Murder, Fraud, Privilege, and Corruption: The Murdaugh Family Mystery
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Honestly the fact that his name is Alexander and he goes by Alec instead of Alex is enough to put him in jail
😂
Underrated comment 😂
I was looking for this comment! Like sir you and your mama can call yourself Alec all you want, but if your full name is Alexander, your name is ALEX.
i know a guy who goes by alec as well lol it’s not uncommon
@@NikkiNicolePop exactly!! 😂
The sheer number of adults around this kid who cosigned his behavior is bananas to me. They should be every bit as accountable as he is, there's no excuse for that.
He's dead
Absolutely. They should have never been allowed to leave the oyster roast or served at that bar. It was absolutely infuriating to me when I was watching the documentary because they never spoke on the fact that Paul was drunk.
@@heathernikki5734 they meant BEFORE he died.. also, doesn't matter
Agreed
@@heathernikki5734 who cares
Girl this was a LOT. If this is what the public knows I can only imagine how much is being hidden in private. This case sounded like a chaotic lifetime movie.
@@alisamiller1409 Maybe to you, but it was new to me. I learned about this case through this channel... which I thought was the point of tuning in sometimes. Every case has more to the story but there are only so many hours in the day.
I am from this area, there is beyond more to this story than you would think that we all know here
@@brithomas8370 I can only imagine. I live in SC as well
@@alisamiller1409 girl make your own video then
Or you could make your own. So we can hear and see the "do better" version by you.
I feel so horrible for Mallory and her family. At the very least that should have been an open and shut case. This is a perfect example how ruining your children by letting them do whatever they want affects EVERYONE they encounter.
Omg yes, I was saying the same thing
U create monsters when you spoil children
This case is deadass buckwild. The generations of corruption, abuse, trauma, and pain in just one county blows my mind. I just hope the whole truth comes out and that the people that have been hurt by this family will get justice and peace.
I could not agree more with you here. It’s absolutely bonkers 🧐
there is a reason why scenarists chose South Carolina as Frank Underwood's home state after all
Yep 💯 agree with all your points. I’m patiently waiting for murder charges against Murdaugh for killing his wife and kid
Hate to tell you but this is basic ass politicians judges and lawyers..
It really is! It almost seems like a movie script.
I can't understand how "I was with my elderly mother, who has dementia and cannot confirm nor deny my allegations" is considered a rock-solid alibi.
She might be in a care home for dementia where the staff there might have seen him :)
@@bethanypuleston it’s possible but I also think it’s unlikely this wouldn’t be mentioned if it were the case? Like ‘this can be backed up by the staff at the nursing home’ or something
@@louisemontgomery8418 I'm not sure obviously because even I thought it strange that they would allow a woman with dementia to be a confirmed alibi. Maybe she has a carer at her house that saw him, who knows 🤷🏼♀️
I thought the same as in how convenient for him to be with his mother with dementia during this time.
I honestly feel like he killed then and planned to collect on insurance money.
Plus Paul losing in court would have potential lost him a lot of money.
UPDATE: Alec was found guilty for all accounts relating to the deaths of his wife and son. He was sentenced to life in prison
Yup & now he’s appealing the verdict. 🙄
@@chrissybabyist that’s standard. 🤷🏼♀️
Ok so he killed for insurance?
@@Tuhuj no there was no insurance. One of their houses, the Edisto Beach house was in Maggie's name. Maybe getting money for that house was the motive. No motive has ever really been found. I personally believe Maggie was going to divorce him and spill all his secrets, things we don't know about. Also since Paul is dead the boat crash case has been dropped. Maybe that was motive for killing Paul.
One of the worst parts of the boat accident was that Mallory’s parents weren’t even notified right away. The parents found out from other kids being in the hospital and they had no idea where to go
oh my gosh thats awful
The whole thing revolving around Alex is so weird to me, wouldn’t be surprised if after a few more years of investigation each event ends up leading back to him. I can already see it now…Netflix presents: Murdaugh He Wrote.
Edit as of Alex’s arrest: Wow…shoulda copyrighted that title.
I shouldn't not be as impressed as I am by that name! Perfection 😅
Holy shit-- that's good
Excellent Netflix title haha
Ryan, I suggest you become a True Crime writer. I love the book name lol
Give tayk his creds
the privilege this family had is INFURIATING. i just hope the victims of this family gets justice they deserve.
Their killers could easily be or be related to someone they've wronged
....Which still makes it impossible to narrow down
Privilege definitely played a part here; it’s sickening.
