This is why I find it so weird witnesses were allowed to sit and listen to others testifying. He knew about the t-shirt on the floor from previous witness, Blanca.

@dianayount2122

Жыл бұрын

victim, immediate relative

@MrsOdie2

Жыл бұрын

I don't know the law in S.C., but I know that victims have rights. Buster is unquestionably a victim in this case, so that's probably why he was allowed to listen to all the testimony. Victims have the right to attend the trial.

@lyndiwilson2334

Жыл бұрын

​@Carrie VanAckeren everyone was allowed to listen to the whole trial. Not just Buster. Very weird

@weshallbesaved5137

Жыл бұрын

South Carolina..does not let a, " witness " that's scheduled to testify in the court room at all. At least they didn't in the 90's when I was given the choice to either be a witness in a case or be able to observe and sit through a trial. They may have changed that ruling..which is rare. But remember...these criminals..seemed to make their own rules to suit themselves. 😏

@kateashby3066

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. That’s generally not allowed. With this trial being televised, there was no way to prevent it. I guess the jury just has to take these biases into account

The Housekeeper Blanca mentioned earlier in the trial that a T-shirt had fallen to the floor in the closet from an overhead shelf. He knew where the questioning was going.

@harpy2602

Жыл бұрын

it's one of the only things I truly hated about this courthouse/judge. it seems so odd to have witnesses in the room during other testimony, because they can change theirs based on what they hear. Witnesses shouldnt be influenced by what others testify.

@camillemayers103

Жыл бұрын

@@harpy2602 What's interesting about witnesses in the courtroom in South Carolina is that the Attorneys (from either side) have to petition the Judge to keep witnesses out of the room until after they testify. None of the Attorneys did so, and that's why we saw them there, listening and then testifying. I thought that it was odd. I asked my friends about it and they explained that it's different from State to State. It wasn't really the Judges fault.🤔

@harpy2602

Жыл бұрын

@@camillemayers103 that's such an odd way to structure things. But it seems like a terrible idea to me, as shown my buster's testimony (and the plethora of witnesses who said things like "well, you heard [person] testify.." "as [they] previously testified...."). I didnt know it was set up like that in SC so no, in that case it wasn't Judge Newman's fault

@enchantedbathscapes7218

Жыл бұрын

Would it have mattered where witnesses were? The whole trial was televised live right?

@harpy2602

Жыл бұрын

@@enchantedbathscapes7218 it definitely could have mattered. in many jurisdictions, the witnesses are barrred from being in the courtroom before testifying or from watching coverage so they don't become tainted. For example, in the Depp/Heard case, a witness was kicked from the courtroom and her testimony stricken when Judge Azcarote learned they'd seen clips/coverage. It doesnt matter if the trial is televised, in such jurisdictions, youre instructed not to watch

I think that it's worth noting that the culture in this family was to cover things up. Not just the murder but any time any one of them got in the least amount of trouble, they didn't call the police, they called Alex or his father to initiate a cover-up before the authorities were alerted. I'm bringing this up because Buster was raised to cover for his family so a lot of the patterning about his memory may be instinctual. I mean, it's pretty clear that he's covering stuff up, but at this point it may be second-nature to do so, so it makes me question whether or not Buster actually is aware that he's being really selective about his memory. So that might be why a lot of his red flags reflect a lack of confidence rather than outright deceit.

@genekelly8467

6 ай бұрын

They were pretty shadey-going back to Great Grandpa. Note how Alex went to the hospital after the boat accident-even flashed a DA badge to get in. Once there he told them all to dummy up.The local cops sseemed OK with this arrangement.

Between Logan, the Behavioral Panel, and Spidey, you’ve all reenforced the tools I’ve been using most of my life. I’ve gained a whole lot of confidence! Thank you! 😊😊😊

The FBI should interrogate Buster....He knows about his father's other murders.

@donnagroven3345

Жыл бұрын

And these.

The Murdaugh men have the beadiest eyes I’ve ever seen.

@joannemurdock7899

Жыл бұрын

And the datkest?

When he was pulling on his ear, while looking over at his dad, it reminded me of baseball sign language, like it was some kind of code for something. He looked a little scared when doing that. I saw fear.

@mariacampana7764

Жыл бұрын

Me too

The reason he asked about where the shirt was and if one fell is because the housekeeper said she found a shirt that had fallen off of that shelf. They were trying to imply that Buster may have made something fall instead of his dad after changing after the crime. And Buster had been in the audience the entire time so he saw her testify about this instance.

