The Murdaugh story is one of the most labyrinthine and twisted tales in recent memory. …
2 years prior to the events that thrust the Murdaugh family into the national spotlight, Alex’s son Paul was alleged to have killed one of his peers, 19-year-old Mallory Beach, in a drunk boating accident.
According to locals, the family attempted to use their power and influence to cover up their son’s involvement in the accident—many feared that the Murdaugh family was untouchable and that justice would never prevail.
For those who don’t know, the Murdaugh family has essentially controlled Hampton County, South Carolina for the last 100 years through passing down the title of solicitor—something akin to a district attorney, but with wider geographical control.
A district attorney is in charge of prosecuting cases within a specific district, a city or town can have multiple…
