Watch: Alex Murdaugh murder trial verdict

A South Carolina jury found disbarred attorney Richard "Alex" Murdaugh guilty of murder in the 2021 killings of his wife and son.
Murdaugh, 54, was found guilty of two counts of murder and two counts of possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
RELATED: Alex Murdaugh trial: Recap of mysterious murder investigation bit.ly/3j2mxyH
Murdaugh's wife Maggie, 52, and son Paul, 22, were found fatally shot near dog kennels at the family's home on June 7, 2021. Murdaugh admitted in court that he lied to investigators when he told them he was not at the kennels before finding their bodies.
After the verdict was read, Judge Clifton Newman scheduled Murdaugh's sentencing at 9:30 a.m. Friday and thanked the jurors for their service. The minimum sentence for murder is 30 years in prison. The South Carolina Attorney General's Office is seeking life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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[@olivegreen337]

BEST Judge, Best State Prosecutor and Best Jurors!!!

[@kalynn36]

Guilty for horrifc murders of his wife and son! Thank you jurors!

[@AmyfromMS]

It’s a lot harder to sweep it under the rug with the whole world watching….No matter how influential and untouchable that you think you are. Thank you jurors! ❤

[@moellermom5]

Great job, jurors. I thought it would be a hung jury. It was all circumstantial evidence but there was SO much!

[@JustinFromMD]

Circumstantial evidence is strong evidence! Even DNA is circumstantial evidence too… The evidence was very strong here.

[@greenman6141]

@@JustinFromMD Yes, thanks for stating that about evidence. Trial watchers get far too hung up on the word "circumstantial". Virtually all evidence is. Eye witness evidence is considered the most unreliable. So unless someone kills a person on camera (Darrell Brooks) circumstantial is what it is going to be. Fortunately juries have common sense. It is funny reading through comments below a KZbin video of this trial earlier today. Quite a few people were saying "they knew" he'd be acquitted, because the jury wouldn't convict with "only" circumstantial evidence.

[@judithrandall4690]

@@a.f.365 "God's Army"? Is't that an oxymoron?

[@PrincessWarrior222]

When the juror was dismissed I had a feeling this would be the result knowing she thought he was innocent.

[@moellermom5]

@@PrincessWarrior222 That’s not why she was dismissed. It’s because she had discussions with someone she wasn’t supposed to.

[@zeldafedak9428]

Seems like he forgot to play his 'sniffing act' during sentencing, LOL. Off to jail with this despicable waste of flesh. Good luck keeping up the facade, Buster.

[@marinablanco9018]

He could probably use about 60 oxy right about now

[@ginahollister2021]

Lol 😂

[@djdripfunk]

Don't worry he can get it in prison.

[@mellowjeje13]

🤣🤣🤣 niiiiice

[@HandbagDiva]

I cannot imagine the last seconds of Maggie’s life seeing her husband murder their son then point the gun towards her. Despicable.

[@trooper999]

That's all I've been able to think about since. I wanted to smack him every time he called them by their nicknames. He should have manned up and shot himself, not them. RIP Maggie and Paul🙏

[@princessmariposa828]

Yes that's heart wrenching

[@lindabland4216]

I’m soooo glad Maggie and Paul can now rest in peace, I feel relieved to know that Alex will not and can not get away with murder, NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW, it doesn’t matter how much money you have , your client tell etc. I have been in tuned for weeks, and what have drawn me to watch this case is how BRUTAL Maggie and Paul was gunned down by a father and husband . I had to see it through !!!!! And as I looked on I saw it clear as day that He Alex was GUILTY… Ray Charles could see that and he’s blind!!!! The facts was clear, yes he tried it !!!! Try to manipulate the entire case and yes, that was to be expected because he was past tense!!!!! A prosecutor lawyer…plenty times while watching the case. I said, “ why he just dnt stand up and say “ I’m GUILTY”!!!!! Instead of dragging it out!!!! But he tried it!!! The worst part of watching this case, was when Alex took the stand … oh my goodness. That was the most entertaining, staged act out of the entire case, he never answered the question direct , he was mumbling, rambling etc looking real crazy and fake… no one in this world deserves to die the way Maggie and Paul left this earth…. But thank God for Justice True Justice being seen on today…, Guilty was the ONLY VERDICT!!!! Thank you Jesus Maggie & Paul Rest in Peace you guys will always be remembered 🙏🏽❤️💙

