LIVE: Day 1 Murdaugh Family Murders Trial | SC v. Alex Murdaugh 

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Thankfully the sound in this courtroom is audible, unlike some other trials recently where it was a struggle to hear what was being said.

If only the dogs could talk, they seen the whole thing

I’m rewatching this after he’s been found guilty. And listening to Poot talking this BS. I can understand why people in the beginning didn’t think the state had anything. They wrapped it all up in a neat little bow at the end of 6 weeks. When Waters gv them that amazing closing connecting all the pieces together, it was brilliant.

What’s so disgusting is that the maid could die and her money stolen and life went on for these people until he killed his wife and son and it was uncovered that he was stealing money from the law firm. Bunch of hypocrites. Good old boy politics at its finest. S Carolinas finest on full display. SMH

I like that the attorneys introduced their team to the jury.

Alex had the motive, means and opportunity. Hard to argue with that

Quite honestly, I think they gave him the benefit of the doubt when this first happened. If you'll remember, it took a minute before the original prosecutor removed himself from the case. They probably could have gotten more evidence from his clothes, etc if he wasn't buddies with all the people in law enforcement and the DA's office.

The defense attorney's descriptions of Paul and Maggie's injuries are so gruesome. I understand he's trying to make an impact, but holy hell, their family is sitting in the courtroom! How many times do you really need to say and describe Paul's head exploding and his brain flying out for the jury to understand the gravity? I don't know, he just seemed so unaffected, there was no delicacy or sadness when he spoke about their brutal deaths. He talked about them the same way he talked about the cell phone.

I love judge Newman! This is the third, case I've watched him, try. He's an honorable, honest man of THE LAW.

I may have a unpopular opinion but I thought the defense opening was good. I also can look at this case with a open mind since I know nothing about it. From what I’ve heard, there’s not too many ppl who doesn’t know about this case so I guess I’m one of few. I wish all jurors were in my situation, this way ppl would get a fair trial. I’m going to try & get through this trial without listening to anything about this case & see what my thoughts are as I go along & at the end. If anyone sees this comment at the end of the trial & wants to ask my opinion then, I’d be happy to come back & answer.

Alec says he didn't go to the kennels (1/3 mile away) and stayed in the main house "napping" after eating dinner with Paul and Maggie between 8:15 and 8:30PM. The police believe Maggie and Paul were killed on or around 8:50-8:53PM. Why would Alec not hear the many shot gun and rifle shots at the kennel 1/3 mile from the main house? This is a quiet rural property where gun shots would surely be noticed so close to one's home and family members.

"Thrown outside of the phone". Great defense attorney.

I always believed if Alex stayed at his Moms for HOURS, he would not have been charged. The prosecution would have to explain why it was no one else on property for HOURS. Stupid Alex condensed the timeline and made it unbelievable that a stranger came on property and murdered in forty five minutes.

The opening statement by the prosecutor was stellar. That's how its done.

Paul was the apple of his eye until he crashed that boat which would eventually lead to Alex's downfall.

The fact that he stands right next to his own son and literally blows his brains out THEN has the gall to tell his attorney to blame the whole thing on Paul because he was “very irresponsible and left guns everywhere even in the dog kennels.” Trying to allude that the “killers” had access to the guns only because Paul had left them there. Pure evil, spineless, despicable human.

Why can buster listen to the trial, yet testify? Normally your not allowed to listen to testimony/opening statements etc if you are a witness.

I don’t like how the defense lawyer talked here, talking about “ put one on the back of her head” or the watermelon about Paul’s head.

Thank for sharing

I'm rewatching. Still a facinating case.

If the defense believes that 2 people committed the murders, couldn't it have been Alex and his cousin from the suicide attempt or hired help? The other person could hide the weapon and bloody clothes, and ditch Maggie's phone, while Alex tried to establish his alibi with the phone calls and visit to his mom's house.

Where is Maggie’s family? Her sister, mother,etc.

People in loving relationships do also commit murder when they feel like their hand is forced

So many commercials for such a short video.

That coughing woman sounds like she should be in hospital, not court room. Extremely annoying

When the prosecutor says " what's up? What's up? " 🤣🤣🤣 about why he didn't drive to the kennels before goin to check on his mom even though he'd called his wife 2 and text once before heading out and with the kennel bein so close 🤔

Love this judge wish he could do kohberger case

Harpoo, what a relic. ‘Part of the old boys club’, who still thinks he can pull it off with theatrics.

