Murdaugh murder trial: Defense opening statements | LiveNOW from FOX

Murdaugh murder trial: Defense opening statements | LiveNOW from FOX

The South Carolina double-murder trial began Wednesday afternoon in the case against disgraced legal scion Alex Murdaugh, who is accused of gunning down his wife, Maggie, and their son. Murdaugh appeared to cry and wipe tears as his defense attorney described his wife's, son's murders.

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