The release of the Murdaugh Murders series on Netflix has left people riveted, with viewers intrigued to know more about the real-life characters involved in this high-profile case. One name that has been circulating widely is Morgan Doughty, a woman who has been linked to the Murdaugh family and the murders that have rocked South Carolina. With the recent shocking testimony of Alex Murdaugh on February 23, 2023, people are now more curious than ever about Doughty’s involvement.
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Morgan Doughty really stepped up and made this documentary what it is. Without her you don’t get the full scope of what happened to Mallory and the fallout from it. Those poor kids. They were never the same. pic.twitter.com/QK8wMaUszL— Elizabeth 🌸 (@still_the_Maid) February 23, 2023
So, who is Morgan Doughty?
Doughty is a 32-year-old woman who hails from Hampton County, South Carolina. According to reports, she has been a close friend of the Murdaugh family for several years and has been romantically involved with Paul Murdaugh, who was murdered in 2021, and his cousin, Buster Murdaugh. The exact nature of her relationship with the Murdaugh’s remains unclear, but her name has been linked to the case since the murders took place.
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Since the release of the Murdaugh Murders series, people have been scouring social media to learn more about Doughty. Her Instagram account, which has since been made private, reportedly showed several photos of her with the Murdaugh family, including Alex Murdaugh, who has been charged with orchestrating his own shooting in September 2021.
Some reports suggest that Doughty was present at the scene of the 2021 murders and may have had some involvement in the events that transpired. However, this has not been confirmed, and Doughty has not been charged with any crime related to the case.
Despite this, her name has continued to circulate in connection to the Murdaugh case, with some speculating that she may hold important information that could shed light on what really happened on the night of the murders.
On Feb 24, 2019, Paul Murdaugh took 6 of his friends on his dad’s boat, cruising around Beaufort County, SC. Paul is belligerently drunk and had slapped and spit on his ex, Morgan Doughty, earlier in the evening before driving the boat at incredibly high speeds. pic.twitter.com/zXIAilGuxV
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The recent testimony of Alex Murdaugh has only added to the intrigue surrounding Doughty. In his shocking statement, he implicated himself in the murders of his son, Paul, and his wife, Maggie, and claimed that he had paid off several individuals to help cover up the crime. While Doughty was not specifically mentioned in his testimony, her name has been mentioned repeatedly in connection to the case.
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With the investigation into the Murdaugh case ongoing, it remains to be seen what role, if any, Doughty played in the events that took place. However, her association with the Murdaugh family and the rumors surrounding her involvement have made her a person of interest in this gripping case.
As the Murdaugh Murders series continues to captivate audiences, it’s likely that we will hear more about Doughty and her relationship with the Murdaugh family. For now, all eyes are on South Carolina as the investigation unfolds, and the world waits for answers to this baffling and tragic case.
