South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh charged with murder of wife and son
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South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh is facing new murder charges related to the June 7, 2021, deaths of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. Murdaugh faces over 80 total charges.
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"All the efforts of our office and the law enforcement agencies involved in this investigation have been focused on seeking justice for the victims’ families," Wilson said in a Thursday statement. "We want to thank the State Law Enforcement Division, the attorneys and staff in our office, and everyone who worked on this case for their tireless efforts to gather evidence and follow where it led. We also want to thank the Colleton County Grand Jury for listening to that evidence and for their service to the people of the state."
Murdaugh faces more than 80 criminal charges related to financial crimes and, now, murder.