In the US, everything spins around Money, and thus more Money you have-> more Priviledge you have.
You just now realizing that money is power?
$$$=privilege. Unfortunately. I feel this is ALL connected
I'm a SC native and this happens all the time! A Clemson student Tucker Hipps "fell" off of a bridge during hazing for a well known frat. His death was covered up by prominent families of frat members so the "frat didn't get a bad name" it makes me sick.
I use to be a HUGE Clemson fan… might be rethinking that now. Absolutely disgusting.
I Remember that story
I know that no amount of money can replace a deceased family member, but I'm SO glad that the housekeeper's children got their money. At least part of this story has a fair ending.
Agree. Was foul play suspected in Gloria's death?
@@gemmag.2988 Not sure, but I honestly wouldn't be surprised, knowing what I know now about this family.
@@Sk8terSa5mH20 indeed. Ive just finished the documentary.
Definitely not “fair” but more like the very least they deserved.
This is why having lines of families be in charge of things should be illegal. Or it should be illegal for someone to be judged in a court where their family has power.. the fact that the whole town knew he wouldn’t get in trouble is awful and shouldn’t happen.
Yep
True, but its America, the system isnt geared to give justice. Life is unfair.
You know the whole world is set up like that..Rothschild and Rockefellers own everything. Including you
Well said!
I definitely believe this accident and mostly the special treatment this kid got is whyyyy they died. I 100% don't approve obviously of killing anyone yet I feel this kid and family was "above the law" and someone was pissed about it. Not ok but idk if as a parent I could turn my head and watch all the special treatment and be ok l. It in my opinion has to be connected to the boat "accident " bc I would be furious. Bc normal people would be treated wayyyyyy different
I feel so sad for Mallory, she spent her last moments being scared and cold and just hoping she would be found and saved but she drowned :(
She probably hit one of the pillers and was unconscious while in the water.
😭😭😭
It's so sad..
I also have a feeling she died when she hit one of the bridge pillars. Very very sad.
Some parents will see the danger their children are in associating with some high powerful family cos they love to be connected to them not minding the danger for their kids
How does one family get AWAY with EVERYTHING. PRIVILEGE is an understatement🤬.
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They’re just one of many families that have this kind of privilege
Power, plain & simple. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
I'm furious at the fact that Paul was such an aggressive and uncontrollable drunk that they felt like they had to give him a different name while intoxicated. They knew he was an unsafe person before this, and a tragedy happened because the people who should have held him accountable were complicit.
For whatever it's worth to Mallory- rest in peace, sweet love. You deserved so much more time.
Mallory's death is just so heartbreaking. RIP sweet girl.
She was gorgeous and looked like a sweet girl ❤️
@@CaseyMarie11-11 she was a sweet, wonderful, bright young lady
RIP 💖
And poor Steven and the housekeeper
Everyone in the “justice” system that ALLOWS corruption by rich people, should lose their license
there wouldn't be enough folks left in practice.... 😠😡😠 Awarding these people (those that represent criminals, murderers, sexual predators, conspirators, etc and paying them exorbantly for their part in crime) is what has escalated their wealth, power, and influence. A self-fullfilling prophecy of corruption and greed. Law???? What is law?
That would be the whole SC Justice system. The Murdaugh family is not unique. This is how SC works.
💯💯💯
There would be no one left tbh
@@fmadiva exactly
My mom went to law school with this freak 😭 he was apparently always just off according to her. Love hearing your perspective on this local to me case
Alex is so dead in the eyes in every picture.
He looks crazy as hell.
@@thayilakshmi Agree. Very blank dead eyes even if I knew nothing about him.....
@@gemmag.2988 Very emotionless eyes it’s creepy..
I feel like there are a lot if people like that in law school
I was watching the Netflix documentary and could not get through all the filler. I immediately searched for this channel instead. Thank you for the no BS reporting. Love these videos!
Same that’s how I ended up here hate filler
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NO FREAKING WAY!! I didn’t know if you would ever cover this case. The murders of his son and wife happened not even 5 minutes from my house. Hardly anyone had ever even heard of Islandton, SC until this happened. It’s such a small town in the middle of nowhere. The boating accident victim was my cousin. Our grandmothers are sisters. ❤️
I just want to edit this comment to add that Mallory, her sister, my brother, and I grew up playing together but at the time of her death we weren’t close. I hadn’t seen her in quite some time when she passed.
Did your cousins family get any closure?
