement for the prosecution. Great work!

[@wendypalomov]

Waters did great job during the trial, I can definitely see why was the lead prosecutor.

[@KimberlyBishh]

I would say " what kind of man would shoot and kill his wife and son in this horrific way?" " The same man who lied to and stole from his family and his friends for over 20 years.." " The same man who has multiple mysterious deaths surrounding his family"

[@SmallWindow-BigView]

…except he couldn’t bring the other mysterious, suspicious deaths into this case.

[@diane7295]

@@SmallWindow-BigView Yes, that was unfortunate. It’s a small town tho’ & perhaps many of the jurors already know his history.

[@dianekeegan5250]

Exactly good points ..he absolutely 💯 is guilty ..let's see what slick dick comes up with in his closing

[@stephenreed5091]

The jury can't use his financial crimes as evidence nor can they use any previous alleged or proven wrongdoings do judge him. They have to use evidence and the facts surrounding to murder of his wife and son. Unfortunately all the evidence is circumstantial, and as a result I feel that he will be found either innocent or their will be a mistrial.

[@lyndaczika6327]

@@stephenreed5091 They can use it as a possible motive though.

[@dianekeegan5250]

Great job Waters ,the final nail in Murdaughs coffin.

[@veeherreraJanecka]

This prosecutor is very effective because he knows this is so wrong and so evil.

[@lyndaczika6327]

Waters gave me chills…

[@HD_Diesel_Mechanic]

😂 yeah give me chills that the prosecutor lies so much

[@codymcdaniel5466]

@@HD_Diesel_Mechanic you watched this trail, watched the prosecutors closing statements which showed videos of all Alex’s liar, and come away with the prosecutor is the liar lol I think you have the same drug problem Alex had

[@veeherreraJanecka]

But Murdaugh dug his own grave.

[@G274Me]

Alex is maybe coming to realize the road has finally come to a crashing end.

[@itiswhatitis0304]

👍👍 good closing

[@etet4536]

Excellent closing arguments by the Prosecution.

[@veeherreraJanecka]

Excellent !!!! He s speaking for these victims and for justice. GUILTY! 😢

[@COURTTV]

*TRIAL NOTES* 00:31:10 COURT RESUMES AFTER LUNCH BREAK 00:32:40 Creighton Waters - State’s Closing Arguments Continues 02:55:38 Court in Recess - Video of Gallery MORE HERE: www.courttv.com/trending/alex-murdaugh-family-murders/?

[@vetnumb1218]

Bottom line is he should be in prison the rest of his life. Just for all the crap he has admitted to.

[@lyndaczika6327]

Waters nailed this. He touched on so many vital and critical points of the case and of course the evidence. AM didn’t plan on technology and all it’s capabilities. And of course he had no clue about Paul’s video. He thought he had planned this all out.

[@andreacapaldi4300]

Mr Waters you hit it home and I hope and pray he is found guilty so Maggie and Paul have justice. He lied so much but to lie he wasn’t there is beyond my comprehension to know it could be so crucial to the investigation of you wife and very own son. Saying he didn’t trust Sled is one thing but that lie started on the 911 call and I can’t even fathom that coming into play when stumbling on such a horrific crime of your loved on bc of distrust. Going to the kennels without his truck and phone was so he couldn’t be tracked. He thought this out and killed them. Lied about this just as easy as it was to lie to coworkers, friends and clients.

[@dianekeegan5250]

Very true ..he was planning this for a long while ,let's see what slick dick comes up with in his closing ,it should be entertaining..hope Murdaugh is found guilty

[@LawyerUnknown]

All i want to say is Thank you Mr Waters for that excellent Closing. You brought it home. The way you put it all together ,Totally amazing! Well done sir 🙌

[@joanndenning8977]

Powerful remarks by Waters ., he’s doing an excellent job touching on points in this case!! I hope this isn’t going to be a hung jury!! 🙏🥺

[@kissannmcauley4429]

If it is a hung jury I will give up on humanity. Blind Freddy can see Alex is a liar and would do anything to keep he’s financial affairs hidden.

[@Liza-cl2gb]

Using power points and constantly mentioning money is not what I would conclude as a good job.

[@millig8980]

@@Liza-cl2gb Because money is the main motive behind all of his mess..

[@Liza-cl2gb]

@@millig8980 the trial is supposedly for a murder of two innocents, the prosecution theatrics is nonsensical.

