Murdaugh Murder Trial: Heated second testimony from former partner and friend of Alex Murdaugh

Ronnie Crosby took the stand for a second time in the trial of Alex Murdaugh. Crosby spoke to Murdaugh's financial crimes and his alibi from the night of the murders.
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[@PQBUYERSCOM]

Ronnie Crosby gives you hope for the human race.

[@grannyvroomvroom2523]

Bravo and bless Ronnie Crosby for standing in his integrity and remaining faithful to his oaths!

[@TheSlider535]

I agree,

[@justinahicks7620]

@@TheSlider535 YES, I AGREE

[@DNA-AI]

❤️🇺🇸❤️ this is why America is great nation Ann’s proud of Her heroes like Creighton Watters And Ronnie Crosby ❤️

[@dianenicholson3937]

Ll

[@atis9061]

His oath to kill hogs?

[@peacefullife1115]

Mr Crosby held his ground most fantastically…

[@waterhead1359]

Yes he did but he got a taste of what some attorney's do

[@SeldimSeen1]

Whoa stealing from a dying friend, outside of murder, is the lowest of low.

[@HandbagDiva]

It’s unbelievable! He let his friends shoulder the burden of helping he & his wife while the man was dying all the while stealing from him!

[@lesleyrobishaw7655]

I missed something who was the dying friend

[@lc-bb6bd]

@@lesleyrobishaw7655 one of their friends was in the hospital with colon cancer and him and his wife needed money. This man was trying to raise money for the dying man. All the while Alex was stealing money from the man with colon cancer

[@aikichic1]

​​@@lesleyrobishaw7655 he stole money of the insurance of his friend dying on stage 4 of colon cancer, and stole more when he died. The wife and then widow receive nothing.

[@leonp8746]

From lots of dead people

[@sarahberry6080]

Finally, a witness put Dick Hartpoolian in his place.

[@susanchurchwell3768]

don' t agree he showed his seething anger!

[@AW-gd6uz]

Susan, you're kidding right? You realize he was getting angry specifically at the defense for trying to lead him into nonexistant rants.

[@dragonzodiac78]

@@susanchurchwell3768 your sooo wrong & off base. Lawyer was trying to use him n trap him for Alex’s benefit & he spoke up about it……as he should !!

[@susanchurchwell3768]

@@dragonzodiac78 your opinion. Mine differs and that's ok. Exactly why the jury has to be unanimous !

[@amberjenkins4299]

@@susanchurchwell3768 you are entitled to this opinion but a lot of innocent people behave this exact way when they are accused of things they didn’t do. He didn’t deny the anger instead he agreed he raised his voice and then explained why. He’s had a year or more to work on his anger with Alex, and like he said he had to work really hard to get past the being angry stage. At this point Alex means nothing in comparison to the truth of what happened to Paul and Maggie. Do you think the witness cared more about being angry with Alex truly, or telling the truth to get down to what happened to Paul and Maggie? (Paul being someone he really cared about himself). Im sure best case scenario in the witnesses mind is just that he’s a terrible thief and untrustworthy person, Vs. Him murdering his wife and kid for any reason. I don’t think he wants to condemn Alex for something he didn’t do, but wants to be honest about what he knows he did do as to not be affiliated with Alexs character.

[@remysimon6819]

Defense lawyer bullied him because he is honest.

[@cherzum]

100%

[@gambrydew2059]

@@cherzum 100% not honest.

[@cherzum]

@@gambrydew2059 What did he testify to that was dishonest?

[@gambrydew2059]

@@cherzum Ronnie Crosby wouldn't show any emotion after all the people his freind Murdaugh hurt including himself through is prolonged deception. Ronnie Crosby must have the patience of Saint.

[@mistiemerritt6376]

EXACTLY 💯💯

[@cherzum]

Ronnie Crosby is the most honest attorney in that law firm.

[@harperstacey9604]

That's rare because attorneys are not usually honest. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@Hartleymolly]

no such thing

[@cherzum]

@@Hartleymolly I know it's rare, that's why people have such a low opinion of attorneys in general. Most have earned the terrible reputation they have.

[@justanothersmith6012]

If he’s that honest, then he must be cooperating with LE about all the deals he had going with Alex outside of the law firm. These partners are angry. Paul’s friends are angry. It’s easier to be honest when you’re angry with someone. Last night I rewatched the testimony of Paul’s friend , who was on the phone with Paul minutes before the murders. He’s SO angry, but so composed . His body language said it all. He figured it all out the day after when he heard Alex was telling a story that didn’t include being at the kennels. These people have all known Alex for decades . They know him and they are mad 😡

[@peggychamberlain9515]

He is a good honest man, that is something Harpootlian couldn't understand !!

[@donaldmcsween4533]

Judge Clifton Newman is a tribute to the State of South Carolina. I have never seen a judge so cool and collected. His professionalism and apparent knowledge of the law is incredible.

[@patticriss2238]

I agree.

[@oregoncountrygirl]

Absolutely an honorable man

[@piercehamilton7133]

Amen!! We LOVE Judge Clifton Newman here in S.C.!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Whatintheworld2020]

I agree!

[@petebeck2510]

Old clifty should of never allowed as much insignificant evidence to be presented to the jury.as he has.totally unrelated to the murder charge.. we want clear scientific evidence please..that's what gets a conviction..a barrage of he's a cunt isn't enough I'm afraid..waste of 3 weeks clifs enjoying the limelight and gets sucked off off his skinny clerk in specs during recess if your really astute 😂🤣🤪

[@gramnet]

I love this witness. Cool, calm, and collected . When he said :you are going to take me somewhere you probably don't want to ",that was pure gold.

[@cynthiajones6013]

💯

[@franziskani]

Sleazy defense lawyer got more than he asked for.

[@I.AM.JUPITER]

You guys are assuming that he is being honest - haven’t y’all learned anything about southern good ole boy lawyers???? I wonder why the firm did not know about the theft for decades Do not trust southern good ole boys

[@MaryJane-qm3ld]

Watch clr Bruce rivers clip on this witness. Murdaugh lawyer is a joke.

[@mosessupposes2571]

@@franziskani Their senator no less.

[@robdoyle7907]

If I needed a Personal Injury Lawyer and lived in SC, I would certainly be calling Ronnie Crosby! Lovely guy who takes zero sh*t from gobsh*tes like that Defence Lawyer!

