BREAKING: Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his wife and younger son. Judge Clifton Newman announced the sentence — two life terms to be served consecutively, the maximum penalty — in court.
Disgraced former South Carolina lawyer and convicted killer Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the murders of his wife and son.
Judge Clifton Newman announced the sentence — two life terms to be served consecutively, the maximum penalty — in court on March 3. Prior to his sentencing, Murdaugh addressed the court:"I'm innocent. I would never hurt my wife, Maggie, and I would never hurt my son Paul Paul.""I meant that I lied, and continued to lie," Murdaugh said.Jurors deliberated for about three hours on March 2 before announcing they had convicted Murdaugh in the murders of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, 52, and his youngest son, Paul Murdaugh, 22, in June 2021.
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