The second season of “Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal” has recently premiered on Netflix, and it has brought forth some shocking revelations surrounding the infamous Murdaugh murders. This true crime series has captivated audiences since 2021, and the latest episodes shed new light on the trial and feature interviews with individuals closely connected to the Murdaugh family.
One of the most significant revelations of this season is the assertion made by Paul Murdaugh’s friend, Anthony Cook, that he does not believe Alex Murdaugh acted alone in the murders. While Alex was found guilty of murdering his wife, Maggie, and their son, Paul, and is currently serving two life sentences without parole, there is speculation that he had an accomplice. Anthony suggests that there may be another person, or possibly even more, involved in the crimes, and he feels that this individual should face the same charges as Alex.
Another shocking revelation is that Paul had been caught drinking on a boat prior to his murder. Despite facing legal troubles related to the death of Mallory Beach in a 2019 boat crash, Paul found himself in trouble once again for drinking on a boat. According to the Murdaugh family housekeeper, Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson, Maggie had informed her that Paul had been caught drinking on a boat with friends. This revelation raises questions about Alex’s ability to control his son’s behavior and suggests that this may have been an additional pressure point for him.
Furthermore, it was discovered that Paul had kept Mallory Beach’s obituary in his truck. Blanca revealed that up until the day he died, Paul never forgot Mallory and always carried her obituary with him. This detail offers insight into Paul’s state of mind and suggests that he was deeply affected by Mallory’s death.
In an eerie twist, Paul’s ex-girlfriend, Morgan Doughty, believes that Paul “visited” her the night he died. Morgan shared that on the evening before Paul’s death, she had a strange experience where she felt like he was present with her. She felt a connection to him and believed that he was glad to see where she was in life. The next day, she received the devastating news of his death.
The series also features an interview with Curtis Edward Smith, known as Cousin Eddie, who has been connected to Alex Murdaugh. Cousin Eddie denied being a drug dealer and claimed that he only ran errands for Alex. When asked if he had any involvement in the murders of Maggie and Paul, Cousin Eddie vehemently denied it. He expressed that he could never knowingly let something like that happen and believed that nobody deserved such a fate.
In the final moments of the season, Blanca was asked whether she believed Alex acted alone in the murders. She refused to answer the question and stated that she did not feel comfortable discussing it. Anthony, on the other hand, remained adamant that another person was involved and should face the same charges as Alex. He expressed doubt that Alex could have shot his own child.
The second season of “Murdaugh Murders” has brought forth several shocking revelations and further deepened the mystery surrounding the Murdaugh murders. As the case continues to unfold, viewers remain captivated by the complexities and unanswered questions surrounding this tragic and chilling true crime story.