@epiphanyperry1877

Жыл бұрын

I believe Buster did it and his dad covered for him thus further implicating himself

@keriturner6135

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. I've been confused about the shirt questioning. I haven't been able to follow the trial closely. ❤

@Bjorksbackyard

Жыл бұрын

@@epiphanyperry1877 I still think the father did the crime itself but buster knew and was complicit. He’d benefit from the crimes anyway, since it was meant to prevent their financial ruin

@epiphanyperry1877

Жыл бұрын

@@Bjorksbackyard hmm. Interesting

@donnagroven3345

Жыл бұрын

​@@Bjorksbackyard Paul plainly says Buster on the kennel video that says it all to me. It's not hard to figure out except it's hard to wrap your brain around how disconnected they are. Buster may be worse than his Father except that this is surely a wake up call for him. I hope. Roadside was Buster's benefit as well.

To me his testimony seemed very guarded & looking for approval from Alex about did I do it right? Did it help you?

@BabyBoy_Milo

Жыл бұрын

I’m sure the pressure to defend his father was immense. I almost feel kind of bad for the guy. He’s from a horrible family and his own dad killed his mom and brother. I can’t imagine how horrible it must be to be a part of that family.

@suzintex

Жыл бұрын

Almost as if he hopes he doesn't say anything that will trigger a hit on him by Alex's flying monkeys.

Thank you for “reading” buster. None of the other body language you tubers will touch it because he’s “mourning” for his mother and brother. However he might as well have been describing what he had for breakfast. His aunt, the family maid and his grandmothers nurse showed emotion when speaking of the victims but not an iota of emotion from him. He’s just like his father.

@humphreyferguson9748

Жыл бұрын

Hadn't realised Maggie's and Paul's funeral were on a Sat. Then the grandfather's, the following day. Buster showed zero emotion (in this clip) re. recollecting his GrandDad's funeral too. Never said 'It was traumatic having 3 of my family die in as many day's'. Just detached and emotionless - like his Dad.

@amybeth5776

Жыл бұрын

I also noticed when he was asked what he did when he was told they had been murdered, he never answered, he just went into how his girlfriend started packing bags. I thought that was weird.

@suzintex

Жыл бұрын

As an adult child of a narcissist, I can testify you learn to keep your emotions in check around them. It makes you way too vulnerable. You just can't imagine unless you have lived it. You know you're expendable. Imagine how expendable Buster knows he is even with his father in prison.

@kateashby3066

Жыл бұрын

Just to be fair, it’s not possible to read emotions based on what someone appears like in one situation. The dude broke down like a baby at the end of the trial when all of his emotions came to a head. Any GOOD body language expert would say the exact same. That’s why figuring out their baseline is important and even then, baseline only goes so far when talking about GRIEF- which doesn’t involve much baseline at all. As Emily D Baker says- it’s not how they grieve but how their mannerisms change from one moment to the next that matters (Alec frequently went from being very emotional to NADA upon a slight distraction occurring or a new question pending. It’s the INCONSISTENCY that shows deceit. So Buster not being emotional on the stand means ZILCH. Especially since he may be going through his numb phase at this time, which happens to many in the stages of grief. If you’re going to follow body language experts, I’d expect you to know the basics before being so judgmental. The other KZreadrs who won’t touch this right now are allowed to choose that. Your comment comes off as very entitled like they owe it to YOU to cover this person. They don’t.

@kateashby3066

Жыл бұрын

Detachment is a human DEFENSE mechanism. It doesn’t mean he doesn’t feel emotion underneath all the walls he’s created to protect his psyche. Hence why he bawled his eyes out at the END of the trial when it became too much. ​@@humphreyferguson9748

Buster seemed very coached, but then most deponents and witnesses are. My main take away from his testimony was that I just find it so strange that in a supposedly close family, a 26 year old man doesn't know his father's birthday. That's just so weird!

@juliecomerford2765

Жыл бұрын

It’s not weird..it’s normal. I forget my husbands birthday sometimes, until I’m reminded. It doesn’t mean anything.

@carolmattson2708

Жыл бұрын

My father and brother didn't ever know my birthdate. It depends on whether they care or not.

@MariaEOD

Жыл бұрын

Idc what some may say, but for family members, especially self proclaimed “close families”, a son doesn’t know his own father’s birthday?! It is weird as hell!! Him being the oldest son, and with Alex being left as the overseer and POA of his dad, when Alex tried to rush and put him in charge of the property. Wouldn’t you think that Buster would’ve at some point in time, seen his dad’s DOB on that paperwork?! Yet, now he didn’t remember it?! That’s foul as caca!

I feel like Buster is hiding things. I will say this, Buster was in court the entire trial and knew what he needed to say to help his father

Sounds like he's not a detail person. Probably just celebrates birthdays when his mom said it was the day and doesn't notice what people wear or what's on the floor, especially when he's in shock. But he remembers where his dad's clothes were because he's been in their room many times. That doesn't seem strange to me.