I'm sorry for the loss your family has suffered, I hope you all are able to find closure.
Omg. I’m so sorry for your loss. She seemed like such a sweet and intelligent young lady 🕊
I have been following this case/s from Australia via Eric Alan’s channel. His coverage is very unique and in-depth. I recommend you check it out, if you haven’t already.
There’s so much more surrounding this family and criminal behaviour than meets the eye!
I live right in Hampton County. I wasn't living here when the young man was killed, but I was living here when Mallory was.. Its just a wild story and it all seems so unreal..
The fact that all of them felt so comfortable killing people just goes to show the amount of entitlement privilege and even how much they’ve already gotten away with it
Mallory was such a good person. These murdaughs are so disliked by so many people. There’s so many rumors here about what happened with Mallory, with the family deaths and with Stephen. And when I say so many, it’s like people constantly have an experience with one of them and they say they know this and that but all these deaths are still unresolved. It’s sick. This makes me so emotional because Mallory was an amazing person and she’s changing the whole state and she’s not even here anymore.
keep in mind she's 30 weeks pregnant today has a zoo of animals a stable marriage AND puts out amazing content every week. we'll always be seated for you lol.
edit: and she's a business owner. hello.
Nothing but respect for MY president. Kendall 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
a zoo of animals XDDD
You know the intimidate details of her marriage? Lol
and she lights up a room. Uh oh she better watch out
goals
RIP Mallory, Stephen & Gloria. 💖 So sad that these people lost their lives due to this family's actions.
And the housekeeper & her family!
@@beepboop1391 Gloria was the housekeeper
Oh, and there are more deaths too. Funny how Steven Smiths Dad died 3 months after he died, Alec’s Dad died 3 days after Maggie and Paul were killed, and then a paraplegic who Alec represented as well? Who knows HOW many there really are.
Wouldn't be surprised if it turns out that Alec killed his wife n son for insurance money.
@@maryanne7161 It would honestly make a lot of sense. Sad.
Kendall we need you to make part 2. Covering the case. For those who didn’t follow it ,thanks
Hi Kendall can you please do a recap on what happened in court proceedings. Thank you for the content its very interesting as always. You are really respectful towards everyone involved in a case and thats very honorable
She’s working on an update currently! It should be posted around March 20th
@@DF-cq4gr cool, thanks 😊
Police: So did they have any enemies or people who'd want them dead?
Entire town: Yes
Joking aside, while I do not condone murder, it's real rich these guys are demanding justice, when they've ensured their own victims won't get that
Exactly
Exactly they had no sympathy for the lives or safety of those around them, I’m sorry but I have no sadness for these boys.
@@sulsulsonny6339 Yea that whole family is human garbage in my opinion. I think they all got what they deserved and hopefully will continue to. This is JUST my opinion.
I laughed when you said that but it was true!!!
My cousin was driving a boat. He jumped out to swim to shore & the boat started drifting. His gf- who had been drinking, jumped up there to start it & keep from hitting things. She accidentally drove in reverse & ran over him. He ended up loosing his legs, but surviving. They prosecuted her for driving intoxicated. She lost custody of her little son bc of it. And ppl like this get away w murder. Literally.
That’s sad I hope she gets her son back😢 and this is so true
OMG, this not a justice system.
WOW! That is so terrible. She wouldn’t have been drinking and driving if she didn’t HAVE to. I am so sorry for her and her husband. Did they split up after it happened?
That is horribly sad. My heart breaks for her and her son. As said above, this is not a justice system. I truly hope she gets her son back.
@@itskate2991 but yup. She didn’t plan to drive. And she didn’t mess up bc of alcohol. She messed up bc she didn’t know how to drive a boat.
Honestly I was so confused watching the Netflix documentary and you made it so much smoother and simpler to understand. ❤️
Ya indeed!!! In the netflix documentary, they were going all over the place not respecting the dates and updates
I feel proud of myself because i could follow this story since english it's not my first language. So much happend, amazing narrative, thank you for all your work♡
I’m curious why no one stepped in to stop him ? What a bunch of followers this is pathetic! Who sits there and lets a guy verbally abuse his gf? I don’t care who his daddy is that’s disgusting 🤢! How the hell does a man child end up with so much authority to commit reckless homicide that’s just sick! No cuffs no punishments! Wth 🤦🏼♀️
Yeah and they said that behavior is normal for him? Like wth???
@@kimchiandfries4830 which means they’ve just sat by and watched him be abusive on several occasions.. that’s disgusting..
