In the heart of Murdaugh country, long before the sensational trial of Alex Murdaugh, another enigmatic case gripped the community. The death of Stephen Smith, a 19-year-old gay man, on July 8, 2015, was initially ruled a hit and run by the medical examiner, but his mother, Sandy Smith, never accepted this explanation. Now, in an exclusive presentation, “48 Hours” unveils the compelling findings of an independent investigation into this perplexing cold case.
For years, Sandy Smith relentlessly sought answers about her son’s death, determined to uncover the truth. She speaks candidly with 48 Hours contributor and CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste, expressing her unyielding desire for closure. “All I want is peace in knowing what happened to my son,” she says, “He’s my world, and I’ll fight ’til the end.”
Hampton County Guardian editor Michael Dewitt, who covered Stephen Smith’s death in 2015, reflects on the enduring mystery.
For years, Sandy Smith relentlessly sought answers about her son’s death, determined to uncover the truth. She speaks candidly with 48 Hours contributor and CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste, expressing her unyielding desire for closure. “All I want is peace in knowing what happened to my son,” she says, “He’s my world, and I’ll fight ’til the end.”
Hampton County Guardian editor Michael Dewitt, who covered Stephen Smith’s death in 2015, reflects on the enduring mystery.
- 11/23/2023
- by Alex Matthews
- TV Regular
Are you ready to delve into one of the most shocking stories of the last ten years?
Lifetime is giving the Murdaugh Murders the movie treatment.
We've known that much since the cabler dropped its ripped from the headlines fall slate earlier this year.
Now, we have our first glimpse at Bill Pullman playing Alex Murdaugh.
Murdaugh Murders: The Movie will air in two parts on October 14 and October 15, exclusively on the cabler.
The flick follows "the twisted true story of Alex Murdaugh, who was found guilty in the double homicide of his wife, Maggie, and his son, Paul," the logline teases.
"For over 100 years, the wealthy and powerful Murdaugh Family were a local dynasty in the South Carolina low country, where they oversaw the prosecution of all criminal cases in the state's 14th circuit district."
"But behind all the power, black ties, and fancy dresses, Alex had many secrets…...
Lifetime is giving the Murdaugh Murders the movie treatment.
We've known that much since the cabler dropped its ripped from the headlines fall slate earlier this year.
Now, we have our first glimpse at Bill Pullman playing Alex Murdaugh.
Murdaugh Murders: The Movie will air in two parts on October 14 and October 15, exclusively on the cabler.
The flick follows "the twisted true story of Alex Murdaugh, who was found guilty in the double homicide of his wife, Maggie, and his son, Paul," the logline teases.
"For over 100 years, the wealthy and powerful Murdaugh Family were a local dynasty in the South Carolina low country, where they oversaw the prosecution of all criminal cases in the state's 14th circuit district."
"But behind all the power, black ties, and fancy dresses, Alex had many secrets…...
- 9/26/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
On June 7, 2021, a tragic incident took place in the infamous Murdaugh family, who have gained notoriety for their murder scandals. One of South Carolina’s most disturbing and bone-chilling murder mysteries is the Murdaugh murder case. Paul Murdaugh and his mother, Maggie, were murdered at the Murdaugh residence at 4147 Mossel Road in Islandton on this date. The first person to find the body was Paul’s father and Maggie’s husband, Alex Murdaugh, and it was he who reported it to the police. However, he became a suspect in the murder case, as there were some flaws in his alibi, and he possessed the same weapon that was used in the murder, which deepened the mystery surrounding the case. Netflix released the first season of Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal, which delved deeper into the boat wreck accident resulting in Mallory Beach’s death, and the subsequent tragedy that claimed...
- 9/22/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
This story about “Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal” first appeared in The Race Begins issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.