@kateashby3066

Жыл бұрын

A LOT of people don’t notice detail. I have trained myself to be very self aware (because I have ADHD so this helps me cope), so I notice most things but now that I’m hyper aware I also recognize how most people live life in tunnel vision. Also, women tend to pick up on their environment far better than men because we have brains that are meant to multi task whereas men hyper focus on ONE thing at a time. Literally different brains between men and women.

@allisonmoore2928

Жыл бұрын

Agree, especially as a man. Men just focus on different things and those details aren’t always important to them. Packing doesn’t take intimacy, just a knowledge of the weather or what someone will need. You can easily find things, especially in the home of a family with housekeepers. Very clean & likely not much junk to sort.

@Bjorksbackyard

Жыл бұрын

@@allisonmoore2928 kind of sick that men wouldn’t consider it important to know their own family members birthdays. It’s literally 3 people. I really don’t want to believe that’s an innate aspect, I’d hope it’s more to do with how they’ve been raised.

@juliecomerford2765

Жыл бұрын

@@Bjorksbackyard it’s not just men, all genders forget things, it’s no big deal. Men have got more important things to think about, like feeding his family!!

It's entirely possible that "I couldn't remember" is just a colloquialism from the region. I saw a Behavior Panel video where they interviewed a guy whose daughter went missing, and the guy kept saying that she "got gone"; turned out to just be a colloquial way of saying she disappeared. I think something similar might be going on here, but I'd have to know a bit more about the region as well as Buster's baseline. I do know that I've personally heard the phrase 'I couldn't tell ya' before in situations where the person legitimately had no way of knowing the requested information, so that's what spurs my inkling that it could be colloquialism.

@brendakauffman2222

Жыл бұрын

It's also what lawyers advice people to say about things they don't want them to give details on. " I can't recall, I don't remember, I'm not sure."

@elliottsinger1330

Жыл бұрын

I think he was about to say “I couldn’t tell ya” because that’s a common phrase in some parts of the country. Just hearing him and his family speak, it really seems like something he would say. Not really sure why he seemed to change his mind halfway through the sentence though

@MsAlonzo26

Жыл бұрын

I was pondering the same. I figured it's how it iss said in that region.

@sarahgopats4571

Жыл бұрын

In documentary about the boat case Connor said that AM told him to say “I don’t know” if anyone asks you something. So it’s coached lawyer speak to not answer something.

@dlpatrie8466

Жыл бұрын

It's a pretty common phrasing in the South. "I wouldn't know" or "I couldn't say", etc.

None of the men in my life ever know anyone’s birthday.

@traigounregalo

4 ай бұрын

In my family all men know all birthdays. Alex knew the birthdays of his sons.

It’s interesting that he knows when the regional baseball game is but not Alec’s birthday

@It-is-me...Melsie

Жыл бұрын

I find it utterly bizarre that he doesn't remember the date of his dads birthday.

@LauraRabbit

Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know why someone named Richard goes by "Alec"????

@It-is-me...Melsie

Жыл бұрын

@@LauraRabbit Who knows... they are/were an odd family.

@LauraRabbit

Жыл бұрын

I just imagined him introducing himself like, "My name is Richard, but you can call me Alec for short." 😅

@ChaCha.44

Жыл бұрын

@@LauraRabbits middle name is Alexander - Richard Alexander Murdaugh - so Alex for short. It still confuses me how and why some ppl say Alec and some say Alex; some say Murdock and some say Murdaugh; but I believe it's Alex and Murdaugh (no "k" sound at the end). That's just how I heard the man himself pronounce it (but then again he's a proven liar, so who knows lol). Also creeps me out how the first 4 letters of his last name starts to spell "murder". 😬

Alex looks pissed off during some of it. The way he starts chewing on something, like his bottom jaw tightens and he looks angry. Then again, I grew up watching for minor changes in a parent’s facial expressions haha

I think that witness box is very uncomfortable and very small. None of the witnesses look like they fit comfortably in that box.

Dad took a shower at the kennels. He's used to it.

I actually think Buster is involved with the murders and Alex took all the blame for him.

Don't mind me, just dancing to that catchy intro at the start.

@treemarie3080

Жыл бұрын

every time :))

@VickyF_

Жыл бұрын

The only one i don't skip.

I recently reviewed the literature on non verbal indicators of deceit and lying in current Psychology Journals. The overwhelming number of studies concluded that non verbal indicators of deception, including microexpressions, have very low validity and reliability. In layman's terms misreading cues and false accusations are very likely. Also noted was nervousness, tension, discomfort, etc may be identified and incorrectly labeled deceit, manipulation, lying.