It’s really sick how much well connected mega rich people can get away with.
I’m pretty sure they only hang out with him for money and connections. Other people would have steered clear of him.
Well he got his in the end at least
As someone black and from the Deep South, myself, families like this are usually cursed from all of the evil they did
As they should be 🤷🏻♀️
Not just black but white too! What goes around comes around.
I agree 1000% percent
That's may be why they look so...peculiar
@@evelyntc724 they look like demons 😓🙆🏻♀️
My husband is a SC lawyer and he just rolls his eyes at the behavior of the cops out in the state ( in the country)
I live in SC and it was WILD to watch this all unfold on the news as it was happening. Every day there was some new wild development / new info. Loved how well you summarized all the info surrounding this family/situation.
This is what happens when you have a wealthy family that goes back generations and has gotten away with murder, fraud, theft and conspiracy and finally comes to a head. I’ve been following this case on 48hrs and 20/20 and it was so nice to hear your take and theories on it. I would love to hear an update on it from you and Josh in the future.
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The two systems of justice for those with the money of lords and the rest of the public living in democracy, classism, socioeconomics, and the wealth gap on full display in this case
There are laws in place to try and balance the system but lobbyists, and loopholes have basically kept the system so divided
"You hear of all this talk on social media in regards to Paul, but I don't know of anybody who would truly be an enemy." Those brothers/uncles straight lied on camera in that ABC News interview. Mallory was killed because of Paul, but he has no enemies? I am suspicious of *everyone* in that family. Good riddance!
Attorneys. Benefitting from human tragedy. Parasites of society.
The brothers are brainwashed and hard conditioned to protect the family name no matter what. Those men are not that stupid. They know the truth but can't accept it. I was stunned at the blatant boldface lying and willful ignorance displayed in the ABC interview. 🤨🤔😶
Opplpn go
@@jadeemwi375 And who wouldn't have a strong dislike towards him? If he did kill him, he had it coming
@Sandy Lewis No one asked for your rude comment, either.
Stories of parents constantly getting kids out of trouble drive me crazy. My dad is a district attorney. When we were growing up he NEVER got us off the hook. We never got in that much trouble, but I did lose my license when I was 16 for a speeding ticket. Looking into it later, my dad easily could have represented me or talked to people so I did not lose my license. But he didn't because he wanted me to learn my lesson. And I am so thankful my dad was like this. Letting kids live consequence free is not love. It does not do anyone favors. Also, district attorneys don't make THAT much money. They can live comfortably but certainly not 3+ houses comfortably. So if it is a family of district attorneys, where did all of their money come from??
Embezzlement?
Fraud. Lots of fraud
This is going to end up being a movie if they ever actually 'solve' all of these suspicious deaths surrounding this family. Also, where is Buster in all of this. You rarely hear anything about him except he may have had something to do with the death of Steven. I can't imagine he's any less corrupt than the rest of the family. What a train wreck 🤯
Welp the documentary is on Netflix now
My head was spinning and every time I thought I’d heard shocking details, THERE WAS MORE. I was hooked from the start. Thank you so much Kendall for covering this
That was just the tip of the iceberg. There’s lots of other people scammed out of their settlements.
this case is infuriating. i hate rich people and having "connections" getting away with so many things becuase of SUCH a corrupt system
Same here! Such corruption!!
Hate is an awful emotion and I truly hope you really don’t mean that. I wholeheartedly agree about disliking how the rich get away with so much and the average Joe can’t. Imagine getting a subpoena and you can pick when you want to show up to court. Or you can kill someone and nothing happens. Or … well you get the picture.
My saving Grace is “Karma”!
Remember, no one wins ALL the time. 😎
Smh hate hearing about disgusting behavior from men or "younger boys" who are way to enabled and privelaged and think they can treat women and others how ever they want too. Just GROSS. . . .
Only 16 min in, and I feel HORRIBLE for Connor. He never stood a chance against that corrupt family.
Alex is a one man crime syndicate . He’s horrifying.
@@shadesofvintageblue Not surprising, disgusting but, not surprising.
I justttt yesterday saw a Reddit post that Gloria’s body will be exhumed for autopsy, which led me into my own little deep dive on this case. My jaw dropped when I saw that Kendall was covering it today. Such an insaneee case. All of the victims of this family deserve justice and I hope Alex is held accountable.
Have you watched Eric Allan’s channel? That’s who initially introduced me to this crazy case.
@@kellyharris8976 same. His stuff is so well done.