[@robinbanks5418]

I do live here in Greenville SC and I will remember this gentleman’s name!

[@kimberley1449]

Crosby and Tinsley are both passionate about their business and clients. I would take either one or have them working together ❤️

[@toni3270]

I don't need a personal injury attorney, but I do need one to prepare a will for me; I live near Louisville, KY, but would almost be willing to drive there for Mr. Crosby; I was impressed with him!

[@barbarajeffries9853]

The defence lawyer was trying to put words in his mouth that he didn’t appreciate because of his honesty

[@TheFaro2011]

Also he's a lawyer

[@saraburns7340]

The prosecutor tried putting words in Alex Murdaughs' mouth as well!

[@franziskani]

@@saraburns7340 This witness (an experienced lawyer) was not going to fall for any leading questions, he recognized them (of course) and answered them as he pleased (to the defense lawyer: You do not want me to go there ... I was with Alex in the week after the murder. I have seen things that were not even touched in this court room. Bam !). But the prosecutors questions did not insult his professional integrity. He could have simply asked him: You rightfully must feel angry towards AM, it would be only human if that would influence your testimony a little bit. Can you 100 % assure us this is not the case. And he would answer with a resounding NO, my emotions towards AM do not alter the way I testify here. And he is right, he said nothing that could be seen as being biased. I do not even know why the defense lawyer would go there. AM was a "theatrical" lawyer, and they discussed hog hunting and gun and hunting preferences. Nothing controversial in my mind - even if the witness would have been eaten up by anger. Even IF this witness wanted to shade the testimony, does this twat of defense lawyer really think he could hinder - or that he could bait him into showing too much anger. The defense lawyer did his client no favor with that stunt.

[@grandmaof4811]

A man with great integrity, I believe every word he said. I also felt he took no pleasure in being on the stand. Alex should be ashamed of the fallout of his thefts, lies and murders. This is a good man, devastated by the deaths and lies! God bless this man!

[@57Jimmy]

Alex has no ability to feel shame. Ronny said it perfectly showing Alex as a third generation ‘theatrical’ performer IN FRONT OF A JURY! EVERYTHING that POS does is his own theatrics to better himself on his own high and mighty pedestal!

[@carleenkinte8622]

​@@57Jimmy6

[@LollyLlama1956]

I have so much respect for Mr. Crosby. He was justfiably angry at the defense attorney for insinuating his testimony was tainted due to residual anger at Alex. How dare they throw it up to him that his testimony did not help Alex! The testimony was to provide the truth, not to "help" either side.

[@Ayoosi]

"You can't walk around with anger, you got to find a way to deal with that." Ronnie Crosby is the man Alec Murdaugh never was

[@paulvoorhies8821]

100%. Money can buy and awful lot, but it has no bearing on class.

[@ruthmelicharles5062]

Honest people are still around. Well done, Mr. Crosby.

[@barbarajeffries9853]

He did a good job , honest guy

[@gambrydew2059]

He did a good job of turning a blind eye to his colleague and freinds deception.

[@cindaalmaraz1579]

@@gambrydew2059he is very honest whether you agree or not!

[@faylestock4086]

Harputtlian getting aggressive! Defending a liar, robber! That witness is brutally honest!

[@zenithrepublic1081]

Defending a liar but not defending a murderer. I’ll admit -I started watching this trial in the first week having already decided herwas guilty bc of the stereotype “it’s always the spouse”. But, the state changed my mind by defending a sloppy, negligent investigation by SLED and by trying to distract the jury into focusing on AM’s overwhelming financial fraud. It’s a murder trial. But the state chose to focus on money bc they have no convincing evidence of murder.

[@365kps2]

Honest man.

[@jackbourgeois4153]

Like him or not dick harpooliton is just doing his job,but I definitely think dick forgot he was talking to a lawyer 🥲

[@msyallen]

What else can he do? He would rather be somewhere else. It has to be difficult to show up every day to defend someone you feel are guilty he doesn't want to be there so he takes it out on everyone else

[@blessedx3338]

@@zenithrepublic1081you absolutely do not know that he “isn’t a murderer!” 😂 The same as nobody knows with 100% certainty that he is. None of us were there.

[@TJames526]

He was/did steal from a dying man who considered him a friend…. Despicable 😡

[@menapinteus663]

😢😔

[@OneLove101.]

I found that so upsetting to hear. 🥺 I guess if he’s found guilty, then he’s done worse. Murdering your own family is the unthinkable. He’s a horrible man, so used to deceiving people, he will fit in fine in prison for the rest of his life

[@abdikadirali9985]

With friends like him, who need enemy.

[@bamadad53]

There is probably no telling how many times Alec stole money from “deceased” clients estates…some of whom had considered Alec a dear friend.

[@TJames526]

@@bamadad53 : I hate to think that way but God don’t like ugly and AM’s paying the price for it now. Wonder if Buster’s responsible for his past friends, Stevens death(?) Any thoughts on that?

[@Asidebar]

this defense attorney is disgraceful. he gives reason for jurors to dislike him.

[@barbiekat6352]

Hardpoopagain will be known as one of the most repulsive players in this trial!

[@JaniceKraus]

These are stupid questions and this attorney is stupid- he's asking questions that are stupid- take him off the case

[@OpalBLeigh]

He also started off in his opening saying he was honoured to be representing Alex 😬 not a good look.

[@CSAccetura]

You all will shit your pants when you realize he is a Democratic state senator from South Carolina.

[@barbiekat6352]

@@CSAccetura Calm down potty mouth! Most informed people know that Hardpoopagain is a Democratic South Carolina, state senator. But they also know that Manchin and Sinema are DINOs as well. None of them stand for the tenets of the Democratic Party.

[@jennifertorres6259]

I feel for Mr. Crosby and find him to be completely honest and testifying from his heart. The defense really screwed up trying to impugn the man.

[@julesservantofjesus972]

Ole Poot needs to retire! I am glad Judge Newman let Mr. Crosby speak!

[@patgal2359]

I disagree. He made a lot of self serving comments. Sneaking into the kennel under quise of wanting to clean up the crime scene, walking around the back of those out structures, going to investigate pauls car at the shop for what purpose? Not mentioning to the police where pauls truck was and had a loaded handgun on the seat.

