The Family Man by James Lasdun review
Alex Murdaugh’s conviction for the murder of his wife and son was recently overturned. Where does the truth lie?
TL;DR
- Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife and son and sentenced to life in prison.
- Murdaugh's family had a long history of public service as prosecutors in South Carolina.
- Murdaugh embezzled money from his law firm to fund a lavish lifestyle.
- He claimed he was not at the scene of the crime and suggested others were responsible.
- Prosecutors argued Murdaugh committed the murders to distract from his financial ruin.
- James Lasdun's book examines the case, questioning the certainty of Murdaugh's guilt.
- The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Murdaugh's conviction due to jury interference by the court clerk.
- A retrial for Alex Murdaugh is expected.