Jurors in Alex Murdaugh trial speak out on speed of conviction

[@DangerrNoodle]

I'm a Hampton native, and went to school with the Murdaugh boys. Buster and I played town ball together on Alex's team. It's been crazy watching the trial, and I'm relieved that these jurors saw through his manipulations and were able to get some justice for Maggie and Paul. I hate that all of this happened, but it's good that Alex can't victimize anyone else. Well done, jury! Edit: “town ball” is another term for little league baseball. I was like 8 or 9 when I played for him. Buster and I also were on the same team again in high school for a year, so the Murdaughs were always around at the games.

[@SofiaTHEfIRST1873]

Wow! You believe he killed them? What does the people of Hampton have to say ? I am curious bc When the boat case was happening the lawyer presenting Malory did not want it at the Hampton county bc everyone would vote on Alec’s side. So I am just very curious about this

[@kathylelong3348]

I'm so glad to hear this from somebody who lives there!!! Thank you for speaking out.

[@southerncharmer143]

Every know that knows them says he did and they were all bad. My boss said Paul pulled a knife on her sister when they were small

[@nishamack586]

​@@southerncharmer143 😳

[@DarhaLB]

Shew.. you ain’t kiddin. His victims were far and wide.!! 😢

[@paulaooook]

A good reminder of what real Americans are like. We see such distortions and exaggerations of Americans in the news or on rage social media, but this is such a reminder that most of us are just trying to do the right thing and are respectful, helpful, good people.

[@FullOnStriker]

This showed Americans trust the State and Police too much. The Police and SLED admitted to lying on the stand to the Grand Jury to even get the indictment. Further the State even said there was substantial REASONABLE DOUBT in their closing. AM should not have been found guilty, due to the States own words, it shouldve been a mistrial the moment they said that. This trial shows the exact opposite of what you claim it does. It shows that the average American put on a jury DO NOT hold THE CORE VALUES of our justice system and neither do the prosecutors and judge sworn to allow Justice. Shameful display by the US and its citizens.

[@LoganLavery]

Yes and coming from a Canadian here not far from the border, you guys live in a very polite society and that is why ‘generally’, situations don’t escalate.

[@kendram1893]

Great comment! Thank you the reminder

[@1imusos]

@@kingsrevenge9234 If that is your calling, then yes. School will prevent you from becoming the one of the best artist ever because public school trains the young to be obedient workers. However, do you want to be one of the the best... or the greatest?

[@ectosplazum]

​@@LoganLavery Stop with the funny. 😂

[@janicebeare8127]

These jurors are authentic and have common sense. Thank you for your service. I'm not American, but you have restored my faith in justice.

[@joshualowe959]

What country are you from?

[@AMYV3]

So true. Some people were worried. But they were thinking the same why most of us were. And they had a close up of his manipulation.

[@theresapotter]

100% agree with you, Janice Beare. It has restored my faith in justice & common sense.

[@andrea050405]

There’s no such thing as justice

[@rhondadavis1483]

I am American and so proud of them! God bless them🙏🏼 the truth won out.

[@elizabethbennett3208]

Such lovely, humble people that took their job seriously and thoroughly looked at the facts presented to them. So thankful for their service.

[@jenniferruth812]

They truly sacrificed time away from families, homes, jobs, and had to hear horrific things that I'm sure will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service ladies and gentleman!

[@djg5950]

They had to look at the photos of Paul and Maggie. That in itself is the most horrific part of this whole case. Those images will never be erased from their minds. Words fade with time.

[@jenniferruth812]

@@djg5950 oh yes, agreed. In my mind I was combing hearing and seeing. I can’t imagine the things they saw.

[@lindalav1477]

Serving on jury duty is VERY stressful. I only served for 3 days once. I was the lead juror and announced the verdict. Afterwards, I had to take another 3 days off work to recuperate...I can't even imagine having to serve for several weeks!

[@marycahill546]

The jury was not sequestered except when defibrations started. They could go home every night as long as they did not discuss the case or watch any news about the case.

[@smoocher]

I don't live in SC but am grateful to those jurors for locking up a murderer.

[@mizzo8341]

It’s just too bad we will never know who was driving the boat now.

[@vickyvaughan5013]

​@@mizzo8341 It was Paul.

[@johnnydeep-ng4vq]

Hello, i'm Richard Harris, is nice to meet you here

[@chase1976veg]

Thank you so much Jurors. Thank you for the time and attention to this case and all the time out of your everyday lives to serve.

[@skiyogagirl]

@Chase23 Amen!!

[@rebeccaLV]

Albeit, completely led by the nose to those decisions by Waters and the wild petulant actor who gave the Prosecution's final argument. It had to have that kind of dramatic crescendo to fully convince the sleepy jury that the movie ended with "Guilty!"

[@johnnydeep-ng4vq]

Hello 👋

[@chase1976veg]

It amazes me how there is always that one person that just has to give their negative 2 cents worth on everything. Obvious they are tired from sleeping on their mommas couch and not working.

[@chase1976veg]

And a liberal from CO just has to chime in.

