An embroiled former Low Country lawyer has now been officially charged in the shooting deaths of his wife and son. A Grand Jury in Colleton County has indicted Alex Murdaugh on two counts of murder and two weapons violations.
Following the fatal shootings of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh on the family's estate in Colleton County last june, SLED then described Alex Murdaugh as a "Person Of Interest In The Case". Murdaugh made this 9-1-1 call to report their deaths.
After the announcement of the indictments SLED Chief Mark Keel said " From the beginning I have been clear, the priority was to ensure justice was served. Today is one more step in a long process for justice for Maggie and Paul".
The murder charges now add to the numerous criminal indictments against the once powerful attorney.