[@brandondrew1257]

​@pat gal thank you for this comment!! I felt he was even lawyerly as in slyly answering the questions to lean towards the prosecutor's side. I mean that's probably the number one reason they called him up there. And I also find him to be arrogant! Get his face fried acting like that around me

[@remc0026]

​@@patgal2359 considering his relationship with the family I don't find those actions strange or self-serving. He was probably trying to piece together a few things that weren't checking out based on what AM had told him the night of June 7. Honestly, had I been in his shoes, I would have done the same.

[@lillyanp4]

💯

[@inelsclassics4378]

Betrayal from someone close is TERRIBLE.

[@totallydomestic433]

Yes, and who is dying of cancer.

[@karmpuscookie]

So is typing in CAPITALS.

[@jessicaflagella31]

Okay this is my favorite witness so far..I love how he dismisses and shuts down the defendants lawyer without being disrespect😂

[@Glitterbeauties]

His own lawyer knows he’s guilty but he’s so used to defending him and covering up his many “incidents” that now he’s getting angry and bullying people 🙄

[@jefferyhellerjh]

This is nonsense. Harpootlian became animated in order to elicit a reaction from the witness- which he was fairly successful with doing (especially had the witness not been a professional lawyer)

[@KristiLEvans1]

Incorrect. Harpootlian is a criminal defense attorney. It is his job to vigorously defend his client with everything he has. If I screwed up, I’d want a man like Poot on my side. Like his presentation or not, he does his job extremely well. It’s professional - not personal.

[@margaretzaharias6755]

You can't get any better than this witness. Honesty, integrity and a heart of gold. God Bless Friend 💜

[@nancyenkelmann7801]

Dick Harpootlian is the shadiest attorney I've seen in a bit. Ronnie Crosby didn't taken any crap from Mr. Shady.

[@allysonh6410]

U ain't kidding like how on the world can this guy be a senator And be this guy's lawyer?!!!

[@ddt67]

I love the name “Mr. Shady” 😂

[@jennywilliams531]

​@@ddt67 aka: Slim

[@richardcarroll9864]

Ikr I h8 that guy

[@weaselbrain1]

That’s exactly who you want to represent you when accused of double murder, not afraid to do anything.

[@MegaMisty57]

My heart particularly breaks for Ronnie Crosby. The thought that the money Alex stole, was replaced by these lawyers out of pocket is so damn maddening. 💔😢

[@Emy53]

It appears Alex stole from every employee at that firm because everyone's salary was based on how much was brought in collectively by every attorney. Alex took a larger cut for himself for years.

[@maryivie4761]

@@Emy53 OOo p o oruo I’llyrttttyy

[@yammmit]

@@maryivie4761 yes

[@Mags1949]

​@@Emy53Slec is a straight up Thug, just cares about himself. Expert LIAR!

[@kerilockwood7819]

I certainly hope they have full claim on the Murdaugh estate.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

What a POS AM is for stealing personal funds from a dying business partner, then praising another partner for helping that man in his hour of need!

[@TheNickhammond]

No reaction or tears from AM either. Man has no soul

[@harperstacey9604]

@@TheNickhammond Alex murdaugh will pay for all of his crimes when he is convicted and serving life in prison with no parole. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@miamars90]

Mr. Crosby, I don't know you but I lived in SC my freshman year of college a decade ago and it would be a privilege to run into you someday and buy you a drink(or coffee). You may be a lawyer and probably expected the questions that were asked by Harpootlian but you're also human and you should be proud of your presence and testimony on the stand today.

[@wolke1955]

👌💯

[@betsykendrick8179]

Well said!

[@savannahmoody77]

A good man. Thank you for your honesty & also for standing up for yourself on the stand. So sorry for your loss

[@Paulius-lb4ng]

Unlike HarpFoolian, rather a disgrace to the legal profession.

[@jannabailey5262]

Byet​@@Paulius-lb4ngl Iove

[@valerieconner1204]

I sincerely admire Mr Crosby and how he has handled Alex's betrayal of EVERYONE he had a family, business and employer/emplee relationship with. Although Mr Crosby could justifiably be angry at Alex, he has chosen not to. I'm guessing that his religious/spiritual beliefs have a lot to do with that, but it sounds as if he's also taking a practical, self-protective approach to Alex's betrayal. Why should he be emotionally eaten up by Alex's actions, when Alex probably isn't losing any sleep over it?

[@peacenow42]

how can he NOT be angry? That is disturbing.

[@Stardusted1]

Yes, the ability to do that is admirable. I haven’t achieved that yet.

[@peacenow42]

@@Stardusted1 I don't believe the guy has no anger at alex...he is trying to fake it until he makes it

[@kait6994]

@@peacenow42 he’s angry. Of course he is. I think he probably doesn’t want to show that too much while he’s testifying. A jury could easily read his anger and think that maybe he’s lying in order to get revenge for all the theft. He’s a lawyer, he knows how this stuff works.

[@bethanyharrington2533]

Ya…. Right 😒

[@geefairy6837]

He stole money from his dying friend wow

[@jcarroll135]

Oh the word only has some of that story, this man is absolutely disgusting and he's not even the smarter of the asses in this field in this town or in this very situation!! Its disgusting to know the things they were willing to do and to cover up!

[@BoydBuildersInc]

And he stole money from a man that was paralyzed and unable to use either his arms or his legs. Truly despicable.

[@danfrazier2839]

Then stole more from his widow

[@harperstacey9604]

Alex murdaugh is an absolute monster. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@feckless7989]

Thank you, Ronnie Crosby, for helping people still believe in good people, and in justice. I mean it from the bottom of my heart, we all do!!! Good men are rare! It's just good to know they are out there, and will TAKE A STAND. 💪🏼

[@saraburns7340]

How about believing in innocent until proven guilty...otherwise known as due process!

[@feckless7989]

@@saraburns7340 You misunderstand the concept of innocent until proven guilty, my friend. It doesn't require any individual to believe he's innocent. The concept of "innocent until proven guilty" means that legally his status is that of a free/innocent man because he hasn't yet been proven guilty by a court of law of the crime until he has stood the process of trial. The jurors are required to listen to evidence before voting, of course. What you're suggesting would be mind control by the government of all people.

[@BH-1964]

Just because Ronnie's indiscretion is not the same as Alex Murdaugh does not mean that he is without indiscretions. Easy to judge your neighbor but better sweep off your own steps

[@nancyadamson286]

Missed that. What are Mr Crosby's indiscretions?

