MYSTERIOUS DEATH: The Murdaugh Murders

MYSTERIOUS DEATH: The Murdaugh Murders

From Murder: True Crime Stories by Crime House

April 17, 2026 · 44 min · Episode 150

About this episode

This episode examines the Murdaugh murders and the subsequent investigation into a powerful South Carolina legal family.

In 2021, a powerful South Carolina legal dynasty was rocked by a brutal double murder that quickly drew national attention. Alex Murdaugh, a prominent attorney from a family with deep ties to the region’s justice system, soon became the focus of an investigation that extended far beyond the killings. In this episode of Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy examines the Murdaugh murders, the unraveling of a legacy built on influence and control, and how a local tragedy exposed a pattern of deception that shocked the nation. Head over to our Murder True Crime Stories YouTube channel to WATCH our video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@MurderTrueCrimeStories If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Murder True Crime Stories to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Murder True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crimes Of…, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Crime House 24/7, and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook…

People in this episode

Host: Carter Roy

Topics covered

  • Murdaugh murders
  • true crime
  • legal dynasty
  • deception
  • investigation

Keywords

  • Murdaugh
  • double murder
  • South Carolina
  • true crime
  • investigation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Crime House, PAVE Studios

Places: South Carolina

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