this case is crazier than any hollywood movie writer could dream up

@DonnaLena1

Жыл бұрын

A classic Southern Gothic novel! I agree

@juliecrane9647

Жыл бұрын

A murder plot schemed like only a drug addled brain could. My middle kid was an addict for years (clean now for 8 yrs). She came up with some doozy lies and told em with the straightest face. I always followed with ...I don't believe u. She never murdered anyone tho.....or any violent crime.

@juanitachristner5009

Жыл бұрын

Agree

@russellpitney278

Жыл бұрын

John Grisham novel He wished he wrote

@DonnaLena1

Жыл бұрын

@@russellpitney278 Buster and Alex’s sister were banished to a row of seats farther away from Alex, because they kept fist bumping him and passed him a John Grisham novel!

It’s very telling that at no time did lawyer Alec suggest the police secure the entire property. Instead he invited people over, had their cars park everywhere and had housekeeper clean the house. WTF

@twingytwango6971

Жыл бұрын

But the housekeeper was very smart. She didn’t touch a thing, all clothes laying around on the floors, until after the police had left. I hope he’ll get the punishment of the century but as we all know, he might walk free.

@TheRhNegative

Жыл бұрын

Oh did he? Someone better hunt that cleaning person down before he/she ends up missing or worse.

@twingytwango6971

Жыл бұрын

That’s the job of the investigators but maybe they were intimidated.

@lulubelljingles9701

Жыл бұрын

@@twingytwango6971 I thought she washed the clothes on the floor

@twingytwango6971

Жыл бұрын

@@lulubelljingles9701 I think she said she didn’t touch anything until the police had left.

Dylan literally beat this defense all upside their head! Sharp man I like Hightower!!

@user-jn1ot1db5p

16 күн бұрын

He was good in Police Academy as well

If Dylan Hightower were in charge of this case, it would all be over by now, with a slam dunk verdict. I love this dude!

@forensicnursetoattorney

Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@barbarachieppo9603

Жыл бұрын

Mark Tinsley was on point, as well.

@mo-anniemc8227

Жыл бұрын

He’s not too hard on the eyes,either !

@barbarachieppo9603

Жыл бұрын

@@mo-anniemc8227 I concur.

@bornwin-sx9oz

Жыл бұрын

He is brilliant!

Dylan is a bright guy. He did very well on the stand dealing with the defense.

Dylan Hightower is an exceptional young man, and a credit to his profession!

@charlenerevell7543

Жыл бұрын

Most of the ppl who took the stand were very proficient & professional in their fields.

@sandywagner9154

Жыл бұрын

Dylan needs to buy a better cut of jacket.

So polite and well mannered. These young people have really impressed me. Great job

@lekasallah6238

Жыл бұрын

Except buster murdaugh showing middle finger

@yammmit

Жыл бұрын

he’s in his 30s, wouldn’t exactly call him young

I want this man to pay for all the harm he's done to everyone he's come in contact with!

Alex deliberately called the lawyers to spoil the crime scene .

@maryalico4313

Жыл бұрын

yep

I am appalled Alex’s attorney dared to say those two motherless boys were $2M BETTER OFF after having to have to get other counsel to recover what Alex stole from them-in my opinion the defence table is certainly fully seated with horses-asses!

@czgator9000

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention it was his partners who ended up paying.

@annripley1964

Жыл бұрын

@@czgator9000 true! Alex did not pay one cent to those boys and I read that there were allegations Paul pushed her-I can see it! Ruthless, entitled, lawless and guilty of much!

@darlenealessio7609

Жыл бұрын

That was cruel, bad enough the lies and deceit but to take advantage of grieving young adults and I am not surprise we are not hearing this language ABUSE it is financial and emotional abuse and robbing a person with "DISABILITY" regarded as a "Vulnerable Adult" that is ABUSE

@ginpepper

Жыл бұрын

“better off” troubled me too! Sad!!

@janicefarmer2387

Жыл бұрын

I agree 100%

I don't believe that Alex committed these murders to hide his financial wrong doings. I believe that at one time he loved his wife and son....but Maggie had seen a divorce attorney within weeks prior to the murders ( I would love to hear from that attorney as far as Maggie's reasoning) His son was facing a huge trial for manslaughter due to the boat crash. Alex was a narcissist who was able to be in control of his puppets and loved ones all his life. Between the drugs, financial crash, and Paul's upcoming trial and Maggie leaving him....He had lost total control of those surrounding him. He needed to "get rid" of the two who were causing him the most problems. He was controlling, manipulative, and got away with whatever he wanted and needed to do all his life. Learning his peers had uncovered his deceit and the news that his father was on his deathbed, within a few hours of each other, he lost it. At the time this took place, he compartmentalized the events, and saw his wife and son as his Problems and not his loved ones. In his demented mind, he did what he had to do and wiped out his loved ones,, because he needed to get rid of the pain they were causing him. I wish the State would present it in this way. It makes so much sense after getting to know this man through the testimonies.

@marilyncarter5700

Жыл бұрын

Well said!

