COJ #20: The Monster Alex Murdaugh Became; The best, worst and pettiest moments of the murder trial

Cup Of Justice

Luna Shark Productions, LLC

How To, News, News Commentary, Education, True Crime

4.6 • 4.3K Ratings

🗓️ 6 March 2023

⏱️ 58 minutes

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After convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh received two consecutive life sentences from Judge Clifton Newman on Friday, Murdaugh Murders Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell met up with everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland at the Justice Mobile in Walterboro, South Carolina, where they shared their thoughts — and their emotions — about the final moments of the six-week trial, where the state’s good ole boys got their first major wakeup call. We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. What questions do y’all have for us? Email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll do our best to answer your questions in these bonus episodes. Listen to the show that started it all: the Murdaugh Murders Podcast wherever you get your pods. Consider joining our MMP Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP Find us on social media: Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericbland https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/ YouTube Support Our Podcast: http://bit.ly/3j9DA27 Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400 *The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello, I have never been more happy to say this phrase, but it is a good day for justice.
0:13.4	Elik Murdoch has finally been held accountable for his actions.
0:19.2	He will spend the rest of his life in prison for what he did to Maggie and what he did to
0:24.1	Paul on June 7th, 2021.
0:27.7	And I cannot say this enough.
0:31.3	That is a big deal.
0:33.1	We've said this a lot, but this was never just a murder case.
0:37.1	We want justice for Maggie and Paul.
0:39.6	We also want justice for the South Carolina Justice System to show that it had the resolve
0:46.3	to go up against money and power.
0:49.2	Too often, people like Elik Murdoch have been able to use their influence to talk their
0:54.6	way out of crimes they are suspected of committing.
0:58.3	Over time, they have effectively created their own justice system, one largely reserved
1:04.5	for wealthy white men.
1:06.9	After Elik was sentenced Friday, Liz, Eric and I went back to the Justice Mobile in
1:12.8	Walter, Burrow to talk about everything we were feeling and thinking about the trial.
1:19.2	The last 48 hours before the trial ended were such an emotional roller coaster for all
1:25.1	of us.
1:26.1	I really wanted to share with you all what it was like in the final moments before we
1:30.4	packed up in left Walter, Burrow.
1:32.7	So today's episode is a little different.
1:35.3	It's basically a raw version of the three of us just hanging out and taking it all in.
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