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Murdaugh Murders: STS Files

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STS Files takes you inside one of the most infamous true crime sagas in American history — the Murdaugh Murders, where wealth, power, and corruption collided in the Deep South. This gripping investigative series exposes the dark secrets of the Murdaugh family dynasty, a legal powerhouse brought to its knees after the brutal double murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh and the shocking downfall of Alex Murdaugh, a once-respected attorney turned convicted killer. Through exclusive trial analysis, insider interviews, and expert commentary, Murdaugh Murders: STS Files explores the tangled web of fraud, deceit, addiction, and legacy that surrounded the family for generations. From the courtroom twists to the mysterious deaths linked to the Murdaugh name, this series dissects every revelation, piece of evidence, and betrayal that has reshaped the definition of Southern justice. If you’re captivated by real-life courtroom drama, corruption in high places, and the psychology of power, this episode delivers a comprehensive, emotionally charged look into a case that continues to dominate headlines.

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May 25, 2026

Alex Murdaugh Gets a New Murder Trial After Supreme Court Ruling

The Alex Murdaugh new trial decision is sending shockwaves through the true crime world after a Supreme Court ruling opened the door for another murder trial. In this episode of the STS podcast, we break down the latest developments surrounding the Alex Murdaugh new trial, including what the court ruling means, why the original conviction is now under scrutiny, and how prosecutors and defense attorneys may move forward. The Alex Murdaugh new trial is already dominating true crime news and reigniting debate about one of the most infamous murder cases in recent history. We take a closer look at the legal arguments, jury concerns, and the evidence that could once again be presented in court. This episode also explores how appellate rulings can reshape high-profile criminal cases and what this could mean for the Murdaugh family saga moving forward. As the case develops, it continues to connect to broader real crime stories, unresolved cold cases, and emotional survivor stories that highlight the long-lasting impact of violent crime and courtroom battles. If you’re following this major legal twist, this episode delivers a direct and concise breakdown of the ruling and what could happen next. Key Points from the Episode: Breakdown of the Alex Murdaugh new trial ruling What the Supreme Court decision means Legal arguments from both sides Questions surrounding the original trial and jury What could happen if a retrial moves forward Support the show & be a part of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/stsnation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">#STSNation</a>: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEFaelkxNTNLYkV3U2U5ODgtZFNqWURVQm9UUXxBQ3Jtc0ttTXBCUy1QenNVSHBFNkZWUXg0Q3Z1QURUcDBoWC1RdEV1Szk1RDNKVklnQjZNWmFwWE5OQVdLMFlrZHQxMXBNSUw2VldEcVU0d3dPZkdQakFScjdtNFNWY3JlV2l3LU14OWJNMEg0c0xXLXR3UVZ2cw&q=Https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fncp%2Fpayment%2FGJ5DTTCU3A9X2&v=yjw_BVsGSok" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...</a> VENMO: @STSPodcast or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmFkNEpYQ0F5eTlVU192X0VJVTVUYmM2WmdFUXxBQ3Jtc0trVUVwNE9jU3c2WWdtX3FLS0xlQzZpZk54MzdTSE5NaHBidUVtck9vamdyNEU5SDZjVDI0VmlyZHJzRG5ybGxNRWhIQTBCTzI5TFRXdmJhdEF1TE9KSmlENWtVM1Z0RjJ3UW45bjVwYVhrQW9xSWRZUQ&q=Https%3A%2F%2Fwww.venmo.com%2Fstspodcast&v=yjw_BVsGSok" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast</a> Check out STS Merch: <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=product_shelf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/</a> Joel's Book: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDdaV0xiUGt3RkZFZ1VUWWlrSnN2R2pSaUtYQXxBQ3Jtc0ttRFg4WHA3THpTSlU0S1E3cUl2WGtCalUzamtLZHhJRXhkOFZCSUU2WXhLOUZ5SmZsZU5mSDE5RDBMZnNZUjZsUlBKVHFla1RnTndsWjd5Z1M1OGwxQWhJdWtoNWFXYlY0X3N2YWp3Qk9SejFaTkQ4Yw&q=Https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F48GwbLx&v=yjw_BVsGSok" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor</a> Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 24, 2025

Alex Murdaugh: Defense Attorney Dick Harpootlian on Defending One of South Carolina's Most Hated Men