The trial of Alex Murdaugh, the South Carolina former lawyer now convicted of murdering his wife, Maggie, and youngest son, Paul, captivated true-crime audiences in real-time as it played out in early 2023, with no less than four documentary series popping up in the last few months, all looking to unravel how a prominent Southern family could fall from grace in such a brutal fashion. Among them is Netflix’s “Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal,” a three-part documentary series that opted to orient its story not with the 2021 double-murder, but rather with a mysterious boat accident that took place two years earlier.
“Looking at the story as a whole, the more you started getting into it, the crazier it got,” executive producer and showrunner Michael Gasparro said. “Every time, the boat...
The trial of Alex Murdaugh, the South Carolina former lawyer now convicted of murdering his wife, Maggie, and youngest son, Paul, captivated true-crime audiences in real-time as it played out in early 2023, with no less than four documentary series popping up in the last few months, all looking to unravel how a prominent Southern family could fall from grace in such a brutal fashion. Among them is Netflix’s “Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal,” a three-part documentary series that opted to orient its story not with the 2021 double-murder, but rather with a mysterious boat accident that took place two years earlier.
“Looking at the story as a whole, the more you started getting into it, the crazier it got,” executive producer and showrunner Michael Gasparro said. “Every time, the boat...
- 5/31/2023
- by Libby Hill
- The Wrap
For better or worse, steaming fans can’t get enough of true crime documentaries. On Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services, there’s no shortage of this type of content. So which shows are worth viewers’ time? Here are our top five pics from 2023 so far.
David Koresh in ‘Waco: American Apocalypse’ | Netflix Don’t miss ‘Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal’
Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal tells the story of the mysterious deaths surrounding a prominent family in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina. The story culminates in the deaths of Maggie Murdaugh and her son Paul at their home known as “Moselle” and the subsequent arrest of Maggie’s husband Alex.
Some of the documentary’s most stirring testimony comes from the young women and men present the day Paul Murdaugh crashed his boat, causing the death of Mallory Beach. Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal is a story of...
David Koresh in ‘Waco: American Apocalypse’ | Netflix Don’t miss ‘Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal’
Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal tells the story of the mysterious deaths surrounding a prominent family in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina. The story culminates in the deaths of Maggie Murdaugh and her son Paul at their home known as “Moselle” and the subsequent arrest of Maggie’s husband Alex.
Some of the documentary’s most stirring testimony comes from the young women and men present the day Paul Murdaugh crashed his boat, causing the death of Mallory Beach. Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal is a story of...
- 3/24/2023
- by Erica Scassellati
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The timeline in which the Murdaugh murders took place might confuse those who have been following the case. The Netflix series Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal details the night of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh’s deaths. Here’s everything you need to know about the timeline of events.
Alex Murdaugh, Morgan Doughty, Paul Murdaugh and Maggie Murdaugh | Netflix Paul and Maggie Murdaugh died at around 9:00 p.m. on June 7, 2021
Murder Murders: A Southern Scandal reports that on the evening of Paul and Maggie’s death, Alex Murdaugh told investigators that he took a nap at the Murdaugh family property known as Moselle.
After waking up, he stated that he left the property to check on his parents, both of whom were in poor health. Alex claimed that he did not see Paul or Maggie before leaving and that he did not return to Moselle until after 10 p.m.
In the Netflix docuseries,...
Alex Murdaugh, Morgan Doughty, Paul Murdaugh and Maggie Murdaugh | Netflix Paul and Maggie Murdaugh died at around 9:00 p.m. on June 7, 2021
Murder Murders: A Southern Scandal reports that on the evening of Paul and Maggie’s death, Alex Murdaugh told investigators that he took a nap at the Murdaugh family property known as Moselle.
After waking up, he stated that he left the property to check on his parents, both of whom were in poor health. Alex claimed that he did not see Paul or Maggie before leaving and that he did not return to Moselle until after 10 p.m.
In the Netflix docuseries,...
