Part 1: Murdaugh prosecution team shares insight into case (w/ Alan Wilson, Creighton Waters, et al)

Lead prosecutor Creighton Waters, S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson and several key members of the state's Alex Murdaugh murder trial prosecution team sit down together to share unique insight and perspectives on the case. John Meadors, Savanna Goude and David Fernandez join Waters and Wilson to answer questions from reporters Anne Emerson, Tara Jabour and Drew Tripp, who are accompanied by former S.C. Attorney General and legal analyst Charlie Condon.
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[@DreamingCatStudio]

I really like how Creighton casts credit to his team over and over again. That’s a sign of a true leader.

[@claireg5651]

Meanwhile, the AG is the opposite and apparently loves his array of analogies.

[@eleanoraquitaine2966]

Yes, it is. Loser leaders take all the credit and ultimately fail. Real leaders give all credit to their teams and their teams continue to stand for them.

[@minomokwa744]

Creighton is one of a kind .... as well as John Meadors ! Each and everyone on this team is an outstanding professional & remarkable human being.

[@luckylady597]

This team was awesome!! They worked well together and brought back faith in the system. 😊❤🤗👏🙏

[@tommymyers3183]

Well he wouldn't have even been there if it wasn't for AG Mr. Wilson.

[@Barb417]

Meadors closing was the BEST ever. Very moving.❤

[@jewelsmall910]

The best

[@Grny23]

I agree 100%. I was listening as I worked and kept wiping away tears.

[@DonnaLena1]

Meadors tied this case up with a bow and sold it, and that was the perfect finish

[@Barb417]

@DonnaLena1 You explained it beautifully. Two latest interviews with prosecuting team is great. Meadors only came on board in December. In baseball terms, Meadors closed the game.

[@DonnaLena1]

@@Barb417 Meadors hit a home run with the bases loaded 🍿🍿🍿

[@brittanyb.59]

Meadors was my favorite. His closing. The passion. The way he was so kind with Mrs. Shelley who was clearly terrified. Unlike Creighton, he probably won’t get on social media to see all the appreciation from people outside of SC but I hope he knows we appreciate him too!

[@wendalinajolie]

Agree 100%. IMO, Meadors closing argument won the case.

[@123marlanamars]

Agreed

[@troyleenewgent9013]

I did not like Meadors and I dont know why

[@shawnmayer7849]

Mine too. His "aw shucks" manner cloaks a brilliant legal mind. He is like a spider, one does not see him coming. 😊

[@gw2424]

He was too emotional. It was embarrassing.

[@Emy53]

Many thanks to this team for uncovering the truth and putting away a man that was so engrossed in his personal greed and power, that he thought it necessary to kill his family to continue his crimes. The arrogance is despicable.

[@rowenaburke4689]

Uncovering ' the truth'? OKAY.

[@BA0701]

@@rowenaburke4689 Yeah, you're right, they sent an innocent man to prison. LOL, OK, whatever you say. To paraphrase from an awesome movie, "Some people you just can't reach"

[@LanaKay777]

@@rowenaburke4689 right?! They did a horrible job

[@charismacraft8050]

Yes I didn’t understand how they proof the fact that he was really the murderer …maybe he didn’t do it himself and paid for it …. Because AM had a fitness app proof that his steps were used for the time of killing….they had no fingerprint…no weapon…nobody was investigating it because of his relationship with LE and when they need a killer made him the killer….my problem is what about all his criminal stuff they all look away…. example never watched the crime scene before…never had a problem to leave him out so long time of investigation without bringing him to the police station to ask as they would by others and never had a clue about the whereabouts of his son or what about the money he gave to the man who was interviewed to be paid to kill AM ….the app of the steps and the money was the proof of killing the family and now they are laughing and are amused for being the star of the universe …without the seriousness of the fact that a lot of family members have been traumatised by the LE who has done nothing at the time when they needed it….now they are the good ones? They also lied to the grand jury by saying that he wear a blood stained shirt at the evening of shooting….otherwise he wouldn’t be at trial….Sorry but it’s not how law should work….i don’t think he did it alone ….the investigation was not professional enough to proof the fact he killed them….it was probably proof of a narcissistic disorder behaviour man that was helped so long time by the LE itself to get away with it authorities let him go till they need a murderer ….to look good …they needed a killer and made a killer… how to trust now these people who are smiling and didn’t made their job when they need to…maybe the 2 would be alive now…

[@lacywebb7851]

He hung his self y’all didn’t do shit

[@spiritofanu3112]

Wish the team had introduced themselves first. Not all of us live in South Carolina or even the US. That being said, I only came across this trial near the very end and was then hooked. I have gone back and watched all of the court testimonies and related analysis, documentaries and podcasts. This team was great. I did not think the jury would convict Alex because of the dominance of the family over the courts there. That is the real victory here imo. There are Murdaugh “families and counties” all over the world. This is truly a David and Goliath victory. Kudos to the state AG office as well. Well done!

[@nancypatterson374]

Did you watch’The Murdaugh Murders Podcasts by Mandy Matney on KZbin? If not it puts into perspective what this Prosecution Team had to wade through. I live in South Carolina and I had no idea about The Murdaugh Family history! Justice was served ⚖️

[@barbarawilsonpadgett6400]

I think the residents of SC were so disgusted with the actions of this family.