@@kellyharris8976 same! I really enjoy his content! Very well done for being new at this, but he like went ghost!😔
@@kellyharris8976 No, I haven’t! Thanks for the suggestion I’ll have to check it out!
All these came out because of the boat accident. Mallory's parents filed a wrongful death suit against Paul and his family. When Gloria fell, both Paul and Maggie were with her. It was so shocking to hear how calm and cold they were toward dying Gloria in their 911 call. I wonder if Paul and Maggie were in on it with Alex, and they had become his liability issues.
At the time of Paul and Maggie’s deaths , Maggie wasn’t even living at the hunting property, she was staying at the house at the river and Alec had asked her to come to the hunting property.
Looking into Alec Murdaugh’s eyes gives me chills. I find it hard to believe that no one picked up on his creepiness before these bizarre events shone a light into the Murdaugh weirdness. A southern gothic novel has nothing on this story!
It’s Alex Murdaugh.
@@en677 who cares
It's the call he made that creeps me out.
Is it cause he is a ginger?
I can't stand injustice by privilege. In cases like this, I'm almost willing to support vigilante justice, because the authorities are obviously impotent to act.
Almost? Where’s Oliver Queen?
@@littlemisstink921 was thinking more along the lines of Matt Murdock LOL
@@lesbiandad3634 lol That works too
Yep, sometimes it really DOES take a village.
18:40-19:40. This performance was enough to convict him for life. I can’t wait for Kendall to update this now that Alex has been sentenced.
5 min in and this is already better & more informative than the Netflix documentary
I never read into this case because everytime I did I would get so overwhelmed with the sheer number of people involved! But Kendall you definitely made it more understandable!!
Same! Every time I read about it I was so confused. This is the first time it’s making more sense
Isn't it crazy all these "weird" Murders around 1 family!!!
@@cherylashley8658 Horrible. Like a mafia family.
@Cheryl Ashley
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All these rich people are killing others over money.
Seriously everywhere in the south seems to be built on money, connections, family ties and a good ol boys club.
This case is crazy been following up on it and reading about it, excited you’re doing a video on it!
Also, you look absolutely gorgeous! Pregnancy looks great on you.
Also it pisses me off when rich ppl use the addiction excuse. I’m a recovering addict and these same kind of rich ppl would want the death penalty for a junkie like me (exaggeration but not really) for the crime of using, and now they use it for sympathy. Gross.
Yeah unfortunately this is accurate of most small towns in the south. FL born and raised here
@@Lorenseverevolvingjourney yeah we have a different type of corruption here in LA (all our cops are in a gang, so I guess pick your poison)
@@Lorenseverevolvingjourney Baton Rouge Louisiana born and raised and I live in North Carolina now. It’s the same no matter the town or state.
They look like a typical rich southern family tbh
He has been charged guilty today.
You can hear the officer sighing when the friend says “that’s Alec’s son”
Unfortunately the good ol’ boys mentality is how most small towns are, not just in the south but everywhere! People look at cases like this where one family has so much power and think it’s the exception when in fact, in most small towns it’s the rule. This is a huge problem that needs to be addressed, some people look at small town folk as having better values when the reality is the complete opposite, they allow this kind of behavior to continue!
Yes. They kill me with the small town values speech, corruption is rampant everywhere
I live in a small town. "Small town politics" is real and this kinda thing is common. Something needs to happen. This kinda nepotistic behavior has to stop ..
Yep, we have the same problem in the PNW. So much corruption and privilege. It’s just not fair. 😞
I don’t know how this can be possible. Y’all need to change the legal system because it’s nowhere near as prevalent in my country. It doesn’t even really exist
Absolutely. I live in Tennessee and had lived with my bestfriend that’s much older than me after she basically adopted me at 15. I witnessed her husband be very negligent and abusive mentally,sexually and physically to us both and her four kids. She had been a model mother and when we went to court it was immediately apparent we had no chance to get full custody. He had even abused a neighbor boy and his mother testified and it did no good. He and his family were well connected and friends of the judge. They joked and laughed together while on the stand and tore into us. I was 23 by then and one of his family friends who I had only seen once but never spoken to when I was 15 testified negatively about me solely for the way I dressed (we live in a small southern town and I had dyed black hair and wore black clothes). I’ve seen this happen too many times. The good ole boys club is alive and well.