[@zackzues4830]

​@@saraburns7340 real shit💯

[@theresa1305]

This must have been hard for Ronnie Crosby. Can't help but feel bad for all of the Alec's victims.

[@katyflex09]

Hartpoolitian looks like a belligerent toddler sitting there pouting because he’s not getting his way. I really like this judge

[@paulaharlfinger829]

That lawyer is harassing this witness. This man is such a good person. He was victimized as well, I feel sorry for this gentleman. This trial tore through so many lives.

[@CamaroSS-sy2ei]

Don’t forget - he’s a personal injury lawyer (aka - ambulance chaser). He deserves to be repaid the money stolen from him, but he’s still a personal injury lawyer, so there’s that.😊

[@theforensicbadass]

You've clearly never witnessed a murder trial. Unfortunately they have to ask really difficult incriminating questions that make people uncomfortable so we can get to the bottom of the truth and prosecute the murderer, the criminal, the whole reason why they're in the courtroom. People who have survived Psychopaths, or even survive murder, we know these hard questions will be asked so we can get to the bottom of things. Whether you like it or not, whether you think this person is out of line, clearly shows that you know nothing of the legal system when it comes to try to prosecute a guilty person for killing their entire family. Pardon the prosecuting party for making the witness feel uncomfortable. Absolutely unbelievable that you think a prosecutor should make people feel comfortable on the witness stand.

[@MagesseT1]

​@@theforensicbadass This is the DEFENSE ATTORNEY who is cross-examining the witness, not the Prosecutor

[@laurajxn9540]

Glad this man spoke truth and he certainly seems to have far more character than Alex. Good for you sir for helping people in there time of need. Good deeds do not go unnoticed:)

[@suzanneharper2881]

Mr. Crosby showed extremely good character. I admired him the first testimony and I feel he stood his ground with Harpoot today. God bless Mr . Crosby.

[@flenzy]

Most people in prison have far more character than Alex Murdaugh.

[@toni3270]

Yes, he does have a tremendous amount of character. I mean when he stated that had he known that Alex had the drug problem that he would have tried to help him, so for him to say that in spite of everything that Alex had done was outstanding and proved what a real man is about!

[@angelarobinson8349]

I love this exchange.. Mr Crosby was annoyed but consistent with every answer. The defense could not touch his testimony. His hurt was palpable and along with the unbelief that Alex would betray everyone in the callous and deceitful way he did for years. Stealing from widows, dying individuals, children who lost their mom, and on and on and on. It is beyond troubling, just unconscionable. I hope one day they can find some peace behind it all. At least find a way to forgive him so it won’t have power over them. Unbelievable

[@greenbeagle13]

I agree with t hat. He was genuinely disturbed about these poor people who trusted AM to help them through the toughest time of their lives. 😢😢

[@Goaltimer]

He just showed his ego and mentioned his own high integrity standards. Always fishy if someone does that.

[@jamesz.williams8746]

Man let me put this guy on speed dial, thank you sir!! This is the first guy I’ve seen that has an honest backbone.

[@toni3270]

Yes, and maybe some good will come out of this tragedy like some of the lawyers gaining work, because they're going to need it worse than ever to pay back what Alex stole!

[@jennylim1558]

Good on Ronnie for standing firm. Deep respects for this very honest and honourable man! Ronnie is such a true friend anyone would love to have.👍

[@sherryjenkins5129]

The unprofessional comments and questions of this defense attorney are unreal. I cant believe he was allowed to act like that, say anything he wanted, but then object to questioning from the prosecutor that was no where near what he did. Unbelievable

[@Tiber234]

Forgive him he's a doddery old schemer. Mr Crosby handled him well and maintained the highground (I expect its his hawg hunting experience)

[@DJ-bj8ku]

The defense was trying to attack the credibility of the witness by intentionally getting him upset. If he could convince the jury that the witness was trying to get back at Alex for stealing money, then the witness’s damning testimony would be discounted in their eyes. That’s typical.

[@AlexB-pp7dc]

He’s doing his job. Your just biased because you hate Alex and think he’s guilty like the rest of us. The defense attorney was actually the DA of the state for like 7 years while he was a prosecutor. You know nothing about a court room so stfu

[@gxvq]

I mean, that’s what defense attorneys have to do, try to discredit the prosecutor’s witnesses, and vice versa.

[@sherryjenkins5129]

@@gxvq totally agree. I guess it's confusing watching different trials. What was allowed here is not allowed in other courtrooms. They were given lots of leeway. I do understand their motive, just surprised at the lengths they are allowed. Thinking of the Depp trial. Those lawyers were shut down at any hint of inappropriate comments.

[@mablepage7343]

LOVED it when he used the word Integrity. Absolutely the one thing Alex has none of ..

[@pam2239]

When Harp gets embarrassed, he takes it out on the witness. He attacks. So obvious. He’s done it before

[@Missstrish]

You Go Ronnie Crosby. Don’t let your anger for his shitty ass affected your life. Rise above him bc you are better then him on every level ❤

[@senzubean27]

This Mr. Crosby is my idol lol, his testimony was awesome, he even refrained from caving to his "do you think he did it" question damn hero

[@gambrydew2059]

I don't trust Ronnie Crosby, atleast show some anger towards his so called freind Murdaugh.

[@kait6994]

@@gambrydew2059 I think it’s obvious that he is angry. But he’s a lawyer. He doesn’t want his own emotions to hurt the case. If a jury saw him being acting really angry, they might think he’s lying.

[@rebel107]

​@@gambrydew2059 ???? Weird take. BOT

[@tartnouveau3652]

@@gambrydew2059 the defense lawyer was implying Crosby is there because he is angry and his testimony is skewed because of his anger. I think Crosby was saying that he was angry but he’s moved on from his anger in a way that he doesn’t want to seek revenge or punish AM himself.

[@maximumeffort2729]

Where was ya hero ? When Elian Gonzalez needed him the most. Poor little Elian out there on a boat, drifting aimlessly. No water , food or Nintendo and Crosby didn’t do a damn thing. He was probably on Epstein Island with the Murdaughs.

[@ginopostorivo8089]

Alex is a mess. 2 life sentences headed his way.