@remycallie

Жыл бұрын

Right, that's why all of these body language analysis channels -- ALL of which are done post hoc -- are click bait nonsense.

@Du-Masses

Жыл бұрын

@@remycallieI agree and yet I still watch. I don’t believe in ghosts but occasionally watch a ghost hunt. I wonder what that says about me psychologically.

@SophiiLuca

Жыл бұрын

@@Du-Masses I’m the same. I also don’t believe in ghosts, and yet I’m scared of them being in the dark. To me, it’s a form of curiousness. I question reality a lot, and I don’t really have many firm believes of what is real or not. This makes me really curious about many things, and what if’s are very interesting to me as well. I’m curious about other people’s view of the world.

@remycallie

Жыл бұрын

@@Du-Masses That you like to be entertained? I do too, but I would be uncomfortable watching a magician like David Copperfield or Penn and Teller if they were promoting to their audience that what they were doing was real and the audience was buying it.

@bananawammabama

Жыл бұрын

And Logan qualifies that in his analysis all the time....

Thank you Logan. I have autism and you’ve helped me. I appreciate whatever you do.

And isn't it odd how Buster's whole demeanor changes while talking about his gpa dying. He seems more upset about gpa than his mom and brother. I just think this whole family is sus as hell and used to breaking laws then covering up

It strikes me extremely weird that they stayed at one house, then took their stuff and showered at the murder house. Why? It defies logic to not shower in the house you're at, but rather to pack your showering things and shower at the house on the property where your family was brutally murdered.

@cindyslavik5391

Жыл бұрын

It’s beyond bizarre!

@donnagroven3345

Жыл бұрын

But the housekeeper moves in ????? It's all just sooooo shady!!!!!

@donnagroven3345

Жыл бұрын

But Dad wants him to hunt there lol. Weird weird weird

Buster was able to sit in on all the witness testimony so he knew where the t-shirt questioning was going.

It's interesting to see when the things I've noticed are picked up and explained through your review. As always, your breakdown is interesting 😊 Ps loving the shirt today

@shazyboy227

Жыл бұрын

Alex had given busters the power of attorney to deal with all his asset and properties including the Edisto Beach property Which is now on the market for $920,000. All will go into busters account.

It's amazing to watch your journey from the early days to now. Your progression is amazing! Loved your content from the first video, you just keep getting better :) Massive thank you for your uploads!

Had to say it again, I LOVE YOU INTRO!! So catchy and entertaining!

Really enjoy watching your videos!

I'm thinking Buster and John Mark helped him get rid of the guns and missing clothes.

@alexandraavery4566

Жыл бұрын

I also feel like John Marvin & or Randy know more than they claim. Between all the shadiness between Gloria, Stephen, then Maggie & Paul- one of them knows something somewhere. Mr. Murdaugh (grandad) was said to be able to make people and things disappear… makes you wonder about how Randy, JM, & Alex grew up.

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree! They had more money then common sense, I see.

@LauraRabbit

Жыл бұрын

Some people are so poor, all they have is money!

@asherasspirit7727

Жыл бұрын

@@LauraRabbit Yes that's called the haves and the have nots. Watch TV much?🤣

I don't believe Alex was always within sight of Buster for 10 days or so after the murders. If Greenfield house is only a couple of minutes drive from the Almeida house, Alex could have gone to Almeida while Buster and Brooklyn were sleeping to recover the clothing and long arms, and put them somewhere else. Or, at some point Alex was driving Maggie's alone and Almeida had not been searched yet. Lots of time to dispose of the murder weapons.

@jamiekloer6534

10 ай бұрын

I agree thought it was kind of ridiculous they brought this up. Alex had all night at alameda to hide the evidence. He took them there because he knew investigators are not going to search the solicitors home without probable cause.

23:55 how he looks quickly at his dad during times like this is just suspicious to me

Buster is annoyed at the questions. He is above it all, like his daddy.

@mariacampana7764

Жыл бұрын

He does @ times come across like that during his testimony

I found Buster's testimony very weird during the trial. I don't know why perse, but didn't seem right. I appreciate your observations.

@mariacampana7764

Жыл бұрын

Me too! I saw it live and now rewatched his testimony was “😳🤔🧐🤔🙄🤔🤨???🤦‍♀️” a lot of what you mentioned I agree.

I love how you jump right in to the video - no 5 minute talk up! TY!

Wow you’ll be at a million subs before you know it! And that’s well~deserved by the way ❤. Also, I love how you’ve kept your background. I see something different every time lol and don’t lose that kicky intro PLEASE lol ❤❤❤❤

@ObserveYouTube

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kindness!! Appreciate you being here!

To me Buster at times looks sad and tired . I just can fathom what he's been going through .

