South Carolina prosecutors reveal alleged motive in Murdaugh murder case
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By Kevin Conlon, CNN South Carolina prosecutors have put forth what they believe was Alex Murdaugh’s motive for killing his wife and son. He wanted to distract attention from the illicit schemes he was running to avoid financial ruin, they allege in a motion filed Thursday.
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By Kevin Conlon, CNN South Carolina prosecutors have put forth what they believe was Alex Murdaugh’s motive for killing his wife and son. He wanted to distract attention from the illicit schemes he was running to avoid financial ruin, they allege in a motion filed Thursday.
South Carolina prosecutors say Alex Murdaugh was motivated by the possible exposure of his decade-long financial crimes in murdering his wife and son to buy himself time and sympathy.
"The reality is, as we've done this extensive investigation, we've realized that this was a white-collar case that culminated with two murders," a South Carolina prosecutor said.