[@lindabland4216]

Me too I could only imagine and I do believe she was in Shock, scared , devastated. In disbelief oh God no one deserves that !!!!!! God is still giving out Guilty Verdicts as Justice have been served today For Maggie & Paul🙏🏽💙❤️

[@Kat3js]

@@lindabland4216Paul shouldn’t Rest In Peace he was also a murderer

[@jennysci33]

Can’t wait to hear interviews from jurors

[@Jenni4jo]

Sad all the way around. That much power and money - that family could have done a lot of good, but instead they were ruined by their privilege.

[@ginahollister2021]

Absolutely! Makes me sick

[@russellanddeborahrichardso9213]

You're so right. 😢 It's the verdict I prayed for but still this is a sad ending all the way around. A father and husband murders two people he's suppose to love more than anyone in the world. Wasted lives...."For the Love of Money!"

[@AnneRose-um1mb]

@@russellanddeborahrichardso9213 I hope Buster is able to create a stable safe satisfying life for himself and finds the professional help he should seek for himself. He seems to have stable loving relatives. I hope they are all able to give strength to each other. I would say Alex is not someone they should spend any time thinking about. He lives outside any reasonable or tolerable world. All so sad.

[@StefanieS-bu5yr]

@@russellanddeborahrichardso9213 totally agree 😢

[@jennysci33]

So glad he knows he didn’t fool anyone except his brother

[@TT-wz6xy]

I don’t think he fooled him , he knows more , he cleaned up the crime scene ….. he dodgy too , the whole family is dodgy

[@alanbeasley7006]

@@TT-wz6xy agreed strongly

[@scottthomason2635]

John Martin needs to be next!

[@jennysci33]

@@scottthomason2635 why? Do you think he knew and lied in court? How can you not see it?

[@jennysci33]

@@TT-wz6xy ok. I wondered that bc how don’t you see it. I think Buster knows it too

[@anonymous4024]

I knew Alex would have zero tears when hearing the guilt verdict. He’s no longer acting.

[@suzsnnesanders4742]

Good for that jury!! Common Sense prevailed!!!

[@Judith-rx8de]

Paul is responsible for the guilty verdict putting his dad at the crime scene. Well done Paul, well done. Rest In Peace.

[@codymann6152]

Yes Indeed Yes Indeed

[@Kat3js]

Everyone seems to forget Paul murdered a young lady so he’s no better than his dad

[@Nooshfam2020]

Just seeing his expression on the first verdict, was to me like it was acceptance for him, his thoughts of "well I tried" looked like they flooded his mind all within about 6 seconds and then copped with his forever steal home

[@americanwoman9342]

Buster should be next for killing Stephen Smith.. Now that his family has NO MORE POWER, Buster should be indicted.. Wonder if Buster will be allowed to go back to his college after being caught cheating.. Buster should not consider being a lawyer any more.. There will be no family power in SC anymore..

[@Userxyz-z2d]

AM was trying to get him into law school according to a taped jail call tween them (its on YT). AM asked if Buster got a reply to the email Buster sent to the Dean & that there was $30,000 for Buster to give as a down payment & another $30,000 coming "ask uncle John"...

[@DeepPoeticSociety]

I love rewatching this just so I can see Alex's facial expression as he is read GUILTY knowing his former life of greed is over

[@Shatara]

Thank you to the jurors---I was worried. They saw through the lies & timeline doesn't lie. A sincere mention to an awesome judge that had to deal with a lot through this. Justice prevailed !

