Alex Murdaugh trial news: Detective explains murders crime scene detail as killer begins guilty verdict appeal
2 years ago

Alex Murdaugh trial news: Detective explains murders crime scene detail as killer begins guilty verdict appeal

The Independent  

✕ Close Jurors in Alex Murdaugh trial speak out about what led to conviction The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} A lead investigator in the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh has offered an explanation for a key mystery from the trial after Alex Murdaugh took the first official step toward an appeal of his conviction. Detective Laura Rutland, one of the first officers at the Moselle estate crime scene in South Carolina, was asked during trial testimony about hairs found in Maggie’s hand after she was killed. Ms Rutland explained to Fox News a bullet that struck Maggie’s skull had ripped out much of her scalp, leaving hair not only in her hand but also scattered around her body.

History of this topic

Alex Murdaugh’s murder appeal cites biased clerk and prejudicial evidence
3 months, 1 week ago
Conviction and 7-year sentence for Alex Murdaugh’s banker overturned in appeal of juror’s dismissal
4 months ago
Alex Murdaugh is sentenced to 40 years in prison for federal financial crimes
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh gets 40 years in federal prison for stealing from clients and his law firm
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Alex Murdaugh gets 40 years in federal prison for stealing from clients and his law firm
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Alex Murdaugh sentenced in federal court to 40 years in prison for financial crimes
11 months, 2 weeks ago
FBI says Alex Murdaugh lied about where money stolen from clients went and who helped him steal
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Here’s Where Scott Peterson’s And Other Notorious Murder Cases Stand
1 year ago
Alex Murdaugh denied request for new trial
1 year, 1 month ago
Double murderer Alex Murdaugh returns to court today in bid to prove he was only convicted after jury tampering as judge prepares to grill members
1 year, 1 month ago
Alex Murdaugh is denied new double-murder trial after judge hears jury tampering allegations
1 year, 1 month ago
Alex Murdaugh's defense team suffer blow as judge rules they cannot call 'Egg Lady' juror in retrial hearing - only the 12 that found the killer guilty and the memoir-writing court clerk
1 year, 2 months ago
Alex Murdaugh’s pursuit of a new murder trial is set for an evidentiary hearing next month
1 year, 2 months ago
Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 27 years for fraud after victims angrily confront him in court
1 year, 3 months ago
Alex Murdaugh confronted at sentencing: ‘What kind of animal are you?’
1 year, 3 months ago
Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 27 years for financial fraud after victims angrily confront him in court
1 year, 3 months ago
Alex Murdaugh, already convicted of murder, will be sentenced for stealing from 18 clients
1 year, 3 months ago
Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh takes plea deal in financial fraud case
1 year, 4 months ago
Alex Murdaugh pleads GUILTY to 100 financial crimes and pleads for just 27 years in prison as he admits to stealing $9M of customers' cash at his law firm
1 year, 4 months ago
Clerk denies tampering or influencing jury that found Alex Murdaugh guilty of murder
1 year, 4 months ago
Appeals court allows Alex Murdaugh to argue for new trial because of possible jury tampering
1 year, 5 months ago
Alex Murdaugh murder case headed back to lower court over jury tampering allegations
1 year, 5 months ago
Alex Murdaugh murder trial witness says there’s no need for a new one
1 year, 5 months ago
Alex Murdaugh lawyers say he can’t afford trial as they float murder theory
1 year, 5 months ago
Alex Murdaugh’s scathing response to South Carolina prosecutors
1 year, 5 months ago
Will Alex Murdaugh be granted a new trial? Legal expert weighs in
1 year, 5 months ago
Will Alex Murdaugh be granted a new trial? Legal expert weighs in
1 year, 5 months ago
Alex Murdaugh’s bombshell confession before infamous botched hitman plot revealed
1 year, 5 months ago
Court clerk accused of jury tampering in Alex Murdaugh trial says daughter was ‘excited’ to be on jury
1 year, 6 months ago
Alex Murdaugh is getting the Hollywood treatment - in a new Lifetime movie starring Bill Pullman
1 year, 6 months ago
Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to committing crime for first time
1 year, 6 months ago
Alex Murdaugh’s demand for new trial over jury tampering claims awaiting response as deadline looms
1 year, 6 months ago
Alex Murdaugh: Prosecutors cast doubt on jury tampering claims - citing his lawyers’ TV interviews
1 year, 6 months ago
South Carolina lawmaker Todd Rutherford stands to shake hands with convicted killer Alex Murdaugh in court
1 year, 6 months ago
Alex Murdaugh makes his first appearance in court since his murder trial
1 year, 6 months ago
Alex Murdaugh updates: Court clerk Rebecca Hill hires lawyers after jury tampering claims in murder trial
1 year, 6 months ago
Another twist in the Alex Murdaugh double murder case. Did the clerk tamper with the jury?
1 year, 6 months ago
Alex Murdaugh has a new victim story. We should be paying attention
1 year, 6 months ago
Alex Murdaugh accuses ‘fame seeking’ court clerk of jury tampering at his murder trial
1 year, 6 months ago
Alex Murdaugh's lawyers want a new trial. They say the court clerk told jurors not to trust him
1 year, 6 months ago
How Alex Murdaugh murder trial became a circus
1 year, 6 months ago
Alex Murdaugh claims mystery evidence will prove need for new murder trial
1 year, 6 months ago
Alex Murdaugh’s friend gets almost 4 years in prison for helping steal from his dead maid’s family
1 year, 7 months ago
Alex Murdaugh planned a birthday party for his son Paul from jail 10 months after killing him, book claims
1 year, 7 months ago
Alex Murdaugh co-conspirator sentenced to seven years and $3.5m fine for financial fraud
1 year, 7 months ago
Alex Murdaugh jail call audio reveals awkward interaction with son Buster
1 year, 8 months ago
Alex Murdaugh Writing Letters From Prison Claiming He Is Innocent Of Murder
1 year, 10 months ago
Alex Murdaugh 'Invented' Story About Housekeeper’s Fatal Fall, His Attorneys Say
1 year, 10 months ago
Alex Murdaugh makes shocking confession about 2018 death of housekeeper
1 year, 10 months ago
Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh is hit with fresh charges
1 year, 10 months ago

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