This feels like something off of a movie. This is just wild. This is what happens when you have a family or even a few families that just get away with everything especially in these small towns. I live in a small town and we have a family that is just like this one. They control everything. Who is mayor, if there is a food tax, and especially the price of gas. They own all but 2 gas stations and they bully those 2 to set the prices at what they want them. It's just beyond me. I am glad to see that in this case the little people they stepped on to get there are finally winning.
They should definitely make a movie of this.
I know right?! They should totally make a movie of this because it would make a good one... this shit is crazy ... the whole time I'm like how is this real life? Its wild!
Nah, if this had been a movie, people would be like, Ah come on! This is just waay too unrealistic :D
The latest season of Dexter
@@reina20two yes!
These people are conniving, irresponsible, selfish and deplorable. I’m not surprised they were willing to set someone up & cover up to save their own skin. I’m watching the Netflix documentary and I’m disgusted by these family.
THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS!! I sent in a DM to you to cover this psychotic story…..I’m from 2.5 hours away from Hampton, SC and truly this story is bizarre and sad. Glad you were able to cover Stephen’s story, since everyone has overlooked that in the past :(
How people like Alex can live day to day and not have constant panic attacks from all the scamming and lying they're doing is beyond me. Such a stressful life. And for what? To end up behind bars anyway? So crazy.
I assume that plays a part in the drug addiction but who knows. Maybe he just doesn't care.
People like that don't have a conscience so it never bothers them.
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There’s soooo way he was ever truly “relaxed”
he’s a psychopath
You know someone's a rich weirdo when they name their son Buster.
Hahaha right!!
Yep! Crazy southern weirdo!
May be his first crime.
@@christi009 Settle down yankee.
@@Aleerahmoon I was born and raised right in South Carolina 🤣
This story along with many more are all heart breaking! I’m so sorry for the loss (MURDER) of this beautiful woman! We have so much to learn from the indigenous people May God bring Justice to all the indigenous woman, CHILDREN , & loved ones ❣️❣️❣️
I would have loved to try your cbd product with my dog who had Cushing's disease but sadly he passed away on memorial day this year. Please keep doing what you're doing! I'm so excited for your new journey with the baby! You and Josh are going to be amazing parents ♥️
I'm sorry for your loss , ❤️
I feel like Mallory was forgotten in all of this. RIP 🕊 and Paul the person responsible never got a slap on the wrists or any legal consequences.
He was in the mist of going to court over it when he was killed.
This is my home town and I was related to Mal through my mom's side, Mallory was not forgotten at all, when this all happened no one talked about Stephen or Gloria until it went on the news but even then all they wanted to talk about was Mallory that's it, it was all about her for the whole time until he tried to kill himself, they had necklaces sold with her name on then and started some type of charity thing for dogs for her. I promise you she was not forgotten at all.
@@torrikoon9998 I’m glad to hear Mallory’s memory carries on 🤍
@@torrikoon9998 I hope people are talking about Gloria and Steven now. RIP to them both.
@@gemmag.2988 they started to alot more after alittle over a year Mallory was gone the town seen it as a pretty rich girl has died and that was all anyone wanted to talk about her death really overshadowed everything else. That why no one ever really knew about the rest until later I didn't either and were family I'm related to the Satterfields and the Beaches and now the Murdaughs through my marriage.
This really is a case that has it all. Low country, southern money steeped heavily in politics and law. Murder. Drugs. Alcohol. Corruption. Family pride. And I thought my family drama was crazy toxic... 😵😬
Malory was sitting on her boyfriend's lap and he flew into the water as well. He's the one that came up screaming for her.
Also, the home they went to for the cookout was a local school teacher.
I am suspicious of Paul's death and his mother's death at their Hunting Lodge. I am also questioning the housekeepers death. So many tragedies surrounding one man. Makes you think!
We don't have any data about the case either, which makes it frustrating
i feel that the father MAY have murdered Maggie and Paul, because he didn't want his son to ruin his reputation and the family's by the accident that killed Mallory and MAYBE at the house the mother took Paul's back meaning taking his side, or the mother wanted to do the right thing and tell the truth about what happened and in a fit of rage murdered his son and wife.
BTW this is just my thought.
This is exactly my first thought
My exact thoughts!!!
This runs deeper than that. His wife was made aware of his behind the scenes activities and was in the midst of divorce proceedings.
@@Aaron_Hanson Crime Talk discusses how the dad was allegedly engaged in an affair and his wife was living apart from him. Depending on any or what charges, this will be an explosive case/trial.
That was my very first thought as soon she said he found them both dead. Sad!!
