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Understand Murdaugh is a podcast from The Post and Courier, South Carolina’s largest newspaper. Our award-winning reporters have spent more than a year digging into the Murdaugh saga to bring you the... more
FAQs about Understand Murdaugh:How many episodes does Understand Murdaugh have?The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.
January 27, 2023Understand Murdaugh: First witnesses in Alex Murdaugh murder trial take the standThe prosecution called its first witnesses in Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial on Thursday.In this episode, reporter Jocelyn Grzeszczak discusses some of the main points the witnesses highlighted in their testimony on day four of the double murder trial....more8minPlay
January 26, 2023Murder trial officially begins with opening statementsAlex Murdaugh's murder trial officially began Wednesday afternoon as the prosecution and the defense delivered opening statements to conclude the third day in the courtroom.Reporter Jocelyn Grzeszczak joins this daily update episode to discuss the conclusion of jury selection and the key points from the opening statements....more9minPlay
January 25, 2023Alex Murdaugh’s defense attorneys: Who are Dick Harpootlian and Jim GriffinHosts Glenn Smith and Avery Wilks discuss Wilks’ recent profile of Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, the seasoned Columbia trial attorneys who are leading Alex Murdaugh’s defense....more32minPlay
January 25, 2023Revelations about a potential murder weapon, and jury selection continuesThe second day of Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial included the continuation of jury selection as well as Judge Clifton Newman ruling on several motions. Also, the prosecution made a major revelation regarding the potential murder weapon.In this trial update episode, reporter Thad Moore recaps day two of the trial and discusses some of the key moments from inside the courtroom....more4minPlay
January 23, 2023Beyond The Headlines: Alex Murdaugh goes to trial (Bonus)This bonus episode of Understand Murdaugh features audio from the most recent Beyond the Headlines event hosted by the Post and Courier.Moderated by Watchdog/Public Service Editor Glenn Smith, reporters Avery Wilks, Thad Moore and Jocelyn Grzeszczak discuss where things stand with the Alex Murdaugh double murder case, including the evidence against Murdaugh, his alleged motive and the legal strategies at play. They also answer a few questions submitted by the audience....more46minPlay
January 20, 2023Meet Judge Clifton Newman, who will oversee Alex Murdaugh’s murder trialIn this episode, investigative reporters Jennifer Berry Hawes and Avery Wilks discuss her profile of Circuit Judge Clifton Newman, who will preside over the Jan. 23 Alex Murdaugh murder trial....more23minPlay
January 17, 2023Who is Curtis Smith? What role might he play in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial?In this episode, hosts Glenn Smith and Avery Wilks their recent story on Curtis “Cousin Eddie” Smith, including the revelation that the Walterboro trucker has been subpoenaed as a witness in Alex Murdaugh’s Jan. 23 double murder trial....more24minPlay
January 10, 2023The Murdaughs' estate and its mysterious buyerAs Alex Murdaugh sits in jail awaiting trial, the Murdaughs’ estate – often referred to as Moselle – where the alleged murder of his wife and son took place may soon change hands.Just months after it was listed for $3.9 million in February, a mysterious buyer emerged to place the property under contract.Post and Courier reporter Kelly Jean Kelly joins host Nathan Stevens to discuss the property and its place in the Murdaugh murder saga....more11minPlay
January 03, 2023Murdaugh catchup: Tax evasion, death penalty, Laffitte appeal, and no federal charges for Murdaugh?Hosts Glenn Smith and Avery Wilks discuss the latest in the Murdaugh saga, including recent twists in the double murder case, Murdaugh’s indictment on tax evasion charges and prosecutors’ decision not to seek the death penalty....more29minPlay
December 27, 2022The Jailhouse TapesAlex Murdaugh's jailhouse tapes were a fount of insight into the disgraced attorney's life behind bars, his relationships with his closest relatives and his outlook on the sprawling criminal investigations that have accelerated his personal unraveling. But why have they run out, and what impact did they have on the Murdaugh saga? Join host Glenn Smith as he untangles the threads of the tapes....more16minPlay
FAQs about Understand Murdaugh:How many episodes does Understand Murdaugh have?The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.