@tracieproctor2167

Жыл бұрын

If thats the case why wasn't the living son Buster , a problem?was he an angel? Maybe maggie wanted a divorce because Alex may have had a mistress in tow that Maggie found out about and that maybe why she wanted a divorce so he killed Maggie to get her out of the way to make way for his mistress to be in his life , also you are probably right as to why he killed Paul I think Buster is involved as well or he'd at least be a suspect shurely

@TawnyC_

Жыл бұрын

Pain they caused him? Lol. Alex doesn't do anything without $ being behind it.

@gjburson

Жыл бұрын

@@TawnyC_ in his demented, narcissistic mind They WERE his problem. I'm sure money was a huge part of them being his problem.

@gjburson

Жыл бұрын

@@tracieproctor2167 Right. I'm wondering who has the Gucci bag? Someone circled the price to make a point. Was it Maggie who made him aware of the Mistress's gift? Or Alex who is upset with her spending?

Love this guy. What an intelligent young man.

WOW!! I just watched this. Love this guy.....Dylan Hightower!!! He handled Harpootlian like a champ💪

This agent is so smart.

@forensicnursetoattorney

Жыл бұрын

😂

The Defence attorney appears technologically challenged. Mr Hightower was an impressive witness.

That defense is SNARKY & forgetful & not at all presenting the case

@karenmadrigal2835

Жыл бұрын

I wonder what Harpootian should be doing in the state legislature. He’s missing a lot of work for this case.

The old guy thinks throwing a phone 20 feet takes a lot of "power".

@dannyreynolds2751

Жыл бұрын

I'm 70 years old, and I'm pretty sure I could toss a cell phone 40-50 feet with mild effort.

@amazingsupergirl7125

Жыл бұрын

@@dannyreynolds2751plus he could’ve gotten out of the car and did a good baseball throw. Why are they stuck on him driving?

@wwaynemcg

Жыл бұрын

@@amazingsupergirl7125 BINGO!

Mr. Hightower gets the best dressed award. But he already knew that!😅

@joycewilliams1755

Жыл бұрын

Yeah!

@crazygreenlady7907

Жыл бұрын

No way! He outgrew that suit about 3 months after he joined the gym.

@flenzy

Жыл бұрын

Notice how Alex and Buster are the only men in the courtroom not wearing ties with their suits? A nonverbal middle finger to the court.

@dougdiplacido2406

Жыл бұрын

@@flenzy Personally the suit and tie thing is a pain in the rear and a statement of superiority started over in England where the high and mighty dressed like that and the lower class did not. No one needs a suit and tie to do their job or look respectable. All of that buttoning and unbottoning the jacket in court as you stand up and sit down is ridiculous.

@patgal2359

Жыл бұрын

@@dougdiplacido2406 I'm tired of men looking like their three year olds, with sneakers, tube socks, shorts, wife beaters and baseball hats. and thats on the dads. men are reluctant to look like men, big grown up sexy men and theyre clinging to childhood and short pants. something 8 year olds used to outgrow. sad. take a look at this guy. he really fills out that suit. it gives him personal authority and professionalism.

What a impressive young man. Glad this case had this young man working this case. His parents should know they did a great job. What a professional

The defense attorney was not prepared for this. He is asking questions he does not already know the ANSWER to.

@frelnc

Жыл бұрын

He's got nothing. The only possible thing he can do is try to discredit the witnesses.

@sandralybrand9425

Жыл бұрын

That's a big no no!

@sapiosexualchick3119

Жыл бұрын

*ANSWER* to!

@billzardus95

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, even my wife knows to do that when she is cross-examining me.

For a young, good looking young man, he is very articulate, intelligent and his manners are very outstanding! Good job Sir! 😊

@jenniferphillips2554

Жыл бұрын

Don't judge this man could be innocent.

@marydavis7978

Жыл бұрын

What has his looks have to do with anything! Americans so damn superficial and materalistic!

@karmpuscookie

Жыл бұрын

Patronising comment.

@user-jn1ot1db5p

16 күн бұрын

Easy Linda you’re getting all hot and bothered there

This case is a Russian Nesting Doll. A case inside of a case inside of a case inside of a case....

HE COMMITED THIS HORRIFIC CRIME.

@marshadavies8440

Жыл бұрын

Threw Maggie's phone from his car as he drove out.

Has any proof ever been offered regarding Alex’s drug use? No one seemed to recognize it dealing with him. So I wonder if his money was going off shore if it wasn’t being spent on drugs.

@patgal2359

Жыл бұрын

interesting thought. the drug rehab could have been to establish an alibi of diminished responsibility.

@river8760

Жыл бұрын

Maggie referred to Paul as her “little detective” as per Marian Proctor. They knew he was an addict.

@patriciashelton6644

Жыл бұрын

I think he did use pain meds that are opioids, but him stating some weeks he payed fifty or sixty thousand dollars for some, no way. I'm with you on that. He has millions somewhere. Using being an addict is where all the money went. Using for twenty years, taking twenty pills a day, never has over dosed. Where would anybody get that many unless from a pill mill, an it's a well known fact there's phentonal mixed in these homemade pills. Yet he's lucky to never come across . Okie Dokie

@maryalico4313

Жыл бұрын

it was being spent on drugs, land, kids tutition ...he even bought 1K Gucci shirts. It has been discussed.