[@iTammy]

Been watching this trial from day one, I always said he was guilty but I’m here to thank the Jurors for their service! This must have been very heavy on your heart, to rule over people and their freedom! The world respect the duty you have done! Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@juliachatwell]

Amen. Thank you Jury 🙏🏼🙌 Justice was served.

[@melissag.1335]

Same! Faith restored. I’m so thankful for them that they did what had to be done.

[@The_DC_Kid]

I'm glad YOU weren't on the jury with your mind all ready made up. Most people felt he probably was guilty but refrained from a final decision until the proceedings were done.

[@BlackStump172]

@@The_DC_KidThat is very unfair because there are many of us who know Alex’s whole history . Naturally we would NOT been on the jury . Until the court case I believed that he may have had help but the evidence convinced me that he did it alone .

[@jefayoung01]

Me too!

[@DarhaLB]

These folks were very good jurors. I’m assuming the rest of them were as well. They did not let nothing slide past them. I didn’t think it was necessary to go to the crime scene, but I was completely wrong. I’m glad they did get to go. This case just gives me chills. Great work Jury 👏👏👏 thank you so much from central Florida 🇺🇸

[@djg5950]

I wanted to see the crime scene to see exactly where Maggie was killed and the exact distance to the feed shed. We all know that she came running when she heard the shots. Some testimony was given that she was running away but the testimony of which shots were first disproves that theory. She could have been chasing after Bubba and Alec saw his chance with Paul in the feed shed. We don't know how close the golf cart was parked to the kennels and to where Maggie was shot. I think he had the second gun on the cart (many think he was carrying both) and picked it up when Maggie came over to see what was going on. It's also possible that he had them leaning against the shed. They would have been out of sight from where Cash and Paul were in the kennel. We'll never know (the jurors couldn't ask questions at the scene) but in my mind it would help to understand how it played out. He had the opportunity, motive and set it up that night.

[@JBenny2010]

@@djg5950 great analysis!!!

[@humaneleaguelancPA]

Great input from these jurors! Thank you from PA, job well done!

[@thecoondog56]

how much,.. the 2 black ladies were the 2 not guilty verdicts

[@DarhaLB]

@@thecoondog56 well honestly I could see how that would happen so luckily he took the stamp. Evidently he’s so good he had me fooled too. I figured OK he definitely guilty of many financial things (??) But a thief and a liar doesn’t make a murderer. In this case I guess he’s so low he does it all. Smh

[@projectkj7643]

Level-headed jurors. I hope they get some therapy to process what they've been through. Seeing the bodies, knowing who killed them and seeing their murderer be so cold...shockingly devastating.

[@djg5950]

Never thought about that (only about looking at the photos of the crime scene) but yes, that had to be chilling. My blood would have run cold. Hope they can get past this knowing what humans are capable of doing and experiencing it first hand.

[@projectkj7643]

@@djg5950 I've only recently heard that many times jurors are traumatized and there is no after care offered (many don't have insurance). I never thought about it either (been on juries but for light crimes - traffic, theft). There should be after care - most people would NEVER commit murder and to have to see it so close up and personal can mess someone up for a bit. I have jury duty next month and I hope I don't get picked for anything that heavy! If I do, I'll do my duty and then get help afterwards, if needed.

[@Proverbs--tx6yr]

Therapy is designed to keep you sicker now. We heal naturally in time without drugs and talking about it for months..

[@Itsallillusional]

​@@projectkj7643 There isn't any help afterwards and no matter what people say the weight of judging someone sits with you for a longtime. I've sat on 2 jury trials both involving child s abuse, circumstantial evidence both guilty verdicts. I understood afterwards why there were 12 of us the responsability is heavy.

[@MTMcCoy]

Sending all the love and positivity to the jurors!

[@vixtex]

Amen!

[@billking7925]

Why? Their morons

[@vincehenriquez680]

Especially Aunt Jemima's daughter in the middle. What a saint!

[@Scandle68]

These three jurors seem like genuine, good human beings with intelligence and good reasoning skills. These are not people who would be ok with convicting a man of crimes he didn't commit. I feel certain that Murdaugh is guilty based on what I've seen, and this makes me even more certain.

[@lukeholler4364]

Scandle68 I fully agree with your comment, with what the media was portraying this small town and the jurors to be, was all FAKE... THANK YOU again for your comment..

[@lindamcdaniel2419]

Where is the physical evidence?

[@trudyhyder2587]

@@lindamcdaniel2419 you have to use logic. 2 Dead bodies and family guns. Motive, means, opportunity. No one else knew they were there. Hitmen would not rely on finding weapons and ammo.

[@jmbrinck]

Well said.

[@dellila9301]

@@lindamcdaniel2419 did you not hear his voice … hope he would of had the death penalty

[@cherylf.4616]

To the jurors, Thank You for your service!

[@margaretanscombe730]

Interesting interview! And my goodness, all 3 of these jurors were SO impressive-thoughtful, intelligent and articulate. It was clear that each one took their role very, very seriously. And how about a hand for Judge Newman, too? His demeanour was so even throughout the trial and his words before he handed down the sentence sent a very clear message and did so in a rather poignant way. What an experience it must have been for him, having known Alex professionally for many years, including hearing Alex argue cases before him and encountering him at professional social events. Some very impressive individuals at this trial!