[@drewtripp1]

Left-Right: Savanna Goude, Creighton Waters, Alan Wilson, John Meadors, David Fernandez

[@spiritofanu3112]

@@nancypatterson374 yes I did! It was a good intro for me.

[@spiritofanu3112]

@@drewtripp1 thank you. Alan is the state AG?

[@terryjones446]

I think the right call was made not asking for death. Casey Anthony would be in prison if they hadn’t tried for death.

[@spiritofanu3112]

Good point. A clear travesty of justice - the CA case.

[@kateashby3066]

Yes. I thought the evidence was strong but some didn’t and it only takes 1 juror who feels uncomfortable sending someone to their death if they’re not 100% sure he did it, which is what happened in CA trial. They were pretty sure she did it, but pretty sure wasn’t enough. It’s good to hear that AM is not allowed in general population (for his safety), because that’s a LOT less resources he can Use to his advantage in prison. He has a lot to offer other prisoners if given the chance to mingle and he would surely make them pay up for it. This way he gets to fully appreciate the prison experience sans the “benefits”. All alone. To fester in what he’s done.

[@jaykay1053]

@@kateashby3066 In the jail, during trial, apparently he got a job as a runner, so he would have access to many more people than otherwise. That shocked me. Is it true? He’d be identifying his ‘marks’ and gaining trust while dropping off and picking up stuff here and there.

[@patriciagazey4693]

Yes

[@rosered103]

The Prosecutors in the CA thought they had a walk in the park on prosecuting. However they did not have all their ducks in a row.

[@Emy53]

The Murdaugh's were running that town and numerous cover ups. It seemed that the general public felt, "goodluck" dealing with a Murdaugh. They knew who ruled that town and the police. They had someone in every corner of that town to be able to manipulate situations to benefit themselves.

[@kateashby3066]

This is why it’s so easy to speculate that a Murdaugh was involved in Stephen Smith’s death, because it was covered up and labeled a hit and run when clearly that’s not what happened. Kid was struck by something to the HEAD and fell to the ground. He was not struck by a car- flinging him up in the air and across the road, doing damage to his entire body. Only his head had trauma and his loose shoes were still on. It’s known that shoes go flying off in car accidents but his LOOSE shoes were on his feet. So why the cover up of not to protect someone “important”? I hope that case gets solved now that his body had been exhumed.

[@bobcuster8930]

Many people n taht town did not even know who the Murdaughs were, and had never met them.

[@roxieolemeda3196]

That seems like the jist of it. Sooner or later God's gonna cut you down 👇 AM. he's the one who pushed for a speedy trail. He's an idiot 😜

[@annaclaire9927]

Not any more!

[@jimlarkin7859]

Yes they had the ultimate grift / corruption set up brought to you by grand dad and great grand dad… AM learned that money grift from those 2 degenerates… No Change AM just went off the rails.. he was repeating what he saw growing up. Paul is great example of passing the torch from 1 generation to next…Mallory was on the receiving end of this shit!!!!

[@betsy1947]

I'm glad John Meadors got his props. To me, he was the super star of this trial with his closing rebuttal.❤👏

[@aralnoza]

Exactly. I've watched his rebuttal arguments on repeat more than I want to admit lol

[@treesab]

I honestly believe in my heart that it was John Meadors' rebuttal closing that allowed for the jury to come back with the verdict as fast as they did. He summed up all the common sense facts about the case that really eliminated the need to review weeks and weeks of testimony. The jury had everything they needed already and John Meadors pointed them right to it in his rebuttal closing!

[@treesab]

​@@aralnozaYou arent alone! 😉🤭 I love listening to it.

[@sandyashworth2576]

John was fantastic!!

[@mariacampana7764]

Yup!

[@nancypatterson374]

This Prosecution Team makes me a very proud South Carolina resident! You and Judge Newman were given a tough task and you nailed it. Justice was served, thank you.⚖️

[@greenman6141]

In court it was Creighton Waters who did the work and was the star on the prosecution team. He has a really good voice. It is gravely and interesting to listen to..what's called a good voice actor or radio voice. His questioning of Atty Tinsley was electrifying and of the agent presenting the cell phone and onstar data was crucifying, for Murdaugh.

[@radar5464]

And has good intonation and inflection timing....he was able to highlight important points.

[@barbarajeffries9853]

He’s also a good singer

[@AlpacaRenee]

@@barbarajeffries9853 and guitar player!

[@spiritofanu3112]

He is a musician. He understands tempo and pacing.

[@charismacraft8050]

It shows me that the storyteller is the winner….

[@bbrcummins1984]

John Meadors is BOSS , excellent closing .

[@strictlynorton]

Meador's scored the winning touch down. With a deft touch and in layman's language he summed up the entire case.

[@bethanylewis3267]

Yes! Love Creighton's closing and John Meador was the icing on the cake!

[@mariacampana7764]

@@bethanylewis3267 YUP

[@mariacampana7764]

@@strictlynorton true that! 👏👏

[@janerainsford8996]

Great episode! My Dad was a prosecutor in Boston courts. He never explained to his kids exactly what he did. He’s gone now and this trial added a level of understanding to this daughter. 💜

[@treesab]

🤗 Hugs to you! You have alot to feel proud about. If there were ever issues as a kid wondering why Dad seemed to be consumed with work or similar curiosities we dont fully understand as a kid growing up, I hope this helps bring a better perspective to those memories!