@donnajohnson1531

Жыл бұрын

Assume he's selling the drugs himself, coz they found BAGS of pills in his computer bag - so then where did that cash go? Did they get cousin Eddie's input on that?

Tech played a huge role in this and every trial today. Its getting really hard for criminals. Vehicles, phones, computers, they leave detailed time stamped records.

@piadewaybuwalda1892

Жыл бұрын

Pc ? O

When a lawyer commits a crime he knows how to skew the evidence

@marrianner.1682

Жыл бұрын

Not this lawyer/Murderer.

@nancysimmer9908

Жыл бұрын

@@marrianner.1682 I guess this was really screwed up that was a funny answer👍🏻👍🏻

The defense attorney needs to retire.

@amandaguerrero4334

Жыл бұрын

I think this will be his last case. Or shall I say it needs to be.

@rebeccac.4305

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing

@suzyq5629

Жыл бұрын

Or have a drink!

@bgsntn

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps his bumbling paves the way for “ inaffective defense” wanting an appeal

Passcode to open the phone? Oh boy, this is funny! The guy has no idea what experts can do to get digital evidence - the defense is completely unprepared!

@nathanurick8320

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure they could prepare for a client that is so wrong and guilty

@annripley1964

Жыл бұрын

Agree! I think the defence council is full of themselves and feel sure they ARE SO GOOD they’ll get an acquittal-now they’ve begun to be smartass with witnesses because they’re so unprepared! It is clear Alex did this and he can cry a river-changes nothing!

@brasileirosim5961

Жыл бұрын

@@nathanurick8320 It is certainly not a funny or easy job to defend such a snake.

@nathanurick8320

Жыл бұрын

@@brasileirosim5961 yes I’m sure it gets very difficult trying to lie or cover for the scum bag.

@amazingsupergirl7125

Жыл бұрын

I think their iphone info will convict him. He sure was adamant that he doesn’t use email. Side note - it made me sick during the weird in the car interrogations, he said client/attorney privileged information didn’t matter! Just imagine all of his clients hearing that! I’d be livid. He may be sued by a group of clients for that.

The defense attorney makes it very easy to dislike him. “ so did someone come out and measure the distance the phone was from the rd.?” So so no one came out to measure the distance from the rd the phone was? So you couldn’t find the exact spot today where it was? This guy is REACHING. It’s fairly obvious to anyone that Alex was a master manipulator of all those around him and murdered his poor wife and son.

@BH-1964

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry but that was Sloppy out of the expert agent!!! He absolutely should have the answers! Everything is half-ass investigated! I mean everything! The defense attorney isn't there for you to like he's there to point out discrepancies! He said at the beginning of this "if I say something you don't like don't blame Alex" he realizes he ruffles feathers!

@kellyharney2385

Жыл бұрын

If I’m the jury and I see EVERYONE, I mean everyone from beloved family friends, to un-connected agents… I’d have to wonder why every single person suspects that Alex did it. Even the people who live him. That said a lot. And yes, investigation mistakes were made but they’re not on trial for murder. The man who murdered his son and wife without shedding a tear is in trial.

@HappyDW

Жыл бұрын

He needs to retire! He’s poorly prepared.

@dibrentley7915

Жыл бұрын

he should have just pinned it on google maps. But yeah i think reaching as well.

@amazingsupergirl7125

Жыл бұрын

@@BH-1964He said he could identify the location within two feet. We played with it once and it was within a square meter. We live out in the country too. Besides, he said from the photos, the exact location could be determined. I can’t imagine what more defense thinks they could find after all of those investigators, cops, and whoever searched it. Another body?! 🙄

He's been to court a few times. Mike right up to his mouth and talks very loud and clear good job

@melissaorellana6951

Жыл бұрын

Agreed though being a talk guy helps gets to talk down to the mic. I would have needed a booster seat!

But I recall that AM said he saw her phone at the scene. That he did pick up Paul’s and was going to pick up Maggies’ and then logic kicked in and he ‘realized’ he shouldn’t touch anything and put Paul’s phone back down.

@cblocktentoes437

Жыл бұрын

It said it to the police officers in the car when they were investigating him

@cblocktentoes437

Жыл бұрын

Your absolutely right

@juliecrane9647

Жыл бұрын

He picked hers up with his shirt tail ..among other possibilities

@GrizzlyUrsusArctos

Жыл бұрын

Why would you or could you think about anything let alone checking your loved ones phones after brutally killing them? He was seeing if they needed to be lost.

@brassy49er37

Жыл бұрын

@@juliecrane9647 no, her phone was found a half mile down the road.

Man! It's hard to believe, Alex Murdaugh, someone who is supposed to be a well-educated lawyer is so stupid to think he could get away with this crime. Incredible!

@BigTayTay

Жыл бұрын

Exactly; I don’t know think he did it

@charlenerevell7543

Жыл бұрын

Yes & what was interesting to me was that he didn't know about iPhone 's ability to ' Find my phone'. Smh....

@valerieshealy741

Жыл бұрын

He would have gotten away with it had it not captured national attention. He still may. It’s not over.

@charlenerevell7543

Жыл бұрын

@@valerieshealy741 Well, it's over.....

