Richard “Alex” Murdoff’s double-murder trial begins next week But this unfolding story from southern South Carolina began more than a year and a half ago.
On January 23, 2021 Murdoff will face his first indictment on a long list of criminal and civil charges in the deaths of his wife Maggie and son Paul on June 7. Both of these deaths were catalysts for the wreckage. The Murdog Dynasty and a much larger story unfolds.
As news of the mother and son’s deaths began to emerge on June 8, 2021, little did anyone know that it would lead to multiple indictments and more than 100 charges against Alex Murdoff, and a story that captivated media and true crime buffs across the country. , what next?
The Greenville News and Hampton County Guardian have been there since day one reporting on Maggie and Paul’s deaths and alleged accomplices looking to see what lies behind the mirror of the Lowcountry dynasty.
Here’s what you need to know before Alex Murdoff goes to trial on January 23.
Beginning: The murders of Maggie and Paul Murdoff, staged shootings, and more
Killing Maggie and Paul:Murduffs killed in double homicide in Colleton County
June 2021:Mardau Family Murders: What We Know
Basic information, rumours:Murdaugh double murder: SLED addresses public, rumors surrounding brutal crime
Murdaf Family Funeral:Funeral arrangements for Murdaugh family homicide victims continue as investigation continues
Arranged Death:Police: Lawyer Moordaf arranged his own death but was shot dead
Alex Murdoff interrupts
SLED investigation:SLED has launched an investigation into allegations that Alex Murdoff misappropriated funds
Murdoch resigned:Accused of misappropriating funds, Alex Murdoff resigned from the law firm and entered rehab
Murdaugh denied:The South Carolina Supreme Court has officially disbarred Alex Murdoff
The Mardaff case is profound
Powers, Prestiges and Privileges:Inside the rise and fall of the Murdaugh dynasty in South Carolina
Murder, mystery, meaning:Here is a timeline of the murders of the Murdaugh family
What we know, and don’t know:The Alex Murdoff Crime Story
True Crime follows Netflix, HBO Maxx, CNN series
Murdoch Mania: The South Carolina murder story attracts a cult-like following online
Netflix Docuseries:Netflix has announced the Murdaugh docuseries to investigate SC crime stories and murders
TV Special:CNN and HBO will air TV specials exploring the Max Murdoff murders and alleged crimes.
Art imitating life?:Art mimics Alex Murdoff’s life in Hampton County with a murder-themed masquerade ball
Cases arising from the Murdaugh story: Russell Laffitte, cases, more
Paul Murdoff charges:Murduff pleaded not guilty, released on bond
A guilty verdict has weight:Marduff case: Attorneys, authors weigh in on ex-Palmetto Bank CEO guilty verdict
Judgment of Russell Lafitte:The banker’s trial sheds light on the Marduff murders and alleged small-town conspiracies
Island for sale:Private island owned by Alex Murdoff and suspected drug smuggler for sale in SC
Dynasty of the Murdouh family
Famous, unconventional bankers in SC:Alex Murdoff, famous for the Lafitte case SC, adds to the reputation for unconventional bankers
A Litigation Dynasty:The Murdaugh dynasty includes a history of taking on bankers and federal prosecutors
Horrors in Hampton County:‘Buster’ Murdoff and Estill Baseball Bat Slayer
Leading up to the Murdaugh double-murder trial
Mardaf murder case:SC says Alex Murdoff should not be ‘special accused’
Trial Date:Murdaugh’s murder trial gets new, earlier date
Marduff murder trial: Attorneys complained of altered photos, tampering with evidence, bad testimony
Don’t want the death penalty:Alex Murdoff murder trial: SC AG Wilson seeks life without parole, not death sentence
Who’s who?:Alex Murdoff murder trial: Meet the SC lawyers, the judge who will be in the spotlight
SC Crime Stories:2022 was a tumultuous year in the Alex Murdoff, Russell Lafitte sagas. What to Expect in 2023
Joyce is an Audience Specialist for the Orlando South Region Audience Team. He can be reached at jorlando@gannett.com.
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