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

Jane, you know he knows how proud you were of what he did. The legal profession is what I would have been had it not been for my 3 gift's. There are woman who are True Victims of domestic violence who remain victims because they don't have the money for a lawyer to do their job. The abusers have their buddy's to lie and protect them. I'm sure your father had to deal with such proven evil people who should be in prison for life, because narcissistic sociopath do not ever change. ,💜💙🤗🤗🦊

[@jollycat-sl8pb]

@JaneRainsford God bless your dad! My dad was not a prosecutor but equally as quiet about what he did all day as an analyst. My guess is because he was a public prosecutor, records exist about the cases he tried, and depending on the timeframe, it might be interesting to read your Dad's work! It might be interesting to reach out to Boston courts archives and ask how to get access. 😇

[@janerimer6475]

Loved your comment about not changing the venue, Mr Waters. Should be the community in which the crimes affected so many.

[@truthhurts2879]

Also Alex was given the opportunity to swap venues which he also refused I suspect in the hopes of intimidating local jurors which clearly didn't work lol.

[@yammmit]

I loved watching this trial. I’ve watched Mr. Waters’ cross-examination of Alex so many times and I’m such a huge fan of him. Really makes me want to go to law school

[@msdecemberloveangel8236]

So did I

[@dixieroberson8687]

Me too!! 😊😊

[@rowenaburke4689]

Yammit, please go to law school, be a champion for justice ( justice is blind) this is the US judicial system at work and we can agree and disagree in a Court of Law .

[@spiritofanu3112]

I have watched it multiple times as well

[@michadawn234]

Do it!!!

[@pumpkinpuna4087]

Great job guys !!! I'm in California so I came into this barely in February. I love documentaries. I was "surfing" NETFLIX and I saw the MURDAUCH MURDERS. I learned about the boat accident first. Then I was surfing KZbin and saw Alex MURDAUCH MURDERS video. But this prosecutor team ABSOLUTELY FRIGGIN handed Alex his sorry ass on a silver platter....and I was here for it AAAALLLLL !!!

[@tamaraaugustin]

Oh yes ! I am in Canada and I fell on the story on KZbin and then started watching the trial and THEN saw the Netflix special and I HAD to watch it through! Great job. The closing argument was awesome

[@margueritethurston3913]

YES!!!!

[@charismacraft8050]

There is a Netflix documentary? It’s called the mur…murders ….? Thanks

[@guitarsoundsaround]

Watch Eric Alan channel on this case, he did a great job too!

[@jenniferweaver5099]

​@@guitarsoundsaround yesss I loved his videos about anything Murdaugh.. I'd say his videos about this are so awesome because he's from Hampton..Netflix did the right thing in reaching out to him for his help with that documentary as well. I love his channel it's DEFINITELY worth checkin out.

[@Emy53]

Alex was culpable and this team did a fantastic job to bring justice to Paul and Maggie.

[@nothankyouYouTube420]

强烈谴责你

[@FLo-jc7ig]

​@@nothankyouKZbin420 You condemn Who???

[@jaykay1053]

Justice for the whole of South Carolina Low Country, frankly.

[@sideglance]

Justice?? They all deserved what they got!!! The whole family is trash

[@troyleenewgent9013]

@high as f he don't get that chance anymore. He has been moved to solitary confinement protected custody locked down by himself 23/7

[@mkm6458]

Mr Meadors' closing was great , tied up all the loose ends and put the entire case into an emotional and factual package, made it easy to see everything Mr Waters presented. Easy to convict Alex at that point, brilliant job by the entire team

[@dragonzodiac78]

👊🏽

[@roxieolemeda3196]

That was brilliant and worth watching I was bored to death ☠ watching this trail daily. So I really appreciated the get to the point closing argument.

[@carmenwilliams8661]

For me , both Mr. Waters and Mr. Meadors closings were riveting to watch.

[@johnmartin7158]

He’s a star

[@mjznh]

I never knew how much work goes into prosecuting a case! Mr. Waters, you and your team did an amazing job. Trial of the century. I admire how you make sure to include your whole team for the accolades. Finally, I loved Judge Newman. Wish he didn’t have to retire.

[@Angeleen867]

This team BLEW ME AWAY! what a spectacle of Justice. Creighton you are amazing. You nailed him! John Meadors, you were my favorite! The way you told the story had me captivated! BUBBA, COME HERE BUBBA! It was stunning. This story is unbelievable, captivating, heartbreaking, Alec thought he had this beat. Justice served on a silver platter. Congratulations team, Chicago loves you. God bless Paul Maggie and buster🙏🏻

[@michellefitz4287]

I agree. Meadors’ closing was a thing of beauty. I got tearful watching it. You can’t teach that in law school.

[@kellywark5149]

Judge Newman is an absolute Gem. A Consummate Gentleman and Professional. Thanks to the Prosecution. An Absolutely beyond Tragic and beyond Heinous Senseless Crime. 🙏🙏❤❤

[@terilooney]

I would vote for Creighton Waters for president but I fear he has to much integrity to run for office. His insistence on praising his team is commendable. Not enough people are willing to share the spotlight. His humility is impressive.

