Did an Infamous Murder Story Actually Start with a Boat Crash? #crimejunkie #truecrime
- Oct 12, 2025
- 0:49
- Short
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Brief Summary
The episode discusses Mallerie Beach's murder linked to Paul Murdoch's boat crash and the ensuing investigations into his death.
Key points
- The Infamous Murdoch Case. A tragic boat crash leads to a murder investigation involving the Murdoch family.
- The Boat Crash Incident. In 2019, Paul Murdoch allegedly drove a boat into a bridge while intoxicated.
- Rumors of a Coverup. Witnesses claim Paul was drunk, but no sobriety tests were conducted at the scene.
- Paul's Murder and Investigation. After Paul was murdered in 2021, suspicions arose about who targeted him.






