Moving Past Murdaugh: Guilty Verdict and What Comes Next?

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Collier Landry

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🗓️ 4 March 2023

⏱️ 28 minutes

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This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/MPM and get on your way to being your best self. Alex Murdaugh, scion of the once-powerful Murdaugh family legal dynasty, received two life sentences on Friday, concluding a dramatic and shameful fall from grace. Despite vehemently denying responsibility for the deaths of his wife and son, Murdaugh was convicted of their murders. This is sure to carry on a legacy of intergenerational trauma in both the family and community in the Low Country. During his sentencing, Murdaugh stood before Circuit Court Judge Clifton Newman, adorned in a beige prison jumpsuit and restrained with shackles on his wrists and ankles. The judge condemned the 54-year-old defendant and imposed the maximum sentence: two consecutive double life sentences for the murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh. Following this tragedy, it is important for the community to come together and heal. They can do this by seeking justice for the victims, supporting their loved ones, and ensuring that this type of violence does not occur again. It is also crucial to have open and honest conversations about mental health and the importance of seeking help when needed. By taking these steps, the community can move forward from this tragedy and begin to rebuild. Episode takeaway: In my opinion, the saga of the Murdaugh family is a cautionary tale on how intergenerational trauma can create a ripple effect of tragedy and destruction. I am hopeful the family can heal and work towards what came next. Are you a fan of the show? Now you can show your support with our exclusive merch! We've got you covered, from cozy hoodies to trendy t-shirts and mugs. Head over to our store and take a look at our latest collection. And while you're at it, don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review. Every purchase you make helps us keep creating the content you love. So what are you waiting for? Shop now and join the community of our passionate fans! YouTube link to this episode: https://youtu.be/AZ_t1be0RVE Wanna say thanks for a great episode? Buy me a coffee! Get your official Moving Past Trauma Podcast gear here: https://www.collierlandry.com/store Join our Patreon: for exclusive content, member-only meet n' greets, support this podcast & more: https://www.collierlandry.com/support Shop & Support: You can support this program by using our Amazon Affiliate link: https://www.collierlandry.com/amazon Subscribe to my YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/collierlandry I go live on Instagram TUESDAY'S 11 am PT/2 pm ET on @collierlandry -Official Socials- TikTok: @collierlandry Instagram: @collierlandry Twitter: @collierlandry Facebook: /collierlandry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	So I can remember my father was up for parole in 2020 and they handed down the decision in 2021.
0:08.0	And when that decision came down that they were not going to release my father on parole,
0:12.0	I got several messages on social media from people saying, congratulations.
0:18.0	And I was like, what are they talking about? They said, well, congratulations.
0:21.9	They didn't let him out on parole. They didn't give him parole. And I said to the people, said,
0:32.6	you know, thank you. I appreciate your sentiment. But congratulations as someone who gets a job promotion, who has an amazing stroke of luck and gets a hole in one.
0:46.3	They win the lottery.
0:49.3	Congratulations is not an appropriate response when somebody who's destroyed so many lives is forced to stay in prison where they were sentenced to decades earlier.
1:05.0	Because in the end, with all of this, nobody wins.
1:15.6	Testimony continued today in the most notorious criminal trial in Richland County history.
1:20.6	Dr. John Boyle is accused of killing his wife, Noreen, and burying her body in the basement of his new home in Erie, Pennsylvania.
1:26.6	The 12-year-old son finally took the stand.
1:29.3	As I heard a scream, I heard a thud.
1:31.7	It was about this loud.
1:32.9	When I was 12 years old, my testimony sent my father to prison for murdering my mother.
1:41.2	This podcast serves as a type of therapy and reconciliation for myself, and it is my hope
1:47.0	that it helps anyone who has experienced deception, betrayal, and dark trauma. I'm Collierlandry,
1:52.9	and this is Moving Past Murder. Hey, movers, welcome back to another episode of Moving Past Murder.
1:59.9	I'm your host, Collierlandry,
2:01.3	and what's going on? What a week. What a week. It is Friday, March 3rd. I am another year older,
2:11.0	officially. I had a wonderful birthday celebration on Tuesday, which is my birthday, February 28th.
2:17.4	And to those of you that reached out and said,
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