[@NadiaSeesIt]

I'm not sure if this is true but I also heard the Judge had recently lost his son and maintained true professionalism and decorum through the process

[@janetprice85]

And the Judge gave him one last chance to repent and say " sorry and admit it too". I think had he done so the Judge may have given him thirty years concurrently but we'll never know.

[@margaretanscombe730]

@@NadiaSeesIt Yes, it’s true. His youngest child, a 40 year son, died at the end of January of what was called “a cardiac event”. Tragic. Must have made it especially painful to preside over the trial of a man who murdered his own son.

[@vixtex]

Thank you for your jury service. Looking at the photo evidence must have been horrific.

[@lindamcdaniel2419]

But no physical evidence.

[@dmercury292]

@@lindamcdaniel2419 Alex has plenty of time to think about that now.

[@rawrsince718]

@@lindamcdaniel2419 too much Law & Order

[@thecoondog56]

@@lindamcdaniel2419 i would argue council ,..the physical evidence was actually AM on the video being on the scene of the double murders

[@jlmoesch1]

@@dmercury292 will until he wins the appeal case.

[@Livin4Him...]

God bless these jurors that were able to see through Alex Murdaugh's lies. They got justice for Maggie & Paul. Thank you to these brave men and women that stood up for truth.

[@baconbacon3967]

AMEN to that!!! God bless you too for speaking His name. xo

[@juliachatwell]

Amen 🙏🏼 God Bless all the jurors Justice was served.

[@michellec9170]

He wasn’t on trial for lying.

[@dougiesherwin9591]

@@michellec9170 hello? He lied about the murders he committed.

[@michellec9170]

@@dougiesherwin9591 he lied about being at the kennels. Again, where are the guns? Where is all of the blood? Why did the State LIE to the grand jury twice in order to get an indictment? Because there’s no evidence that Alec committed the murders, that’s why.

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

Very nice interview and I appreciate these jurors being willing to share their thoughts with us now that the trial is over. I appreciate their attention and dedication to duty in working so hard to bring justice to Maggie and Paul. Their decision that he is guilty is, in my opinion, completely warranted.

[@juismac]

I was really worried that there would be one or two jurors who just wouldn’t reason with the others. Thank you as a group for upholding Faith in the Justice system at least in this particular case.

[@BlackStump172]

@@juismacIt sounds as though the one who was tossed out for leaking was not going to listen . Not a good attitude before there were any deliberations . These jurors are very well mannered and thoughtful . With all of the bits of evidence , I could not see how anyone else but Alex had done it . He had it all so planned but was caught by the phone .

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

@@jeffj_39 It's just beyond horrible and unthinkable all that he did to Maggie and Paul. How he can stand before the judge and assert his innocence is bizarre to me.

[@MissaPality]

​@@BlackStump172 that is what I heard as well. One news article said she had already decided not guilty and nothing was going to change her mind. That is concerning since testimony was still going on.

[@lindamcdaniel2419]

@@kathleenmckeithen118 What is your evidence that he murmured them let me guess you got nothing.

[@melissagriffin9611]

These jurors are brilliant I love how considerate they were in their time spent on this jury. I suspected all along they were intelligent (and would see this for what it is), this interview is proof of it . Very wise I thank each and every one of them for their great sacrifices and time serving. Great job jurors👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@gracejones2831]

Brilliant??

[@smoothassmooth]

some lawyers i listened to that were covering this case said there was not enough evidence to convict. I think the judge let in too much prejudicial evidence in. at least he was a bad guy and if he was wrongly convicted it's not as bad.

[@vmat6684]

@@smoothassmooth If the defense lawyers hadn't talked about how Alex was a wonderful father, husband and well respected person then the prosecution would not have needed to counter that narrative with examples of his real character, so I think the judge made the right call

[@davidbamford1971]

I don't think they were brilliant; they couldn't have considered all that evidence in 1 hour. I think Murdaugh was guilty, but one hour?

[@tigerlily2086]

@smoothassmooth Some also argue that things were not allowed in, that maybe should've been. So, from my understanding- it was a give and take from both sides. I agree the financial crimes played a role in this- it was part of his motive, as well as the boat crash because the boat crash was the pivotal point that started it all. Like the judge reaffirmed, how does someone spend the day at work, especially being confronted with what AM was confronted with. As well as, he was going through the financial stuff and what not with the boat crash, etc. Plus his Dad was basically terminal. That's an extreme amount of pressure, life changes, and to some degree losses that he's facing, and it's amplified for an "addict." That's going to send an addict "over the edge." Or in other words....since he claims his addiction was as bad as it was- then it would've been pretty extreme that day! (That's an understatment) Especially if you need to keep feeding your addiction, keep hiding your past financial crimes, etc. "Oh what a tangle web we weave"- is what he said on the stand. Moselle was fully in Maggie's name. Edisto beach house was half and half. Both of which is motive because with her gone, eventually that leaves Alex in full control of those estates. If Paul is gone, the criminal procedings with the boat crash won't go any further- proving true because that was dropped eventually after his death. Only the civil suits continues. So he goes to Moselle and it's just an ordinary afternoon? No pressure or anything? Spends it riding around with Paul yet Griffin says he, Paul, and Maggie were communicating "in a loving fashion" and he knows this because "he has AM'S phone records and he knows AM took a nap for an hour and 15 mins then he texted Maggie then went to his Mom's?" Or something to that affect as far as the text or call to Maggie before going to his Mom's. If they're all together, why would they text each other?Also at this point, the State has proven this to be a lie because AM's phone was inactive once getting to Moselle, so ANOTHER lie from Griffin/the defense. Even without watching that and looking and the hard facts. That was the bit he (Griffin) said on HBO-Max doc though. No one forced him to do it or forced him to answer any of the questions, etc. Also, if an addict is under that kinda pressure- that's alot.....even for a non-addict. He's also facing alot of "loss" and/or alot of unveiling because he'd be exposed. That can be detrimental to someone in a position like what he was in.