[@MyrtleBeachWebAngel]

It was said that people didn't want to go up against the Murdaugh family... they also didn't want to go up against corrupt law enforcement officials, a powerful network of lawyers, and a wayward judicial system that was obviously either in cahoots with Alex or deliberately turning a blind eye to all of this illegal activity. This is much larger than Alex and a couple friends, so it's my hope that the AG won't be satisfied with taking down 3 or 4 people when there is an entire good ol' boy network who enabled this corruption.

[@kateashby3066]

Yes!! Prosecutors: Please keep digging!

[@chrisirving1239]

Thank you for such a wonderful much overdue statement!!!!?!!!

[@bobcuster8930]

That is an exaggerated take. This was a dual murder-not a traffic ticket..

[@alvaroq2024]

@@bobcuster8930 This wasn’t just a double homicide case, but bringing forth a case of this magnitude against a very affluent and very important family with connections to very important people in government in the State and the nearby counties. The Murdachs ruled with an iron fist in that region for decades in the justice system albeit not entirely legally.

[@gwag8410]

Exactly….

[@tabathabell8799]

Mr waters ...you were absolutely awesome during Alex's trial ....the way you handled him is what kept me engaged in the trial ...great job by you and your team

[@skiyogagirl]

Some people were really critical of him during the trial. However, he had a well executed plan! The best was when he would let Alex talk in circles!

[@evelynmariesmith1345]

They were organized and worked hard ,a wonderful team .

[@bbrd876]

AG! Let the others speak, too! I want to hear from the whole team.

[@pjnix5618]

Can’t stand that guy. His ego is off the charts nuts. So cringeworthy.

[@roysubramony1176]

Totally agree!

[@amyruiz6950]

and why is he in the middle he questioned one witness in at the very end

[@deenad3562]

Hes either giddy or a narcissist and I really can't tell which. He made so much of this about him that I'm leaning toward the latter, but still great results from his team.😖

[@bettycattk5298]

I completely agree. This man would be maddening to work with or for. Grabs attention and puts himself forward by stepping on everyone else. I’m surprised that he allowed Creighton to speak at all. Speaking of narcissism, his grandiosity is so apparent when he compares himself to FDR in World War II!!! What a joke!!

[@analynnvic]

Great team!! My nephew Jay James served with you guys too! He was the financial expert in the team!

[@kc-lp6wg]

That must make you so proud. He did a great job!

[@analynnvic]

@@kc-lp6wg Yes we all are so proud!! Those lawyers worked so hard!

[@kc-lp6wg]

@@analynnvic l watched the entire trial. It will be interesting to see the outcome of all the financial crimes that are upcoming.

[@lightmyfire7783]

A very insightful interview of the team . It’s like having a backstage pass on how it all played out. What I admire the most is how they give credit to their support staff and the other agencies involved continually throughout. I think overall this trial has educated many people on due process, the legal process and how the justice system works.

[@dianealarcon8304]

Yes, it is always nice to see how courts are conducted differently in each state. Like you said, the play by play behind the scenes is fascinating to listen to from the team.

[@valerieshealy741]

Do you mean how the justice system is supposed to work? Had we not had the Judge that we did and the national attention,this trial would have turned out completely different

[@CherryPi314]

This team is fantastic. During the trial to be honest, the girl all the way left had the best faces when Alex was full of shit on the stand, I couldn’t help but giggle at her “this guy is so full of shit” faces....they took their time, did an amazing job. It’s about time someone took the family down, and to think; it’s not over ....

[@karenl1180]

Her name is Savannah. Loved watching her facial expressions and drinking her iced coffee lol

[@deannaschauer5602]

Yes!😂

[@LouiseAdie-zm2jf]

woman

[@andreacapaldi4300]

She is the only girl but thanks for being so descriptive 😂

[@AlpacaRenee]

She’s an awesome young lawyer.

[@ItsCookiepuss]

Amazing interview. Thanks for bringing this to those of us who can’t get enough of this amazing team!

[@valerielapeach138]

Q

[@kathyedwards2863]

most fascinating trial I have ever watched... incredible team and well done!

[@dragonzodiac78]

Ikr. It was so draining, I went into withdrawal afterwards 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@joannecope6521]

Watching Mallory Beach’s lawyer testify was the clincher for me

[@joannepollak5843]

John Medors closing nailed it! Put all the pieces together for the jury. Well done!

[@greenbeagle13]

@Joanne Pollak - I agree 10,000%. That was his Atticus Finch moment - no doubt. I have watched his closing at least 3 times. If there was ANY doubt, his closing removed ANY doubt.

[@nancytepper5323]

I so agree..it was genius and like he said over and over, REAL.

[@gw2424]

Too dramatic..cringe worthy.

[@Rottiezucco1]

This team are legal rock stars, I found the trial amazing how it played out. They deserve the notoriety for the great job they all did.

[@DawnDayPoe]

Creighton Waters was the main man who did a fantastic job on the case. He worked his ass off! The whole team did a great job, but Creighton brought it home for the win!!!!