[@donnadenney27]

Thank you jurors

[@jjconc]

I can see in his head...."ummmm, there must be a way I can get out of this."

[@alex8fish]

With a blanket noose

[@jenniferthompson5060]

He and buster should have also been charged with having some of the worst haircuts in history.

[@today1more2]

Busters next!

[@vanoramoon674]

I watched this trial from the beginning, posing myself as a juror. My verdict, had I been in deliberations, would have been guilty on all counts. The timeline was just too close for him not to have been there at the shooting. Although I believe the verdict is justice, my heart aches for all the family. Even for Alex. How did he come to take such a path of destruction? He has wasted and thrown his life away. He threw away his family, friends, and colleagues. And for what? For his son, Buster, I wish I could take his pain away. All I can say is, the who thing is sad. So very, very sad. No joy do I relish in this outcome.

[@crouchingcaterpillar]

Lots of death and misery around these people. I don't feel sorry for any of them.

[@formerrepublican6463]

my heart does not ache for Alec

[@formerrepublican6463]

It does ache for Buster

[@donaldmelchert6122]

I'd really like to know who killed Stephen Smith. Maybe we will see Buster again.

[@gametime2473]

This is one of the craziest sequence of events I have ever heard. They are definitely making a movie out of this. I can't imagine being Buster Murdaugh right now. The events he has had to endure are just unfathomable. I hope he has a good support system and can move on with his life in a positive direction.

[@emilynoel5830]

You fooled everyone around you, but you did not fool the jurors

[@moemoney1111]

I don't think he fooled anybody he's a terrible liar

[@alex8fish]

​@@moemoney1111obvi didn't watch any of the case. He has been fooling his entire life

[@twatts1523]

I think it’s the kind of family here certain things are not allowed to be spoken, even though everyone knows what’s really going on. Got to keep up appearances at all cost. Reminds me of the family who owned the inn on the show Bloodline.

[@jennaquinn84]

💯

[@alonawhalen]

They came back way too fast for a hung jury

[@OneGloveEnt]

Judge says the identity of the jury is kept private yet the camera panned over all of them at 12:21 🤣

[@benweber435]

Was looking to see this comment 🤣🤣🤣

[@ReneeNme]

Look at him standing their all emotionless. What a POS.

[@appylee9942]

At least the smirk that "Alec" had on his face while Waters was doing the closing is gone for a while.

[@jakebe4915]

Thanks to the Jurors AND to The Prosecution! Justice for Paul and Maggie....the evil in this man is incomprehensible.. demonic...

[@joannewilliams5469]

I pray he NEVER sleeps

[@kimtrivett2101]

His crying act didn't do him any good. Na,na,na,na. Hey,hey,hey goodbye!

[@anastasiadrewery6495]

Great job jurors! I was worried it would be a hung jury.

[@SainteMichele]

It’s nice to see some justice in this world for a change.

[@alex8fish]

Lil bro knows he's next

[@LM085]

I’d love to know what’s going through Buster’s mind as the verdict is being read. He gives away nothing. Just like his father. He’s just found out his dad has been convicted of murdering his mother and brother and he’s got zero reaction. Does he believe it? Is he still supportive of him? So many questions about Buster.

[@deborahlivingston9834]

Justice for the house keeper too!

[@crouchingcaterpillar]

And Stephen Smith!

[@darobles76]

And Mallory 💕

[@ladockins6887]

Her justice is Paul, Maggie and Alex.

[@masseydidehbani9401]

Well, that was quick, and justice well served

[@chanteldaley5074]

He is getting his just desert!!

[@lynngregory393]

I really thought he was going to walk but the jury came in with the correct decision. The town will benefit with this man and his cronies rule ended.

[@bsharp411]

Every dog has his day....

[@jennaquinn84]

U GOT IT RIGHT JURORS! TY! 💯

[@sarbear9726]

I'm not surprised at all that he didn't have a single emotion or act of remorse as he being told he is guilty. And just with his expression and look in his eyes u can see the evil in that man and know his heart is cold. Very creepy feeling just watching him have no care at all about what's going on. Genuinely evil human being this man is. And got away with alot for far far too long

[@rjoy2096]

sociopath with no emotion.

