Netflix's latest true crime documentary The Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal has gripped viewers – here are five shock revelations from the series…
February 28, 2023 - 13:57 GMT Francesca Shillcock Netflix is renowned for its true crime series and the streaming giant's latest addition has gripped viewers all over the globe. The Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal tells the story of one family who yielded power and influence in the state of South Carolina, but went on to become one of America's most notorious families.
The Murdaugh family's history of cover-ups One overarching theme of the documentary is how the Murdaugh family had a reputation for yielding influence on law enforcement. Men in the family, going back generations, traditionally worked in high-profile roles including lead prosecutors, solicitors, and District Attorneys which afforded a level of power to them.
MORE: Bridgerton major clue hints at who will be season four’s main character - and it’s not BenedictRenee Beach was denied access to the crime scene After the boat incident, Mallory's mother Renee was not granted access to the crime scene despite the Murdaughs being provided access. She says in the documentary:"That's when I started to realise the Murdaughs were more worried about a cover-up than they were trying to find Mallory.
But, as outlined in the documentary, Alex's voice can apparently be heard in a video that was filmed near where the bodies were found. This key piece of evidence has been a big factor during his trial.The Murdaugh trial is ongoing Although the docuseries has already been released on Netflix, the story isn't over yet because Alex's trial is still ongoing. Alex vehemently denies the murder of his wife and son and plead not guilty in 2021 when he was initially charged.
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