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In Murdaugh murder trial, the path to conviction remains unclear

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WALTERBORO, S.C.- Following Alex Murdaugh's double- murder trial requires the focus of a dissectologist, the memory of a Tempur- Pedic mattress, the mental acuity of a mathematician and an advanced degree in genealogy. Murdaugh, a fourth-generation lawyer in a dynastic legal family, is charged with killing his wife, Maggie, 52, and his youngest son, Paul, 22, on June 7,…

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Libby Murdaugh's caretaker saw Alex night of murders for '20 minutes', but he said '30 to 40'

12 hours ago

State prosecutors, who want to show Murdaugh's looming financial issues were the motive in killing his wife and son, are expected to parade up to eight witnesses, who will tell the jury about Murdaugh's alleged financial frauds that swirled around the former Hampton attorney before June 7, 2021. Murdaugh has pleaded not guilty to murdering his wife, Maggie, and…

SC judge in Murdaugh murder trial allows jury to hear alleged financial crime motive

February 6, 2023

The jury hearing Alex Murdaugh's murder trial will be told about the financial crimes he has been accused of, a big win on Monday for prosecutors who have made the potential exposure of those schemes a key part of their proposed motive for the murder of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh. "This was a white-collar case that ended in two murders," lead prosecutor Creighton…

How the cases in Alex Murdaugh's murder trial are shaping up

February 6, 2023

Two weeks into the double murder trial of South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, prosecutors haven't presented any direct evidence that he killed his wife and son at their home in June 2021. In seven days of testimony, prosecutors have presented crime scene photographs, guns collected from Murdaugh's home, cellphone data and a video of Murdaugh wearing…

Testimony: Maggie Murdaugh may have bought gun that killed her

February 5, 2023

Murder victim Margaret "Maggie" Murdaugh may have purchased, picked up, and delivered the very gun that took her life on the night of June 7, 2021- a gun purchased for her son, Paul, who was also shot and killed in a case where the family patriarch, Alex Murdaugh, is charged. SLED Firearms Examiner Paul Greer testified Friday afternoon that fired S& B 300 Blackout…

Brad Rhodes: How does an irrevocable life insurance trust work?

February 5, 2023

Brad Rhodes: How does an irrevocable life insurance trust work? Published 12:00 am Sunday, February 5, 2023. Over the past few years, the government has increased the estate and gift tax exemption to $11.58 million per individual.

Second week of Alex Murdaugh murder trial concludes

February 4, 2023

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C.– Two separate rounds of testimony took place Friday in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial. Palmetto State Bank CEO Jan Malinowski testified to Murdaugh's dire financial situation and unusual banking habits, saying he was over $4 million in debt in August of 2021. Tony Satterifeild— the son of Murdaugh's late housekeeper who died at Moselle in…

Maid's son tells judge Alex Murdaugh took $4M for her death

February 3, 2023

For much of disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh’ s double murder trial, witnesses have talked about a generous and loving man— but prosecutors want jurors to know that same man stole over $4 million from his housekeeper’ s relatives after she died at work, and killed his wife and son to cover up his crimes. “Did you ever get one cent from Alex Murdaugh?

Chris Wilson tells court former friend Murdaugh confessed he was ‘stealing money’

February 3, 2023

Chris Wilson was one of Alex Murdaugh’ s closest friends, until he says his former law school roommate stole $192,000 from him. Wilson testified in an“ in camera” hearing, meaning the jury was not present to hear Wilson speak as Judge Clifton Newman weighs what testimony the prosecution can present to Murdaugh’ s motive in the alleged murder of his wife and son.

State's motive testimony could prolong Alex Murdaugh murder trial

February 3, 2023

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C.– Several witnesses testified Thursady without the jury present about Alex Murdaugh's alleged financial crimes as the state seeks to establish a motive in his murder trial. Murdaugh is accused of killing his wife Margaret and youngest son Paul at their family property in June of 2021.. Judge Clifton Newman will have to decide what— if any—…

Equitable expands portfolio in VUL market

February 2, 2023

Equitable has announced the launch of an enhanced version of its Market Stabilizer Option.

New date set for billionaire suspect accused of bribing state cabinet member

February 2, 2023

District Judge Max Cogburn last week granted an unopposed motion by attorneys for Lindberg co-defendant John Gray to postpone a March retrial until November, after conferring with the prosecution. "All parties have conferred and, by this instant Supplemental Motion, are requesting a peremptory setting of the Court's criminal jury term in Charlotte dated…

House approves bill protecting life insurance payouts from bankruptcy

February 1, 2023

The West Virginia House of Delegates advanced a bill Friday to exempt life insurance payouts from being taken during bankruptcy proceedings. It now goes to the Senate. Delegate Steve Westfall, R-Jackson, a State Farm Insurance agent, is the lead sponsor of the bill.

NAIFA’s Future Leaders Program offers free sessions for students

January 31, 2023

NAIFA’s Future Leaders program consists of four 45-minute online sessions featuring highly successful insurance and financial professionals.

Scott Boutin named president of Standard Security Life

January 31, 2023

Balzofiore joined Standard Security Life in 1980 as a member of the internal audit team.

Agent insists Alex Murdaugh suggested he killed his son

January 31, 2023

A state agent insisted Tuesday he heard a possible confession from Alex Murdaugh even after defense attorneys for the disgraced South Carolina lawyer slowed the audio down during Murdaugh's double murder trial. State Law Enforcement Division Senior Special Agent Jeff Croft testified he was“ 100% confident” Murdaugh said“ I. " That could be interpreted as a…

78% of families suffer financially handling estate affairs

January 31, 2023

Loss affects all aspects of grieving families’ lives, including their health and well-being: 93% of people who have experienced loss report suffering from at least one physical or mental symptom.

National Life expands living benefits suite

January 31, 2023

The companies of National Life Group are expanding their suite of living benefits, adding Alzheimer’s Disease and a new fertility journey rider beginning Jan. 28.

Defense faults crime scene collection in Alex Murdaugh trial

January 30, 2023

Defense attorneys in South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial continued Monday to question the way state agents collected and analyzed evidence in the shooting deaths of Murdaugh's wife and son. Murdaugh, 54, is standing trial on two counts of murder in the shootings of his wife and son at their Colleton County home and hunting lodge on…

AIG sacks top financial exec after alleged disclosure breach

January 30, 2023

American International Group today announced that it terminated Mark Lyons from his position as AIG’s interim chief financial officer and…

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