[@sundaynightdrunk]

Mad credit to Creighton. Man could make a lot more money in private practice, but chooses to serve justice and the people, and apparently has fun doing it. People like him never get any credit unless it's a high-profile case like this one. They sacrifice a luxury life to do a damn hard job.

[@lamby4434]

So true!👍

[@205ken4]

They choose to serve justice b/c they have aspirations for higher political office & more power usually 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@sundaynightdrunk]

@@205ken4 Eh, maybe when they're 25. Creighton is nearing the end of his career.

[@tringe22]

@@205ken4 Hes been doing that job since 1998. Thats NOT bc of political aspirations, einstein. He would have left long time ago for that!! And when he retires, and maybe decides to run for something - Id sure vote for him anyway!!

[@laurelwood791]

Mad credit!!!!

[@joliz1234]

Best closing was by Mr. Meadors

[@maro7997]

I am in awe of how humble Creighton Waters and John Meadors are as people, they delivered an absolute master class during this trial and are an absolute credit to their profession. Incredible humans and consummate legal professionals to the core.

[@thatsmuzik2570]

Oh, and the judge is another living proof that it doesn’t matter the color of your skin Does not relegate you to a certain plot in life. What a stellar human being he is, in a very humble way.

[@deenad3562]

I'll thumbs up, I think your comment was well intended...

[@carolcole570]

The Judge was my favorite of everyone. A true Southern gentleman. I would be so proud if he were in Atlanta.

[@thatsmuzik2570]

@@deenad3562 The reason I said that is the media patronizes to certain demographics. That is racist behavior! So I like to point out endless examples they are wrong. It is one’s level of internal drive and standards of integrity that are factors toward success. That person should get kudos, regardless or irregardless of levels of melanin! I highly admire America’s judge!

[@MeMeproud344]

Loved Meadors closing argument, very strong & memorable!

[@catherine3904]

A fabulous and professional team. Congratulations. You totally deserve the success.

[@marlenesouliere6971]

The prosecution was beautifully crafted; however, John Meadors closing was SPECTACULAR.

[@mariacampana7764]

👏👏💥

[@gw2424]

It was too dramatic. Cheesy.

[@shawnmayer7849]

Judge Newman IS the gold standard.

[@Victoria_USA_]

Justice served ‼️‼️‼️ Rest easy Maggie and Paul 💔

[@sideglance]

What???? They were all a bunch of crooks! They deserved well. One by one I wish them to get what they deserve

[@roysubramony1176]

Well done to the team! We followed the entire trial. Watched from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@alicemc8774]

I want to hear more from Savanna Goude and David Fernandez!!

[@sandraknight4751]

Well done TEAM! I was afraid he would get away with it. I believe he was surprised when the verdict was read. He rocked back a bit! Thank you for getting him off our streets.

[@roxieolemeda3196]

Amen 🙏 😊 to that. He still has to face Crieghton and the same judge for his numerous financial crimes

[@alvaroq2024]

It’s not over. The case goes up on appeal and could be overturned! It just depends on the judges overseeing the appeal. Are they honorable judges, or could they be bought or influence somehow?

[@KEMom23]

John Meadors closing argument was absolutely great !!!! He is awesome !!!! It put the case into real prospective.

[@gw2424]

No he didn’t.

[@ST-tt8qt]

Paul is the only person that locked up Alex with the video. SLED did not investigate his parents house right away. The whole murder scene had tons of Alex’s friends all over the place and a lot more. There is a video of John Marvin moving the riffles. He also cleaned up the murder scene. If it wasn’t for Pauls video I don’t believe Alex would have gotten any jail time. I’ve never seen a more sloppy investigation on purpose in my life.

[@poodee9395]

Totally agree

[@laurageorge2396]

Also agree!

[@PositiveMommaLife]

100% agree

[@kateashby3066]

Right? I mean I thought SLED came in because they were unbiased? Turns out- not so much! It’s appalling the crap that was accepted in this investigation and I hope that certain people are held accountable for not even bothering to use the search warrant they woke a judge up to get at wee hrs of the morning. I get that it’s a small town but who the F moves body parts in a crime scene because they wanna tidy it up out of respect for the dead? How about you leave it alone so your dead relative can get Justice? 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@XXX-cq9uj]

John Marvin moving the guns? Whhhattt?

[@crickcrock56]

Closing statement by Meadors was bomb! I love Creighton too. Super impressed and thankful!

[@matteoedwardes2876]

Awww John Meadors was great in the trial and he’s such a humble man here.

[@maryprimas4654]

Great team exceptionally. Mr Waters is a true example of humanity. He gives each team member their credits. And they were all exceptional. Great job!

[@lhenryricke5015]

The best was all the cell phone records, onstar. This really helped with the trial. The Snapchat video was key but without the digital records it would have been harder to get a guilty verdict. If Casey Anthony's prosecuters would have used her cell and digital records they would have won their case.

[@HomeGypsy]

Having all that OnStar data come in right before the last week of the trial was like some kind of a legal miracle, and it doesn’t get NEAR enough recognition. I try to imagine how many folks worked 24/7 to analyze it and prep it for presentation. I think Waters was prepared for Alex to testify, but the OnStar data had to have been a complete surprise!

