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Buster Murdaugh Sues Netflix Over Defamatory Documentary

4/12/2025

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Mike White, the mastermind behind "The White Lotus," appears to have found inspiration in the chilling saga of Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted of murdering his wife and son amid a backdrop of financial deceit and family chaos. As Murdaugh serves his life sentences and seeks an appeal, his surviving son Buster is taking a stand, suing Netflix for defamation over a documentary that delves into their tragic story.

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Story summary

Mike White, the mastermind behind "The White Lotus," appears to have found inspiration in the chilling saga of Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted of murdering his wife and son amid a backdrop of financial deceit and family chaos. As Murdaugh serves his life sentences and seeks an appeal, his surviving son Buster is taking a stand, suing Netflix for defamation over a documentary that delves into their tragic story.