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Pills Found in Alex Murdaugh's Bag May Hold Key to Motive for Killing Wife and Son

9m · Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary · 21 Feb 18:00

The trial of former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh has taken the court by storm as he is on trial for the brutal murder of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. Prosecutors argue that a "perfect storm" was brewing for Alex at the time of the killings, fueled by the discovery of bags of pills in his computer bag, found by Maggie a month prior to the murders, which indicated the extent of Alex's addiction to painkillers and the embezzlement of millions of dollars from his law firm and clients. The prosecution has presented GPS data and car location information, inconsistencies in Alex's statements to the police, and a text from Paul to Alex about the discovery of the pills, to build a strong case against him. The defense has attempted to shift attention to other possible suspects and raise questions about the thoroughness of the police investigation, pointing to an unknown man's DNA found under Maggie's fingernails and the fact that Alex was buying large amounts of drugs. The trial continues to unfold as the search for justice for Maggie and Paul continues.

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