Alex Murdaugh’s defense team got its final chance to make their case that their client could not have committed the heinous murders of his wife and adult son.
Before that happened, however, a juror was removed from the trial. According to Judge Clifton Newman, the juror had been making comments to a few people in the public about the case, and that conversation was recorded. The juror was confronted about the recording and Newman announced the juror would no longer be on the case.
The defense made their closing arguments a day after the prosecution had its turn trying to convince the jury that Murdaugh was the sole person responsible for the killings. Prosecutor Creighton Waters spent a total of three hours saying Murdaugh was a habitual liar who didn’t tell the truth in his legal practice or when it mattered the most–the night of the murders. Waters reiterated that Murdaugh had been caught lying about when he last saw his wife and son alive, and Waters added he only came clean when he knew he’d be caught.
Defense attorney Jim Griffin, who’s known Murdaugh for many years, spoke to jurors on the defendant’s behalf.
Prosecutors are now giving a short rebuttal. After that’s done, then the judge will charge the jury. At that point, Murdaugh’s fate will be in their hands as they begin deliberations.
Murdaugh, 54, is accused of killing his wife Maggie and son Paul at the family’s Moselle estate back in June of 2021. Prosecutors say he’s the sole person responsible while the defense says the state never seriously looked for any other potential witnesses. #Murdaugh #AlexMurdaugh
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Amazing
Justice has been done. I live in herefordshire England and followed. The trial everyday I just hope. That he is sent to life in prison the person I feel sorry for is buster, he has lost all direct family
Dian
Outstanding closing for the state.
Thank you SC jurors for reaching the right verdict! May Maggie & Paul now rest in peace.
Wow this dude is the Closer!!!
un chef d'oeuvre!!!
So sad.
Where’s this guy been the whole time? He’s the best at delivery and passion.
Excellent!
Hey John thank you so much for bringing back the confidence to each of members of the jury ; great job John and team ; you were the one selected to bring out the last touch of the case .
He threw in everything INCLUDING the "kitchen sink." Outstanding closing summations from both prosecutors!!!
1st class rebuttal
Wow. Mr. Meadors was brilliant. And real~
As great as the prosecutor was I think his rebuttal is what sealed his fate!
Such loyal employees to Maggie and the family.
This rebuttal absolutely changed my thoughts! I believe he's guilty
Glory bee. It’s sad but Mother and her baby can maybe rest in peace now.
Question is how will Alex survive as a prisoner? He will go from professional lawyer to professional to professional financial Defendant with all the other financial crimes.
I think he will take his own life.
Go Creighton Waters!
49:53 made Me cry like a baby. Such a powerful state closing rebuttal by Atty John Meadors.
Plain talk is easy to understand. Much love and thanks to the prosecution team ! I do believe that Justice has begun to shine the light.
Fantastic rebuttal. Brought all the details together in a simplified and easy-to-understand concise rebuttal. Slam dunk.
This is a rebuttal worth watching multiple times! Didn't expect that!
The day Alex calls requesting both Maggie and Paul come to the house, they both happen to be murdered by some random person as soon as he leaves….
Incredible job.
Did he lay in wait for Paul from inside the feed room?!
This is the guy who kept nodding off in court yesterday.
John Meadors was just brilliant!
Well done and congratulations!!!
That rebuttal did it. Excellent.
During this rebuttal, you can actually see the moment Alex begins to realize he's sunk. He begins biting his lip with wide eyes while listening intently, and keeps trying to gauge the jurors' reactions from this prosecutors argument.
This prosecutor just sealed the deal. If it wasn't for this rebuttal, I believe it would've been a hung jury. He answered everything I wanted to know.
Outstanding John meadors! 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
In an hour this man did more to convict than the weeks beforehand. He set up the entire narrative in a way that is indisputable.
It was an excellent rebuttal. (I would have gotten dizzy from his pacing.) Buster is probably watching and learning what an amazing slam-dunk rebuttal looks like.
👏👏 Extraordinary job !! Justice was done.
Excellent rebuttal! Honest and passionate.