A Dynasty Ruled South Carolina for 100 Years — Then It All Collapsed (with Valerie Bauerlein)
- Jul 14, 2026
- 32:52
- Full Episode
Earlier this year, Alex Murdaugh’s 2023 double murder conviction was overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court - due to “shocking jury interference.” Criminal host Phoebe Judge interviews Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein about what happened, and about the long history of law-breaking behavior in the Murdaugh dynasty.
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Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:40 Who is Becky Hill? 5:36 The Murdaugh Dynasty 10:26 Ol' Buster Murdaugh 13:30 The start of Alex Murdaugh's downfall 16:15 Paul Murdaugh's boat crash and the death of Mallory Beach 22:04 The murders of Paul and Maggie Murdoch 30:40 The excused juror
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Brief Summary
Alec Murdoch's conviction was overturned due to clerk Becky Hill's misconduct during his trial.
Key points
- Alec Murdoch's Conviction Overturned. Alec Murdoch's conviction was overturned due to jury interference by court clerk Becky Hill.
- The Murdoch Family Dynasty. The Murdoch family has a long history of power and corruption in South Carolina.
- The Beginning of the End. The prosecution argues that Alec's financial troubles led to the tragic events.
- Mark Tinsley's Investigation. Lawyer Mark Tinsley digs into Alec's finances, uncovering troubling signs.
- Alec's 911 Call. Alec calls 911 claiming his wife and son have been shot.
- The Shocking Drive-By Shooting. Alec claims he was shot in a drive-by, but the story unravels quickly.
Episode highlights
- Alec Murdoch's Conviction OverturnedAlec Murdoch's conviction was overturned due to jury interference by court clerk Becky Hill.“It's stunning that one person's actions could throw out a conviction.”4:06Jul 14, 2026
- The Murdoch Family DynastyThe Murdoch family has a long history of power and corruption in South Carolina.“This dynasty was founded on fraud.”10:18Jul 14, 2026
- The Beginning of the EndThe prosecution argues that Alec's financial troubles led to the tragic events.“That was the beginning of the end of Alec Murdaugh.”20:02Jul 14, 2026
- Mark Tinsley's InvestigationLawyer Mark Tinsley digs into Alec's finances, uncovering troubling signs.“He had suspicions that something was fishy with his finances.”20:44Jul 14, 2026
- Alec's 911 CallAlec calls 911 claiming his wife and son have been shot.“This is horrible. My wife and son are they alive?”22:04Jul 14, 2026
- The Shocking Drive-By ShootingAlec claims he was shot in a drive-by, but the story unravels quickly.“A drive-by shooting? That's shocking!”26:15Jul 14, 2026
- Alec's IndictmentAlec is indicted for fraud and homicide after the tragic events.“He was hoping everything would go away if Maggie and Paul were gone.”28:37Jul 14, 2026