Alex Murdaugh remains one of the most controversial figures in modern true crime, and in this episode, his defense attorney Dick Harpootlian speaks candidly about representing one of South Carolina’s most hated men. We break down what it’s like to defend Alex Murdaugh, the legal strategy behind the high-profile trial, and how public opinion can shape — but not decide — a courtroom battle. From media scrutiny to courtroom tactics, this STS podcast episode explores the challenges of defending Alex Murdaugh while navigating nonstop true crime news coverage. We also connect this case to broader survivor stories, cold cases, and real crime stories that continue to dominate headlines and fuel debate about justice, accountability, and fairness in America’s legal system. Key Points Covered: Dick Harpootlian’s perspective on defending Alex Murdaugh Legal strategy and courtroom decision-making Managing public backlash and media attention The impact of high-profile trials on juries Connections to survivor stories, true crime news, cold cases, STS podcast insights, and real crime stories Support the show & be a part of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/stsnation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">#STSNation</a>: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEFaelkxNTNLYkV3U2U5ODgtZFNqWURVQm9UUXxBQ3Jtc0ttTXBCUy1QenNVSHBFNkZWUXg0Q3Z1QURUcDBoWC1RdEV1Szk1RDNKVklnQjZNWmFwWE5OQVdLMFlrZHQxMXBNSUw2VldEcVU0d3dPZkdQakFScjdtNFNWY3JlV2l3LU14OWJNMEg0c0xXLXR3UVZ2cw&q=Https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fncp%2Fpayment%2FGJ5DTTCU3A9X2&v=yjw_BVsGSok" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...</a> VENMO: @STSPodcast or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmFkNEpYQ0F5eTlVU192X0VJVTVUYmM2WmdFUXxBQ3Jtc0trVUVwNE9jU3c2WWdtX3FLS0xlQzZpZk54MzdTSE5NaHBidUVtck9vamdyNEU5SDZjVDI0VmlyZHJzRG5ybGxNRWhIQTBCTzI5TFRXdmJhdEF1TE9KSmlENWtVM1Z0RjJ3UW45bjVwYVhrQW9xSWRZUQ&q=Https%3A%2F%2Fwww.venmo.com%2Fstspodcast&v=yjw_BVsGSok" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast</a> Check out STS Merch: <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=product_shelf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/</a> Joel's Book: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDdaV0xiUGt3RkZFZ1VUWWlrSnN2R2pSaUtYQXxBQ3Jtc0ttRFg4WHA3THpTSlU0S1E3cUl2WGtCalUzamtLZHhJRXhkOFZCSUU2WXhLOUZ5SmZsZU5mSDE5RDBMZnNZUjZsUlBKVHFla1RnTndsWjd5Z1M1OGwxQWhJdWtoNWFXYlY0X3N2YWp3Qk9SejFaTkQ4Yw&q=Https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F48GwbLx&v=yjw_BVsGSok" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor</a> Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 21, 2025

Will Alex Murdaugh Get a Second Chance with a New Murder Trial?

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BUT - the state says not so fast — as a SLED investigation shows inconsistencies with what defense presented <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bestguests">#BestGuests</a>: Sarah Ford has served as Legal Director at the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network since 2017, where she leads a team of attorneys and advocates to provide direct legal services to South Carolina crime victims. She is a former South Carolina prosecutor and hosts the podcast Palmetto Primetime. Amy Lawrence fights for the civil rights of the wrongfully accused every day in her practice at The Lovely Law Firm. Amy was on MTV’s Teen Mom 2 and has appeared on the Dr. Phil show. Aimee Zmroczek is the owner of A.J.Z. Law Firm, LLC. focusing on criminal defense, PCR’s, and Plaintiff’s cases in both state and federal courts. She’s been voted as a member of superlawyers continuously since 2019 and have had over 10 not guilty's on felony cases (murder, rape) since 2009 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/truecrime">#truecrime</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/alexmurdaugh">#alexmurdaugh</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/murdaugh">#murdaugh</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/truestory">#truestory</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/truecrimecommunity">#truecrimecommunity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/news">#news</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast">#podcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/murdermystery">#murdermystery</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/trial">#trial</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/crime_news">#crime_news</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jury">#jury</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/southcarolina">#southcarolina</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bustermurdaugh">#BusterMurdaugh</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/paulmurdaugh">#PaulMurdaugh</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/maggiemurdaugh">#MaggieMurdaugh</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/prisonlife">#PrisonLife</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/criminaljustice">#criminaljustice</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/supremecourt">#supremecourt</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/appeal">#appeal</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/murdermystery">#murdermystery</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/murdernews">#murdernews</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/crimestory">#crimestory</a> Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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What is Murdaugh Murders: STS Files?: STS Files takes you inside one of the most infamous true crime sagas in American history — the Murdaugh Murders, where wealth, power, and corruption collided in the Deep South. This gripping investigative series exposes the dark secrets of the Murdaugh family dynasty, a legal powerhouse brought to its knees after the brutal double murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh and the shocking downfall of Alex Murdaugh, a once-respected attorney turned convicted killer.

Through exclusive trial analysis, insider interviews, and expert commentary, Murdaugh Murders: STS Files explores the tangled web of fraud, deceit, addiction, and legacy that surrounded the family for generations. From the courtroom twists to the mysterious deaths linked to the Murdaugh name, this series dissects every revelation, piece of evidence, and betrayal that has reshaped the definition of Southern justice.

If you’re captivated by real-life courtroom drama, corruption in high places, and the psychology of power, this episode delivers a comprehensive, emotionally charged look into a case that continues to dominate headlines.
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