Alex Murdaugh held responsible for killing his son and wife

Alex, a South Carolina attorney convicted guilty of killing his wife and son.

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Alex killed his wife and son to draw attention away from his multi-million dollar financial crimes.

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On June 7, 2021, close range shots were fired at Maggie and Paul Murdaugh near the dog kennels on their family's land.

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Alex faces a sentence of 30 years to life in jail without parole in both the murders.

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After a six-week trial, the jury took less than three hours to find Alex Murdaugh, 54, guilty of two charges of murder.

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Murdaugh remained expressionless when the verdicts were announced.

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Alex's lone son Buster Murdaugh was observed wiping tears from his eyes.

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Until 2006, Murdaugh's family members were the top prosecutors in the region.

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Murdagh's once had a position of authority as a personal injury lawyer in the state.

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