[@keithbertschin1213]

When he was incarcerated awaiting trial he had a call with Buster when he suggested Buster go hunting at the same place they died. It means nothing to him.

[@morphergaming0531]

I think an unfortunate part of human nature is that a person's perspective becomes askewed while in the middle of self created dysfunction. Alex believed behaviors could be ignored or excused bc that is the life that his family lead, he didn't factor in that lying, betrayal, deceit is not the social baseline for most people especially his jurors

[@Userxyz-z2d]

Very well said!!!

[@suzsnnesanders4742]

He's not no bobbing his head yet!!

[@jadepaulsen8456]

Yes.yes. yes. Buster is next. It looks to me like he murdered Steven Smith. The wake of their evil is massive. Better they had never been born.

[@jblakeblake5115]

tThank god but .Dont you just think this judge is legend?

[@RevDog777]

Bubba in trouble

[@marinablanco9018]

Guilty

[@easton1354]

YESSSS!! ⚖️

[@faith8788]

Justice has been served!! I bet he has a lot of money hidden somewhere.

[@Boner_Champ69]

Guilty!!!

[@Aussietari]

Justice Finally has been Served.‼️ Rest In Peace 🥀Maggie &. 🌻Paul.😔

[@frickfrickfrickfrickfrickfrick]

Wow they showed the jury on his way out - were they meant to do that?

[@reneemarini6183]

I was wondering that too

[@Userxyz-z2d]

I kno right?!

[@jamesnoriega6103]

What, no tears this time ?? So glad you didn't fool the jury.

[@gentryPR]

I was just waiting for him to pop a pill after that. 💀

[@americansunbeam]

During the reading of the verdict, I can see what is going through his mind, "I didn't get away with this one? What happened?" I hope they go after the whole family for all those other murders.

[@mrmisanthrope7613]

I’m so proud of these jurors in South Carolina, I doubted them!

[@jakebe4915]

I never did, after the snap chat video proved he was there. Bravo to S. CAROLINA...JUSTICE SERVED

[@Userxyz-z2d]

I doubted bc a lot of comments seemed to doubt his guilt. Im So relieved. Theres still more work to do tho! I bet his brothers are finding it hard to get cases!

[@AmyfromMS]

Now what about his housekeeper and Stephen Smith?!? They deserve justice too.

[@msevans1675]

If the identity is private, didn’t the camera pan the jury?

[@alex8fish]

I'm seeing these comments. Where timestamp?

[@dellagordon3210]

Exactly...yes seen the jury.

[@Userxyz-z2d]

After AM is cuffed & walked out

[@ARolls-dd2zd]

Wow what a major fall from grace, like from heaven to hell.

[@WuhSuhDood]

I was watching the doc on netflix when my phone let me know he's going to prison for the rest of his life

[@jimbridges8306]

Nice work South Carolina you got it right and didn't waste any time doing it. Well done.

[@brendaz6794]

Absolutely!! Kudo’s to the prosecution and to the Juror’s for seeing through the fog and not believing in some foregone legacy to taint their judgement of the truth and fact’s. No person, Paul, RIP, stumbles willingly towards their murderer; in disbelief, the horror for both of Maggie and Paul. The juror’s (they) did him good. He deserves life.

[@Ethedon6356]

Nice to see that it was a non white judge passing down the sentence. The irony. Love it!

[@beverlybmwwilkerson5923]

So be it! Do the crime do the time.

[@BLohse]

Buster's life is doomed with that name and his fire engine red hair nowhere to run nowhere to hide.

[@Marizo99]

Can’t wait till Buster gets his too. 👏👏👏

[@hetfieldprophet]

Now its Buster's turn to face trial for Stephen Smith

[@janetgonzalez3931]

This was just sad especially when Alex looked back at his son buster it made me tear up now his son has no mother and dad going to jail for the rest of his life

[@dozaarchives2225]

The law is coming for Buster too. he killed his gay lover.

