- Maggie Murdau was married to disgraced attorney Alex Murdau.
- Alex was found guilty of murdering her and her son Paul on March 2, 2023.
- The case has received national attention and has been documented on two streaming services.
Alex Murdau Convicted of murdering his wife Maggieand his son, Pole, in a shocking double murder that occurred on June 7, 2021. He was also convicted on two weapons charges. Alex, a disgraced fourth-generation attorney from South Carolina, pleaded not guilty to the murders of his family in July 2022, and he and Maggie’s other son, Busteron February 21, 2023, stood in the emotional defense of his infamous father.
But the murder trial wasn’t the only thing 54-year-old Alex worried about. He is currently fighting dozens of additional charges in financial crimes, counterfeiting and more. His questionable past—at least linked to his two other deaths—has drawn widespread attention.True Crime Netflix documentary series called Murder Murder Case Released for streaming on February 22nd, the three-part documentary Lowlands: Murdo dynasty Debuting in a HBO Max documentary in November 2022.
Scroll down to find out everything you need to know about Maggie Murdau, who was shot dead by her husband, Alex Murdau.
Maggie Murdau was reportedly raised to find a good husband
Maggie Murdau was born to a high school sweetheart terry and Kennedy Brunstetteraccording to new york postA childhood friend told the outlet that she was raised in a “proper” Southern household and was taught that finding a good husband was just as important as getting an education. and chased the boys, partyed and drank, but I think her dream was what she was taught,” the person said. Lisa Heinemann-MooreMaggie’s high school friend and track teammate told the publication. All I had to do was find a husband, get married, and have children.”
Maggie and Alex were separated at the time of her death
Maggie and Alex were living almost completely separate lives when Alex shot her dead. new york postShe was staying at a cottage in Edisto Beach, South Carolina, and Alex was staying at a hunting lodge in Islandton.
A person close to the family said, “Their marriage was completely in jeopardy.” daily mail November 2021. “Alex and Maggie didn’t look at each other like they were married.” I have no problem.”
Maggie was a devoted mother
family friend who told me new york post In the aftermath of the alleged crime, Maggie “lived” for her sons Paul and Buster, she told the outlet. “Maggie lived for her children,” a family friend professed. Bubba Mixon said at the time. “She attended all school functions. She was such a sweet person. She never met a stranger. I can’t say enough good things about her. I love it.” I mean
A family member who spoke to the outlet indicated the same. “She bent over for the children. Perhaps she made a mistake,” they said. “I wanted those boys for free.”
Maggie was known to be ‘down to earth’
Clearly well-liked by the community that lost her, she was known as a down-to-earth and kind woman. ‘Maggie was more down-to-earth,’ her family said post in the report above. “She let her hair down, dropped her F-bombs, and told her to piss if she felt like it. She had a great, dry sense of humor. I had something that made me roll my eyes when I was doing silly things.”
Despite being the wife of a prominent lawyer, she also did not maintain a fancy residence, according to her family. “I wouldn’t say it was a dump. It was nice enough, but not what you’d expect from people who look like they’re literally burning millions of dollars,” they said. clarified. Still, he admitted that the money had been spent. “I mean, as far as I can remember, they never flew commercials. They chartered jets all the time.”
Maggie considered divorce before her death
Maggie reportedly met with a divorce attorney just six weeks before her untimely death. peopleA law enforcement source with knowledge of the case revealed to the publication that she had met with a divorce attorney once and began looking into the couple’s assets and finances for a possible split. “She didn’t pay close attention to her family’s money or where it came from,” an insider said in a September 2021 report. “But now she was starting to look into it.”
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