Murdaugh Murder Mystery Deepens, Patriarch Shot in Head
Unearthed secrets raise more questions as tragedy continues to plague the Murdaugh family
The murders and scandal surrounding the Murdaugh family of Hampton County, South Carolina, read like the plot of a John Grisham novel. The Murdaughs have stood atop the Lowcountry legal community for over a century. With old wealth and prominent public family members, the clan has deep local roots.
The Murdaughs give back to the local community. Maggie Murdaugh, especially, was well-known for her contributions to community-building organizations. Her smiling face was ever-present at charity events as an attendee or a host. But, some unnamed sources have stated the Murdaughs are not a family to cross.
Old money, rumors, and legal woes surround various family members. And, on June 7, 2021, 22-year-old Paul Murdaugh and his 52-year-old mother, Maggie, were gunned down. Randolph Murdaugh III’s son, Alex — father to Paul and husband to Maggie — found his loved ones dead on the driveway of their Islandton hunting estate. The murders immediately hit national news.
As SLED (South Carolina’s State Law Enforcement Division) dug into the murder investigation, previous cases with Murdaugh connections took over the spotlight, and…