[@juismac]

I would say yes that the Snapchat video was the main reason why they brought the case to trial. But the cell phone data was the slam dunk of the case after that video came out. The case was really over after the expert witness testified explaining the cell phone data on the victims and Alex’s phones.

[@GingerNinja1]

I can see Creighton doing that 40 slide PowerPoint before trial too. 😂 They did an amazing job (as well as the judge!) I admit I was concerned the prosecution team was allowing AM to ramble on & on & was afraid he'd be able to get atleast 1 juror to have pity for him. I was wrong! AM sealed his fate with all of his lies! Creighton's "my baby, my baby," phrase will forever be attached to that case! Well done.

[@kateashby3066]

No no, you want the liars to ramble on because they eventually slip up and make a mistake. Also, the prosecution showed us what he sounds like when lying by displaying the vids of his interviews after the murder and also after the roadside shooting. The guy takes NO issue with BSing for his personal benefit, and does it regularly and easily. He fabricated stories like Stephen King does! So showing us that was powerful. Him getting on the stand to lie more only sealed his fate at that point! All the jurors agreed that taking the stand was a BAD idea for him. But narcissists can’t help themselves lol. But to your point, I do agree that everyone was still nervous that he would succeed at manipulating just ONE juror, and he did! Two felt he was not guilty by the time the closing arguments were wrapped. Luckily the other strong jurors quickly flipped them after reviewing the evidence. :)

[@jenniferbailey5914]

The criticism I saw through so called TV lawyers including KZbinrs was totally uncalled for. I thought they were top notch and deserve their accolades! Well done team!

[@deenad3562]

They should've been criticizing the defense, they were horrible, their defense was laughable really.

[@carmenwilliams8661]

I think they were only trying to create reasonable doubt to the jurors. Not really defend the defendant. I think the evidence, though circumstantial, was overwhelming.

[@marilynglazier9794]

Yes many lawyers criticized Waters for spending so much time on the financial misdeeds and swore that they were losing the jury. I think it was important to show how ruthless Alec was and how easy he could look people in the eye and lie to them. I don't think if the Financials were brought in the jury wouldn't be able to comprehend that he was capable of annihilating his family. Lawyers can be the worst Monday morning quarterbacks. I am proud of this team for not listening to all of the chatter and stayed the course.

[@lisamcclendon2720]

​@@marilynglazier9794yeah the jury said it was not too much to hear and was very interested in how his life was up to that point

[@dixieroberson8687]

This whole SC team is amazingly great. You all showed the world what happens when you all work as a true team! I would be surprised if your performance on this case is not used in future trainings on strategies & team work! Great Job - All of you!❤❤

[@meenafree5931]

Your absolutely correct about that!

[@lindawillis2746]

Watched the whole trial from the UK.....all the lawyers were fantastic! Congratulations on a job so well done!

[@susanarbogast5224]

They were great. John Meadors really brought it home!

[@brendamullen9367]

I followed this case since June 7 2021. I knew Alex did it. Watched the trial and realized how very hard it would be to prove it. Kept waiting to see the Snapchat video that everyone knew about. That nailed it. When the verdict came in I cried for all those that were affected by this man. So sad. Thank you all.

[@moonwolf3378]

Thank you for being professionals…we know high profile cases have been botched and the public left aghast in the past…so you have provided such an incredible service by rising up to the occasion and delivering to South Carolina and the rest of the country a swift and thorough presentation of evil…we watched and satisfaction runs deep through us, members of the public, who watched justice be served cold. Many thanks for the months of toiling, long days away from family and other events to focus on the details. People are inspired to go to law school when they see these court room trials but the weeks and weeks of prep are insane and would make anyone take pause if you really knew what it took to get this presented. Bless y’all

[@debraeads4473]

What an incredible, remarkable team. You demonstrated to the whole world no one is above the law in this country regardless of who they are. It was such a thrill to watch the whole trial and how you’re team rose above and unearthed all the massive evidence and build a strong foundation to prosecute the case. The level of detail and investigations your team did to secure a strong case against the defendant was just astounding. Thank you for putting an end to this case in a manner to end the outrageous lies and destruction of Alex Murdaugh. You may have prevented further crimes that that man could have done. Outstanding job team ! 👏🏼😊

[@shannonmccready2680]

I'm confused! What evidence? Ha. This case had the weakest amount of evidence I have ever seen for a double murder Trial. They didn't have the weapons. They didn't have DNA. They didn't even have his clothes. No exact time of death. Instead, Time of Death was determined by "The Last Time Their Phones Locked." That scares me. Everything was purely circumstantial, which can be okay in Trials, but not this one. They convicted Alex based on the fact that he was a Liar, Thief and Drug Addict....not a Murderer. They never proved he was a Murderer.

[@patriciarowe9031]

NO DOUBT....... THEY STOPPED A MONSTER...

[@catbrat610]

I really admire this team !!! You all did a fantastic job for Maggie and Paul.

[@youtubefan8459]

Amazing group. I've listened to Waters and Meadors portions of the trial more than once. Both intelligent, sharp individuals that have different styles but were enthralling to listen to.

[@ashtrippyhill]

Meadors is a great storyteller. I enjoyed his rebuttal. He was very hard to like in the beginning but tied it all together at the end. Super great job

[@gw2424]

Not really.