[@AstroMoonGoddess]

They seem like the salt of the earth kind of people. Very fair and logical folks. They made the right decision. When the juror in the middle said she was wanting to see if you could see the kennels from the house and she discovered that one can, I got chills.

[@tld7846]

That was chilling to hear. Makes you wonder if he had the gall to look at their dead bodies as he drove past to go to his mother's house in Almeda or if he was ashamed enough to just look away or straight ahead?

[@donnakreye8339]

Meghan very well said.

[@AD-oq1qc]

I didnt understand when she said that, what was the significance of being able to see the kennels from the house?

[@LadyScaper]

That he was close enough to be disturbed by any commotion or sounds of gunshots.

[@marycahill546]

He said that at the time of the killings he was napping at the house and didn't hear anything from kennels. But the house was close enough you would have to hear gunshots.@@AD-oq1qc

[@aprilleighallred8546]

As a South Carolinian, thank you for representing our state. Great job jurors!

[@infiniteclicks415]

Geez… asking them if the financial crimes contributed to verdict… she answered that question so well.. if she had even hinted toward yes then his lawyers would be alll over claiming a mistrial due to jury going against their charges.

[@DigitalDesignsbyPJ]

I know I wonder if the prosecution team was able to give them advice on what to avoid answering or not so as to avoid helping the defense in anyway with their appeal.

[@sweetiepie3359]

She said they considered it part of the motive and it helped to show he was manipulative.

[@mwoods4608]

​@@DigitalDesignsbyPJ they are saying him testifying showed a lot, so next trial he won't!

[@imoveritalready9388]

@TiMMY 2PHONE5 I think the defense attorneys should have left well enough alone. They opened Pandora’s Box when they decided to introduce it, first. They knew AM was shiesty. If they didn’t want the information out there they should have not presented it. The prosecution ran with it. It was a gimme… they just hurt themselves…

[@torrydelong3973]

The only reason he was ever found guilty was because of his past financial crimes. If nobody can see that I feel sad were our society is. It was all the prosecution based their case on. As if all these people don't lie all the time in their lives. If it's about 100,00 extra in a 7 million dollar payout; for him. or if it's about 20 for someone with a 300 dollar payout. Everyone is guilty of lieing at some times in their lives. That doesn't make them a killer. maybe he lied about being at the kennels, because he couldn't even remember if he was. He was severely addicted to opiates. But there was definitely not guilt proven beyond a reasonable doubt, and if you believe in our justice system, then these jurors failed out justice system severely. That's just a fact.

[@rimmymindplease8120]

Thank goodness for jurors with common sense!!!

[@Lisa-pn1eu]

Now you said the right thing COMMON SENSE!

[@marikafasola8771]

so why he killed them? any motive?

[@vmat6684]

@@marikafasola8771 Paul's case was due to start the following day and Akex and Maggie were being financially sued in the case too. He was supposed to handover information regarding his finances so everything was going to be blown apart. Maggie also owned Morselle which Alex wanted to sell but she had refused. He sold the property soon after their murders.

[@marikafasola8771]

@@broose5240 it is ridicolous.There isnt any proof??

[@kathylelong3348]

​@@marikafasola8771didn't you just listen to these jurors if you didn't have a motive already? I think it was all of this plus more.

[@tommoncrieff1154]

I once sat on a jury for 5 weeks in a big case in London. It was so complex we deliberated for a further 5 days. I can tell that these jurors were the same as we were - serious, responsible, very careful, attentive, respectful and making every attempt to find the truth and not make the wrong decision. It is a public service and when called to do it, almost everybody rises to the occasion to do their duty. The jury system is a great system, it’s not perfect and there are some poor decisions but it’s better than having a legal elite with vested interests or political opinions make these very difficult and consequential decisions. Some people think it must be exciting or like being in a movie to be on a jury, but it isn’t. It’s actually dark and depressing, you are affected by the fate of the victims and depressed for the culprit, that they took the wrong road, destroyed lives, shattered their community and threw their own life away. Alex Murdaugh could have been a force for good in his community - he had the social status, the money, the connections, everything, and this is what he chose to do - and he did choose it. That’s utterly depressing.

[@jameskellinger8314]

They simply bought whatever the Prosecutor said--they are robots.

[@janetprice85]

I agree and thanks to you all that's where we got our trial by jury and most of our legal system. I have a copy of Blackstones myself. Lol!

