Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal is the latest true-crime Netflix doc that will shock you to your core

Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal is the latest true-crime documentary that has taken over Netflix and has got absolutely everyone talking.

Directed by Jenner Furst and Jennifer Willoughby Nason, the three-part series, which dropped on the streaming service on 22 February, takes an in-depth look at how an unimaginable tragedy exposed the darkest secrets of one of South Carolina’s most powerful legal families, which ultimately led to the arrest of Alex Murdaugh for double murder. His trial is still ongoing.

So for all you true crime lovers, if that isn’t enough for you to be glued to your television screens, we’ve got you covered with everything else you need to know about Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal that will shock you to your core.

What is the plot of Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal?

Official synopsis via Netflix reads: “The Murdaughs were one of South Carolina’s most prominent families, but the death of teenager Mallory Beach in a drunken boating accident began the unravelling of their legacy. When Paul Murdaugh – the alleged driver of the boat – and his mother Maggie are found brutally murdered, a century of corruption, power, and cover-ups in the Low Country is brought to light.

“The series features first-hand accounts from those on the boat that fateful night, many of whom have not spoken about the crash or double homicide of Maggie and Paul until now, including: Paul Murdaugh’s longtime girlfriend, Morgan Doughty; Mallory Beach’s childhood friends, Miley Altman and Connor Cook; Mallory’s boyfriend, Anthony Cook; and several others.”

What other real-life details do we need to know about Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal?

Back in June 2021, the husband of Maggie, and father of Paul, Alex Murdaugh, called 911 to reveal that he had found them shot dead outside their home in Islandton, South Carolina. He claimed that following a visit to his mother, he returned home to find Paul and Maggie’s bodies in their dog kennels.