@Mega_Tron6891

Жыл бұрын

​@charlene revell I think he still has appeals

The older white headed defense attorney gets on my nerves, he’s a smarty pants!!

@mylittlesongbird1

Жыл бұрын

Whiney then Sassy! Somebody get him some milk!!🍼🍼🍼😂😂😂

@julesp7596

Ай бұрын

So condescending! 😠

Mr. Magoo for the defense isn’t as smart as he thinks he is!! A legend in his own mind.

@oldrvr

Жыл бұрын

Me Magoo is getting a little too old for his job! He asks dumb questions. Don’t get me wrong… I’m old, but I’m smart enough to know I couldn’t do as good a job as I used to before I retired.

@firefeethok_tui2355

Жыл бұрын

I think he knows he is simply beat. The prosecution is very strong and I don’t think the defense has much to go on as far as creating an alternative story. I think he just knows he’s beat probably Alex does too.

@donnacsuti4980

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for adding a bit of humor and also truth to this grim situation

@billzardus95

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, but he is probably used to dealing with a bunch of rebels from this HillBilly state and he probably factors in they will be easily confused. Doesn't MTG represent some nearby dopes ? WRZ 2023-02-27

@maryuding9701

Жыл бұрын

If Alec did this he must have been on drugs or in a mental disfuncion because I do believed he loved his family

Preston Jones, the wonderful Texas playwright, coined a term that that this defense lawyer brings to my mind: “Bumble dick”. 😂

If it was someone else that killed Maggie and Paul that phone wouldn't be there. So that should tell you it was Alec that killed them.

@bigbenssearchhistory5875

Жыл бұрын

It’s Alex…it’s pronounced Elec, as are plenty of people named Alex in the Carolinas (my cousin included) but its spelled Alex

@frelnc

Жыл бұрын

There are so many common sense details that point directly at Alec. He was THERE. That in and of itself should tell the jury that he was the shooter. And although the defense attorneys want to claim that Alec had no blood on his clothing, actually, there is testimony that says he did have blood on his clothing. If I was on the jury today's testimony alone paints a very clear picture of what kind of soulless creature Alec really is. He has no feeling for anyone but himself. These episodes of crying? Fake. Sheer fakery. He's a narcissist of the first water. This is a deeply flawed human being. I think after this trial is over there should be two more. First a trial that addresses the death of his housekeeper, and the second that addresses the attempted murder of his friend. This man solves problems by killing people. I believe he would go on killing if he's set free.

@LucyLennon20

Жыл бұрын

@@frelnc I agree with you 💯%

@babsmalone5486

Жыл бұрын

What phone would he there? Whose phone would he there?

@bigbenssearchhistory5875

Жыл бұрын

@@babsmalone5486 mine

I would also like to add in what a great job their mom did raising her son. A single mom working all the time is a recipe for disaster when they have kids. I know I am one. She managed to raise a very polite responsible young man whose main concern was to care for his brother who is mentally challenged. What kind of monster would steal from someone like that? He deserves to spend his life in prison just based on the shitty things he did to people who loved and cared for him. Then add in the murders. If he did kill his wife and son then he deserves much more than just life in jail.

@sherrihuffman1663

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely ! He stole millions from her two sons. Do we even know how their mother fell down those stairs. She had worked in that house for years and Maggie loved her like family. He is a sociopath and jail is too good for him! He should “ ride the lightning “ 😢and fear the Lord and death.

@clairegrady4191

Жыл бұрын

A lot 3www

@deethegardengirl

Жыл бұрын

Does South Carolina have death penalty?

@DonnaLena1

Жыл бұрын

@@deethegardengirl Yes, but the State is not asking for death for Alex Murdaugh

@prettylady995

Жыл бұрын

He can rot in jail….. he killed them cause he’s a lousy actor.

How easy is it to be on the opposite side of the road when no one is coming. . These defense attorneys are absolutely bonkers. They keep trying to ask questions that the witness has no knowledge of, they aren't the person that has the answers.

@soniavadnjal7553

Жыл бұрын

They remind me of Amber Heard's lawyers, irrelevant questions and also incompetent. But she herself was difficult to defend.

Defense lawyer needs to talk louder or wear a mic.

@diesellove

Жыл бұрын

😁😁😁

@vernareed2692

Жыл бұрын

People used to call someone like him "mush mouth"! Or talking in their beard! (The defense attorney, needs a mic!) Like Chad daybells attorney, talking low, having to be told to speak into the mic!!

@rebeccacotham1664

Жыл бұрын

Or retire

It’s very clear Alex would do ANYTHING for money

To be honest, the defence team don't appear to be the sharpest knives in the drawer 😂🤣😅

@maryalico4313

Жыл бұрын

ha ha ha --got that right

@catherinesinclair7727

Ай бұрын

Their arrogance wrote cheques their ability couldn't cash.

@silversurf6159

Ай бұрын

@@catherinesinclair7727 👍🤣😄😆

Have you noticed how Alex rocks back and forth whenever the attorneys or testimonies hit on something negative about the case or him?

@cklg88

Жыл бұрын

That's his baseline. He's a wiggler. He's probably got ADD

@Iamsam-jl5fn

Жыл бұрын

He is self soothing - it is an unconscious response to controlling his rage as he is being exposed for what he is.

