Alex Murdaugh Sentenced For Financial Crimes

Why are millions of people captivated by horrific crimes, and what happens when curiosity crosses into sympathy, fandom, or even romantic love? Dr. Abbie Maroño joins to discuss the complex psychology behind true crime obsession. They explore the boundary between understanding pa ...  Show more

Three brothers who built their reputations selling multimillion-dollar mansions are now headed to federal prison. The Alexander brothers were each sentenced to 30 years behind bars following their convictions in a years-long sex trafficking scheme. Prosecutors say they used their ...  Show more

Convicted family killer and disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh is sentenced for his involvement in a multi-million-dollar scheme to defraud 18 of his former clients. Originally facing 101 financial crime charges, Murdaugh's plea deal has reduced the charges to 22. It is estimated t ...  Show more

Former attorney Alex Murdaugh faced another chapter of justice as he received a 40-year federal prison sentence for his involvement in financial crimes. This verdict, handed down amidst his existing life sentence for the murders of his wife and son, marks a significant legal conc ...  Show more

Alex Murdaugh, now facing a total of 48 counts of financial fraud — stemming from an alleged botched suicide-for-hire plot and stealing money from his former law firm and his dead housekeeper’s estate. A South Carolina judge set bond at $7 million with the proviso that Murdaug ...