[@clocloww1622]

Guiltyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!! Beyond any reasonable doubt!!

[@sassydoe9407]

I'm with you mate! His ship has sunk!

[@mariagillespie5457]

Defense has been blown out of the “Waters”!!!! LOL😊

[@lindamerz3168]

Waters was amazing.

[@LaurenBarcelona]

CW did an awesome job today in closing. The circumstances definitely point towards guilt.

[@PoodleDoo212]

Apart from how awful this whole situation is, it really upsets me that I have never seen Alex look towards Buster as he is taken from the courtroom by the sheriffs at the end of each day. I have seen Buster looking at his dad, but Alex never searches for his eye contact. If I was in this situation, guilty or not, I would always seek my daughter’s eye contact before I was lead away. It can’t only be me. 😢😢

[@daniellethomas2915]

No he has on several occasions I’ve seen him but he’s been very discreet since they got in trouble for passing note, a book and talking yo each other in his family.

[@daniellethomas2915]

I was wondering if anyone find out any info on what Ronnie Crosby was talking about when he said he’s seen things at the crime scene that hasn’t been mentioned in this courtroom?

[@PoodleDoo212]

@@daniellethomas2915 I agree! That was weird.

[@Ms2unique4u]

I haven’t seen him make eye contact with Buster that much, but Chanley from CourtTv was talking with Vinnie and she said when AM was being escorted out by the Sheriffs, he did look at Buster and mouth, “I’m sorry….I love you”.

[@kaya8632]

I can see why they call this place LOW COUNTRY!!! WHAT A MESS

[@bearpawz_]

Pretty good seafood though! 😆

[@LargoViewer]

I was thinking Low Brow Country. Hahaha

[@ritaeichler2066]

I would say that Paul left us a witness in that kennel video.

[@Englishpatriot70]

Good prosecutor 👍

[@Marilyn88-]

The little investigator (Paul) hopefully convicts the murderer from the grave.

[@Rfsi]

Good job creighton ❤

[@Discernin8]

Excellent coverage and chat today. I’ve been between Twitter and KZbin @CourtTV

[@catH727]

Rubbing his chin is a new maneuver 🎉

[@kaya8632]

GOOD JOB WATERS!!!!

[@julianchamberlain5399]

Guilty, I say GUILTY!!!

[@Lee-BrooklynsFinest]

🤔 this entire murdaugh family saga would probably be a box office hit. 2 movies could be made on this whole situation. Part 1 AM family living they best life with horrible things happening all around them until the boat accident. Movie 2 the aftermath of the accident, then the kennel killings and the trial. Murder mystery theft thrill money privilege makes all for an interesting 🎬 🎥

[@misscaro1yn]

He killed his biological son and his wife, the mother of his children because his empire was collapsing. He killed their house nanny for insurance fraud. His family probably had enough and was probably ready to confess or leave him but he couldn’t. He knew if his family left him he’ll be nothing. So he killed them as a ego trip with a fuel of anger. He doesn’t regret it. If he did he wouldn’t have this trial. He’s a narcissist. How dare he have his 1st son speak on the stand knowing he killed his mom and brother.

[@dawnemanuele1705]

Love this

[@alexxela8956]

This is disturbing and real. I've already said that he mowed her down, now we hear that she was running to her baby. Let him rot in jail

[@lisaharwood6640]

I have a feeling Waters could find every lie in a landfill.

[@eyecon4587]

Waters!!!!!! Impressive!!! Great work!

[@evansgranny1]

He has no soul. Look at his black eyes.

[@Beto89st]

He did it!!

[@shannyT978]

Can I get a G … can I get a U …. Can I get an I …. Can I get an L …. Can I get a T…. Can I get a Y …… I would like to solve the puzzle ……. GUILTY … but I see a hung jury in our near future 😣

[@veeherreraJanecka]

I see a unanimous guilty. But I do fear that the locals may fear this family.

[@shannyT978]

@@veeherreraJanecka I hear ya I pray you are right 😉

[@DreamsOfFinland]

the judge is so cool, totally relaxed about keeping these lawyers on track.

[@brittanybest3305]

What time does court start

[@WilliamBrinkley45]

The only time Alex has told the truth, it was to cover up for an even bigger lie.

[@katiecarlson6908]

What time does court resume on March 2?