@garypuckettmuse

Жыл бұрын

@@Iamsam-jl5fn IMHO its performance art calculated to look "Unconscious".

@janiceharbin5046

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Is it me or do the defense attorneys sound kind of stupid? I’m not a lawyer.

Alex appears concerned with this testimony

@patriciashelton6644

Жыл бұрын

I noticed that to. Not whining, coughing, hanging his head down. He's hanging onto every word.

Mr. Hightower knows his stuff. Also a very well mannered fella.

There was no danger to the community. Nothing happened after that.

@karenmadrigal2835

Жыл бұрын

I thought they would ask that question on redirect.

The level of incompetence surrounding this town is astounding. Even the HVAC techs have no clue where to appropriately install a thermostat pad. It's so out of place one would wonder if it was installed behind the witness stand as a joke.

@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783

Жыл бұрын

Hey now! I watch that, zoom in to see when a witness gets worked up to help decide if they're honest. 😁👍💯

@reyreycolortorch9678

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Scary family, the poor boy who died mysteriously on the road… the house keeper, his obvious coverup on these two unimaginable murders, the thefts…the boat case …all roads lead to corruption, power, greed. Hope this community sees justice prevail over these soulless snakes at the defense table.

@Rocks_Dad

Жыл бұрын

Beware to know that several media outlets have competed for the movie rights to this. They have a financial interest in you thinking this as evil and corrupt as possible. Probably are but the gay kid might have just been hit by a farmer driving in an old truck with a rear view mirror hanging out two feet and accidentally hit the kid. I read where one major industry in that town is suing people so it's possible an old poor farmer didn't stop cause he was afraid it would ruin him. Prolly as probable as those Murdaughs doing it but not as good of story

@river8760

Жыл бұрын

@@Rocks_DadI doubt that’s how he died. Alex and his brother also were at the scene before the police even arrived I believe.

@factsmatter8667

Жыл бұрын

Your imagination is bizarre.

@Rocks_Dad

Жыл бұрын

@@river8760 I don't know the particulars and you may be right but I've also seen a bunch of crap online where Alex was in cahoots with the cartel and a bunch of other stuff. Its hard for me to fathom how it could have been that corrupt without federal intervention for that long. Maybe I just don't know. Considering ambulance chasing lawyers are the #1 industry left in that area it isn't that ridiculous that Alex and brother were there. After what I've seen in this trial, I can't rule anything out. This has been the nuttiest thing ice ever witnessed. I want to cry one minute and I laugh my butt off the next. Never witnessed anything like it.

@hollyringo8198

Жыл бұрын

@@factsmatter8667 not imagination, that’s just the history in that town catch up , 20/20 has a good breakdown

Defense attorney seems lost

@frelnc

Жыл бұрын

He has no defense. His only active defense seems to be discrediting the witnesses.

@sandralybrand9425

Жыл бұрын

That's what they do when they don't have much of a defense. Their job really is create reasonable doubt.

How does anyone know for sure that Maggie saw a divorce lawyer? I’m not hearing anything about that in the trial

@mylittlesongbird1

Жыл бұрын

Rumor

@alainprostbis

Жыл бұрын

@@mylittlesongbird1 not sure its a rumor. But i d say that she enquired (maybe with Alec knowledge) to see if a divorce would protect half of their assets against the lawsuit from the boat accident. We know she was very concerned about the 30 million lawsuit. And thus something was quite possible divorce lawyers wise. But it is clear she did not want to leave him as she went to moselle on the 6th and went to visit Alex parents and then she came back on the 7th of june and was clearly not afraid or angry at Alex.

@wwaynemcg

Жыл бұрын

@@alainprostbis What makes me chuckle, is that an ambulance chaser has to defend himself from another ambulance chaser! Karma, I'd call it.

@alainprostbis

Жыл бұрын

@@wwaynemcg if there ever was an ambulance chaser...

@rooroo1704

Жыл бұрын

I've been wondering about that since I started following the case too. It was mentioned that it's according to a magazine report. But that just makes it a rumor. There's no proof, and I bet ya if it was proved and solid that she did, the prosecution would have never stopped bringing it up in court, for it would be a huge motive. Their not mentioning it means nobody knows for sure. I really wonder why he killed Maggie? I feel like he killed Paul out of revenge, because Paul was in a way the beginning of the unravelling of all his dirty secrets, lies, thefts and alleged other murders. Paul in Alex's eyes started all his troubles. But why Maggie? And he seemed persistent too on murdering her, according to the testimonies he lured her in particular to kill her, not that she was a coincidental "passerby" or whatever. I also wonder, in the event of Paul's death, which did happen already, does that get Alex off the hook regarding the boat crash case? Or would he still have to pay the entire amount ?? Becaue if it gets him even partially -meaning to pay a lower amount- off the hook then that would be a strong motive as well.

Fascinating phone testimony. "This is me standing in the same location as I was in the other picture."

@rock90753

Жыл бұрын

Lmao 🤣

Lots of traffic within this courtroom, distracting

He tried to open Paul's phone so he could delete the sapling tree video which shows him in different clothes. But he couldn't open it. I think he took Maggie's phone to try and open it and establish an alibi and maybe send a message from her phone saying there was a strange man approaching them etc. But again the Dumbo couldn't open her phone so just ended up slinging it in frustration.

