There's a whole lot of info out there that suggests otherwise.
⚖️ MURDAUGH MURDERS & TRIAL THREAD ⚖️
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How much has he spent on property? Moselle is 1770 acres with some real nice structures, he supposedly owns at least two islands and I’m not sure what else. With a bank and a lawyer that appears to be independent in his pocket for who now’s how many years the money could be anywhere. His relationship with the drug smuggler (alleged) that he bought Moselle from is probably worth a few episodes in the multi-season drama series this is turning into.
It is shocking at least to me that he stole large sums from 4 families and it never came to light. No one files a bar complaint. Nothing happened it appears.
I could not disagree more. Since I first learned AM’s name he has repeatedly been revealed as a sleazball and an idiot. Dead son, dead wife, fired from the family firm that he destroyed, caught sloppily stealing enough money from enough different people, his best possible outcome now is a life in jail. He is the biggest Palmetto state native idiot I ever heard about.
Just listened to the most recent podcast episode. Damn. That was gut wrenching to listen to towards the end. AM is one of the most vile and evil humans imaginable. It’s unimaginable.
It was more than 4 families and these are folks that live in the poorest part of our state. I can totally see how he did it without anyone questioning it. Most of the clients are poor and uneducated in the ways of the law, the legal system and personal injury settlements. They didn’t know the questions to ask like, “let me see the settlement agreement” or “let me see the judgement”. They didn’t know they could go to the courthouse and get a copy of all the related documents. He preyed on his clients who sadly didn’t know enough to question him they put their trust in him and he burned them.
On another note the true bill states he took these funds and paid business associates, family members, himself his credit card bill and a car dealership. They didn’t name anyone but I suspect either more indictments will come or those folks are cooperating to save their own asses. There are way more people than AM that knew this was going on. I hope they burn them all.
Of course it was more than 4 families. The latest charges are based on 4 families though.
Not only that, they likely looked up to him and his family in a sense. Probably felt they were getting presidential treatment that “someone as great as AM would help me out.” Like AM was their leader and golden boy. Sickening.
Also, wonder how long until assets of PSB and PMPED attorneys start to get frozen. The part about all the attorneys opening new legal entities right before year end (but then stupidly registering them all with the PMPED address) is clearly above board…
Ignorance of the law runs deep. It’s also tough at times to find another lawyer to go against one of their own. No offense to any lawyers who may see this but there is a sort of brotherhood between some that I’ve personally witnessed, especially in smaller towns
I don’t know man. With behavior as erratic and arrogant as his. Im doubting he thought that far ahead. Maybe so.
Yep. I think he kept robbing Peter to pay Paul. I bet he was behind on a lot of stuff and just kept getting deeper. Money can go fast when you don't care what it costs to get out of a fix, just to get into another.
Wonder how many former friends and colleagues have something to share with law enforcement? Hiring Nelson Mullins arms one for the battle of self preservation, but you have to have info of value to leverage with law enforcement.
"The fired-CEO of a Hampton bank who oversaw cases in which Alex Murdaugh allegedly stole millions from clients said he has been cooperating with law enforcement “since the outset of the investigation” and has retained lawyers. Attorneys for Russell Laffitte, fired as CEO of Palmetto State Bank on Jan. 7, released a statement Thursday afternoon, a week after Murdaugh was indicted on charges that he stole money from clients in cases involving Laffitte as legal representative."
“Contrary to published reports, Mr. Laffitte has been fully cooperating with authorities since the outset of the investigation and will continue cooperating,” according to the statement from Laffitte’s new lawyers, Matt Austin and Bart Daniel, of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Charleston."
Read more at: https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/crime/article257786618.html#storylink=cpy
"The fired-CEO of a Hampton bank who oversaw cases in which Alex Murdaugh allegedly stole millions from clients said he has been cooperating with law enforcement “since the outset of the investigation” and has retained lawyers. Attorneys for Russell Laffitte, fired as CEO of Palmetto State Bank on Jan. 7, released a statement Thursday afternoon, a week after Murdaugh was indicted on charges that he stole money from clients in cases involving Laffitte as legal representative."
“Contrary to published reports, Mr. Laffitte has been fully cooperating with authorities since the outset of the investigation and will continue cooperating,” according to the statement from Laffitte’s new lawyers, Matt Austin and Bart Daniel, of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Charleston."
Read more at: https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/crime/article257786618.html#storylink=cpy
Agreed Lafffitte is 100% in CYA mode. His actions could potentially cause his relations to lose control of the bank or the bank could be closed completely. Lack of institutional control in addition to (likely) BSA and AML violations is enough to have PSB put into receivership. Its hard to argue the board had adequate control when the bank was participating in the fraud. Would be shocked if they come out completely unscathed with 2 senior execs being caught in this. It doesn’t surprise me that the majority of the board and almost all of the owners share the same last name as the CEO.
