Understand SC

Lack of details about Murdaugh homicides leaves questions, rumors

Episode Summary

Two members of a prominent South Carolina legal family were shot dead in rural Colleton County in early June. Since then, information about what happened has been scarce. This week, Glenn Smith and Thad Moore of our Watchdog and Public Service reporting team break down what we do and don't know about this high-profile homicide investigation.

Episode Notes

It’s been more than three weeks since two members of the prominent  South Carolina Murdaugh family were shot dead at their hunting lodge along the border of Colleton and Hampton counties.

But, despite the amount of time that has gone by and the high-profile nature of their deaths, which are being investigated as murders, police have offered few details about the case.

With little official information available, the rumor mill has churned as interest in this case has grown, in South Carolina and beyond. 

This week, reporter Thad Moore and editor Glenn Smith, both members of our watchdog team of investigative journalists, broke down the few details that have been released about the investigation and explain why this case has garnered so much attention. 

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