@PandaWrangler_professional

Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing about Paul's phone, because in his initial interview in the truck, he says "I picked it up thinking maybe.." and something else about it, can't remember at the moment. That has always made me wonder if he was thinking to delete something off of Paul's phone

Dylan Hightower is AMAZING!!! He knows his stuff and wasn’t pushed around by the condescending defense attorney at all!!! Great job!

AM was a part of the 14th Circuit staff for years. I find it astounding his workmates did the 'investigation'. Conflict of interest!!!

@jamie.777

Жыл бұрын

It's a small town. Not everyone lives in a progressive liberal hell hole city

@perfumelady9089

Жыл бұрын

This is corruption on top of corruption it’s unbelievable to me . The fox watching the hen house

I like this guy. Intelligent precise well mannered polite. Very impressive Your parents must be proud of you God bless🙏🙏🙏

I believe it's important to note that this dude is absolutely shredded. He's, indeed, swole af.

And let's not forget, if it was Alex who got rid of the phone, he would've staged it to add doubt to a possible two shooters. BUT, Alex just isn't as smart as he thinks he is.

Alex surely waisted money on his defense lawyers because they suck. This case was lost as soon as it begun.

@frelnc

Жыл бұрын

Actually, the only thing the defense has is trying to discredit the witnesses. There is no affirmative defense.

@d.taylor6599

Жыл бұрын

I disagree

@Gapeachy3000

Жыл бұрын

They did it for the money! Surely they knew he was a cooked goose b4 the trial ever got underway!

@self_made-self_paid2143

Жыл бұрын

Someone hasn't been watching the trial and just likes too comment crazy stuff. Dick Harp, His defense attorney is the top defense lawyer in SC. Dick had this in the bag from the start.......Now they have brought the financial situations into the murder trial is the only reason people are saying he committed the murders now. Either way if it is not a hung juror it will be a mistrial......Brought too many cases into one. KEEP WATCHING........I think you might be surprised.....

@LucyLennon20

Жыл бұрын

He should've hired OJ Simpson's Dream-Team of Lawyers.

I have NO idea WHO would EVER want to hire this Defense Team to represent them in a murder trial! I am watching this testimony just after Day #14 of the trial finished for the day... so at this point, I've seen HOURS of testimony and cross examination by every member of this defense team and I can only describe them as inept! For a team of older attorneys who should have years of experience, nothing about their cross examinations reflects it. Pathetic!

@flenzy

Жыл бұрын

Maybe the good, noncorrupt attorneys are all refusing to represent this obvious moron/murderer.

@CALB2009

Жыл бұрын

@@flenzy I thought the same thing too!

@ronedgington2179

Жыл бұрын

Well. Could the reason be there is no defense

@CALB2009

Жыл бұрын

@@ronedgington2179 Absolutely!

@maryalico4313

Жыл бұрын

they are very poor but again Alex in his mind thinks he will walk..enttiled and arrogant people always do

this guy's a GOAL DIGGER! Keep it up good sir!

You gotta love this man! No willy nilly silly answers but straight down to business! And yes, not bad on the eye either!! Wish we could have more like him in courtrooms those that get straight to business with clear answers and explained in a way that even a really dumb person can understand

@jamie.777

Жыл бұрын

The shiny head did it for you?

@stephtoneyArmyVet

Жыл бұрын

​@@jamie.777 lol

@sylvia106

Жыл бұрын

@@jamie.777 she thought “ damn, that’s a good looking cranium “!

@melaniegaribaldi6724

Жыл бұрын

Yea, I thought he had a little swag goin on too.

@rooroo1704

Жыл бұрын

@@stephtoneyArmyVet Lol I didn't find him attractive at all, and her saying "not bad on the eyes" made me go look at him again and still he's just an average dude with a shiny head 😂🤷‍♀️

This court room needs to get them a new NEST THERMOSTAT and get that old one off the wall

@monicajones7393

Жыл бұрын

That was unfortunate placement for a thermostat.

@mariawallace1381

Жыл бұрын

And a better witness stand that's more like a desk. Somewhere to put their hands and covers up the crotch. These witnesses look so uncomfortable. 😊

Why not set up a screen at the witness stand and a screen for everyone else where someone can point out what ever is needed to be... What a chaotic mess of a courtroom. AND it is messy, cluttered, and too distracting for the jury too.

@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783

Жыл бұрын

Maybe on purpose.

@tiffbluestocking2020

Жыл бұрын

I agree. An ancient setup. They’re behind the times with all the new courtroom technology out there now

The grey haired defense attorneys is quite an annoying guy with a lot of seemingly pointless questions.

@bgsntn

Жыл бұрын

His goal is to confuse the jury with pointless questions

Commen sense would say the phone was thrown out the window of a vehicle

How do you have a 4 million dollar farm/property without any security cameras? Not even a nanny camera situation on the kennel to check on the dogs? SMH

@ttrue8

Жыл бұрын

I thought that same thing.

