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OAITW r.2.0

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9. Watched the Murdaugh doc on Netflix last night.

Thu Feb 23, 2023, 12:08 PM

Feb 2023

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This guy and his family were responsible/implicated in 5 deaths. Really a fascinating look at a murderous psychopath in the U.S.

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So Alex Murdaugh is testifying right now. Wow. [View all] Tomconroy Feb 2023 OP

His name is actually a clue. Betcha he's a Republican. live love laugh Feb 2023 #1

Apparently he gives to both parties but in 2020 he gave money to Biden Tomconroy Feb 2023 #10

Nope, he's a Dem donor. BlackSkimmer Feb 2023 #17

bad call there GusBob Feb 2023 #27

Can't "win" 'em all. live love laugh Feb 2023 #29

Can we have some more context? Joe Cool Feb 2023 #2

my exact thoughts: lawyer on trial for murder in S Carolina Tetrachloride Feb 2023 #6

Sorry, he's charged with the double murders of his wife and son........ a kennedy Feb 2023 #7

I know, shocked he would, but, I do think he thinks he's gonna beat these charges...... a kennedy Feb 2023 #3

surely you jest NJCher Feb 2023 #8

I agree. The cops screwed the investigation up badly, so he may skate. BlackSkimmer Feb 2023 #18

I think it's sad he had his son testify for him. live love laugh Feb 2023 #28

you know something? NJCher Feb 2023 #30

His son's life is ruined. I'm also grateful for decent parents and community. live love laugh Feb 2023 #37

Context: South Carolina lawyer on trial for murder Tetrachloride Feb 2023 #4

Tellin' a down home yarn now about Paw Paw Submariner Feb 2023 #5

Don't forget Ro-Ro and Mags Kennah Feb 2023 #38

Watched the Murdaugh doc on Netflix last night. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2023 #9

I take issue with your characterization of the case "a fascinating look at high social culture in Martin68 Feb 2023 #12

Point taken. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2023 #14

Yeah, it's pure Southern Gothic at this point. BlackSkimmer Feb 2023 #19

Yes, the press is playing up the southern gothic stereotype angle, and the rest of the country is Martin68 Feb 2023 #32

Don't forget how well it would play up New York culture. BlackSkimmer Feb 2023 #33

Creepy DET Feb 2023 #11

"This stuff plays well in the South?" What is that supposed to mean? Martin68 Feb 2023 #13

It Means.. DET Feb 2023 #16

I do live in the South, but the idea that a man who murdered his wife and son in cold blood is Martin68 Feb 2023 #31

What "terms"? other than the nicknames, what do you mean? BlackSkimmer Feb 2023 #34

Life Is Too Short DET Feb 2023 #43

Wow, really? "Plays well in the south" Huh? BlackSkimmer Feb 2023 #20

Why are people ignoring Ro-Ro? Kennah Feb 2023 #39

People are being extremely weird about the way this man talks and where he's from. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2023 #15

Thank you. BlackSkimmer Feb 2023 #21

Yep. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2023 #22

There appears to be an attempt to appear aw shucks folksy by calling his dead son Paw Paw Kennah Feb 2023 #41

Yes, there are all sorts of tactics a person can use when defending themselves. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2023 #45

Rich White Dude with Pill Problem CoopersDad Feb 2023 #23

Motive still seems to be missing although I haven't watched the Tomconroy Feb 2023 #24

The motive is that his world was caving in around him. His law partners had just discovered that Martin68 Feb 2023 #36

Got a male compensation problem, too. Publicly poses as law enforcement. lindysalsagal Feb 2023 #25

"I Won't Dispute That" DET Feb 2023 #26

Has there been testimony from the coroner yet? LiberalFighter Feb 2023 #35

Yes. The coroner testified for the defense. Raftergirl Feb 2023 #40

What? Is he friends with Murdaugh? LiberalFighter Feb 2023 #44

I'm sure they knew each other. Raftergirl Feb 2023 #46

Gun Shot Residue evidence appears very strong Kennah Feb 2023 #42