[@bearpawz_]

Court TV just said 9:30 a.m. tomorrow..🥰 (Just after I read your message, the lady at the courthouse mentioned it to Michael).. 😆

[@jgallh]

Jim Griffith closing argument: “…so we’re left with the lie…we are left with the lie, that Alex lied about being down at the kennels…and why did he lie, and that is certainly a fair question…and frankly I probably wouldn’t be sitting over there right now if he had not lied…but he did lie”! WTF! Jim Griffith just admitted in closing that had Alex told the truth in the beginning about being at the kennels with Maggie and Paul a couple of minutes before the murders, Griffith wouldn’t have taken the case to be Alex’s defending attorney! Isn’t that admitting Alex’s guilt right there by the defense! Unbelievable!

[@lissayers8901]

That comment was for appeal. Ineffective counsel.

[@kathyriley9276]

👏 Mr Waters, phenomenal what a team!

[@diane7295]

I sincerely hope that he’s found guilty. Maggie and Paul must’ve been so incredibly scared. I feel so very sorry for them. AM really needs to pay for what he’s done. Actually, 1,000 years still wouldn’t be enough to pay for the tragedy & nightmares he’s caused.

[@lynnnelson6689]

He will have a Second Judgement.

[@llgaines7892]

Some devices count moving your arms as steps. My granddaughter told me about this. I told her I couldn’t understand why my watch was telling me I had walked all these steps when I knew I hadn’t. She said that’s how some of the kids cheat on online PE. She said she did her walks because she and her Mom walked together, but a lot of kids just move their arms. Wonder if that’s where some of his steps came from.

[@llgaines7892]

The schools have fixed this now.

[@llgaines7892]

I don’t know if he is guilty or not, I haven’t watched all of it. You would have to be pure evil to do something like this.

[@millig8980]

@@llgaines7892 He stole millions from his friends and covered up several murders. You can't be angel after doing things like that.

[@MyHome7_Carla]

Paul was truly a little detective and was a witness for the jury even in death! Prayers for that whole family. His father is one of the most evil! He scores a 22

[@ritaeichler2066]

Would like to see the proximity of house to the kennels

[@mariagillespie5457]

Defense has been blown out of the “Waters”! GUILTY!!

[@williammcphee6289]

I wonder if he has ever danced with the devil in the in the pale moonlight

[@mamabear5488]

And what's the reason he would kill them? Ty!

[@colleenv.9540]

Is Vinnie a news person on this channel?

[@samirar1990]

🙄

[@bearpawz_]

@@samirar1990 Samira, if you turn it on now, Vinnie Politan is doing the show now.. 😊 Hope that helps!

[@G274Me]

Vinnie is the lead anchor for courttv, not a reporter.

[@jgallh]

Because of Paul’s video and witness testimony, Alex’s voice is placed at the scene of the crime at 8:44pm. So he has to take the witness stand and say he lied about his original story. In fact Alex did go down to the kennels and was there moments before the murders. He even lied to 911 about not being at the kennels. What innocent man would come upon a scene of his murdered wife and son and immediately manufacture such a huge lie. An innocent man would be confused and trying to process the horrible crime scene. Concocting a lie to 911 shows no confusion, no mental processing of an innocent man but cunning of a guilty man not wanting people to know he was at the scene of the crime while the murders were taking place! Alex actual went to the kennel’s in the golf cart and committed the murders. He returns to the murder scene a second time but uses the Suburban car rather than the golf cart. Why not take the golf cart down to the kennels like he did the first time when he committed the murders. It’s because by using the suburban car he can make sure it gets contaminated with DNA and blood from Maggie and Paul and use the excuse he had been to the bodies and checked on them.

[@raisasarangi8332]

I am wondering will AM be found guilty? I hope so, I will be very disappointed if he is not.

[@sirdjorgostarcopper8735]

Its gonna be a hung jury

[@mamabear5488]

Oh he's good!

[@evelyne.9837]

Guilty!Guilty! Guilty!!!

[@colleenzeman3497]

If there was someone there to kill for revenge then they would have taken Alex first!!!

[@candacehearn50]

These talking heads on some news channels who believe Alex's testimony and "crying" are being so deceived. They are blind ! He is so guilty!

[@Sadie1017]

Technology does not lie

[@sherrythompson2035]

Why hasn't AM been hellbent on finding the REAL KILLER ? Did he offer a REWARD ? Nah !!!he hasn't & he didn't. 🤔

[@rusteeheiress]

He actually did offer a 1million dollar reward after all of this happened. Not that he is innocent, obviously.

