Power, Prestige, Money, And Accusations Of Murder -- The Downfall Of A Southern Dynasty

In South Carolina, rumors swirl that the Murdaugh family can get away with anything. They have been tied to the mysterious deaths of their housekeeper, a high school classmate, and a young woman in a fatal boat crash. One of the most prominent families in South Carolina, the Murdaughs, have served in powerful legal positions dating back 100 years and have amassed a small fortune from their private litigation firm. In the video above, learn about the Murdaugh family and the deaths they are linked to, and hear the shocking 911 call in June 2021 stating that patriarch Alex Murdaugh’s wife and younger son were found shot dead on their over 1,000-acre hunting lodge property. On Wednesday’s episode of Dr. Phil, “Murdaugh Murders,” hear how the killings set off a baffling chain of events, including Murdaugh concocting a bizarre scheme to stage his own suicide to look like murder, as a panel of experts join Dr. Phil to discuss the case. Check local listings to see where you can watch. TELL DR. PHIL YOUR STORY: Outrageous news story in your town?