[@tonysangster7383]

​@@jameskellinger8314Seriously? ridiculous comment

[@picometer472]

" I hate that all of this happened, but it's good that Alex can't victimize anyone else. " The juror saw him as a victimizer of many. He was on trial for a murder only. @@tonysangster7383

[@melissag.1335]

That was amazing! So glad to see these three and all jurors speaking up. So brave and their strength. Faith in the justice system restored. Thank you all for your service! ❤

[@nylotus]

This one case restored your face in the justice system? There are thousands of innocent people sitting behind bars and millions wrongfully arrested and harassed. Don't get me started on those that have been killed. If this one case restored your faith in the justice system you don't know much about the American justice system.

[@johnnydeep-ng4vq]

Hello 👋

[@beatricewoods8377]

Alex never said he wanted to find the killer his brother said he wanted to find out who did it

[@tamaraaugustin]

Yes to have to see that is horrific. I praise them for that

[@kewl851]

it's not restored. The SC, USA Attorney General ignored all the deaths, folks that died at the hands of the Murdaughs. Then, all of a sudden, when pressured by the media, my state, South Carolina, all of a sudden started paying attention to that family.

[@2036livy]

So thankful they didn't fall for his act. It's hard to truly conceive a father and husband could commit such evil acts . But he did and had been slowly sinking deeper into his own psychosis of evil abyss for years. His son Paul was the trigger point of all the years getting the light of truth shown into his evil darkness. He blamed him. Maggie was seeing a divorce attorney. She was getting to close to the truth. She was a threat as well. Buster was spared because Buster was the key to continuing the family "legacy". It's all so sad and so thankful this jury seen truth and stood for it. Thank you to each and every one of them❤

[@pathayes1043]

He had life insurance policies on Maggie and Paul worth millions. He planned the murders to make it look like there were two shooters. Because it was premeditated, I think he should have gotten the death penalty. It wouldn't surprise me if they find him hanging from a bedsheet. Guards have been known to look the other way when inmates committed heinous crimes like this.

[@hallowthrifty2961]

Probably why Alec was trying to get Buster back in Law school. Alex’s father didn’t live to see this and his mother is unaware. Guess that’s a good thing. Poor Buster!

[@kalkal6125]

No evidence at all she was seeing a divorce lawyer

[@SeldimSeen1]

I think Buster knew that his law career was over long before his father went to trial. The fallout for all the members of this family is going to be severe indeed.

[@sandyschneider6792]

Other fathers across the world and nation have killed their wives and even younger children! So horrific!

[@CharlieB.-]

As a South Carolinian myself I want to thank these jurors for their service!❤

[@johnnydeep-ng4vq]

HELLO 👋

[@jillj.9619]

Intelligent, thoughtful, intuitive and genuine. All the things you want from jurors deciding someone’s fate. Proud of our justice system.

[@jameskellinger8314]

They were regurgitating what the State said--almost word for word. They have no minds.

[@tigerlily9981]

I can’t believe that young man is only 22yrs old. Job well done by his parents 🥂

[@mgbl2808]

@Declan Lowery which one?

[@katbos4995]

@Declan Lowery So he’d know better than most how evil that family was and how they held the entire police and political system in their hands. It’s so bad, Walmart won’t even build a store there for fear a Murdough will sue them for something stupid

[@katbos4995]

@@mgbl2808 The only one, there’s 2 women, 1 man.

[@Moose74491]

@@katbos4995 they’re not asking which juror, they’re asking which witness he was related to🤦🏽‍♀️

[@kristiepinion4494]

​@declanlowery5041 He would not have been able to be a juror if he had a close family member who was a witness and testifying in this case for the prosecution. They go through the entire list of witnesses during jury selection, and if you know anyone pertaining to the case, you have to make that known. If he was related to one of the witnesses, he would have been striked immediately! I was a legal secretary for years, and this does not happen. On the jury I served on, during jury selection, they asked if any of us knew any of the attorneys in the courtroom. One woman raised her hand and said she didn't know the prosecuting attorney personally and has never talked to him, but she had seen him before because they worked out at the same gym. That juror was immediately released. So, there is no way this young man was a close family member to a witness for the prosecution in a murder trial and able to serve as a juror.

[@sbaumgartner9848]

Thank you James, Gwen and Amie for speaking out about being on the jury. It must have been fascinating and yet a challenge to be a member of a jury for a multiple murder trial. The experience must have been intense and difficult to keep your opinions to yourself for so long. Did the three of you coordinate wearing blue? You all look great - very polished.

[@wendyetherington6297]

Really super Polished.

[@marinaespinoza3720]

Thank you for your service on the jury!

[@lakeseminole]

Talk about thoughtful and sincere jurors! I was impressed watching this video.

