In the series of fatal accidents, unexplained deaths, and deliberate killings gouged into the dark landscape of the Murdaugh story, there are few uncontested facts. Almost every claim concerning the deaths of Stephen Smith in 2015, Gloria Satterfield in 2018, Mallory Beach in 2019, and Paul and Maggie Murdaugh in 2021 is countered by at least one credible alternate claim. As a result, an element of thick murk pervades these episodes, and the thirteen-minute interval in which Maggie and Paul were almost certainly killed is among the murkiest of them all.
James Lasdun is a journalist at the News Desk, where he covers topics related to crime and law enforcement, particularly in New York City. His work often intersects with themes of memoir and violence, providing a nuanced perspective on the complexities of urban life. Lasdun's writing has been featured in esteemed publications such as The New Yorker, London Review of Books, and CrimeReads.