@GriffinDuyThespian

Жыл бұрын

i mean he's not a very good person so his conscious is pretty guilty free probably

@Bjorksbackyard

Жыл бұрын

@@GriffinDuyThespian he may not be a good person to others, he may have even agreed with his father’s actions to “save” the two of them from financial ruin, but he’s still going to feel some regret that it’s happening. He can still love his family even if he believed he’d benefit from their deaths.

@susiepummill9391

Жыл бұрын

looks very sad and tired agreed

Your content is top-notch!

Buster doesn’t look too upset.

@LauraRabbit

Жыл бұрын

He looks like he's trying not to burst into a huge smile while jumping and clapping like wtf

Maggie would’ve been the one in the family who remembered the birthdays…just going by how she was described as a very family-centred and involved mother and wife.

@GriffinDuyThespian

Жыл бұрын

it doesn't matter how close you are with your parents - but it's a major scumbag move if you don't remember their birthdays. huge red flag within many.

@Bjorksbackyard

Жыл бұрын

@@GriffinDuyThespian I don’t even know how they’d possibly forget…they all lived together. Next level selfishness I guess.

Your videos are always fascinating thank you

Great content, pace, intro. Loved it

Definitely would like to see more! I have loads of questions!

Only one thing makes any statement after null. He testified that was not his father's voice on the Snapchat video. His dad said it was him. He's a liar just like his Dad

@LauraRabbit

Жыл бұрын

A definite learned behavior imo. I grew up in a home where we were taught to keep secrets.... I eventually got away and had to adjust the entire trajectory of my brain to function in society.....

@icannotpretend5834

Жыл бұрын

​@🐰Laura Rabbit🐰 same. When you're taught from birth it takes deliberate reprogramming.

@brenandbruiser9885

Жыл бұрын

I’ve listened to his whole testimony trying to find the part where they asked if that was Alex voice on the video and I never heard it, do you know about when he is asked about the kennel video?

@DLF-xq9lq

Жыл бұрын

Buster did NOT testify about the recording because neither the defense nor the prosecutor asked Buster if he recognized the voice. My guess is that the prosecutor didn't know if he'd lie and the defense didn't want him to perjure himself.

@DLF-xq9lq

Жыл бұрын

@@brenandbruiser9885 You are correct. Buster was not asked about the recording.

Buster is guilty of something. He definitely knows more.

@sugasuga_0342

Жыл бұрын

Just because he knows more don’t make him guilty

How Alex clothes were stored was important to cover because Blanca had given a very detail report as to his closet storage.

Buster glanced over very quickly to his dad when he said what time he got to the house…. I see a lot of deception in his replies. He’s been coached & glances over to his dad when he’s affirming he’s following ‘the story’

I think buster was told what to say....just like Alex told his mother's care giver and others what to say. Buster probably doesn't know the details but does what he's told because that's the way it's been.

yeah 'we were close knit family, perfect, really loved and cared for each other lots' doesn't remember his father's birthday...ok Buster, whatever you say. Really tho...if a family is as close as they claim their was then people tend to remember birthdays...

@domitiliaroby2578

Жыл бұрын

No! Most men don’t remember exact birthdates…my brothers don’t!! I have 07 brothers and we’re all very close knit family; they remember the month but not the exact date…we the sisters always remind them and one of our sisters knows all birthdays n the family! Nothing odd about Buster not knowing his Dad’s birth date! His mom (Maggie) was the one who reminded the boys, like all mothers do!

AM WANTED as MANY people there as possible to manipulate the crime scene!!! 💯. Who calls THAT MANY people, that FAST when your wife and son are murdered. 🙄🤡🤬

@GramCracker77

Жыл бұрын

The RAMSEY'S!! Both cases intended to contaminate the crime scene or they didn't want to be interrogated alone.

@donnagroven3345

Жыл бұрын

Makes sure everyone came to see what he had done and had them look at it.... Total freaking psycho.... It's time to have get together at the Mozelle home but not stay there but move Blanka in 🤷 crazy town!!!! All except Buster 🤔😉

Since the entire testimony/ questions were very rehearsed, so was the birthday question. Lawyer trying to make him seem more human, or natural, or not so rehearsed. Lawyer tactics only. You’ll see that Jim doesn’t give him a chance to answer, and throws in “it’s ok if you don’t remember “.. to gain compassion from the audience/ jury. And to say that it’s ok to say you don’t remember, during this entire testimony.

Genuinely curious as to why so many people are pronouncing Alex as Alec.

@vertebrae9204

Жыл бұрын

it's his nickname and he decided to be called like that.

@BoopMeHard

Жыл бұрын

@@vertebrae9204 oh

@laurageorge2396

Жыл бұрын

Common in Scotland if that has anything to do with it!