[@AMYV3]

People didn’t give this jury enough credit. 👏👏👏

[@harperstacey9604]

It's really tough being on a jury. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@KayD]

They've had so much hate too. Bless them, I think they did the best they could

[@kathyedwards2863]

I think part of the issue with so many chiming in on social media is if you have not ever experienced this culture of very small town life and the good old boys in play - it is hard to understand the duplicity of people that run everything especially the local law enforcement. The ay he called all of his law partners *and their wives - to the crime scene - had a lawyer and his brother go with SLED to examine the scene - calling the women who testified liars or mistaken . I also think most people do not think circumstantial evidence weighs just as heavily as physical evidence..and did not give weight to the massive digital footprint... his lies plus the digital signed the verdict for me - plus as I watched the trial he sure turned those emotions on and off - it was just something to see... the Judge gave him every opportunity to at the very least apologize to the pain he has caused everyone and he choose not to...

[@FullOnStriker]

​@@kathyedwards2863 what digital? The digital evidence is exonerating, it shows he could not have dumped Maggie's phone as he was driving and away from the phone at the time it was dumped.

[@ItsSVO]

Because people that aren’t lawyers like judging a case thinking they’re lawyers to feel high and mighty. Jurors are not lawyers, they are there to be unbiasedc consider the evidence and then use common sense. It was obvious from early on that they’d find him guilty.

[@lora3796]

Thank You Jurors for your time and service 🙏🏻❤️

[@annvroom5539]

Listening to these jurors make me proud of our system - they are fine people and they clearly took their responsibilities very seriously and committed to making a just decision as to guilt or innocence of the charges - Bless them, that was a duty of great weight and they fulfilled that duty with honor.

[@innergirlart]

well said

[@rootstorising7348]

@@innergirlart Yes, and the big city reporters kept indicating during the trial that the jurors may be uneducated, and not interested in listening, or bribed, or questioning if they would be able understand all the testimony, because they were rural folks. Pretty insulting, but these jurors shine above it all.

[@jameskellinger8314]

@@rootstorising7348 They simply regurgitated what the Prosecutor said

[@rosybean]

The jurors said let's eat 🍕 while we pretend to deliberate..

[@turndreamsintoreality]

Point of addition to the question of “did you know it was going to be this big across the country?” Hmm. You wouldn’t believe how much of a global audience worldwide. I live in 🇬🇧 and I was watching live DAILY. Thank you for ensuring Justice has been meted out. Thank you.

[@josiethegemini]

I'm from India and I watched it on all days live till the lunch break and caught up on the second half during my day time. I watch it via EDB's channel. great commentary from her.

[@MrRibby88]

"..knows how to turn it on and off.." exactly and glad the jury could see right through that. When that one juror said she wanted to see the size of the feed room, then that means that this jury really did take the time to analyze the evidence and not just prematurely jump to a "guilty" verdict (as the Defense will no doubt try to argue in their appellate brief!)

[@FullOnStriker]

Reasonable doubt is the standard on which to find guilt, the prosecutors admitted there was substantial reasonable doubt in their closing. These jurors and those who agree are idiots who dont understand innocent until proven guilty, AM was not proven guilty by the standard the Justice System is supposed to keep to.

[@girlygal098]

Alex is a narcissistic sociopath. He's exactly where he belongs.

[@FullOnStriker]

@@girlygal098 for the crime he committed beyond reasonable doubt. The financials appears to be so, key word: appears, as they haven't been proven in court, and the prosecutor probably wont say there's reasonable doubt in his closing unlike the murder trial, where the prosecutor said there is reasonable doubt and AM was convicted beyond reasonable doubt. Sounds like the prosecutor agrees with me and the jury are dummies like those who agree with the verdict.

[@masterlee4370]

My only issue is juror's should be paid better for their service, especially a trial that lasted this long.

[@Scrapfan]

Oftentimes, their work pays their daily wages so they won’t be missing pay.

[@alison797]

You’re so right. There are some who must really struggle to make ends meet during a long jury trial.

[@alexp2915]

Well they’re certainly gonna make bank now by doing the media circuit. Maybe write some books later too…

[@RudieObias]

In NY, you get $40 per day for jury duty service

[@leonzlair1]

​@@Scrapfan I was on a jury recently and was the only one getting paid by my company. I've watched several jury selections and a lot of potential jurors get excused because they won't get paid. Companies also limit how many days they will pay. My local court only pays $6/day. Federal only $40/day. No way I could sit on a jury for more than a week.

[@annietang3780]

Never underestimate the regular people’s wisdom.

[@hayleywise7403]

My goodness these 3 Jurors are so well-spoken, thoughtful, measured and intelligent. And they are dressed immaculately 💗

[@labitcoineragt3596]

Please someone tell them they were fantastic! I felt so bad for all that you had to seat through and having to hear Alex pathetic lies. For once someone stood up against his lies! You did a great job! Thank you for being the ones who finally put an end to Alex web of fatal lies

[@vereda61]

Beautifully well done interview. Great questions and great answers. I think of all the horror these jurors had to see in person. Healing to their minds

[@p_rice]

Excellent interview with these jurors. It was good hearing them speak out. The case was incredibly compelling and tragic.

[@janedixon8491]

Thanks to the jurors! They understood this trial and how much they could consider the financials because Honorable Judge Newman explained it so well. Intelligent common sense jurors.

[@jonquil6624]

These people are some of the Angels for Maggie and Paul. God bless the entire jury !!!

[@haroldsingletary8005]

James is mature, articulate, intelligent, and poised; very impressed with him and his maturity in these interviews.

