The South Carolina murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, a prominent attorney, is nearing its end as the final witnesses took the stand on Saturday. Murdaugh is accused of hiring a man to kill him so that his son could receive a $10 million life insurance payout.
One of the final witnesses was a forensic accountant who analyzed the financial records of Murdaugh's law firm. The accountant testified that there was evidence of fraud and embezzlement, and that the firm was "on the brink of insolvency" at the time of the murder attempt.
Another witness was a former employee of the Murdaugh family's law firm who claimed that Murdaugh had previously discussed the idea of faking his own death. However, the defense team argued that this witness had a motive to lie and that his testimony was unreliable.
The trial has garnered significant media attention due to Murdaugh's prominent position in the community and the unusual circumstances surrounding the case. The prosecution has argued that Murdaugh orchestrated his own murder attempt to benefit financially, while the defense has maintained that he had nothing to do with the crime.
The trial is expected to conclude early next week, and the jury will then begin deliberations. If convicted, Murdaugh could face life in prison.
Source: Reuters.
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