A few corrections….. it’s rumored Steven and Buster may have had an affair. Paul is the one rumored to have had something to do with Stevens death, because he found out about the affair. A rare Blue paint was found at the scene and was matched to a dune buggy the Murdough’s own. Strangely Alex, Paul’s father, suspiciousLy and quickly showed up at the scene of Stevens death! Paul is also rumored to have pushed their maid down the stairs resulting in her death. Also….. when Alex went to court just a few days after his suicide attempt, there were NO visible wounds AT ALL to his head….
That's wild. Such a crazy story. Not hard to believe though.
Omg
YES!!!!!!
Also, I haven’t finished it, but more evidence is coming out that point to the idea that Alex killed them both since it has been said that his wife said she was leaving him. He freaked out and shot her to stop her from spilling even more and Paul wasn’t supposed to be there which is why Alex kept saying things like paul why were you here and why did you make me do this or something like that. It’s insane and nothing surprises me with this family anymore:
YEP!!!
I worked as a transcriptions and had to transcribe an interview about this family. I was shook, it was like a Netflix show 😮 immediately went to track down podcasts about it. Excited for this watch~
It’s on Netflix now! I can’t believe this all happened 🥺
It’s on Netflix now! I can’t believe this all happened 🥺
As someone from SC this trial/ series of events is particularly infuriating because this small town privilege certain families have is so rampant especially in the small rural communities
My partner's mom's family lived in Hampton for decades; his aunt still does. They all have Murdaugh stories, most of which are how obnoxious Alex was in high school. But his grandmother's story spoke volumes to me, she got in a heated parking lot confrontation when Alex parked in a handicap spot illegally.
They think that he killed Paul, and then his wife stumbled on the scene early. They also do believe he had something to do with Gloria the maid's mysterious passing. What shocked me is that they also are steadfast in their beliefs that Buster had something to do with Steven Smith's death. Local gossip like this isn't always right, but then again it often is.
Those deaths are all linked to them for sure. I am also positive he killed his wife and son because they were about to tarnish his life/career and maybe he even got a pretty penny out of it. That family is beyond corrupted.
sounds like Paul was the thread that started the unraveling when he went to court. I suspect Alex knew some secrets would come out in Paul’s court case that could eventually lead to the full truth coming out. i’d be unsurprised if Alex is indicted for his family’s murders at some point.
He killed the wife because she was questioning the family finances and asked for a divorce.
Alex knew with a divorce all his fraud and money problems would come out.
My step mother worked for a rich family in Florida for 15 years. So much greed and corruption. The son came into their office and shot himself in the head. The stories you hear about how sick some of these people are is beyond thinking.
Damn. What corruption were they getting away with?
The money corrupts everything
I feel like this level of corruption isn’t rare but it unraveling and being brought to some sort of justice IS.
Hi Kendall.
I’m from hull in the Uk.
I watch your videos and listen to your podcasts. Enjoy the joint ones with your hubby. Your Pets are fabulous too.
As a Savannah, GA native, I can attest that this behavior is so normalized down here. The south/low country is built around who knows who and paying off people for a shiny reputation. It’s also way too easy to buy and consume alcohol underage.
Totally agree. I’m a SC native, my mom lives in Beaufort, SC and doesn’t live far from where Mallory’s body was found. It’s all about old money and who you know in the south! Blood is thicker than water.
I'm also from SC, a different part but this case doesn't surprise me. This is so common in the SC. I went to school with a few well known doctors kids, lawyers, etc and while nothing was as this they were always the ones getting away with crap. (Ie the party scene)
Upstate South Carolina native, & yes totally agree. Knowing some connections I know, I can REALLY see how old money is still keeping generations going. Blood is thicker than water. It’s all about who you know!
Even here in Atlanta, it’s a shamed to say but if you have money you can get away with a lot down here.
I love watching old money families fall. All the corruption and secrets coming out, watching them spiral as they lose everything.
Yes it’s such a small victory but it’s fun seeing them lose it
Same. So unfortunate for the people who were hurt or killed due to their actions.
You covered this beautifully, very sad story all around! I have to tell you, I am such a HUGE fan of your channel. I can sit here and work and just listen to you, or do errands and clean the house, because the story unfolds masterfully, without any need for visuals. You are so talented! Thank you for creating this channel! You keep the memory of others alive, while educating us all. God Bless you!
I was just thinking the same thing today! I found you kendall years ago and had taken a break. Coming back feels like coming home. You are exceptional and nobody compares! ❤️ Congrats on wellness business and growing ur family!
