Jurors in Alex Murdaugh trial speak out on speed of conviction

James McDowell, Gwen Generette and Amie Williams, three people on the jury for Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial, open up about the proceedings and the deliberations that led to a guilty verdict. They also weigh in on whether he should have taken the stand and testify in his own defense.

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[DangerrNoodle]

I'm a Hampton native, and went to school with the Murdaugh boys. Buster and I played town ball together on Alex's team. It's been crazy watching the trial, and I'm relieved that these jurors saw through his manipulations and were able to get some justice for Maggie and Paul. I hate that all of this happened, but it's good that Alex can't victimize anyone else. Well done, jury!

Edit: “town ball” is another term for little league baseball. I was like 8 or 9 when I played for him. Buster and I also were on the same team again in high school for a year, so the Murdaughs were always around at the games.

[paulaooook]

A good reminder of what real Americans are like. We see such distortions and exaggerations of Americans in the news or on rage social media, but this is such a reminder that most of us are just trying to do the right thing and are respectful, helpful, good people.

[elizabethbennett]

Such lovely, humble people that took their job seriously and thoroughly looked at the facts presented to them. So thankful for their service.

[jayneroberson-blume]

James McDowell, Amie Williams, & Gwen Generette thank you

[jenniferruth]

They truly sacrificed time away from families, homes, jobs, and had to hear horrific things that I'm sure will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service ladies and gentleman!

[cherylf.]

To the jurors, Thank You for your service!

[projectkj]

Level-headed jurors. I hope they get some therapy to process what they've been through. Seeing the bodies, knowing who killed them and seeing their murderer be so cold...shockingly devastating.

[MTMcCoy]

Sending all the love and positivity to the jurors!

[fried-greentomatoes]

These folks were very good jurors. I’m assuming the rest of them were as well. They did not let nothing slide past them. I didn’t think it was necessary to go to the crime scene, but I was completely wrong. I’m glad they did get to go. This case just gives me chills. Great work Jury 👏👏👏 thank you so much from central Florida 🇺🇸

[janicebeare]

These jurors are authentic and have common sense. Thank you for your service. I'm not American, but you have restored my faith in justice.

[tommoncrieff]

I once sat on a jury for 5 weeks in a big case in London. It was so complex we deliberated for a further 5 days. I can tell that these jurors were the same as we were - serious, responsible, very careful, attentive, respectful and making every attempt to find the truth and not make the wrong decision. It is a public service and when called to do it, almost everybody rises to the occasion to do their duty. The jury system is a great system, it’s not perfect and there are some poor decisions but it’s better than having a legal elite with vested interests or political opinions make these very difficult and consequential decisions. Some people think it must be exciting or like being in a movie to be on a jury, but it isn’t. It’s actually dark and depressing, you are affected by the fate of the victims and depressed for the culprit, that they took the wrong road, destroyed lives, shattered their community and threw their own life away. Alex Murdaugh could have been a force for good in his community - he had the social status, the money, the connections, everything, and this is what he chose to do - and he did choose it. That’s utterly depressing.

[Scandle]

These three jurors seem like genuine, good human beings with intelligence and good reasoning skills. These are not people who would be ok with convicting a man of crimes he didn't commit. I feel certain that Murdaugh is guilty based on what I've seen, and this makes me even more certain.

[AstroMoonGoddess]

They seem like the salt of the earth kind of people. Very fair and logical folks. They made the right decision. When the juror in the middle said she was wanting to see if you could see the kennels from the house and she discovered that one can, I got chills.

[iTammy]

Been watching this trial from day one, I always said he was guilty but I’m here to thank the Jurors for their service!
This must have been very heavy on your heart, to rule over people and their freedom!
The world respect the duty you have done!

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[aprilleighallred]

As a South Carolinian, thank you for representing our state. Great job jurors!

[smoocher]

I don't live in SC but am grateful to those jurors for locking up a murderer.

[chases]

Thank you so much Jurors. Thank you for the time and attention to this case and all the time out of your everyday lives to serve.

[vixtex]

Thank you for your jury service. Looking at the photo evidence must have been horrific.

[margaretanscombe]

Interesting interview! And my goodness, all 3 of these jurors were SO impressive—thoughtful, intelligent and articulate. It was clear that each one took their role very, very seriously. And how about a hand for Judge Newman, too? His demeanour was so even throughout the trial and his words before he handed down the sentence sent a very clear message and did so in a rather poignant way. What an experience it must have been for him, having known Alex professionally for many years, including hearing Alex argue cases before him and encountering him at professional social events. Some very impressive individuals at this trial!

[LivinHim...]

God bless these jurors that were able to see through Alex Murdaugh's lies. They got justice for Maggie & Paul. Thank you to these brave men and women that stood up for truth.