[@pinkfluffydino8217]

He offered a $100,000 reward to be paid through his law office with an expiration date in September 2021

[@ritaeichler2066]

Is buster still present in courtroom?

[@aliveinheels4540]

I think there is a lot of doubt still. If they had said he paid someone(s) it could be more believable

[@asarhan64]

Hello

[@kahledalbert1210]

Paul Giamatti should play Waters

[@mattburke3457]

If he didn't do this, at one point during his testimony, he wd e said, "I'm going to jail for the rest of my life anyways, but please keep looking and find the monsters that took my family from me and this earth! Please find them before they destroy another family or kill again"

[@the-finn]

I just heard the DA say he believes Alex washed up at the kennels, I noticed in the 1st LE body cam there was a scrunched up towel on the driver's seat when the officer looked inside Alex's SUV.

[@lissayers8901]

😮

[@johnthompson5409]

Only issue I have is Vinnie Politino won't allow anyone to share or to have their own opinion . Talking over guests and not allowing them to speak. Vinnie needs a Vacation .I can't watch the Guy.

[@raisasarangi8332]

Did the defense team presented closing arguments.

[@SmallWindow-BigView]

Not yet. …tomorrow.

[@raisasarangi8332]

@@SmallWindow-BigView thank you

[@meelly6232]

Alex looks very smug and confident

[@j.d.jdthinktankersorg.asa.4237]

More Nuts than a squires dumpings...? Who could be so cruel 😢... JD

[@stevenmattie-gg9is]

Not one emotional moment from him or the other son

[@bearpawz_]

Quick question if anyone knows... I didn't start tuning in from the very start of this trial, but I know about the nicknames of Ro-Ro (Rogan) and "Mags" for Maggie. On the tv coverage, it always shows "Alex Murdaugh" on the screen and they did mention at one point that his first name was Alexander. It seems like most of the coverage by Court TV, calls him "Alec". 🤪 So.. What exactly is the right pronunciation of his first name? LOL! ~~ THANKS GUYS!!! 🥰 xoxo 🤗

[@diane7295]

I think his name is Richard Alexander Murdaugh but he likes to be called Alec. Personally, I can think of more fitting names for him!

[@COURTTV]

MORE HERE: www.courttv.com/trending/alex-murdaugh-family-murders/?

[@bearpawz_]

@@diane7295 Definitely!!

[@sassydoe9407]

It's a southern thing guys with the pronunciation. I questioned it myself. Seems it goes way back.

[@veeherreraJanecka]

I thought I heard Alex. Either way he s a murderer- a vicious murderer of even his own family

[@daniellethomas2915]

I think like Phillip Dube. He always shares the same thoughts I have😊👍

[@TJ-hd5ym]

Well, at 6'4 "if he had to do a hip shot ,that tip of barrel might be around 5'2 from the floor he had tall kids

[@kathymartin9305]

Is it over for the day?

[@bearpawz_]

Prosecutors wrapped up today and Defense begins tomorrow. From what I read on the website, the state generally gets to re-but the Defense (giving them the final word)... I hope that's how will be in this case!!! 👍👍👍

[@bearpawz_]

p.s....... Vinnie P. said just a little while ago that after the Defense ends their testimony, the state gets to rebut them... So Creighton & Co. get the final word. 👍👍👍

[@deebreitkreutz4563]

Well...I know, being a thief and a liar doesn't make a killer. Killing my child and stealing my money just might!

[@thewellfedhuman3043]

How does Buster reconcile this? If he can he is cut from the same cloth. If he cannot I pray for him. I cannot imagine. Can not fathom his reality.

[@ajtm23]

Prosecution has no evidence.. you don't prosecute someone on emotion only, you need evidence! REASONABLE DOUBT

[@lyndaczika6327]

Did you watch the trial?

[@ajtm23]

@@lyndaczika6327 all of it, but them proving he was a liar and a thief, doesn't prove he is a murderer.. which, he could be, very likely, but there wasn't any strong evidence to the fact.. they used emotion to sway people.. if they had strong evidence, the evidence would speak for itself..

[@lyndaczika6327]

@@ajtm23 so who is the suspect then if not Alex?

