Alex Murdaugh: Death. Deception. Power is a true-crime documentary that tells the sensational story of a powerful South Carolina family, their tragic deaths, and the web of deceit that surrounded them. The documentary follows the life of attorney Alex Murdaugh, his wife Margaret and son Paul, and the events that led up to their unsolved deaths.
Alex Murdaugh is a wealthy and respected lawyer who comes from a long line of prominent attorneys in South Carolina. The documentary explores his background and family history, and how his position of power and influence in the community may have played a role in the events that followed.
The film discusses the death of Alex's wife, Margaret, and how her death was initially thought to be a result of a hit and run accident. The investigation takes a twist when it is revealed that Margaret had been involved in a plot to have Alex killed, leaving many unanswered questions and suspicions about Alex's involvement in her death.
The film also explores the tragic death of Alex's son, Paul Murdaugh, and his friend, who were both shot and killed on their family's hunting property. The deaths were initially thought to be a result of a hunting accident, but the investigation takes a dramatic turn when it is revealed that they may have been targeted in a premeditated murder plot.
With a wealth of interviews and insights from those close to the family, Alex Murdaugh: Death. Deception. Power examines the secrets and lies that led up to these tragic events, and gives a glimpse into the dark underbelly of a prominent family dynasty.