Murdaugh Murders: Who is Buster Murdaugh, Alex Murdaugh’s surviving son?

Buster Murdaugh is a well-known name in South Carolina, particularly in the legal and political spheres. He comes from a prominent family that has played a significant role in the state’s politics for generations. However, the Murdaugh family is currently in the spotlight for some very different reasons, including a tragic incident that has rocked the local community.

The tragic incident has been highlighted in the discourse of the latest true crime documentary series on Netflix, ‘Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal,’ which chronicles the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a mother and son belonging to a wealthy and influential family in South Carolina, the Murdaughs.

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Who is Buster Murdaugh?

Buster Murdaugh is the grandson of the late Randolph Murdaugh, a former state lawmaker, and solicitor who was a key figure in the state’s Democratic Party. Randolph’s son, Alex Murdaugh, became a prominent attorney in his own right and a key player in the legal world of South Carolina. Alex’s wife and Buster’s mother, Maggie Murdaugh, was a former schoolteacher and school board member.

Buster Murdaugh’s full name is Randolph Murdaugh III, but he goes by the nickname Buster. He grew up in the town of Hampton, located in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina. He attended the University of South Carolina for both his undergraduate and law degrees. While he was attending University, he was kicked out because he was caught for plagiarism. The Post and Courier, which is a local outlet in South Carolina, reported that the Murdaugh’s paid off a well-known lawyer by the name of Butch Bowers, to get their son, Buster readmitted.

Buster still has not gone back to school after this incident, following the tragic incident where his father murdered his mother, Maggie and his younger brother, Paul. According to the Murdaugh’s lawyer, Buster has put his thirst to go to law school at halt for time being and that he does not intend to start anytime soon. No one is sure about what Buster does for a living but prior to his father’s arrest, he worked at his law firm.

In June of 2021, tragedy struck the Murdaugh family. Buster’s mother, Maggie and his younger brother, Paul, were both found shot to death at the family’s hunting lodge in rural Colleton County. The case quickly made headlines, and the community was stunned by the violence that had occurred.

Where is Buster now?

According to a report from People magazine, Buster Murdaugh has purportedly declined to return to the hunting lodge where his brother and mother were tragically killed. Instead, he is said to be currently residing with his girlfriend, Brooklynn White, in a condo located in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Brooklynn is employed as an attorney at the reputable Olivetti, McCray and Withrow Law Firm, as per their official website. Notably, the condo was acquired by Brooklynn in 2021, approximately a month after the shocking murders of the Murdaugh family members.

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Buster’s involvement in the Alex Murdaugh trial

On February 21, 2023, Buster Murdaugh took the stand as the initial witness for the defense. During his testimony, he asserted his father’s innocence, stating that the Murdaugh household possessed an extensive collection of firearms, and his brother Paul habitually left them strewn about the premises. The New York Post reported this testimony.

In addition, Buster attested that his father was in a state of profound emotional distress on the night of the killings. As per PEOPLE, he testified that his father was shattered by the events and consumed by heartbreak.

What is Buster’s net worth?

There is currently uncertainty regarding the financial status of the Murdaugh family and the estimated net worth of Buster Murdaugh.

According to sources at Fox News, Buster and his partner Brooklynn reside in a condominium whose reported value is around $180,000, purchased by Brooklynn in 2021.

In 2016, Alex Murdaugh sold the Murdaugh family’s estate, Moselle, to Maggie for a nominal fee of $5. However, ABC News has reported that attorneys handling Alex’s estate are challenging the validity of the sale, alleging it to be fraudulent. The property is worth several million dollars, but any attempts to sell it have been thwarted by the ongoing legal dispute over its ownership. In the event of a sale, it has been suggested that Buster could receive $530,000, as per Fox News sources.

Buster’s situation now 

The events of the past few years have thrown the Murdaugh family into the spotlight in a way that they never could have anticipated. Buster, in particular, has found himself at the center of a media firestorm, as reporters and investigators try to unravel the mysteries surrounding the deaths of his father and brother, as well as the circumstances of the car accident that he was involved in.