Having worked in the area where this craziness happened, I know several families who have been affected by this idiot, including the sister of the housekeeper. I have been shaking my head, though...I have believed he is gulity as sin, but now I don't know what to think.
After watching Murdaughs testimony, I am not so convinced he will be found guilty of the murders. He will probably go to Federal Prison for all of his financial crimes. That aside, in my opinion, putting him on the stand has helped his case and I believe he will walk on the murders. Why?
1. Murdaugh claims the "they" he was referring to when he said they got him was tied to when he found Maggie and Paul...referring to the boat accident in which Paul was driving and a 19 year old female was killed. Murdaugh said Paul had received death threats regarding the accident in which Paul was intoxicated.
2. Murdaugh sang like a bird about his drug addiction and financial crimes. When he was asked if he killed Maggie and Paul he gave a strong "no", obviously under oath.
3. The prosecutor was played by Murdaugh.
Is he guilty of the murders? Only Murdaugh and the Good Lord can say for sure. Did Murdaugh taking the stand bring about the possibility of a Not Gulity verdict help?Probably.
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