[@1234singingismylife]

I didn’t miss a single minute! Superstars ❤

[@soniaf6156]

Team ! Incredible long hall! Meadors you killed it ! Loved watching you Meadors perfect addition to the team.

[@MegaMisty57]

Another great interview with an outstanding team. Creighton Waters speaks so eloquently and he’s easy to understand. Can’t wait for part 2.

[@patriot4life262]

I was so Impressed by this Prosecution Team, I appreciate your professional expertise. Thank You all. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@katiehettinger7857]

I watched the entire trial with Emily D Baker and the prosecution carried me along with each step of their presentation of the case. It was no surprise to me the jury returned with a conviction. This was a masterful job of building the story of how Alex Murdaugh came to kill his wife and son. Congratulations. 🙂👍

[@tamararutland-mills9530]

Emily D. Baker has some good insights. I just hate listening to her filthy mouth.

[@fromtexasbygod]

Emily doesn't know when to shut up and incessantly mocked John Meadors by referring to him as "my cousin Vinny lawyer". Meadors now famous riveting rebuttal closing argument that sealed Alec Murdaugh's fate will be memorialized in law school lectures for decades to come, long after a mouthy has been former LA prosecutor named Emily D Baker is forgotten.

[@deltawoolery1669]

Trex, Emily D Baker is a great Lawyer. Her shoe is for commentary. You didn't have to watch!! There were many other creators with no commentary. And... who are you?? Does anyone know you?? While EDB has a following of 715 thousand people. Take several seats. Again, you don't have to watch !!

[@fromtexasbygod]

@@deltawoolery1669 Way ahead of you! No way I could continue watching mouthy Emily after making the mistake of choosing her coverage of the AM trial. EDB was too busy flapping her jaws while mocking veteran prosecutor John Meadors to perceive his skill, and too biased and hard headed to acknowledge his brilliantly effective rebuttal closing argument is why the jury deliberated less than 3 hours after a 6 week trial. The move to Tennessee with Dr Baker apparently didn’t alter the warped perspective of a liberal California native that so obviously infects EDB’s opinions & commentary.

[@Agurl77]

What about letting the two attorneys on either end speak?

[@carolcole570]

The other mouthy ones are puffed up with their Royal Pride.

[@dinuffin]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@patralink]

I love this team. They are just the best there is.

[@MB-in9eu]

Very HUMBLE!

[@sunflowerbeth3830]

Thank you all for your dedication to justice.

[@Josie42000]

Fantastic job by the whole team! I’m thankful for all their hard work.

[@nicolepayne2261]

Creighton is an amazing attorney. There is definitely an art in what he does!!!! Behind the entertainment of it all, there is justice, and that is beautiful!!!!!!!!

[@brooklynrules6117]

God Bless Bubba

[@bethanylewis3267]

Alex: I can get away with murder. Bubba: Hold my chicken.

[@brooklynrules6117]

@@bethanylewis3267 hahaha - thx for making me laugh on this cold, dreary Brooklyn day

[@taritabonita22]

Thank you for making sure justice was served! Appreciate you all big time!

[@shirleydaniel6920]

This was the most interesting program I’ve listened to . This panel is the best of the best !They all respect each other and lift each other up. They give credit where it’s due and are great examples for our justice system!

[@stevemcmillan2213]

For me, this trial was easy to follow, the narrative was brilliantly explained; the prosecution case was uncomplicated and easy to understand and follow and that's a testament to the professionalism of this team. The defence's case was the polar opposite. Very often the defence will try to obfuscate and confuse evidence and jurors but try as they might they couldn't get around the timeline and the weight of the evidence. I don't think there was ever a moment where I didn't believe that Murdaugh would be found guilty, I had so much confidence in this team. Somehow the rationale for not pursuing the death penalty seems correct. He's got a long time to be tormented by his misdeeds. As a narcissist, he's not going to like being told what to do, but I doubt he will lose sleep over what he did and has done. He'll play the victim and blame everyone else. He will never see that he's the sole reason that he's where he is. I believe this story has not ended and there is more to come involving the Murdaugh family.

[@kateashby3066]

I think you’re right. If he loses sleep it’s Uber the stupid mistajes he made that led him to getting caught. Like throwing that knife across the road after puncturing his own tire, and not destroying all cell phones just to be safe. He was sloppy because he’s a narcissist. But you may be right in that he won’t even blame himself for this stuff. Just like Casey A., it’s always everyone else’s fault. Also, according to an ex sex worker who was illegally trafficked and has since escaped, he chocked her with both hands during sex, violently. Men like this are closet control freaks and can’t handle being suffocated by others control. Hence why he had no problem eliminating two people in his way, and why his real self came out during anonymous sex. He’s gunna try and use his charm to get what he wants in prison, but most CO’s are aware of this and don’t play that game. He’s gunna be ALONE and away from general pop. That’s gunna get dark real quick for him.

[@gaylesherrod5984]

He would be perfect for Meagan markle! Lol .both narcissists to the highest degree! And he has money! Hidden somewhere of course

[@daphnecarpenter2794]

Please mic the people asking the questions

[@Davtonjes]

John Meadors is off the charts GREAT!

