This is one true crime case that I knew of. It was always on the fringes of my true crime consciousness but wasn't one that I had ever taken a deep dive into so when I came across reviews for this book, I thought I would give it a try because it looked pretty good.
The Murdaugh Family had the corner on power in their part of the low country of South Carolina for generations. They dominated law enforcement and politics and their law firm made millions of dollars for the family and their clients. However, on June 8, 2021, Maggie and Paul, the wife and son of Alex Murdaugh, were murdered in cold blood on the property of their estate named Moselle. Paul was 22 and had his own controversy - he was a known abuser, alcoholic and was embroiled in controversy surrounding a drunken boat crash that resulted in the death of a friend (the boat was the Murdaugh family boat). Alex himself was known to put pressure on people to clean up controversy, including attempting to cover up the boat crash involving Paul.
I really enjoyed Bauerlein's book. It stretches for 400 pages or so, but doesn't feel like a bear or a bore at all. She gives a detailed and easy to follow timeline leading up to the crimes, including Alex's addiction to painkillers and embezzlement of client funds, as well as connections to the mysterious death of his housekeeper, Gloria. She is very detailed in her report and it is obvious that her research was thorough. She interviewed attorneys, officers and others involved in the case. As a result, her book is comprehensive. this is a good place to start if you're looking to find out more about this horrific murder and the man who has no soul.
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