The Murdaugh family has ruled the county's legal system for decades, prosecuting nearly every criminal case in the southern part of the state. Richard Alex Murdaugh - Margaret's husband and Paul's dad - works as a part time prosecutor for the 14th Circuit solicitor's office. It was Richard Alex who reportedly found the bodies of his wife and son around 10pm Monday night. Paul, Margaret, Richard Alex and Buster. Their deaths have been ruled a double murderPaul Murdaugh, Richard and Margaret Murdaugh, and Buster Murdaugh (left to right).

Source: Daily Mail June 12, 2021 23:12 UTC