Interesting how you went right to when Buster was packing clothes for his father but can't remember what Alex's birthday is. You didn't hesitate saying that not knowing the father's birthday doesn't make sense but they are close enough to pack clothes for him, I absolutely agree with your assessment on putting the two things together.

@glennjones6574

Жыл бұрын

Oh c'mon.

@juliecomerford2765

Жыл бұрын

I adored my parents, would do anything for them, but always needed to be reminded when their birthdays were …that’s normal!!

Logan!! My dude you are awesome at what you do!

@ObserveYouTube

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being here 😅💛

Not knowing your own parent’s birthday sounds SO odd to me. Unless you’re like bad with dates in general I guess, I just can’t imagine...

@venomousspecifics45

Жыл бұрын

One of my sisters is really bad at dates. She has a general idea of when people’s birthdays are, but struggles to remember exact dates. She’s a very caring and wonderful person and it isn’t personal. Everyone’s brain works differently.

@ixizn

Жыл бұрын

@@venomousspecifics45 Yeah that’s why I added that in there, if you’re just not good at that stuff then it’s one thing. I’m neurodivergent myself so definitely not trying to judge people in general lol. I think it’s mostly the mountain of strange things about this family that already exists that makes me squint my eyes at it

@christhornycroft3686

Жыл бұрын

I still don’t remember my uncle and aunt’s birthday, but that’s because my dad was very abusive and kept everyone at arm’s length. But that’s a weird relationship if he can’t remember that information. Unless he’s under incredible stress, which is understandable.

@venomousspecifics45

Жыл бұрын

@@ixizn I agree with you. I’m simply providing an example of a person who can’t remember birthdays. I don’t think it’s an important or meaningful detail. As you mentioned there are many other strange details that are significantly more important and suspicious.

@MaryAlice08

Жыл бұрын

I know a few people who don't remember their parents exact birthdays for a number of reasons. Some are bad with dates, some just have parents who don't acknowledge their birthdays much. I have a hard time remembering my mom's exact birthday because I'm not that close with her.

Been waiting for this. Thanks✌🌻

Good vid Logan!

Why does he ALWAYS say “my girlfriend Brooklyn” and never refers to her just by her name?!?!

Super interesting as always!

In Germany witnesses are not allowed to sit in the court room while others are testifying. They are only ever allowed to enter the court room to testify themselves and have to leave after. It is a way more thought through system in my opinion, so people don't confuse memories of others as their own or even willingly use information of others to change up their stories.

@shirleyallen1418

Жыл бұрын

Normally also in american courts. This is strange

I have a lot of brothers and they don’t remember birthdays. My sister and I know the Birthdays of ALL the members of the family. I think it is a female versus male trait.

@deadonentry

Жыл бұрын

for some reason the only birthday beside my own is my little sister no clur about older siblings ( well some a rough estimate) mom no idea dad either :D im male obviously

@Biancaleigh693

Жыл бұрын

Nah I don't remember anyone's birthday and I am a woman so idk. I get yelled at for forgetting my mum's all the time

@toofew100

Жыл бұрын

@@Biancaleigh693 Aww, Bianca, you forget your Mom’s BD , I bet she never forgets yours. To tell you the truth, I leave hints for my hubby and daughter when my BD is coming up. LOL I just I don’t think you can judge Buster for forgetting his Dads BD.

In the beginning they had only brought up a photo of him and his parents from memorial day/Alex's bday cook out. That event had 0 to do with the boating accident as you had mentioned. Side note: am I the only one who found it super strange that they portrayed them to all be so "close knit" but Buster doesnt even know when his dad's birthday is?

Plot twist: Buster is addicted to oxy, hence the constant touching of his face. I noted during trial that he constantly scratches his face, forehead & scalp. Classic opiate addict behavior.

@feelthejoy

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about that too

@9babyblu

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. I'm naturally a face picker (pre opioid addiction) I don't notice it's worse for me post/present addiction. I find it's far worse when I'm detoxing.

@oceancat0450

Жыл бұрын

Opiates will make you itchy in high doses, for sure.