- 3/9/2023
- by Erica Scassellati
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Netflix‘s three-part documentary, The Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal, investigates Alex Murdaugh’s problematic behaviors and alleged charges, most notably the deaths of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh, Alex’s son and wife.
Alex’s trial of the disgraced lawyer was long and difficult, with several twists and turns. It has also brought to light several alleged crimes committed by the family over the years, which have been conveniently overlooked by authorities due to the high-profile status of the wealthy family.
Let’s look at one particular incident involving the Murdaughs and how the family used their influence to cover it up.
The deaths of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh during his trial | Joshua Boucher/The State/Pool/Tribune News Service via Getty Images
On June 7, 2021, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division agents responded to a late-night 911 call reporting two people dead at the Murdaugh hunting estate in Islandton,...
Alex’s trial of the disgraced lawyer was long and difficult, with several twists and turns. It has also brought to light several alleged crimes committed by the family over the years, which have been conveniently overlooked by authorities due to the high-profile status of the wealthy family.
Let’s look at one particular incident involving the Murdaughs and how the family used their influence to cover it up.
The deaths of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh during his trial | Joshua Boucher/The State/Pool/Tribune News Service via Getty Images
On June 7, 2021, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division agents responded to a late-night 911 call reporting two people dead at the Murdaugh hunting estate in Islandton,...
- 3/7/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of murdering his wife and son on Thursday, marking the conclusion of a six-week trial that has gripped the nation.
According to The New York Times, a jury in Colleton County, S.C., declared that Murdaugh, a formerly well-respected lawyer in the Lowcountry region of the state, had killed Maggie Murdaugh and Paul Murdaugh on June 7, 2021. The jury also found him guilty on two counts of possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. The verdict was unanimous, and the jurors made their decision in less than three hours.
The case reached national attention when Netflix released a docuseries, “Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal,” on Feb. 22. Directed by Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby Nason, the doc has been a mainstay in Netflix’s most-watched TV shows since its release, bolstered by the fact that Murdaugh’s trial was unfolding at the same time.
According to The New York Times, a jury in Colleton County, S.C., declared that Murdaugh, a formerly well-respected lawyer in the Lowcountry region of the state, had killed Maggie Murdaugh and Paul Murdaugh on June 7, 2021. The jury also found him guilty on two counts of possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. The verdict was unanimous, and the jurors made their decision in less than three hours.
The case reached national attention when Netflix released a docuseries, “Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal,” on Feb. 22. Directed by Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby Nason, the doc has been a mainstay in Netflix’s most-watched TV shows since its release, bolstered by the fact that Murdaugh’s trial was unfolding at the same time.
- 3/3/2023
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Since it began in January, the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh has captivated viewers. Murdaugh, 54, is accused of fatally shooting his 52-year-old wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and 22-year-old son, Paul Murdaugh, near the dog kennels on his hunting estate, called Moselle, in Islandton, South Carolina, on June 7, 2021.
Netflix recently premiered a docuseries focused on Alex’s misdeeds and accusations, including more than 100 finance-related charges. Many of those following his crimes want to know more about his extensive family tree. Here’s everything you need to know:
Alex Murdaugh’s immediate family members include wife Maggie and sons Buster and Paul
Alex Murdaugh is a former attorney who worked for the South Carolina private injury law firm Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth & Detrick (Pmped), now known as The Parker Law Group. This firm built a lot of its success in the early 2000s, and Alex had worked at this family firm for decades,...
Netflix recently premiered a docuseries focused on Alex’s misdeeds and accusations, including more than 100 finance-related charges. Many of those following his crimes want to know more about his extensive family tree. Here’s everything you need to know:
Alex Murdaugh’s immediate family members include wife Maggie and sons Buster and Paul
Alex Murdaugh is a former attorney who worked for the South Carolina private injury law firm Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth & Detrick (Pmped), now known as The Parker Law Group. This firm built a lot of its success in the early 2000s, and Alex had worked at this family firm for decades,...
- 3/2/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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