I remember watching this when it was first posted and how infuriating it was to realize how money can hold so much power to this degree of getting away with breaking whatever law. Now I’m back after the guilty verdict was presented today and my faith in the justice system has been restored.
I think he killed them as a way to deflect the mounting legal trouble he was getting himself into and He already had one son, believed to be involved in a murder. I think the public scrutiny was too much. If both his wife and son were killed then Mallory's case would be ignored and people would gain sympathy for him and turn a blind eye to all the things he was doing. I think he saw his wife and son as an opportunity for a way out
sitting here thinking about how this woman got me through literally 5 years of my life with her content. i'll forever be a fan
Ditto!
same :)
Such a calming voice. So soothing even telling these horrific stories.
me too!!!! :D
Right!!! I could listen to her voice forever 🥰
I would like to know where Buster is while all this is going on ? And also do they have any suspects on the wife and son being murdered ?
Pardon me if somebody has already mentioned it, but the beginning of the story has so many similarities to Dexter new blood. The powerful hunting family, the drinking, the boat wreck. Makes me wonder if the writers took inspiration from this story
Ugh I haven’t even watched that
The fact that you have continued these videos and campaigns to bring awareness to cases most people don't know about while you're growing life inside you makes me even more dedicated to your channel.
Right! Kendall puts out more videos and podcasts in a month,than some others have put up in all of 2022 ❤️ much appreciated!!
Given the fact that Alex tried to hire someone to kill him (rather than Jill himself) so that his only surviving son could get his life insurance since suicide wouldn’t cover it is just making it more and more likely that Alex DID in fact hire someone to murder his wife and other son. There’s just no way that Alex was not connected to this and a part of it.
I agree. But I still can't understand why he would get his wife and son killed.
@@zanecreed the wife I don’t know but Paul was clearly a little psychopath that even his dad couldn’t compete with
From what I’ve heard the mom wasn’t ever truly a mother to Paul. The housekeeper was. I don’t know if Paul or the mom were ever closely tied to each other
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No one expects a Perfect Family. No such family exists. What we do expect is Honesty and Decency from these APPOINTED JUDGES and LAWYERS!!
Elected judges in SC
This story has more twist than a rollercoaster….my goodness! My jaw dropped atleast 3x.
I’m curious to know if there was an insurance policy for Paul & his mother b/c after hearing all of Alex’s shady dealings, I wouldn’t be surprised if he was involved & that was his motive.
Comments above said him and his wife had recently separated,and she uncovered some of his shady shit. Said he lured her there to talk, and then her & Paul were dead.. I believe he killed them. Her bc she was going to divorce him and possibly expose his money funneling/fraud, and Paul bc he was a liability. Especially since he was the focus of an investigation at the time.
This was my exact thought. I feel like he killed them for a payout. He was way too calm on that call and his 'suicide' plot was to give Buster the other son 10million so did he kill his wife and kid for more $ ...
There had to of been no way he didnt have an insurance policy for his wife and son
100% there was. He killed them or had them killed for the money without question. It'll come out.
I wonder if he saw buster as the golden child and did it so that he would get everything
I’m soo glad you covered this case. I definitely do feel as if Alex the father has been killing people off, due to things that people have on him. I do believe he murdered his own family member’s.
I agree
Or paying someone to do it. Seems too wimpy to get his hands dirty.
The part about Gloria was just sad!! All of it is insane!! It's on Investigation I.D. right now!!
Great video with very insightful thoughts. I look forward to seeing further information.
Oh Netflix is definitely going to eat up this case. Wouldn’t surprised to see a documentary on their streaming platforms in the next few years.
I think HBO is planning one but I can see Netflix jumping on that opportunity too.
This family has way more secrets and blood on their hands than we will ever know about! I really hope justice is brought to ALL the victims. There is a lot more going on in these small towns than people realize. It’s easier to get away with things for higher power people in those towns. Something needs to be done about that.
I LOVE seeing these kinds of people fall from power when they've abused it. Makes my heart so happy.
Every single one of those family members have evil eyes. I hate it they creep me out
This case is so complicated. There are many players and many crimes. The entire legal system of SC is under suspicion because of it.
Yes but no one is doing a complete investigation into the Justice system. The judges and legislators are keeping the legal and Justice system out of any investigation.
I think throughout this whole debacle we may come away learning 2 very important lessons
1) old money and negligence is a very common, yet awful combination, and
2) never ever trust anybody named Chad
Just realised that it’s 4 years to the day today 😔