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Murdaugh Series Reveals Shocking Family Murders and Scandal

10/18/2025

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The Hulu series Murdaugh: Death in the Family centers on Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted in 2023 for the 2021 murders of his wife Maggie and son Paul in South Carolina.
It traces the downfall to a 2019 boat crash that killed Mallory Beach.
The crash exposed the Murdaughs' influence and triggered investigations into Alex's financial misconduct.
The series reorders events for narrative clarity, which some viewers may find misleading.

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Story summary

The Hulu series Murdaugh: Death in the Family centers on Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted in 2023 for the 2021 murders of his wife Maggie and son Paul in South Carolina.
It traces the downfall to a 2019 boat crash that killed Mallory Beach.
The crash exposed the Murdaughs' influence and triggered investigations into Alex's financial misconduct.
The series reorders events for narrative clarity, which some viewers may find misleading.