I can't find names of BOD. You have a link to share? Or can you list them?
Try this link and see page 6 of the document. This is their 2020 filing with the Richmond fed. 2021 final financials aren’t due to the regulatory bodies until tomorrow. Their is a holding company, Palmetto State Bankshares, that “owns” the bank. This is the common setup for banks.
Palmetto State Bankshares
I saw that but being based in Laurens I figured it was wrong...and not many Lafittes on what I saw originally. Thanks for sharing.
Palmetto Bank (Laurens) and Palmetto State Bank (Hampton) are different companies.
Makes sense. Palmetto Bancshares I think was Laurens but that what comes on my Google machine when I type in Palmetto State Bank
I live in Tucson but was born and raised in SC (Orangeburg and Lugoff). I have not kept up with this. What is the best podcast to follow on this? TIA!!
Each is a little painful but the most comprehensive, I think, is done by Mandy Matney
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Palmetto Bankshares is in Laurens. The link I shared was for Palmetto State Bankshares in Hampton. That is the report for PSB’s holding company. Lots of Laffitte and Laffitte associates on that list.
Did that link not work for you?
Matney and her podcast went from being journalism to “look at me.” I forgive her because she’s young and hasn’t matured, but she’s gotten to the point that she’s unbearable. She and her cohorts have made this all about themselves.
This is the best podcast:
Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other Cases on Apple Podcasts
True Crime · 2024
podcasts.apple.com
Much more level-headed and much less of an agenda than Mandy Matney and Will Folks.
We've covered potential crimes and now for potential punishment (likely sentencing would be concurrent and not consecutive, but very illustrative of the magnitude if proven guilty of alleged crimes):
As of Jan. 31, Murdaugh is facing 71 criminal charges from S.C. State Grand Jury indictments in November, December and January, following three initial charges from local indictments by a Hampton County Grand Jury.
If the maximum prison sentences for all of Murdaugh's criminal charges were added consecutively, it would equal more than seven centuries of incarceration, if he were found guilty of all charges.
"This would be a grand total of 74 counts for a maximum potential term of incarceration of 731 years, notwithstanding potential sentencing enhancements," said Robert Kittle, spokesperson for the South Carolina Attorney General's Office.
As of Jan. 31, Murdaugh is facing 71 criminal charges from S.C. State Grand Jury indictments in November, December and January, following three initial charges from local indictments by a Hampton County Grand Jury.
If the maximum prison sentences for all of Murdaugh's criminal charges were added consecutively, it would equal more than seven centuries of incarceration, if he were found guilty of all charges.
"This would be a grand total of 74 counts for a maximum potential term of incarceration of 731 years, notwithstanding potential sentencing enhancements," said Robert Kittle, spokesperson for the South Carolina Attorney General's Office.
Alex Murdaugh's 74 criminal charges add up, in theory, to 731 years of incarceration
Here's a track of he complex criminal and civil cases of suspended Hampton, South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh.
www.greenvilleonline.com
That isnt enough time...We've covered potential crimes and now for potential punishment (likely sentencing would be concurrent and not consecutive, but very illustrative of the magnitude if proven guilty of alleged crimes):
As of Jan. 31, Murdaugh is facing 71 criminal charges from S.C. State Grand Jury indictments in November, December and January, following three initial charges from local indictments by a Hampton County Grand Jury.
If the maximum prison sentences for all of Murdaugh's criminal charges were added consecutively, it would equal more than seven centuries of incarceration, if he were found guilty of all charges.
"This would be a grand total of 74 counts for a maximum potential term of incarceration of 731 years, notwithstanding potential sentencing enhancements," said Robert Kittle, spokesperson for the South Carolina Attorney General's Office.
Alex Murdaugh's 74 criminal charges add up, in theory, to 731 years of incarceration
Here's a track of he complex criminal and civil cases of suspended Hampton, South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh.www.greenvilleonline.com
I followed this all closely when the murders first happened and then for a couple months after, but not much outside of this thread since. Has there been any news/rumors lately on the Maggie and Paul murders?
I'd love to see him sent to a place like Rikers (that would be culture shock on top of culture shock) or Lousiana State Pen. Either way, someplace even more isolating from all he's ever known, in addition to prison itself.
I think she watched Dexter: New Blood and is trying to mimic the podcaster on that show.
The DA or someone(maybe the blogger) said a week or two ago that they had definitive forensic evidence tying Murdaugh to the murders of his wife & son. Probably a few pages back ITT.
I suspect it goes back generations. I grew up in Hampton/Varnville in the 60’s/70’s and I remember my Dad saying the Murdaugh’s were corrupt, ran the political machine in Hampton county. Fortunately, never had a run in with them!
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