[@merryanne3316]

Faster than OJ

[@avgrim7729]

I hope now they do an inquiry on Stephen Smith because of it's true Buster is responsible he should be in prison right next to his dad!!!

[@marig6184]

How can there be a verdict already?

[@crouchingcaterpillar]

They agreed in 3 hours.

[@melaniel7121]

AM is not looking so proud now!

[@Nighttraintolisbon3]

Justice

[@rjoy2096]

To think he lied to try to save his ass! Despicable! Guess what buddy?: You lost!

[@tiacalhoun3841]

Guilty!!!!!!

[@reneegamache8248]

They got it right! Great job. God bless the souls of Maggie and Paul.

[@davidnimmo6049]

every jurors was caught on camera as AM was escorted out of the courtroom. Wonder if they will pull this off KZbin

[@ireneowuor533]

To God be the glory Maggie and paul RIP

[@keithbertschin1213]

The speed that sheriff whipped his cuffs out 👊

[@audrieestrada]

Yes! GUILTY! Guilty! Guilty!

[@BillDusty]

…..and as he’s led away, they pan to show the jury.

[@karenmccabe2371]

Great Judge!

[@WuhSuhDood]

at 12:19 the camera shows the jury LOL so much for privacy

[@mizbee2476]

Yesss!!! Justice!!

[@MissesCakes]

Notice that Dick and Jim couldn’t be bothered to look up while the judge addressed the jury. Poot couldn’t bring himself to stand up until the very end. He didn’t like the judge throughout the trial.

[@laurafaulkner5333]

Could not over come that time line video

[@kasthooriepollmeier2700]

No Emotion at all,whoa!

[@allisonyeager9458]

This was like watching OJ's high-speed chase in real time.

[@joemilquette7070]

Guilty!!!!!!!!!!

[@cyclingdad1177]

The judge spoke of keeping the jurors identity secret and then the camera pans across all of them as the defendant walks out! are the cameras controlld by the 'court' or media outlets?

[@Userxyz-z2d]

Totally saw that!

[@likahawk2730]

Who was the witness that Buster Boy made the obscene hand gesture to while they were testifying?

[@angelapearce6200]

I'd like to know that too... I couldn't understand how he was allowed back in

[@pixels2u]

Think it was Atty Mark Tinsley

[@Userxyz-z2d]

Yah probably Tinsley, hes a hero

[@Thespiritualgenie]

Well done everyone. Justice served. 👍🏾👍🏿👍🏼⚖️

[@brittneyk0158]

BEST judge EVER! He delivered that reprimand and admonishment like POETRY! Soooooo EPIC! Poor Mags, Paw-Paw and alllllllll the other victims of this stone-cold, monster! They didn’t deserve what he did to them! BUH 👋🏻 MURDERERdaugh! Oh what a tangled web you’ve woven! Now, you’re trapped in it 🕷️🕸️FOR THE REST OF YOUR NATURAL LIFE!

[@merryanne3316]

Do you think the juror that was dismissed was going to be the one with a broken egg to make this trial a retake and do you think that’s the reason why they removed her?

[@azninvasion]

This has been a wild ride. Looking forward to the movie.

[@jonlee580]

Like when I first heard of the story,and seen the police footage.. I knew dude was guilty..he was at the home it happened...and his silence says it all

[@tiahbawa5771]

I mean, what happens with human beings? So difficult for families on either side.

[@ickess]

I really wasn’t expecting a verdict this quickly

[@antut315]

Now have to worry about appeal after appeal after appeal hopefully the state dotted ALL of their I's and corossed all of their T's

[@314Thethirdeye08]

They didn’t because they had a shoddy investigation!

[@kat-92]

Wait they just showed the jurors on this video.

[@ainemairead4542]

Something about the way Alex Murdoch's Son and wife was murdered doesn't add up