The judge who sentenced Alex Murdaugh on Friday to life in prison for killing his wife and son has earned attention and plaudits for his even-handed demeanor throughout the trial and for his dressing-down of the once-prominent lawyer just before he sent him to prison.
The defense Alex Murdaugh calling, the now-convicted murderer of his wife and son, to the witness stand in his own trial most likely solidified his guilt in the eyes of the jury, according to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson
Alex Murdaugh will serve life in prison for the murders of son Paul and wife Maggie, a conclusion to the two-year saga that gained nationwide attention.