@deadmanswife3625

Жыл бұрын

It's the idiots form of wealth no cell phone reception green beans and Salisbury steak for supper and destructive wild boars all over your backyard

what is that women doing that is talking into the vacumn hose?

@deannawiederhold3326

Жыл бұрын

Court Reporter

@mariawallace1381

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

Alex is so used to getting away with everything his whole life. I can't wait to see the verdict

@murielodette2995

Жыл бұрын

i wonder if his dad taught him how to work this way,,it would be interesting to know how his dad managed his own life.

@MaineUSA

Жыл бұрын

@@murielodette2995 they ran many counties

@tnijoo5109

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully his family hasn’t paid the jury off. Powerful families can be intimidating to say no to.

Dylan Hightower did an amazing job testifying!! Don’t try to pull the wool over this young man’s eyes!!!

Dylan , well done! You have done your homework!

I feel the crime scene was poorly secured the moment the first deputy arrived on scene. As soon as he saw AM standing there within the crime scene he should have moved him away from it. And then he let him invite 5,238 people over to help trample all over it.

AM dug a hole for himself and he would never be able to crawl out of.

@3_Klos1122

Жыл бұрын

Well I’d imagine Alex has never dug a literal hole but if he had he would just step on the bodies of loved ones to get out

@w.i.t.c.h.1330

Жыл бұрын

@@3_Klos1122 haha good one. It's very sad though that he's hurt so many people that cared for him

@LucyLennon20

Жыл бұрын

@@w.i.t.c.h.1330 I have no sadness for the defendant; and I'm not alone when I say he should burn in hell 🔥👿🔥

@kellyharkin7638

Жыл бұрын

Jeez of all the places he could've ditched the phone! Why not throw it down a sewer or in a body of water on the way to Mom's?

@LucyLennon20

Жыл бұрын

@@kellyharkin7638 senior-moment 🦳

Alex rocks back and forth when he knows he's screwed

@tinamarie1948

Жыл бұрын

RIGHT! strange dude for sure!

I really respect how the LE witnesses always review specific evidence items and pictures before they validate what they are testifying about. 👏🏼

@hecatommyriagon655

Жыл бұрын

You mean, as opposed to when they ask a defendant where they were or what they were doing two years ago, and if that differs slightly from what they said during a questioning that happened years ago - they are LIARS and GUILTY. Right?

@the-finn

Жыл бұрын

Smart lawyers on the prosecution's team.

If Alex was at the house, which was what 1/3 mile away from the kennel- why wouldn't he have heard 7 loud shots ring out in the dark of night. That would wake anyone up & force you to call your wife ASAP. But that didn't happen did it. He only called her 20 min after 8:49 pm when the murders occurred. Showing he was not on the property but on the road to his parent's house far away from there.

@Harley_Girl68

Жыл бұрын

I’ve lived in the country, things are quieter there and I could hear gunshots from a mile away. Especially if I was listening for them. I think there is a chance that he was. He may or may not have pulled the trigger himself but damn well knows who did if it wasn’t him.

@katetruthseeker2758

Жыл бұрын

People shoot guns all the time in the country. I hear people shooting all the time and never think anything of it.

@ronj5714

Жыл бұрын

@@katetruthseeker2758 only thing. He lived on 1700 aces. If he would have heard closer shots, he would know it could be coming off of his property. Plus it was 8 shots that rang out. The rifle probably sounded louder. Yeah, I have heard them going off where I live too, many farms around. But if he was at the house, like 21/2 football fields from house. He would have noted it in his mind. He never mentioned he heard anything.

@firefeethok_tui2355

Жыл бұрын

The smoking gun is the video taken by his son it’s time stamped he lied, and there are three voices on there one of whom is Alec and the other two are dead. I think after around this time, no more messages were opened from Maggie. Phone was locked.

@ritaeichler2066

Жыл бұрын

8:49 is when the time cell phones locked... However, it may be reasonable that the murders occurred 5 to 15 min later. The timeline ALSO shows that Maggie's device was locked from 8:11 to 8:31 PM as well. Phone data cannot be relied upon to prove the exact time of death or murders.I AM SURPRISED THE DEFENSE DIDNT ARGUE THAT YET. If the shootings occured after 9: 06 PM, Alex was not there but was on his way to his Mom.

pretty impressive gentleman. he had the facts as he knew them on the tip of his tongue,

If it was random shooter or revenge why is Alex still walking around? They would have picked him off with his son and possibly his wife and other son as well. I haven’t heard that his wife was culpable in the boat accident or his embezzlement and cheating of his clients so why shoot her for “revenge”.

@rock90753

Жыл бұрын

It's all about the boat lawsuit...

@franziskani

Жыл бұрын

Revenge shooter mercilessly kills 2 humans. A careless stupid young man (who still does not deserve death) and his mother who was not engaged in crime as far as we know. But the ruthless killer then lets the wildly barking penned up dogs live that are a security risk while they are fleeing. (if someone comes by and hears the dogs making such a noise ...) Moreover: did the alleged killers drive to the house with their car ? are there security cameras ? if they parked some distance away and had crept onto the property on foot - shutting up the dogs would be even more important. And it would have been easy, they could not run away.

There's more to Buster than meets the eye. He should be investigated.