[@paulettewie2355]

I pray so every night Let just be served

[@gambrydew2059]

@@paulettewie2355 Even if Alex Murdaugh is found not guilty over the murders, he should still get a life sentence for all his other crimes, this man is a barefaced crook with no heart.

[@pamelaliegh]

He deserves no less.

[@harperstacey9604]

Alex murdaugh should be tarred and feathered. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@kated2195]

Protect this man at all costs!! He’s speaking nothing but the truth🗣👏

[@nene1964]

That witness chair is the most uncomfortable chair i have ever seen on court tv lmao

[@kait6994]

Mr. Crosby did a great job. The defense attorney is a total slimeball. He implies that Mr. Crosby is lying for revenge, tells him he doesn’t care if Mr. Crosby is offended, then says “I admire you”. Like, wtf?! Alex Murdaugh is a murderer and this lawyer is a piece of $hit for trying to get him off. I know that there are innocent people out there who need good defense attorneys. But at the same time, I don’t know how some of them live with themselves.

[@hellynnwheels6819]

The defense lawyer is happily taking money to defend a lying, stealing murderer. Disgusting. Sure, it’s his job someone may say, but it doesn’t make it right.

[@HandbagDiva]

He said he admired him in a sarcastic manner. He was implying that there’s no way Ronnie could not be angry still at AM.

[@wolke1955]

​@@hellynnwheels6819 Poot does his so called job in a most dirty way, he is like his client.

[@oregoncountrygirl]

Overruled, overruled, overruled…….. 💀

[@nygrl6102]

😍😍😍

[@bethanyharrington2533]

Extremely biased…. He will most certain have a right to an appeal. Not a good judge

[@nygrl6102]

@@bethanyharrington2533 there's a difference between fair and biased.

[@atis9061]

This is the south after all

[@RapidShotzZ]

@@bethanyharrington2533 He’s an amazing judge because he was able to see true his BS distracting tactics Denied 😂

[@kimrecreant]

Ronny Crosby is obviously such a good man. Restores your faith in human nature to see him here. The prosecutor is FANTASTIC. Wow.

[@twocents4743]

Alex is quite involved with his own defense. Did Alex suggest Harpootlian question Ronnie's integrity? Ronnie Crosby gave the eulogy at Paul's funeral! Can you believe Alex would do this to him?????????? Outrageous!

[@CrackberryMe]

Attorney Crosby .. Kudos !!! He handled himself magnificently with that Defense lawyer

[@geraldineduffy7134]

What the he'll is wrong with this lawyer if I was a juror I would just scream

[@robdoyle7907]

He seems to forget the crucial need by a Defence Lawyer to ingratiate yourself with the Jury! If I was on that panel, I would roll my eyes every time he got up to speak!

[@jcarroll135]

Dick is NOT USE to having a hard time getting the judge to side solely on his behalf, most of the cases he's had he was able to pick the judge, and even some times the actual jury members, and this time he can't just talk in a passive aggressive manner and trick answer his way through, with all that loud nasty, "JUST YES OR NO" crap he tries to pull.. he's getting frustrated bc he's not use to having to actually WORK like this!! And I swear it was a beautiful thing to see!!!

[@csc8697]

Ikr

[@bethanyharrington2533]

@@jcarroll135 how do you know?

[@KristiLEvans1]

@@robdoyle7907 he can’t ingratiate himself. He knows he has an unlikeable client. Poot TOLD THE JURY they’d probably hate him by the end of trial, but it’s his Constitutional job to defend his clients with everything he has. It’s his duty, in fact. If you know you have to defend an unlikeable guy, you create doubt.

[@deniselukins3965]

Boy, the defense is not getting much love from this judge

[@Hartleymolly]

@@mistycool then he wouldn’t be a judge…that’s not his role…

[@TheFaro2011]

​@@Hartleymolly no judge can have a feeling doesn't have to affect his job. Like doctors performing on people they don't like. As long as it's not public or discussed

[@justanothersmith6012]

@@mistycool No, because Judge knows the law and applies it properly.

[@dermaglowpro1720]

Judge IS going to have his own internal opinion. He is NOT being bias !

[@karenmoore7437]

Good

[@shay90574]

Darn Alec! U stole from a client while he was on his death bed and after he died! The defense was having a heartache during that testimony.

[@karenburchill2077]

Ronnie Crosby is a honest Attorney. Good for him standing his ground

[@donaldelley2802]

Ronnie gave the defence a lesson in honesty and integrity.

[@cdelane3335]

Ronnie Crosby and Mark Ball very honest and good witnesses.

[@bethanyharrington2533]

How do you know?

[@sadadevries5875]

This was great testimony

[@suzanneroberge494]

He was a fantastic witness. He wasn't having any nonsense.

[@flibbinflah22]

Ronnie seems like a really honest guy.

[@claradiblasi354]

God bless Mr. Ronnie Cosby for his integrity and honesty responding the questions of Mr. Waters! We need more people like him and Judge Newman. Me. Waters, too!

[@OneLove101.]

This is awful 😞 💔 10:57 AM’s lawyer is defending a truly awful man. No wonder he wants to shut this honest lawyer down. Alex Murdagh - shame on you!!!

[@elizaleroux9173]

A honest lawyer....

[@MsNikkieMichelle]

I agree however this is a very high profile case and since day one I knew the fighting wouldn’t be fair but rather dirty. The night of the murders there were responding officers who purposefully tried contaminating the crime scene. There were quite a handful of officers and other responding officials who trampled all over the crime scene, tampering, even standing over Maggie’s body just having a casual convo. They tampered so much I believe a lieutenant or Sargent even commented about it that night (I believe.) So, we knew that people fighting for Alex were absolutely fighting and will continue to fight extremely dirty and messy. I mean, I don’t like AM defense attorney however, he’s doing his job defending his client, and attempted/attempting to try and cast doubt, make holes, and again, unfairly fight. It’s so weird to watch an honest attorney vs. a grimey, sleazy one.

[@Sandra-dm8rd]

Harpoony was PM’s attorney , too.

[@elizaleroux9173]

@TMG I agree, reasonable doubt. I think the jury is going to disappoint a few people. But there's nothing to come back with a guilty verdict. No blood on him, no gun. No motive.