@blendofdays

Жыл бұрын

@@9babyblu Buster seemed particularly "itchy" while sitting in the courtroom whenever the camera panned over to him. Constantly scratching his face, neck & scalp. I could be way off base, it could be a tic of some sort. I'll just say that during my seven yr opiate addiction stint, I was constantly scratching my face, head, neck & arms. I couldn't stop! I've been in recovery for 18 yrs (thankfully) but I remember that feeling all too well. I hope you're doing ok 💜

@9babyblu

Жыл бұрын

@@blendofdays I've been on them since 2007/08. It's ridiculous how many I take a day. My Q, when you quit/stopped, how did you get emotionally over it? My mood is so damn low (not depression low just energy and the feel of rage and not wanting to do anything.) I'm in trauma counselling and I take mood disorder medication. I'm trying to tap into the skills I learned when I was in a youth house at 15 but phuk... this shit is hard. I want to get to a point where I don't need to be medicated just to go out of my house. Full disclosure, I have Ankylosing Spondylitis (bone fusing disease) and I am always in different levels of pain. It's exhausting being me. 😆 🤣 Congrats on your clean time! I had a few back to back years from 16 to 19yrs old. (At 19 I drank and was fine, it's not my cup of tea but I will not claim clean time as alcohol is still a drug) I consider the last 2/3yrs of my prescription usage as breaking my clean time.

so interesting to hear that despite two people being shot, tons of people were allowed on the property and in the house right away..........

Gee, I guess Buster can't help but feel like THE FAVORITE! 😄

@mortalclown3812

Жыл бұрын

Since he's breathing. Yeah. One could gather that.

@puddlespickles8810

Жыл бұрын

If he had been their, at that moment he would of probably gone the same way

His heart has been crushed . He is trying and that is all he can do . Mother , brother , grandfather much pain . How would anyone deal with that ??? With a monster looking at you the whole time .

I think buster killed Paul after Paul was overheard telling someone about the Steven Smith murder and his brothers involvement. This is a father paying for his sins and trying to somehow salvage a life for buster still, his life was already over knowing about all the financial crimes he'd committed and was going to be in trouble for

I think a huge point that needs to be factored into the eval is that ALL witnesses were allowed to listen to all other witnesses during the trial. So Buster already knew the prosecutions theories and the things they pointed out as odd. He's "explaining" things away. I was thinking of you and what you would say about these 2 while I was watching testimony on EDB's channel. Thanks for doing this

@spooky-spaghetti

Жыл бұрын

fellow law nerd here and same! there are definitely specific points that the defense tried to clarify with buster as he was able to watch the previous testimony, but i still think his behaviour is suspicious. something about him really echoes the evil of his father.

@Bjorksbackyard

Жыл бұрын

Can anyone tell me if this is normal? I don’t think it is in my country, are witnesses always allowed to hear everything prior? Other Americans have noted this so it seems like it’s abnormal. This just seems so counterintuitive, it’s basically giving them a heads-up on how to protect/incriminate someone.

Enjoyed this video!

Interesting. Did you notice that Buster used the same body position that Tinsley used to make a non-verbal sitting position seem that he was very powerful? That position was left hand on knee, leaning forward. He must have noticed in when Tinsley was testifying..wow.

@mittykitty8957

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if he was copying Tinsley or it was just the setup. Quite a few witnesses had trouble with that chair/mic combo. I think he sat like that to be close to the microphone

Very interesting comparing the two in real time. thank you!

The reason why he may be acting odd talking about the clothes and the shelf they were on and such may be because there was already prior testimony from thw housekeeper about the clothes in the closet/on the shelf and what Alex was wearing. And Buster has been in the courtroom pretty much for the whole trial. And he heard the housekeeper talk about the clothes. So maybe he doesn't want to add to her testimony by saying he doesn't remember.

He’s been coached by dad

Buster was telling the truth when he said Alex's demeanor was "destroyed; heartbroken" when they encountered each other at Moselle. Many of Alex's friends who were there said the same.

@jaustill237

Жыл бұрын

I think people make the mistake of thinking that Alex couldn't possibly both kill his family and love them. But in fact he actually did. He killed them for selfish reasons, but had he been able to have his way, they would still be alive and he would go on stealing to support them. Its just that he valued himself more then them (unlike his great grandfather, who played things quite the opposite way).

@jaustill237

Жыл бұрын

The defense was smart to play that particular video of Alex's birthday, as it was a time when his family was celebrating him. This was a video that would get Alex emotional, as he would miss the way they worshipped him (as a narcicist) and the emotion, I think, is genuine.

important thing to remember, buster was in court almost everyday of the trial. I think some of the facial reactions might be colored by the things the prosecution has said and what other witnesses have said (particularly about the clothing thing). not sure how that would play into this analysis specifically but i think it's an important factor.

I found the kid weird the whole trial, and cannot imagine not knowing your own father's birthday.

glad to watch this so early onn a day off~!!

You don’t need “observe” to know that BUSTER is an entitled at least but probably criminally involved in……you fill in the blank.

