SC - Paul Murdaugh & mom Margaret Found Shot To Death - Alex Murdaugh Accused - Islandton #22

[arielilane]

15 minute break

 

[Chelly]

Dick Harpootlian's last question to the pathologist: "An opinion is an opinion, right?"

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/Angenette5

Dr. Riemer said she doesn't ask to see the crime scene photos.

 

[Edvis]

I find it disgusting. Tarnishing Paul's memory even more. I wonder how the M's are feeling about this.

The choice of words used by the defense concerning the damage done to PM is disrespectful in every way.

 

[Tracey4AU]

Dick Harpootlian's last question to the pathologist: "An opinion is an opinion, right?"

And they are also often compared to ---holes. LOL!

 

[Carolina Girl]

He is trying to set up a witness for the defense whose opinion may be right and hers wrong. Even though she is the one that did the autopsy. I wonder what his Family is thinking about all of this? Buster proud of Daddy?

 

[justtrish]

So we know Paul's brain was not in his skull anymore.. how would that happen if he was shot from the top of his head through his shoulder? Makes zero sense for many reasons, but that is definitely a big one. Usually the insides go in the direction the bullet goes.. I think it's physics.. not sure inside matter can go in the opposite direction of the force

 

[BeachSky]

This tells me AM can no longer hang onto
-some other dude did it- defense!
He actually thinks jury will buy this murder/suicide? theory. Wow.
Defense would of been better off sticking with the former.
IMO

 

[Cindizzi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1625522756946124801

 

[Cindizzi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1625526673121615874

https://twitter.com/x/status/1625529127565393920

 

[Luna20]

Dick Harpootlian's last question to the pathologist: "An opinion is an opinion, right?"

After he thanks her so much and then slides in a final lasting jab. He bullies his way through trials, not on intelligence.

 

[StrangeOne]

The choice of words used by the defense concerning the damage done to PM is disrespectful in every way.

I believe AM was going to use PM as an excuse all along that he had it planned out. If LE didn't believe his version of events it would be something his defense team could use if it went to court. I think if AM hadn't been caught in stealing this would be something he would have gotten away with because the M family would still have the pull to get it done. JMO

 

[Not a Belle]

This tells me AM can no longer hang onto
-some other dude did it- defense!
He actually thinks jury will buy this murder/suicide? theory. Wow.
Defense would of been better off sticking with the former.
IMO

I get that it’s the defense’s job to defend their client, but AM’s allowing them to throw his son under the bus for HIS OWN MURDER is the most perverse thing I have ever seen.

 

[Cindizzi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1625531127594209280

 

[Edvis]

So we know Paul's brain was not in his skull anymore.. how would that happen if he was shot from the top of his head through his shoulder? Makes zero sense for many reasons, but that is definitely a big one. Usually the insides go in the direction the bullet goes.. I think it's physics.. not sure inside matter can go in the opposite direction of the force

Fact the shot come from the front/ side area hitting the head then as it enters severs the brain and stem from the spine. After hunting large and small game over 30yrs we or me prefer a head shot for a quick kill and have seen the damage from both shotguns rounds as well as bullet rounds along with what the extra pressure from an object entering the body or head and fracturing bone causing a separation of organs.

 

[Luna20]

This tells me AM can no longer hang onto
-some other dude did it- defense!
He actually thinks jury will buy this murder/suicide? theory. Wow.
Defense would of been better off sticking with the former.
IMO

And if he summoned them both to the house that doesn’t imply a suicide plan.

 

[Cindizzi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1625531426652184576

 

[Megnut]

I think he wanted to get access to Paul's phone, so he went to check his body first. He as much as said so. I'd bet he didn't check his wife's body at all, as he shot her so many times. Heartless to say the least.

Seriously. He doesn't check his wife. He didn't check his son. His first instinct is his son's phone.

Did Paul receive any calls or texts right then? I half-believe Alec when he says he tried to turn him over. To get his phone. IMO Alec didn't expect for it to be in a back pocket.

Did the lockscreen light up with a notification?

It's really unfortunate that Alec's call to Paul's friend didn't connect. I'm very curious to know what Alec intended to tell him.

JMO

 

[sunshineray]

Did I miss anything earth shattering with Harpo's cross?

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/AveryGWilks

Harpootlian finishes his questioning of Riemer. Prosecutor Creighton Waters is back up on redirect, stressing Riemer's credentials.

Riemer testifies she has performed about 5,500 autopsies over the past 20 years. She also testifies she found stippling on the wound to Paul’s chest, indicating the shooter was within 3 feet. She found no stippling anywhere else on Paul.

Harpootlian asks Riemer again about dirt/bruising on Maggie’s calf. Harpootlian says it was a muddy footprint. It has come up before in the case, with no further explanation. Riemer says she didn’t observe it during the autopsy.

Harpootlian asks whether Riemer and SLED chief investigating officer David Owen discussed it. Prosecutor Waters objects, and Newman sustains it. Harpootlian ends with one last question. Harpootlian: “An opinion is an opinion, right?” Riemer: “Yes.”

We're on a short break now.