This defense lawyer is useless and is a “has been” and he needs to retire.

Has anyone heard mention from any of the lawyers or witnesses about the dead chicken that the first officer on scene with the camcorder mentioned when he went in the kennel? Because the chicken is mentioned in the video that Paul made to send to his buddy. This to me is a big clue as to sequence of events!

@Karen-qx7jw

Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍💪💪👏😊good Idea 👍 & great question 👍

@oNeGiAnTLiE

Жыл бұрын

The big guy (witness) that fed dogs everyday mentioned something about one of the dogs getting the rooster during his testimony about the water puddles and hose. I don't think it was very clear. Would need to go over that again. I would not want to be on that jury.

@sisterinSC

Жыл бұрын

The dog knew something was up just like Maggie did before she got there. The dog was trying to distract Alex and ease the tension maybe.

So...is there a part two? WHAT was downloaded from that phone that had a bearing on the case? I did not watch all of the trial so far.

What is the court recorder lady doing with that thing on her mouth.? Is she repeating what they are saying to that to record faster then typing? Does anyone know!?!

@ellendickey4769

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. She is repeating testimony and it is recorded (it’s a computerized system)

I’m baffled that they were rich but didn’t have life insurance. 🤔 that’s wild

@deadmanswife3625

Жыл бұрын

He could not get insurance because he had made too many claims they all dropped him

Ten hours into watching and listening from my apt in NYC... describing the case to my elderly friends, say this appears to be a Jekyll & Hyde story hugely appearing in real life. My only query might be how much was the consequence of early and ongoing drug addictions. Ideas?

@deborahslade5216

Жыл бұрын

I think the drug addiction is a smoke screen.. no way someone can keep that kind of life together and be addicted for 20 years and you can tell by looking at him I think, he certainly doesn’t have that look about him- the shaking etc is all an act when he remembers to .. I can’t think he has a good side- what he did to the housekeepers children says everything…

Defense, fire your support staff, they're not anticipating your needs.

Is it possible that Maggie & Paul had just announced to Alex that they had enough of the Fraud and the pursuing Indictments ; the sad attempted "suicide"debacle; the negative legacy of the deaths (drowning & hit-and-run) that were " associated" with the family and Alex's Opioid Addiction ? WERE Maggie & Paul - planning to "Seperate" from Alex?

@maryalico4313

Жыл бұрын

Mags had told her sister he was not telling her the truth; she and Paul found a massive stash of pills; the financial crimes were about to be exposed; the boat accident was a 30 million dollar lawsuit & mags was beyon upset; she had hired a divorce attorney so it was all this and probably a lot more.

Wow. Impressive witness! Nice!

@liv-roblox8004

Жыл бұрын

He can extract data from my phone anytime!😂

Is this defense lawyer really that befuddled or is this some sort of incompetent act because they’re going to need grounds to overturn a guilty verdict due to ineffective assistance of counsel?

@firesidechatter

Жыл бұрын

He’s a Biden supporter. Truth. Look it up.

What a gorgeous intelligent and soft spoken gentleman this Hightower is!!

@I.AM.JUPITER

Жыл бұрын

I know ain’t he sweet

Great witness. Attorney's style is driving me crazy. Stand still. Don't make your witness and the jury follow you. This is about your witness telling a story. Not about you. Stop drawing tedious attention to yourself. Geez. It's litigation 101

Seems odd that he would dump the phone so close knowing find my iPhone was active on their phones. What's the point?

@Anaana-jl5kg

Жыл бұрын

He was desperate.

This defense is absolutely aSNL skit there is no point to there questions.

@deadmanswife3625

Жыл бұрын

Something's got to make Saturday Night Live worth watching again

The witness is very calm and never startled by any questioning. That’s sexy. He has confidence.

@wwaynemcg

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps he, like me, is a veteran. We're taught to not get emotional.

I wonder why they haven’t got a easel to put the charts maps etc on so that everyone can see it better and save bending down 🧐

So they all walked around destroying the crime scene with all foot prints and making a mess of the situation. Good going. Meanwhile, Alex is listening to Dylan's testimony thinking "I didn't know my homeboys were so knowledgeable about IT and digital tech stuff. Ruh roh."

@northerngirl4666

Жыл бұрын

If you listened carefully, you would have heard that by the time Hightower went to the crime scene, all the forensics were done because the crime scene tape was down.

With this young fella’s credentials, Mr Alex may be feeling a little worried 😕

@jparker59able

Жыл бұрын

Right. Would love to have cc for his thoughts during all the questioning.

I wonder if this defense atty realizes that he's saying because Alex had the passcode he could have deleted items off the phone? Hi. That's a reason why the phone would be missing from the body and found on the road. If Alex did it, he had to get out of there, distance himself from the bodies and then check the phone for what he wanted to delete and then toss it. A stranger wouldn't be able to open it and if they felt it had incriminating evidence, they would destroy it by smashing it or something similar, not just toss it.

@melissaorellana6951

Жыл бұрын

Might have just dropped it…

The sense of entitlement the sheer disrespectfulness from poot to law enforcement is disgusting

I don't know of anyone that would shoot or rob someone then get rid of their phone down the way, so, it had to be alex that killed them .