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Maggie Murdaugh’s friends break their silence

March 15, 2023 / 02:36

This episode focuses on Maggie Murdoch, the wife of Alec Murdoch, who was convicted of murdering her and their son Paul. Guests Caroline Price and Shelly West discuss Maggie's life, her personality, and the impact of her loss.

Price and West, who met Maggie in college, describe her as a supportive and devoted mother who often took a backseat to her husband's larger-than-life persona. They emphasize that Maggie was not just a victim but a loving family member.

The conversation highlights Maggie's close relationships with her sons, Buster and Paul, and her dedication to her family. They also mention her shy nature and how she was often overlooked.

Friends of Maggie aim to preserve her memory, sharing anecdotes that showcase her fun personality and wit. They reflect on the importance of remembering her as a vibrant person rather than just a murder victim.

Overall, the episode serves as a tribute to Maggie Murdoch, aiming to honor her legacy and the love she had for her family.

TLDR

Maggie Murdoch's friends remember her as a devoted mother and vibrant person beyond her tragic death.

Episode

2:36
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Alec Murdoch convicted of the murder of his wife and son has made headlines for years his son Paul has been at the
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center of the case but little has been said about his wife Maggie do you feel that Maggie's been lost in all of this
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absolutely Caroline price and Shelly West met Maggie murdaugh in college I don't think she just wasn't the type
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of person that would stand out in a crowd that she was always there you know to to back everybody up she wasn't
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flashy at all um I think in some ways too she's shy they say she was devoted to Alec and her sons
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Buster and Paul she loved her family I mean her boys she also was very close to her parents and her sister
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she is a dutiful wife to you know supporting Alec he's Larger than Life he takes you know she stands back so she
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just you know supported him was quiet she was a good mom she doted on those boys almost too much because I mean they
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didn't even really know how to wash their clothes she did everything for him um and she did she loved them a lot and
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she was happy and proud and you know very loving Wes says they feel it's important to
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remember Maggie is more than just a victim we had to really start trying to think
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about good times and remember Maggie the way she was and not who what happened she was the person she was a mother she
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was a sister she was a friend she was a daughter you know she's not the the wife
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that was murdered I mean we don't want her to be remembered that way Maggie's friends planned to keep her
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memory alive what do you want people to know about the Magi you knew that she was fun she had a personality
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that she was witty you know that she had you know she loved things she loved her
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family they share their grief with Maggie's sister Marion I went to my storage unit the other day
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and got all these photographs out and I found some from our sorority and I sent him to mag I mean to Marion and she sent
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back she said I loved my magnolia that's what she called her her sister mags or Magnolia
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and that's it too

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Episode Highlights

  • Maggie's True Identity
    Maggie's friends emphasize her life beyond being a murder victim, celebrating her as a loving mother and sister.
    “She was a mother, a sister, a friend.”
    @ 01m 19s
    March 15, 2023
  • Cherishing Memories
    Maggie's friends share memories and photographs, highlighting her fun personality and love for family.
    “I loved my magnolia, that's what she called her.”
    @ 02m 14s
    March 15, 2023

Episode Quotes

  • She's not just a victim; she was a mother, a sister, a friend.
    Maggie Murdaugh’s friends break their silence
  • We don't want her to be remembered that way.
    Maggie Murdaugh’s friends break their silence

Key Moments

  • Maggie's Legacy01:19
  • Remembering the Good Times01:25
  • Family and Friends02:03

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