Buster Murdaugh Fears 'Real' Killer May Be Coming For Him
Sep 05, 2023, 10:00 AM
The murder of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh in 2021 has been a tale that grasped the attention of the nation. The tragic deaths at their hunting estate in South Carolina Lowcountry were not only widely publicized but have been the topic of many television specials and documentaries. The most recent, “Fall of the House of Murdaugh,” released on Fox Nation, has now stirred the pot by featuring an interview with Buster Murdaugh, the son and brother of the deceased.
In a startling revelation, Buster Murdaugh declared that despite his father, Alex Murdaugh, being convicted for the murders, he believes in his father’s innocence. This was Buster’s first interview, although he did testify during his father’s trial. The three-part documentary relied heavily on the broadcast of the trial, video evidence from the investigation, and family photos and videos. During the interview, Buster remained stoic until the end, when he discussed the fond memories of his mother, which he clings to for strength. “Holding onto that is what I do to see me through,” he expressed.
Buster detailed his close relationship with his mother and shared that his brother, Paul, was closer to their father. Despite the convictions and the tumultuous media storm, he described his parents’ relationship as loving. When asked by host Martha MacCallum if he thinks it's possible his father is guilty, he adamantly stated, “No,” adding, “because I think that I hold a very unique perspective that nobody else in that courtroom ever held. And I know the love that I have witnessed.”
Alex Murdaugh’s defense, and now his son, have criticized the police for rushing to judgment due to pressure to name a suspect. “I think it’s one of those things where you have to do something,” Buster said. “And I think that it was — and that’s the option and the route that they decided to go with. There are always two sides of the story.” Despite this, it took more than a year for Alex Murdaugh to be charged in the case. Buster argues that many questions remain unanswered and that the real killer is still at large, which makes him fear for his safety. He hypothesizes that the murderer was seeking revenge on Paul Murdaugh for the 2019 boat crash that led to the death of friend Mallory Beach.
Alex Murdaugh, who was sentenced to two life terms and is currently held in an undisclosed prison in South Carolina, had contacted Buster soon after discovering the bodies of his wife and son. Recounting the painful memory, Buster shared, “I walked inside and I saw him, and it was utter silence. It was a — it was a big embrace. He immediately broke down crying. I started crying, and that was what that was. I mean, it’s difficult to relive these — these — these tough circumstances.”
Throughout the trial, Alex Murdaugh maintained his innocence. An excerpt from his journal, read during the documentary, revealed his mental state during the trial, “I am ready” and proclaimed his innocence. He confessed he could not erase the images of his dead wife and son from his mind. In another entry after his conviction, he mentioned his intention to hold his “head high, shoulders back,” refusing to give satisfaction to those who hate him by appearing defeated.
The documentary featured other prominent figures, including defense attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, lead prosecutor Creighton Waters, Attorney General Alan Wilson, and the prosecution’s forensic expert Kenneth Kinsey. Yet, despite all the evidence and testimonies, Buster Murdaugh remains convinced of his father’s innocence, while Alex Murdaugh tries to survive his life sentences, holding onto the belief that he would not have been convicted if he hadn’t lied about not being at the dog kennels that night. The truth remains a mystery, leaving a family torn apart and a nation engrossed in the drama of the fall of the House of Murdaugh.
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In a startling revelation, Buster Murdaugh declared that despite his father, Alex Murdaugh, being convicted for the murders, he believes in his father’s innocence. This was Buster’s first interview, although he did testify during his father’s trial. The three-part documentary relied heavily on the broadcast of the trial, video evidence from the investigation, and family photos and videos. During the interview, Buster remained stoic until the end, when he discussed the fond memories of his mother, which he clings to for strength. “Holding onto that is what I do to see me through,” he expressed.
Buster detailed his close relationship with his mother and shared that his brother, Paul, was closer to their father. Despite the convictions and the tumultuous media storm, he described his parents’ relationship as loving. When asked by host Martha MacCallum if he thinks it's possible his father is guilty, he adamantly stated, “No,” adding, “because I think that I hold a very unique perspective that nobody else in that courtroom ever held. And I know the love that I have witnessed.”
Alex Murdaugh’s defense, and now his son, have criticized the police for rushing to judgment due to pressure to name a suspect. “I think it’s one of those things where you have to do something,” Buster said. “And I think that it was — and that’s the option and the route that they decided to go with. There are always two sides of the story.” Despite this, it took more than a year for Alex Murdaugh to be charged in the case. Buster argues that many questions remain unanswered and that the real killer is still at large, which makes him fear for his safety. He hypothesizes that the murderer was seeking revenge on Paul Murdaugh for the 2019 boat crash that led to the death of friend Mallory Beach.
Alex Murdaugh, who was sentenced to two life terms and is currently held in an undisclosed prison in South Carolina, had contacted Buster soon after discovering the bodies of his wife and son. Recounting the painful memory, Buster shared, “I walked inside and I saw him, and it was utter silence. It was a — it was a big embrace. He immediately broke down crying. I started crying, and that was what that was. I mean, it’s difficult to relive these — these — these tough circumstances.”
Throughout the trial, Alex Murdaugh maintained his innocence. An excerpt from his journal, read during the documentary, revealed his mental state during the trial, “I am ready” and proclaimed his innocence. He confessed he could not erase the images of his dead wife and son from his mind. In another entry after his conviction, he mentioned his intention to hold his “head high, shoulders back,” refusing to give satisfaction to those who hate him by appearing defeated.
The documentary featured other prominent figures, including defense attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, lead prosecutor Creighton Waters, Attorney General Alan Wilson, and the prosecution’s forensic expert Kenneth Kinsey. Yet, despite all the evidence and testimonies, Buster Murdaugh remains convinced of his father’s innocence, while Alex Murdaugh tries to survive his life sentences, holding onto the belief that he would not have been convicted if he hadn’t lied about not being at the dog kennels that night. The truth remains a mystery, leaving a family torn apart and a nation engrossed in the drama of the fall of the House of Murdaugh.
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