# Murdaugh Murder Timeline: Alex Murdaugh. This story gets crazier by the day **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 16, 2021, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754 "2021-09-16T13:23:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Skypist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skypist/32/169_2.png) [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/41 "2023-02-25T20:13:49Z")
I think so, “300 blackout” is the type of gun. Buster and Paul each had one, fitted out with a thermal scope and camouflage print. The family had a shit ton of guns around and were lax with where they left them, but I don’t think it was 300 guns. I haven’t seen anything about an exact number. You can find pictures online of their “gun room.” ---
**Author:** ![Riemann](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/riemann/32/3133_2.png) [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/42 "2023-02-25T22:48:47Z")
I’m no gun expert, but it appears to be a cartridge. > **[.300 AAC Blackout](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.300_AAC_Blackout)** > > The .300 AAC Blackout (designated as the 300 BLK by the SAAMI and 300 AAC Blackout by the C.I.P.), also known as 7.62×35mm, is an intermediate cartridge developed in the United States by Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC) for use in the M4 carbine. The cartridge yields increased performance in shorter barrels and effective subsonic performance for silencer use when compared to 5.56mm NATO. The 300 AAC Blackout uses standard 5.56mm NATO magazines and components with the exception of the bar Whi... ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2023, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/43 "2023-02-26T00:15:30Z")
OK, that makes SLIGHTLY more sense. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2023, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/44 "2023-02-28T01:35:02Z")
The defence rested today. The prosecution will have rebuttal witnesses. The jury will have a field trip to the crime scene. Then closing and over to the jury. ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/45 "2023-02-28T15:08:17Z")
How do they transport them to field trips? Just regular busses? Or a specific department does it? ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2023, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/46 "2023-02-28T16:40:07Z")
> [@rocking\_chair](#): > > The jury will have a field trip to the crime scene. Worst. Magic Schoolbus. Ever. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2023, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/47 "2023-03-02T15:11:20Z")
today a juror was dismissed for discussing the case. closing arguments continue. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/48 "2023-03-02T15:53:48Z")
> [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > How do they transport them to field trips? Just regular busses? Or a specific department does it? Every jurisdiction is different, but in my experience in site views with jurors, the judge just left transportation up to our bailiffs and their supporting security staff. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2023, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/49 "2023-03-02T23:58:27Z")
Jury has reached a verdict. That is super fast. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2023, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/50 "2023-03-03T00:08:19Z")
They are reading the verdict now… Guilty. Guilty. ---
**Author:** ![Skypist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skypist/32/169_2.png) [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2023, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/51 "2023-03-03T00:45:36Z")
Wow, so many people on Reddit thought it would be a hung jury. It sounds like they’re already having the sentencing tomorrow?! ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2023, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/52 "2023-03-03T00:45:39Z")
And now to unravel all the financial shenanigans, which I realize are secondary to killing one’s own wife and child. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2023, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/53 "2023-03-03T00:47:39Z")
> [@Skypist](#): > > It sounds like they’re already having the sentencing tomorrow?! There may not be many options. If life without parole is the only option (State not seeking the death penalty) they might as well sentence him tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2023, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/54 "2023-03-03T00:54:48Z")
Guess the chance they took putting him on the stand didn’t work. I’m a little surprised it was so quick. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2023, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/55 "2023-03-03T01:23:26Z")
What a stunning betrayal of his family. Four generations of public service. Alex pissed on all of it. I’m glad he was successfully brought to justice. There certainly will be an appeal. Hopefully all the i’s were dotted and t’s crossed. Alex is 54. He should easily spend 25 to 30 years in prison before death. I can’t imagine how any father could use a shotgun on his son. Was he planning the same for Buster? ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2023, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/56 "2023-03-03T01:39:23Z")
It will be at least 30 years and possibly life. ---
**Author:** ![Riemann](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/riemann/32/3133_2.png) [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2023, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/57 "2023-03-03T01:43:52Z")
He’s 64, there’s not much difference. ---
**Author:** ![Skypist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skypist/32/169_2.png) [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2023, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/58 "2023-03-03T01:46:12Z")
He’s actually more like 54, but not that much difference. I guess I’d thought there would be some other legal procedures to go through before the sentencing. I’m still surprised that the jurors didn’t even take a day to decide! The trial was pretty long, but now the results are just speeding along. I’m sure there’ll be all kinds of appeals. ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2023, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/59 "2023-03-03T02:22:04Z")
> [@Skypist](#): > > I’m still surprised that the jurors didn’t even take a day to decide! I guess it was quite obvious to the jury that he’s a Murdagh-er. Why is the sentencing tomorrow; isn’t there usually a period for the two sides to come up with their own recommendations based upon aggravating &/or mitigating factors, & for friends & relatives of the convict to send letters about how _wonderful_ (🙄) that person is? Do they not do that in SC? ---
**Author:** ![Skypist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skypist/32/169_2.png) [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2023, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754/60 "2023-03-03T02:47:49Z")
I’ve thought he was guilty ever since he staged that “roadside attack,” but of course that’s not anything that would rise to the level of reasonable doubt or anything like that. Then more recently the information came out that Alex lied when he claimed he was not at the kennels before the murders. But of course that alone also probably doesn’t rise to the “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard. Many people on other message boards were sure it’d be a hung jury because the prosecution hadn’t proven their case beyond a reasonable doubt. Apparently the jury disagreed! I, too, thought there’d be some kind of period between conviction and sentencing. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murdaugh-murder-timeline-alex-murdaugh-this-story-gets-crazier-by-the-day/950754.md?page=4)