[@ajtm23]

@@lyndaczika6327 they would have answers if they had secured the crime scene..

[@m.palacios9201]

Family weapons??

[@patreed7869]

I thought Alex Murdaugh was on trial, not SLED.

[@Kcam9608]

Excellent closing for the prosecution! He opened with what they “would show and prove”, stayed focused on the same theme throughout, and closed with an extremely clear summary (without sounding like he was retrying the case, which is tricky) that tied every facet of their case together seamlessly. He also used Alex’s testimony against him line by line, lie by lie. If somehow Alex didn’t do this, he sealed his own fate when he got on the stand and tried to use his bags of tricks. Smh…. What an awful shame all the way around. I listened to all 26 days of this trial as if I were a juror. No outside commentary or having watched documentaries. I didn’t see how one person could have done this. In the end I believe Alex is guilty but I also believe he had some people waiting in watch to kill Paul and Maggie. He left the kennels expecting things to occur. Laid and listened to that horror..then left and came back. I believe someone was there when he called 911.. with him saying “Here…”. And then the rest… I believe this is why he keeps saying “I would never hurt Paul and Maggie”. Never I didn’t do this, I have no idea who did this, SLED was focused on me instead of finding out who really did this to my family, etc… I believe Paul was talking about more then a few pills in that phone message. I believe Maggie found a stash or actual distribution supply of pills. Alex was doing major deals and movement of pills. Not a mere addict (not to negate the impacts of addiction with a person). NO proof of his addiction to pills was offered. Not even a toxicology from his detox and rehab stints. Those were designed to elicit sympathy. We only had Alex’s account of this alleged pill dependency which is completely unreliable. This leaves me to believe that either SOMEBODY in this picture KNEW he was on pills OR was somehow involved in his drug running. Maybe he didn’t come through on some money he owed and Paul and Maggie were his punishment. If so, he must be mighty scared of these higher ups in the circle to take the complete fall for ALL OF IT!

[@ritaeichler2066]

Incorrect conjecture " he became a family annihilator' hello, Buster is alive!

[@scalpdotink8450]

Just ONE MORE DAY 😂

[@angelamhaigler]

I don't know if I would shown the dead bodies to the jury at the end. People have a hard time believing a husband/father could be so vicious.

[@lindamerz3168]

Sadly, children are "annihilated" each and every day by parents. We are living in a time that no longer views families as sacrosanct. Of course we cannot view the past with uncompromising nostalgia. But I carry genuine nostalgia in my heart for the people who came before me and instilled in me an extraordinary work ethic, love of country and family, and a passion to protect those that do not have a voice, be they children or non-human beings.

[@sassydoe9407]

Shown what?

[@angelamhaigler]

@@sassydoe9407 The dead bodies toward the end.

[@sassydoe9407]

@@angelamhaigler OK, I missed seeing that, but I believe that was a good decision actually.

[@asharon956]

Filler words, no defense GUILTY

[@maryambrosio-xx8qe]

How he kill his fami,y and why so crazy.

[@michaelnight3798]

Watched all of this closing.. PowerPoint was bad and awkward. It should of been practiced and rehearsed. Constantly looking into the eyes of the Jury.. not turning his back to read off a slide. Very lazy.. people may disagree but the PowerPoint imo was a bad choice.

[@jesyworth7323]

In closing, the prosecutor wants the jury to take all the “ circumstances they are providing” because they failed to provide factual evidence, because: “ the eye witnesses are dead!” He knows that they have no facts to support the guilty verdict! The prosecutor claims that Alex is so good at lying that his lies cause facts to disappear never to be found again. He is making this man out to be very powerful. Means and opportunity does not equal guilty. They have overlooked that he may have had severe gambling debts and those murders could be retaliation for those debts. Those people don’t care who they hurt so long as the person knows that they have caused pain.

[@ritaeichler2066]

If that was the case, Alex would be shot & killed too ,as he was there!!

[@lissayers8901]

There's been no evidence or admission from Alec that he had a gambling habit

[@daniellethomas2915]

I think it’s HUGE for SLED to have LIED to the GRAND JURY

[@johnmurphy5428]

If you are willing to lie in an important investigation, you are guilty or complicit. That’s the moment of truth, not the moment some time later.

[@becyreed]

Circumstances only you have not eproven anything all you do is sling sarcastic shots

[@dawnemanuele1705]

He is all over the place! I expected a much better closing