[@dove.9833]

I cannot stand AM lawyer he’s a jerk willingly defending what he knows is a lie the way he gets so angry makes me wonder if they already knew each other before he hired him to represent him

[@carrotflorida]

This 30 minutes has more drama than anything I ever watched on Netflix. I am already casting for this movie. Michael Douglas playing Alex Murdaugh, Matt Damon playing Ronnie Crosby, Morgan Freeman for Judge Clifton, Philip Hoffman playing Harpootlian and Bryan Cranston playing Creighton Waters. I am so hooked, I spent the last 15 minutes googling hog hunting

[@nygrl6102]

Well aside from the fact that he's dead, Phillip Seymour Hoffman should play Alex.

[@DonnaLena1]

Hog hunting is a necessity in the South, but it is not a glamorous sport. For one thing, it can be extremely dangerous. My father’s favorite hunting dog was savaged by a wild hog while distracting it as my father climbed a tree to escape. My dad cried like a child. I’ve never forgotten that brave blue ticked hound.

[@pauladesmond5671]

Googling hog hunting 😂😂😂😂

[@ConnieLeinicke2015]

@@DonnaLena1 A hog nearly killed my cousin many years ago. They are hunted to protect the property, livestock, dogs, and humans.

[@Sandra-dm8rd]

@@nygrl6102 I thought the same thing. He would have been a perfect Alex.

[@faylestock4086]

Alex: just remember there is a God above the law and when you face Him one day there will not be no lawyers to defend you there!

[@bethanyharrington2533]

Yes, he will. So will everyone who lied in this case. So will the attorneys who unjustly tried him

[@ellen9925]

@@bethanyharrington2533 lying and murder is equal in judgement?

[@vickyclarke1982]

God will welcome him home....

[@Marissa_loves_Jesus]

Good job Mr. Crosby for standing your ground and sticking to the truth of the matter, even when the average person understandably would have been enraged by the defense’s accusations and deceitful questions. God bless you sir and I pray God will see you through this difficult time.

[@airadaimagery692]

I love it when a lawyer gets a taste of his own medicine! Regardless of the situation.

[@OOceaneyess]

When Ronnie got so emotional last week when he was on the stand it broke my heart. Like he said, he too loved Maggie and Paul. Defense counsel going at him like that is not a good look for them in the jury’s eyes. How GREEDY can you be to STEAL money from those who are vulnerable and suffering and REALLY needed it and deserved it…the DYING-DEAD man’s family, Gloria Satterfield’s ( house keeper who DIED from injuries she sustained on ALEX’S property) sons, and more is disgusting! He has NO SOUL!!

[@harperstacey9604]

I'm pretty sure that Alex murdaugh was responsible for his housekeeper's death. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@suzanneharper2881]

And people who have no soul are capable of murder!!!!Maybe one day he will say where the guns and his shirt is!

[@dicey8928]

​@@suzanneharper2881 the guns are most likely in the graves of Maggie paul or the old father, poor Maggie and Paul don't have a Gravestone the family wouldn't no what wording to use .🤔

[@kenzierocks1240]

@@dicey8928I think the weapons and clothing got buried with his dad. I read a comment elsewhere from someone within their community and that’s what many feel is the case.

[@tokiedafel2012]

You did great. You do not say what the attorneys want you to say. You are great and truthful. Please keep truth alive. The truth is always revealed.

[@sallygoldsmith9]

Ronnie did a great job I feel I see he was a good friend of Alex I think he loved him for knowing him for so many years you you do love that person. But he's right he's not mad at Alex he's just very disappointed in him. I guess it's like that saying he lost faith people. We all want to believe her because we care about him and trust but that doesn't always work out. Ronnie did a great job.

[@wendybutler1681]

The decency in Crosby shows.

[@debhorne150]

I believe everything this witness is saying. And the defense trying to trip him up makes them look even more desperate than they did before. Smh

[@teotaylor4]

Poot did not help his client when he questioned Mr. Crosby this time. He said something about Crosby didn’t want to help Alex with his testimony. His responsibility is to tell the truth, not help Alex. Pretty sure Poot’s being paid very well to do THAT job.

[@vernareed2692]

"poot" may end up owning Moselle for defending am!!

[@stevemcdonald6001]

In the South, it's hard to tell if you're in a trial, a funeral, a baptism or a family reunion.

[@monikastak]

Hate the defence lawyer, rude and arrogant like his client. Can't believe these people exist and defend the guilty! No morals,l shame on him!😡

[@ellenicochea2255]

Yes, and the defense lawyer is a SC Senator ! Defending the good ol boy status quo! I'm glad Mr Crosby stood up for himself. I'm sure he's frustrated that many may assume he is dishonest because he worked with Alec. Sad state of affairs all the way around😢

[@julesservantofjesus972]

Ole Poot little man needs to retire!

[@KristiLEvans1]

I think Poot is an excellent defense attorney. I’d want him on my side.

[@JDiz992]

This is their job. Don’t get it twisted either they themselves may not like what they do but it pays well. VERY WELL.

[@mollygriffith5678]

Doing your job is not to question the fact of guilt or innocence of your client. You are to give your client the best defense.

[@kathyd1331]

This was very messy of the defense attorney!! He asked him if he thought Alex did it... if he would have said yes, this would have been horrible for his defense!!

[@stephanim2436]

He probably asked it because he already knew how the man was going to answer. They have practice runs with these questions I believe

[@jackbourgeois4153]

It would have been game over for the defense, I thought dick was supposed to be the best lawyer around, Ronnie's cool as a cucumber 🥒

[@Sandra-dm8rd]

@@stephanim2436 crosby wasn’t a defense witness so there was no coaching his testimony.

[@carrieblake3790]

I wish he said yes!

[@mikeglynn5824]

The old adage never ask a witness a question u don’t already know the answer to. This defense lawyer is over his head. Not a slam dunk for prosecution going in but easy case to create reasonable doubt for defense but they ask the wrong questions. Leave well enough alone

[@lillydogpoo65]

If I were on the jury this testimony would bury Alex...his defense lawyer blew it bad

[@KristiLEvans1]

You can’t convict a man of double murder because you don’t like his attorney.

[@KristiLEvans1]

Well, you CAN, but you shouldn’t.

[@franziskani]

In a plot twist: The defense lawyer was found dead, it was ruled a suicide even though ......