Ok...objection your honor! The defense attorney is coming on a bit too strong and honestly, he's making us a little uncomfortable. Thanks -the jury 😂

So did Alex know about the kennel video on the first day or before it starts.

*TRIAL NOTES* 00:29:09 Judge on the bench 00:35:22 Creighton Waters - State’s Opening Statements 00:58:15 Richard Harpootlian - Defense’s Opening Statements #CourtTV #AlexMurdaughTrial MORE HERE: www.courttv.com/trending/alex-murdaugh-family-murders/?

Can someone help me understand why witnesses (such as Buster) are sitting in the courtroom during the testimony of other witnesses? Isn't that usually NOT allowed? Thanks 🙂

We don’t know yet if he’s innocent or guilty I know what I believe, but him in the dock, trying to come across sincere when he’s acknowledging he got millions through his job, and still stole off his clients, I think he thinks he’s coming across as a nice guy , but it’s letting us see exactly what sort of person he is, vile is one word that springs to mind. I do hope he’s gets his dues. Despicable. 🇺🇦💙💪

So I guess the shirt with the high velocity blood spatters was not allowed in as his defence attorneys wanted?

Why does his Atty KEEP SAYING BUTCHERED!!! 🤷‍♀️

Was this the only part of the trial today? My country is a day ahead on time zone, and trying to figure out if the openings were the only thing on 'day 1.' Thankyou kindly

Why does Buster always look giddy?

White t-shirt and not a drop of blood on it - so he didn't touch the bodies of his loved ones to check a pulse- didnt turn them over (if face down) he keep away from the bodies then he def changed his clothes and knew to keep away so no blood transfer no dna transfer no nothing nice a clean white t-shirt and his dead wife and son . 🤔

He went to Mommies and cleaned himself !

I have never been in a courtroom where the defendant gets to turn around and interact with his family… plus that sister Lynn is a warhorse..Lynn, Lizzie and Brookie have resting B face…Poot even said Elick checked the bodies first before calling 911….

People tend to forget about "Remote Start " on vehicles and just because his phone linked to the vehicle when it was started doesn't necessarily mean he was in it. I believe they said he had a Suburban so I know without a doubt that it can be started with an app on the phone. (Of course depending on the year), which would link his phone automatically via Bluetooth.

OK...TELL THE LADY COUGHIN HER HEAD OFF TO LEAVE!! DISRUPTION

Man that prosecutors opening statement was 🔥 then the defense’s….. wtf was the reason for the visuals!! Who in their right minds thinks saying things about watermelons, sledgehammers, and brains hitting the roof and back down is making their client sound innocent. Oh. My. God. wtf. That was so inappropriate.

I liked the defense attorney's opening statement. I especially liked the reminder that a jury is there to protect us as citizens from false imprisonment and tyranny at the hands of the police and the government. I think that often geys forgotten. He's right, most of us do assume guilt as soon as the cops say they've made an arrest; "innocent until proven guilty" seems to be the exception, especially in the age we live in, with social media and the internet, with everyone else's opinions right at our finger tios. I k ow nothing about this case going into it and I'm really interested to see how this plays out, to see if the stare is able to prove to me, beyond a reasonable doubt, that he's actually guilty.

I’m just now watching this trial, saw the retrial case, the Becky Hill jury tampering, with judge Toal, she was awesome. So I never knew he stole from his firm, I know he was convicted for murders, just hope they investigated for all the people he cheated $$ from that might want revenge? I don’t know what happened with a boat accident, I’m in California so I never really heard of the Murdaughs, hope the trial will answer some ??s I have! Btw, I am a huge dog furrbaby lover, was in rescue/adoption a long time, think he should be jailed for keeping poor furrbabies in kennels & not in the house! Those shots probably scared those poor furrbabies so bad. 🤬

Paul and Alex riding around at 7:30-8:00 at night looking at some trees they planted? Yeh, that's the way I spend my summer nights with my parents, too.

Did his trial already end for the day?

Hung

Have not seen Alex’s clothes in the video of him and Paul driving around looking at trees, so it will e interesting to see if he had a coverup or different clothes.

Nobody is going to use two weapons unless they run out of ammo

Herman Munster vibe.

Southern Baptist Preacher style repetition at the end of a statement they wish to emphasize...