@OUTTA-TYME88

Жыл бұрын

Yes. I believe that as well. Maybe he's just an entitled as the rest of the family. And I think he is genuinely grieving on some level. Everyone reacts differently when it comes to grief and motions so I call reading body language BS to some extent. You got to follow the evidence and it points to the right man. People need to stop accusing Buster of anything till there is actually evidence of it. Regards to his conection to Stephen Smith its all hearsay. Now they're saying another Murdaigh was actually involved, Paul. It's just that hearsay. I'm not defending him or his brother. Paul didn't deserve to be murdered, neither did Maggie even if they were horrible people. There is a difference between horrible people and murderers. Yes, Paul should have faced consequences for Mallory but not dying at the hands of his father was not one of them. He had a chance to be tried and maybe had a chance to change. He was still young. Alex is just evil.

Alex's jaw tightened when Buster said the name William Barnes, I wonder if that partner is a friend or foe?

Ooh I’m early! Here to say yesssss to the bald head and beard combo making a comeback.

Are witnesses normally allowed to hear the other witnesses being questioned? It seems very odd.

He's cracking under pressure. Maybe it's a good thing he's not an attorney after all

By yhe time Buster testified, Blanca had already testified to a t-shirt being on the floor and what kind of shelves it could have fallen off of. Buster knew he was being asked to explain the shirt Blanca found on the floor.

I don’t think that Buster is lying if he thinks his dad was upset when he arrived there

red flags ablaze

I think it's so weird that he didn't know his dad's Birthday! My kids all new my Birthday and at such a young age. It is so bizarre!

Buster looks drugged to me.

Buster, having lost his brother & mother & testifying - with his dad as the murder defendant - is very difficult to read. Probably due to the array of mixed feelings he's dealing with.

@JulieTaylor-gl1pt

Жыл бұрын

Yah

@rickymeadows5176

Жыл бұрын

Most would show more "feelings" than he did over trauma pics of someone they didn't even know ! This dude would've made a great SS officer at Auschwitz had he been born 78-years earlier.

His behavior & demeanor during testimony is all the more interesting to me when you compare it to that of his aunt Marian.

At the 21:05 mark, Buster looks at his father and his father nods as he mentions his father was probably wearing t-shirts n shorts he packed for him. Looks like approval, to me.

@mariacampana7764

Жыл бұрын

Yup, I saw that too and had same thought when I first watched it…hence why I rewatched it! Then, now watching this totally makes me realize 😮omg he is fibbing

I love that you're saying "hey there idiotes" again. For a little bit you weren't and I felt like I was in the twilight zone 😂

If I were buster I’d also say I couldn’t remember. And this is coming from an English major. My reasoning is, his brother and mother were just murdered… how COULD someone remember something so trivial.

@sydannchris97

Жыл бұрын

I’m curious if it is how you explain this or if it’s just dialect. I live near this area and I’ve heard people recollect by using the same phrasing.

@ocoolwow

Жыл бұрын

Yeah we can tell it is from an English major, it is a garbage response.

@It-is-me...Melsie

Жыл бұрын

My husband died young and very suddenly. Years later I remember every detail about that day, every word which was spoken, every person I saw, every thought I had... everything.

Hey I spotted the first sign of inner secrets between buster and his dad. The dad and buster have secrets between them. I feel Buster's behavior at 12:50 starts to shift. In my experience, when you are trying not to make eye contact and then you make direct eye contact for a moment, that's a sign, he's looking for indications, ques and such. After watching this and the original trial live, Buster has many family secrets, he just didn't know which would come out, nor did Alex. The oldest child normally knows the parents on the most deepest levels. More than anyone else because the first child you have is the one you make all the big mistakes with. Buster's probably better at lies than we realize. More is there and I bet even other murders we don't know about.. hell, if they are so comfortable on that ranch, who's to say bodies aren't on the property.. evidence even, from cases years ago. The reason this even started was because they kept getting away with it until murder.. and then one murder after another. People keep doing these crimes until they are caught. They always get caught. Great show!

@Bjorksbackyard

Жыл бұрын

Check the grandparents properties 😂 the family’s been in politics so long, who knows what they’ve been up to

It’s real life Dynasty. He knows.

I can hear a lot of grief in Buster’s voice when he was telling about finding out about his mom and brother. There was a lot of communication between Buster & Alex (not contained in this portion) in which Alex often began nodding vigorously when he thought Buster was on the right track. In fact, Alex’s face would at times light up when he was happy w Buster’s answers.

This young man has just lost his entire family. How would you expect him to "act"?

Buster is one of those people without any emotions. I can almost see his initial reaction to learning his mom had been murdered. “Oh really…hmmm, well I’ll be going gambling in Vegas in a couple of days…then we’re getting a van to cruise the Grand Canyon on our way back home.” Btw, these are things Buster did NOT THAT LONG AFTER “MOMMY” and “BRO” HAD BEEN MURDERED. It seems he did his dead level best to distance himself from all of the frustrations of having to deal with it all.

Great show.