[@lillydogpoo65]

@@KristiLEvans1 the jury didn't waste any time..Alex took the lives of his family

[@bgsntn]

Defense wants to read Trial law to the Trial Judge about cases he ruled in the past. Can they be that full of gall

[@KristiLEvans1]

This is professional - not emotional.

[@wolke1955]

Dick Harpootlian is as dirty as AM!

[@Violettero]

This man’s words are actually pretty profound…. I wish I could let go of my anger and hate for a certain person who deserves it everyday.

[@cynthiaedlow5671]

This is an exemplary attorney.

[@susanhall7199]

Alex's lawyer seems very irritated like almost paranoid

[@AFreckledAngel]

I think I love Ronnie Crosby! His family should be proud of this man!

[@justchillin6117]

Me to ❤️

[@Daveyboy4]

Is the defence going to be Paul killed Maggi so Alec shot Paul 😳 or two Ghost assassins who left no trace? Realistic = Alec killed them both to cover his financial and career rumination, Maggi and Paul were disposable as Buster was always the successor to the throne. Just an opinion.

[@liamcephus9687]

I think he’d been thinking of “blowing up” the whole thing for a bit. Paul’s issues had brought to light all the financial problems they had and Maggie was gonna ruin him to. I think he’d really planned on it being a murder suicide killing them and killing himself. Then like you said Buster gets everything. Probably had a jam or something thus why he switched weapons after he shot Paul and then after shooting Maggie couldn’t bring himself to shoot himself too. Bitched out. He tried to do it later with that guy and still couldn’t go through with it. Everything else has been him scrambling to cover it up like he learned from his Grandpa.

[@patriciagazey4693]

I thought so

[@AAISAH]

I actually believe Paul kept getting into trouble and was def not his dads favorite..Paul stepped in it big time with the boat accident adding financial strain and the Familiy’s name to dirt and that made people started asking questions about the family leading to Alex’s paralegal being nosy and putting his scams he’s been getting away with for years on Blast..It was also putting a wedge in His and Maggie’s relationship and then “the nerve of Paul” lol to find his father’s pills and ratted him out to his mom…With all the pressures Maggie wanted a Divorce…Alec probably found out that she saw a divorce lawyer and it didn’t seem she was into his parents like that neither all that Pressure tumbled down on Alec’s head He had had enough…He hated Paul and shot him first infront of Maggie..by the time Maggie realized what was happening and tried to run he got her too….He probably really wanted to die after that but still wanted Buster to benefit from any life insurance policy but he chickened out 🤦‍♀️

[@ellen9925]

@@AAISAH this is pretty darn good scenario to me. Sure is very plausible. You should be an attorney

[@franziskani]

@@liamcephus9687 Maggie had confronted Alex a few days earlier because a cheque she gave to a charity had bounced. Then he begged her to come to the farm, she did not want to, was hesistant, maybe she took Paul with her to feel more secure. It is possible that Paul was collateral damage. alex desperately needed money maybe to settle some frauds out of court and to finance his addiction. She alone owns a 4 million USD property, she would not sell it or let him use it as collateral. There were romours he had a mistress. If she would die he would inherit her property, life insurances being paid out most likely, and of course it is possible that some property were owned by both. Then he could sell that and did not need her O.K. anymore.

[@2vcrew782]

Ronnie is the kind of mentor and man any young man could wish to be around. What integrity he has. Alex was so privileged and pissed all over it. That’s what happens when your handed an empire. Kudos Ronnie.

[@susanhall7199]

Wow, Alex's lawyer must be missing a nap, so tense and angry

[@bethanyharrington2533]

He has been treated unfairly to say the least

[@alicec294]

Harpoon :He needs a Snickers bar!

[@countryroad9827]

Ronnie is a good man I believe that has a special heart who loves everyone. This lawyer drilling him brought the anger back that he lives everyday trying not to think about because he refuses to have hate and anger in his heart. When he first got him angry and his response was, I don't think you want to go there because it's never been brought up I think was close to those words. He could of easily of told something to get even but he didn't. Me wanting the truth out I wish he could of told what he knew. But that shows he has moved on and he's sick of being drilled to bring up memories that hurt him so bad.

[@phyllishannah7305]

What does hogs have to do with the murder of his wife and son Paul.? Saying that someone hunting for hogs accidentally killed his wife and son.! Not possible.! People do not look like hogs.!!!!😮

[@cindyadkins135]

Ronnie Crosby is one honest man.

[@DonnaLena1]

Harpootlian moves around like he’s in pain and he’s angry that his attention getting techniques aren’t working the way they used to…poor old Poot

[@mercedesapodaca6342]

Mr Crosby you’re a man of integrity

[@LarissaGoodrich1]

My papa always told me to carry on his property because you never know what kinda creature you may happen upon…. I wouldn’t be caught without a firearm in the woods. I knew when Alex said he didn’t have a firearm with them seemed so strange…. Good catch to the prosecution team!

[@jeanannecrowley5810]

Excellent testimony from partner. Fascinating to watch an honourable man struggle with such overwhelming betrayal

[@chocaholicsanon]

But ALEX is a professional liar..... he will make you believe what he wants you to believe.

[@Loverofartsandmusic]

That's a very professional man right there. "You can't keep walking around with anger...". a Very smart move right there. Instead of getting angry, he tried to solve the problem.

[@bipolarlife7405]

Probably the best testimony of this trial , both men did a good job

[@pauladesmond5671]

Defense attorney wouldn’t be able to hog hunt himself out of a brown paper bag.

[@brettlawson9488]

Alex was right at the murder scene when he said he wasn't,gee I wonder who did it? A toddler can figure this out 😂

[@ellen9925]

I keep saying this to myself. They are making it too complicated

[@maximumeffort2729]

Check out the big brain on Brett!!

[@mstngpam1]

Ronnie Crosby rocks!