[@marlenemorrow8942]

By observing Alec during this whole ordeal, I think this isn't the first time he has committed murder. I got the feeling this came way too easily to him. He never reacted to any degree what he just did. He was comfortable and relaxed lying about it. I fear he's raised Buster to be the same. Buster never showed much reaction about what his dad did either. Strange family...

[@bamadad53]

Alex was raised that way. He observed his own dad…and grandfather creating storylines where they had crimes swept under the rug. His grandfather actually used to be part of bootlegging whiskey during prohibition years. For Alex, lying was “every day routine way of life”.

[@deenad3562]

Very true...the buck may just stop with Alex because all eyes will be on Buster...

[@roxieolemeda3196]

I agree 👍 👊 Buster comes off as well cold blodded as well. Hopefully he won't follow in his Dad's footprints 👣

[@cindiwindi]

Definitely is a generational thing and hopefully it ends with buster

[@sylviasimpson6567]

John Meadors should play himself in the movie! No one else could compare. His closing was beautiful to watxch!

[@danadangelo7582]

creighton should play himself too

[@kimberlylaughner5067]

Great team and y’all did a fantastic job! This wasn’t mentioned but For the record Atty John Meadors your closing argument was bases loaded out of the park home run!!

[@AmeliasMiMi]

Yep, a true Grand Slam! 👍🏻

[@mariacampana7764]

⚾️ 🥊⚖️

[@dodgingbullets3503]

🎭You guys rocked the courtroom with truth and especially connecting the dots. A M is where he should be, thank you much from Canada🇨🇦

[@amberackerson5916]

The closing arguments were absolutely brilliant.

[@JIbanez1989]

We need more of these attorney press conferences!

[@skiyogagirl]

“We don’t make the facts, we just uncover the facts” Creighton Waters…brilliant!

[@Gaiartemis]

If I could have a dinner with these guys there are still so many questions I would still love to ask. Great interview. Great job of this prosecution, but this story is so full of details. I would say it was a magnificent novella.. but that no author could really actually come up with all the twists and turns!

[@pastelitopete5968]

all the twist and turns were layed out

[@spiritofanu3112]

Waiting for the movie. There will definitely be one

[@yvelaine]

Yes we still do not know what really happened inside Alec's head .

[@gemmag.2988]

@@yvelaine We will never really know the mind of a cold blooded killer. Thank God for that!

[@Gaiartemis]

@@spiritofanu3112 It would have to be a series so much to tell

[@PositiveMommaLife]

Great team!!! Amazing to see Justice prevail in the good old boys club in South Carolina!

[@justish9600]

Great team, great interview, thank you ABC News for another worthwhile segment and THANK YOU SC AG and Prosecutors Office for a fantastic job. Real shining star for SC.

[@TheresaofTheWorld]

Meador is a class act! That suit, his demeanor…🤌🏾

[@kevinbernard9791]

Creighton deserves most of the credit 👏 as his closing statement was exceptional 👏 👌 as well as his cross examinations of alex 👏

[@gw2424]

They would have lost without him.

[@cath-wales-uk5660]

You all did an amazing job.I would be watching some of it thinking where is this going then BOOM there was the other piece.Well done all for getting Justice.

[@adriennecruz3843]

Why wasn't the female lawyer given time to speak?

[@raineyj560]

Ikr I would have said "excuse me, I have to be somewhere, since y'all don't need me"

[@otiliovallejo]

Because mr. miyagi talks a lot! Lol....

[@pjnix5618]

Not valued, that’s why ! It’s so embarrassing how the AG and Creighton are chest puffing … when will it end for these two ? And who the heck keeps interviewing them. We’re thankful, but it’s done.

[@kenn1936]

This team did an AWESOME JOB!!

[@oldenglishsheepdogfun5960]

What an amazing and truely impressive team… watched it all in the U.K.

[@alphaandomega1332]

I myself had doubts because when you look over past history of people of power and influence being held accountable was unheard of or their was very little repercussion for said actions were little to none so when the outcome was as such I was shocked 😯 but very happy with the verdict. These individuals on this panel did an outstanding job.

[@kateashby3066]

We all did!! Until they returned a verdict so fast, then it was the final nail. 🙌🏻

[@debraross622]

There's no doubt you guys and lady worked very hard and many hours on this case. Thank you for getting justice for Maggie and Paul. Job well done.!!!!

[@skiyogagirl]

I couldn’t have said it better! Maggie and Paul did not deserve to die in such a horrific manner. I hope Alex rots in prison.

[@NASAastronautStep-Mom]

The movie sequel comparison to the unfolding of events leading to the murders is an excellent one.

[@bleueyeddevl]

This story would have been a novel *John Grisham* must've dreamed of writing.

[@bbe3034]

Yes, I kept thinking Grisham has probably started his new bestseller!

[@minomokwa744]

Each and everyone of you is a TRUE hero ! To do all the tedious work to bring truth & justice to the Hamptons with this 'local menace of a celeb-family' is outstanding !!!! I followed the case from the beginning (I am here in Europe and this is of great interest to see how the US Justice works) & I could imagine how this devious manipulator, this disgusting liar & thief of an arrogant murdaugh would try to ONCE AGAIN slither his way out of responsibility. BRILLIANT WORK, Gentlemen & Ladies ! God bless you all. As you can see: you are renowned & respected not only in the US but world wide.