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Maggie Murdaugh’s friends break their silence

March 15, 2023 / 02:36

This episode discusses the life and legacy of Maggie Murdoch, wife of Alec Murdoch, who was convicted of murdering her and their son Paul. Guests Caroline Price and Shelly West share personal memories of Maggie from their college days, highlighting her supportive nature and devotion to her family. They emphasize that Maggie was not just a victim, but a loving mother and friend who was often overshadowed by the more public aspects of the case.

Price and West reflect on Maggie's personality, describing her as shy and unassuming, yet deeply caring. They recount how she dedicated herself to her family, often taking on responsibilities that left her sons ill-prepared for independence. The conversation aims to honor Maggie's memory beyond the tragedy of her death.

Additionally, Maggie's sister Marion shares a touching memory, referring to Maggie affectionately as 'Magnolia.' The episode serves as a reminder of the importance of remembering Maggie as a person with a vibrant life, rather than just a victim of a high-profile crime.

TLDR

Maggie Murdoch's life is remembered through personal stories from friends, emphasizing her loving nature beyond being a murder victim.

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

  • Remembering Maggie Murdaugh
    Maggie's friends emphasize her vibrant personality and the importance of her memory.
    “She was fun, she had a personality.”
    @ 01m 49s
    March 15, 2023

Episode Quotes

  • She's not just the wife that was murdered.
    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 Identity00:09
  • Devoted Wife00:51
  • Keeping Her Memory Alive01:43

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