The judge has ruled that Jurors in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial in the shooting deaths of his wife and son will get to visit the South Carolina home where the killings took place before they begin deliberating
in the shooting deaths of his wife and son will get to visit the South Carolina home where the killings took place before they begin deliberating, the judge ruled Monday.
Lawyers for the disgraced South Carolina attorney asked for the trip to the Colleton County property called Moselle so that the jury can see near where the body of 52-year-old Maggie Murdaugh was found and the storage room where 22-year-old Paul Murdaugh was killed on June 7, 2021.in the deaths of his wife and son. He faces 30 years to life in prison if convicted. Before the jury visit issue came up, both sides suggested that closing statements and deliberations could begin this week.to see"how small the feed room is"and"where the feed room is compared to Maggie's body.
“If anything, that would require additional testimony because the scene is different,” Waters said on the trial's 25th day. Judge Clifton Newman agreed to schedule the visit, saying he usually allows them if either side requests one. Only the jury, the judge, lawyers, and police and security personnel can be there.The judge agreed with Harpootlian to request that Colleton County deputies provide additional security on the property, which is currentlyThe defense lawyer said over the weekend that several trespassers were found taking selfies outsideCopyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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