[@travelbug7055]

Defense of 5’2” is a good measurement for shooting from sitting in golf cart

[@collu1264]

AM is 6’4” but I wonder how tall he’d be crouching or on his knees

[@bethanyharrington2533]

@@collu1264 they measured… it didn’t work… physics… don’t lie. He didn’t kill them

[@Robskimask]

My brother was killed at a house party, i saw his body drop, my mind when blank... 20 years later ppl still tell me I was doing things I just don't remember. It's crazy I thought I was losing my mind. I saw the shooter but I couldn't tell you what he looked like. I'm not saying dude is innocent I'm saying talking to someone who seen his son head blew up off the same night I'm sure a lot of ppl will get shit wrong, I've experienced it. RIP RODNEY LOVE U BRO

[@ellen9925]

I can see your point. However, it's all the other deeds and similar violence when trouble comes knocking that pins him in a different position for me. Rip to your brother my friend ❤️

[@carrieblake3790]

Sorry for your loss that had to be horrifying to witness

[@franziskani]

But you were CONSISTENTLY in a state of shock, psychiatrists or psychologists would not have found your condition implausible you did not give the impresson of faking your shock and memory loss. The adrenaline rush had messed with your frontal lobes (the "modern" part of the brain) and the areas in the brain that process memories. But you KNEW you had been there and likely you remember things from when you thought this was going to be a harmless evening. In case you had heard your brother scream (from a distance) or had first heard dogs bark or people scream when you did not yet know that this was just about to get really bad - you very likely would remember the barking or yelling. You were not YET traumatized so those memories were properly processed and stored by your brain. When you observed the crime - or did not see it but when you saw your brother dead - then the shock set in but people DO remember what was before the adrenaline rush hits them. At least it was like that for me - in my case it was only a car accident, one car in front of us rolled over. Luckily no one was seriously hurt. I remember what was immediately before, but could not testify which of the drivers (on the highway) had done what. I remember a pulk of cars with too little distance for that speed. I remember slowing down so I would put more distance to the several cars on both lanes before me. I did not look good. Just 1 minute later my apprehensions were confirmed. Someone changed lanes. I could not testify what had happened exactely or which car was where when. I remember how the black SUV rolled over and landed on the right side of the street. I remember what the driver screamed after getting out (car on the side) and I saw the children in their seats the belts held them in place. No fuel running out, no fire. I can also remember what the adrenaline rush felt like. You however were not in an odd manner coherent that just served to put the police on a certain track and to launch a certain theory who had done it. As a supposedly innocent man in despair and shock - if he could think halfway logically at all - he had to fear that the killers were still lurking. At that time he could not know when his family members were killed and he never mentioned dogs barking or people screaming (that in itself is highly implossible. But if he really had not heard anything when the murders happend he could only know that he left around 8: 47 and there was no way for him to know in that scenario if they had been shot 5 minutes or 20 minutes before or 30. He called 911 at 10 pm. If he was thinking at all he should have been deeply perplexed why he had not heard one of the 5 or 6 dogs bark. Why he did not hear any shots. he had shortly seen the dead bodies, he had no way of knowing how many shots (allegedly he had not heard them). But it was obvious that each person had been hit by more than one shot. I have not heard him testify and being cross examined - but during the investigations he NEVER admitted to hearing barking, shots, screams ..... He would not redeem himself if he would have suddenly "remembered" that on the stand. A person with such memory loss would be much more impacted. Pretty much the first thing that he told police as soon as they came to the grim scene was how he thought this had to do with the boat accident, the lawsuit ... "This is a long story but ... " In other word his first goal was to PLANT a narrative. He was coherent enough to do that. It is highly suspicious in itself and additionally it undermines his claims that he was ins such anguish that his short term memory for harmless memories had been impacted. A man still able to think straight would have had other worries - at that point. He could discuss theories later with police. Were they sitting ducks for killers that were still nearby ? Where were the police helicopters, the street blocks (one would expect murderes to come with cars to that remote property, but if they had come on foot, the dog teams were needed to hunt them down). To experienced investigators his priorities were a red flag. If he had been numb - then he would have been numb overall and consistently, and any ideas who could be behind it would not have been presented in a logical, chronological order. And not as the first thing. First get the bastards, hunt them down right away, then identify them. For all he knew that could have been crazy meth heads or a home invasion gone wrong. Now we know he was in the kennel area minutes before his wife and son were killed. (He had lied about that - or not told the truth - for the longest time. Finally he conceded what everyone else knew to be true anyway, of course he does not admit to lying, then he could as well plead guilty and be done with it. He now claims he misremembered because of shock. But anyway he was very close to the crime- space and time. And allegedly completely unaware what was about to happen. If strangers had done it the dogs would have barked (there were 5 or 6) and the killing happened in the kennel area. There were approx. 7 or 8 LOUD shots. For the sake of discusscion. Alex by sheer luck leaves a few minutes before the killers attack, he goes over to the main house or wherever but he does not have the time to go far, so he SHOULD hear a commotion. He is awake and not in shock because he does not know something terrible is about to happen. He hears the dogs barking (that is irritating or even worrying and should be checked out - but it would not send him in deep shock). He hears 7 or 8 shots (I think Paul and Maggie were shot with some time in between. Paul was likey seen as more capable to present a problem for the killer, so he was taken out first). So maybe Alex (in a scenario where we assume his innocence) heard 2 or 3 shots first. Now that is really worrying, but I assume a man like Alex would rush to get a weapon, maybe night vision goggles, call police and neighbours and then run to see what was going on. A neighbour that worked for them lived 1.5 miles away. Also someone that knows to handle a firearm. Alex would have been deeply worried to hear even a few shots from the area (and likely also screaming from Maggie who was shot later, and after the first shots were fired the dogs would have gone crazy. Quite a commotion). But I do not think he would have frozen like you did, but you saw the body right away. And even IF he did freeze - he would remember the events BEFORE the trauma hit him. So it is very unlikely that he completely forgets that he had been at the kennel area just a few minutes earlier, which was completely harmless. And if such major loss of memory would happen it would cover more incidents, and could be identified. His "memory loss" is also very specific and very peculiar.

[@missypowell1150]

So sorry for your troubles ❤️

[@kellyalves756]

I respect you trying to give the benefit of the doubt. At the same time- one of the “?” moments of the arriving officers was that Murtaugh seemed to be rushing out a scenario before they asked for it- implying ( istm) that it sounded rehearsed. Even if only rehearsed briefly. Which would be the opposite of “ drawing a blank.” What confirmed the doubts to me was the crying- when someone cries actual tears, you can hear it in their voice and nose- everything sounds squishy and snotty. Murdaugh’s crying sounds really, really, dry. Even his sniffling sounds dry. Your mileage may vary, but that’s what I heard.

[@jsmcguireIII]

Harpoolian doesn't get the answer he wants so he keeps attacking the witness. That is a sign of weakness for all to see.