[@winkieblink7625]

Really, WONDERFUL interview. Humble public servants 👏👏

[@Galloway278]

Well done jurors! What a hard case to sit through and you got it right.

[@PollyAlice2000]

It was just great to hear these articulate, smart, and honest people discuss their experience. I am so grateful to them!

[@LearningVideos24]

Thank you for your service. I hope you can heal and put away everything that you have seen and heard. Peace to you.

[@trippinout.]

They have to figure out a way to pay jurors more than $30 a day. That's nuts.

[@jacksgl777]

They are typically paid jury leave by their employer, like a sick or vacation pay (at least that’s what mine did) minus the jury pay. Plus, WE as citizens, have a duty to give back - this is one of them.

[@kathylelong3348]

I agree but the only problem with that is that you will get people who want to go on a jury just for the money who don't work. Some companies only pay for a certain period of time, and I think in those cases the court should pay the jurors more once the company stops paying in long trials .

[@cindywilliams3542]

Really proud of all those jurors, it's not easy to be on such a heavy case with so much responsibility. Thank you for having them on. Thought the judge was incredible also.

[@johnathanpatrick6118]

Thank you 3 jurors and the rest of your fellow members. Job well done. 👍🏾👍🏾 Likewise thanks should be sent to the honorable Judge Clifton Newman. Solid control of the trial from start to finish.

[@lora3796]

Judge Newman is a Rock Solid American 🇺🇸🙏🏻❤️

[@d.l.n.7133]

The Judge was amazing! So kind , thoughtful and to the point … no BS allowed in his court !!!

[@pathayes1043]

The prosecution couldn't have had a better judge. He is awesome!

[@sarahardin6451]

​@pathayes1043 very good judge.. but like you said, very biased to the state!

[@jayneroberson-blume804]

James McDowell, Amie Williams,& Gwen Generette thank you

[@KetoGalAnn]

“Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.”

[@CocoAvalon]

Love how the jurors were all so close and even coordinated their outfits!

[@teamcougars]

Alex’s arrogance convicted him 😮

[@adamwheeler07]

James, let those ladies speak!

[@coomavoon1928]

Its great to see another side of the American image. These ladies and that young man give hope they’re smart fair and showed such integrity throughout this case. These jurors really do show another side to American people. They deserve to feel very proud of themselves.

[@lisawarren3239]

These are very classy jurors!! Thank you for your service!!

[@rhomo]

Thank you to all three of these people for serving the country in this way. I can’t imagine the sacrifice in all areas of their lives!

[@leighannestephenson2289]

You guys did a great job and you put a massive criminal away for life and based all of it on simple common sense. Y’all are clearly very intelligent people. Thank you for your device and bringing justice back. 😊

[@nubianqueenNation]

Wow! I served our country in the military. But, you guys had a really tuff job serving on this case. Thank you for your service.

[@user-ui6dk7sv6u]

They rushed to justice!

[@shaylarobinson700]

Glad to see some color on the juror selection 🙌🏾

[@rodentcafeteria]

I don't think I've ever heard of a jury in a high profile case like this come back so fast with their verdict. One jury said, at most, it took 45-60 minutes to reach their conclusion. No doubt in anybody's mind.

[@MellowWell0w]

Watch the juror James’s interview on Law & Crime Network KZbin.. he explains it in more detail.. it seems their deliberations were very fair and they took the time to consider everything.. after 6 weeks of being there first hand absorbing and observing everything, they probably already knew their stance

[@smileeysface]

I think the first juror who was interviewed underestimated the time. It was fast but not quite that fast.

[@rashawnhorne552]

@@glendagrant9042 thts all it was

[@xsullengirlx]

@@glendagrant9042 oh PLEASE, Envious of Alex Murdaugh and his family? Give me a break. He had no money left, he was stealing it. The family had no prestige left, and nothing to be jealous of. If you actually listened you'd have caught the bit where they said not all of them thought he was guilty at first. That's what jury deliberations are for, and the process worked. I can't imagine thinking that anyone would be jealous of that family after ALL they have done, not just in this case but the boat crash, the other "mysterious" deaths, their children absolutely ran wild and were horrible. What a joke.

[@redkop510]

I find it unbelievable that they can come to a decision so quickly based on just circumstantial evidence.

[@TracyDale007]

No question that these jurors were paying attention to everything! Thank you to every juror!!

[@teresahooker4205]

I’m SO proud of all of these jurors!! I live in SC and they made SC proud- justice was served for the victims & a “good ole boy” was finally put in prison for the rest of his life!

[@skiyogagirl]

Thank you jurors! You put your work on hold for several weeks. And it had to be disturbing to see the pictures. May God bless you richly for taking the time to serve on this jury!

[@helenmallory3002]

Great Jury I know of NO case where the murder BORROWS guns from the home of the victims kills 2 people who live there and and returns the borrowed guns

[@eml818-l3b]

Thank you to the jurors!

[@diannsanford5188]

Thank y'all for your service. God Bless.

[@sarahs5340]

Wow, those jurors had to be so strong. Good job and thanks for your service.

[@ellarosedarcy7884]

Even people from Europe were watching the trial. Cheers from 🇩🇪

[@kennedymueller1788]

So proud of these jurors. What thoughtful, articulate, responsible human beings they are. These are shining stars in our justice system. Thank you for serving.

