Alex Murdaugh’s Family Murder Site Sold for $1 Million
The family home of Alex Murdaugh, who murdered his wife and son near the property in 2021, has been sold for $1 million to an unnamed buyer that plans to operate a horse farm there.
The house and about 20 acres of land were portioned off from the rest of the former Murdaugh property, which was bought last year for nearly $4 million by Jeff Godley and James Ayer. In a statement, Godley said they were seeking “a new neighbor to enjoy this gorgeous house and land.”
The listing by auctioneer J.P. King describes the house as “a secluded haven” offering “tranquility and privacy,” suggesting it could be used for family residence, hobby farm, or private retreat.
The property includes a cottage with a game room that was a central piece of the Murdaugh investigation, because it housed the former lawyer’s extensive gun collection. Murdaugh was convicted in 2023 of killing his son Paul and wife Maggie near the dog kennels on the property, which were not included in the sale of the Murdaugh house. Alex Murdaugh is serving two life sentences in a South Carolina state prison.
Get the Daily Beast's biggest scoops and scandals delivered right to your inbox. Sign up now.
Stay informed and gain unlimited access to the Daily Beast's unmatched reporting. Subscribe now.
