9 Shocking Details Revealed in Alex Murdaugh's Family Murder Trial — Week Two Recap

Disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh returned to court for his second week of trial for the alleged murders of his wife and son. Prosecutors presented new evidence including cell phone records they said is critical to the case and called witnesses close to Murdaugh to testify about his life. The Law&Crime Network's Jesse Weber breaks down 9 shocking details revealed during week two of the Murdaugh murders trial.

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[neva_nyx]

If he didn't pull the triggers, he watched them pulled. Directly caused the murders of Maggie and Paul. In the end, it doesn't matter. He's got decades in prison on finance crimes. He successfully ended 100 years of family legacy.

[rossimarti]

Prosecution: “There were THREE shooters: Alex, the disbarred attorney; Alex, the financial con artist; and Alex, the murderer. They were all present that day, and here in the Court, at the defendant table.”

[UwU-ebhq]

i legit have no sympathy for ANY of his family - the things they have done - ALL - of them are beyond any sympathy or forgiveness . Justice for Mallory, Stephen, Gloria and their families.

[Mott]

Its the fact that Alex was so adamant he was not at the kennels yet you can clearly hear his voice in the snapchat video at the kennels. Paul was in the kennel likely out of eye sight from Alex so he had no clue Paul recorded a video and his voice was on it. Why lie about that? I think he is guilty.

[drakea.]

Cash is the real hero in this tragedy. His tail injury puts Alex at the scene.

[wjb]

The video is chilling. Not only from the standpoint of two people being murdered minutes later, but the murderer seems to be joyfully engaged with his two victims. It must have been a complete surprise when Alex pulled out the gun.

[racer]

his state of mind or motive cant be known. how much he loved his family cant be known. psychopaths are what they are. but he lied about being in the kennel and that tells u all u need to know. end of story.. full stop... guilty

[KayInMaine]

Right at the beginning of Paul's video that is minutes before the murders, Paul says, "Hi dad". He says it low because he's trying to get Cash under control but he greets his father anyway even if Alex didn't hear Paul do it. Alex was there the moment the triggers were pulled, he lied about where he really was, he used the hour before going to mom's house to clean up and dispose of the evidence that he could, and just like Chris Watts, Alex ON THE SURFACE looks like a good guy, husband, and before he kills his family.

[westonwoods]

It's odd when asked about why he lies he says " what a tangled web we weave." He doesn't finish the saying goes " what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive"

[joelrudzinski]

Look at the head down drooling crocodile tears. Old Inmate Trick that I have seen many times as a Correctional Officer. This guy deserves an OSCAR.

[x__]

A combined timeline of the activity of all three cellphones would be really, really helpful.

[nancyhamby]

My theory: Alex and Maggie were coming apart. She wanted to be at the beach and not with him so much anymore. He had to almost beg to get her back to Moselle that night. Blanca and her sister had to convince her to go back.. As for Paul, there is video the night of the boat accident that showed Paul drunk, rude and uncaring about Mallory being lost overboard. The civil action, not to mention the criminal action was going to cost Alex millions, which we now know he didn't really have. That is why Maggie had to go; that is why Paul had to go.

[kellymackeprang]

Why would murderers show up to the property without their own guns?? Especially knowing that the property owners own so many guns and could shoot them coming in unarmed???

[wisewillow]

Alec Mudaugh may have "loved his family" but he loved money and his freedom MORE.

[unimpressed]

My ex was the nicest guy but behind closed doors it was different. One time we had a great night around a bon fire with our neighbors, lots of stories & laughing until we went home. Once inside, my ex grabbed me around my waist forcefully & with intent so I told him he could at least be nice about it, which didn't go over so well. After a fun night, I am now being called derogatory names & being told I'm cheating because I asked him to be gentle, his anger just grew & grew until he was on top of me, punching me non-stop. At this point I am unrecognizable but the scariest part was hearing him say, "I can't let people see you like this", which I truly believe he would have killed me had he not grown tired allowing me to get out from under him. I ran, grabbed the cordless phone & locked myself in my bathroom wedging myself between the bathroom door & the bath tub so he couldn't get in & I called the police. The moral of my story is, not everyone is who they seem & projects to the world.

[lindavirgilio]

To think Alec was the last face Paul and Maggie ever saw. Their surprise, pain, and fear.

[tennesseehippie]

As a father I wanted to believe that he was innocent just because I couldn’t imagine killing one of my sons. But after watching the trial so far I’d say 90 percent he’s guilty.

[kathleenframe]

But Maggie and Paul were NOT even suppose to be at that property, ALEX lured them out there …..he specifically sent messages to both of them telling them to come to the house that night …..

[mrbeanieboy]

I think the only excuse in the book Alex’s defense hasn’t used is “maybe the dog did it”

[mauimanda]

The fact that the crime scene wasn't secure at ALL and people were just freely walking around is bananas. Alec should have been asked to leave for questioning and told the scene is being secured immediately and you cannot return until our investigation is finished.... why did this not happen!???