He got a little aggressive with the shotgun demonstration lol

*34:00* He gives me the creeps. Just something about him. Especially his eyes. *44:00* That was a great analogy of circumstantial evidence! *49:00* How many perpetrators use the victims' own gun to kill the victim? 🤔 Doesn't seem likely. *51:40* He's killing this opening statement. *53:52**-**55:00* I don't know much about Alex Murdaugh and his family. Pretty much going into this blind, having only heard something here or there. So far, I'm gathering they were extremely wealthy. *1:02:30* Are there any videos of Alex's interrogation?

Oh course he gave them the code to get into his wife's phone. He wants proof he tried to call her. He did this before and after he killed them. He said he ran into the house after he found them. Probably plenty of time to clean up and change his clothes and get a different gun to show the officers. I think that is why there were so many tire tracks that the officer saw, because Alex drove off and got rid of the bloody clothes, gun and wife's cell phone on the side of the road. Then called 911, when he got back. His other son Buster, doesn't even seem upset. I think it was all about money and greed!! Defense can say he is innocent a million times, but until all the facts are in, he really shouldn't be saying that.

How can defence say conclusively say it wasn't Alec who shot his wife and son when he wasn't there either.

Am I the only one who, if on a jury, would want them to get to the evidence? The narratives and story telling drives me nuts. Tell me the facts....

What the hell objection for stating a fact and the prosecution got up there and speculated and got away with it they want him convicted this case will be currupt

*1:25:50* Just because they didn't find bloody clothes at his house doesn't mean there isn't any somewhere. Just saying. I will keep listening before deciding one way or another.

He did not ask for a tissue when he cried supposedly for his son and wife ... because he had no tears or snot . Therfore it had to be FAKED.

He might have done it

How come he's not in handcuffs?

has anyone noticed that the police tried to take him && he put the finger up to tell them to hold on....

Alex is totally acting today,,,,, He did this and he's going to get away with it,,,, Prosecutor has Nothing! 💔💔💔

Horrible prosecutor, ugh.

That defense attorney sucks 🤣

Ever heard of editing? Jeesus

No murder weapon. No blood in his car, on his person anywhere and no blood on clothes ever found?

Sounds

No judgement here yet. Waiting to hear all of the FACTS before I make my own decision 💯

Originally i was thinking Alex killed them but to be honest there is a part of me that thinks somebody else COULD have done this. Paul had a big target on his head after the boating incident. I could see somebody seeking revenge

Ok I've watched the prosecutions opening statements, it was good. Now I'm watching the defense opening statements, and yes he did an amazing job, "WOW" .....since day 1, when all this happened , I had 1 opinion, and yes I thought for sure, he killed his son and wife. Murdaugh...does have a very good attorney, I still think he did this , but let's see what happens, and which way it all turns out. Going to be a good one.

Attorney Waters, is good! He tore it, up during his opening statement. 😉

I thought they said the son Paul died after the boating accident trial?

Lotta peeps there 😂🎉

Did he hire someone, provide the weapon and, watched? ***He could have fired/checked the gun and, loaded it.

Can someone explain to me why he is not in handcuffs and wearing shackles, along with the usual orange prison clothes. This is the first person I ever seen convicted of murdering his wife and son. But is dressed like his lawyers. Yes I know he was a bigshot lawyer around that town. BUT WHY?? IT IS NOT PROTOCOL!! Suppose to make him LOOK innocent and professional? What a bunch of crap.

If I Was On The Jury It Would Of Been A Hung One. And Because They Have Him On Trail For Murder But The State Called All Witnesses And Questions About His Financial Problems. So Was He On Trail For Murder Or Embezzlement... I'm Confused. Out Of This 24-26 Day Trail Only 1 Or 2 Of Those Days Was About The Murder. The Rest Was Souly About Financial Crimes And How Much Money He Stole, And Honestly I Don't See The Motive In That.

Harpootlian and his team blocking the camera from seeing Alex at 55:38 is very intentional. It makes him look guilty as hell. Why try to hide the camera from seeing his face when he is not "on". Disgustingly guilty.

Good lawd…I’m about six days in with these old fogie attorneys and now I see the judge is one, too! What’s with him saying the judge is the law and can’t be challenged? Um. No.

Vinnie is to one sided on this alex murdaugh case it sounds to me he is saying he thinks alex is innocent. I'm not with Vinnie on this one.

Peg don’t fit must acquit

His lawyer looks drunk all the time.. booozer

Why would he not kill his other son if he wanted to kill his family? He's innocent

The defense is pretty weak..