Paul Murdaugh

Member of prominent South Carolina legal family; killed June 2021 before going to trial for three felonies related to the 2019 death

Paul Murdaugh, 22, and his mother, Margaret “Maggie” Murdaugh, 52, shot dead Monday June 7 2021 at the family’s home in rural Islandton, South Carolina, about 65 west of Charleston. Paul Murdaugh had been slated to go to trial for three felonies related to the 2019 death of Mallory Beach, 19, in a boating accident. Authorities allege he was driving a boat intoxicated when he crashed, sending Beach overboard. Her body was found a week later.

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Margaret Murdaugh

• mother

Alex Murdaugh South Carolina attorney; Peters, Muraugh; charged with the murder of his wife and son

• father

Randolph Murdaugh III South Carolina Circuit Solicitor; Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth & Detrick, P.A.

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Paul Murdaugh

Member of prominent South Carolina legal family; killed June 2021 before going to trial for three felonies related to the 2019 death

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