[@OMGitsShrimp]

It’s sounds like the trial had a very competent and balanced jury. It seems to me they were looking at the facts with clarity and did their due diligence to cooperate with each and come to a fair and just verdict. I thank them for their service! It’s nice to see Justice served. I just wish it happened more often.

[@suzzyq]

Are you sure

[@NikkiNN]

Thank you jurors for your service!💙

[@DoeDitto]

Please don’t harass the jurors! They are just doing their duty. Thanks for speaking out to clue in the public.

[@lisalister8002]

Thank you for you duty! Well done.

[@PineBaskets]

Sending much respect to you jurors.

[@anntrope491]

Great work by the jury !! ♡ ☆ ♡ BLESSINGS ON YOU ALL ♡ ☆ ♡

[@hoggst1985]

He was cutting his losses by ridding himself of his younger son and wife. His younger son's involvement in a boat crash and death was threatening the family finances. All the legal attention has now also brought a spotlight on the 2015 suspicious death of a local 19-yr-old teen, with rumors the older son was involved. Then there was the 2018 "accidental" death of the housekeeper. I believe in his drug-addled mind, by killing his 2 family members he hoped to gain sympathy, and the questionable deaths would go away and he would still have an heir.

[@emc129]

Murdaugh thought that he was the smartest person in the room and thought he was definitely smarter than the Jurors. Turns out, he wasn’t that smart. Thanks to the Jurors!

[@marikafasola8771]

there is not any proof that he killed them

[@IMKimberly2]

Thanks to the jury members, you all made the right decision.

[@jenx818]

That’s gotta be difficult to be a juror in a case like this! I feel for them. The whole thing is just horrible!!! Poor Maggie & Paul. They shouldn’t be gone 😢

[@1CW362]

Paul was no better than his Father, the world is better off with him not in it

[@jassbass8153]

Well, Maggie was involved with the babysitter, Paul with the girl on the boat, buster with the boy on the road, the grandpa covered up for everybody in the family. The greatgreatgrandpa was murdered in 1940 an his son demand money from the trainstation because of it.

[@beea.9435]

Kudos to you all for making the right call and seeing through his bs.

[@simcastpodvids]

Jurors you did a great job and you should all sleep well knowing you made the right decision.

[@johnnydeep-ng4vq]

Hello 👋

[@supanagga]

I don't think news organizations should interview members of the jury

[@loricollicott2408]

I'm a Canadian who sends a huge thank you to the jurors!

[@doboshfamily]

He was convicted based on his character-which was brought in via financial crimes. The financial crimes were ONLY supposed to be brought in for motive purposes. THAT is where the problem lies. He also should have never set foot on that stand.

[@chastity5401]

Agreed!

[@cathyprosser1050]

I just want to thank them for their service and for their bravery to face the media here. Thank you very much! You have helped bring about a measure of justice for Maggie Murdaugh and Paul Murdaugh that without your verdict of guilty, they would not have gotten. ❤🙏

[@kumuluskld]

To all the jurors, thank you for your service and for bringing justice! ⚖📃👩‍⚖👨‍⚖

[@vickieborn5530]

I am so impressed with these jurors.

[@vincehenriquez680]

Especially Aunt Jemima's daughter in the middle she did great!

[@kristenpino4635]

Thank you to these jurors, it was a long trial and it is nice to see the strong people who had the final say!

[@zachfausett3693]

Sad to see a verdict that quickly after a 6 week trial with no compelling physical evidence.

[@ChrisPBacon-vk7sj]

That's what happens when 12 people too befuddled to get out of jury duty decide your fate.

[@Northstar96sc]

I want to see Justice for Stephen Smith.

[@elainegorton8251]

We have watched this trial every day from New Zealand. My partner is American, hence the interest. We have learnt so much of the courtroom process. I myself , as an Emergency Professional, have had to attend a trial to give evidence in a homicide case, it was very stressful being challenged by the defence lawyers. We could see through Alec Murdaugh’s theatrics and lies, the video from the kennels was evidence from the grave. A fantastic job by all in the trial.

[@MellowWell0w]

Watch this juror - James’s interview on Law & Crime Network on KZbin too.. he spoke so eloquently, and explained how they deliberated in the jury room too.. it was really reasonable and fair..

[@LoganLavery]

I would hope you would show interest in things not only because your partner is from a particular country. I found it very interesting looking from abroad and have no partner at all.

[@specialk4455]

How he stole his clients' money was disgusting and nauseating. If he could do this in such a callus way, he is guilty of other crimes as well. What an incredible calculated monster. I'm happy justice was served, and I hope those families get their assets back.

[@Circa811]

Kinda weird to convict someone for murder over financial crimes and an HBO/ Netflix special. This trial was not tried lawfully or correctly. These jurors should be ashamed of themselves

[@blakekaveny]

The jury didn’t the Netflix documentary that wasn’t evidence

[@Circa811]

@@blakekaveny sure they didn’t. They keep their phones from them

[@saragentry7757]

You jurors brought my faith back in our justice system!!!

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

I love that they are speaking out!!!