Plot Synopsis

The twisted true story of Alex Murdaugh, who was found guilty in the double homicide of his wife, Maggie and his son, Paul. For over 100 years, the wealthy and powerful Murdaugh family were a local dynasty in the South Carolina low country, where they oversaw the prosecution of all criminal cases in the state's 14th circuit district. But behind all the power, black ties, and fancy dresses Alex had many secrets... Even with all of Alex's influence, he couldn't prevent The Murdaugh Family's legacy from being tarnished after Paul was involved in a boating accident that left a young girl dead. While Maggie was consumed with what was happening with Paul, Alex was hiding his addiction to opioids and stealing insurance settlements from his own clients to fund his habit and the family's lavish lifestyle. Then in June 2021, Maggie and Paul were found murdered and eyes began to turn to Alex. The bizarre story continues when Alex was nearly shot in the head and his indiscretions and lies began to surface, leading to the eventual unraveling of his once charmed life.* CREDITS: Executive Producer: Stacy Mandelberg, Timothy O. Johnson, Jason Ryan, Oliver DeCaign, Michael Vickerman; Director: Greg Beeman; Writer: Michael Vickerman.