The downfall of the Murdaugh family has been a tragic story. From the untimely death of a young woman killed in a boat crash to the dramatic and brutal murder of his wife and son, Prominent socialite and businessman Gilbert Murdaugh has been under intense pressure. Desperate to absolve himself of scrutiny, he allegedly conspired with another man to commit suicide so that his remaining son, Buster, could receive a large life insurance payout.

The civil case against Murdaugh, which was scheduled for June 10, 2021, was on the brink of revealing the extent of his financial problems which included alleged embezzlement. On the day of the murders, His law firm found further evidence of the misdemeanors and forced him to resign. He was found shot in the head the following day.

At trial, video evidence from Paul's phone