Alex Murdaugh’s surviving son, Buster, broke down outside court after his father was convicted of killing his mother and brother, a source told The Post on Friday.
“Buster held up pretty well until the cameras were off him — but then he collapsed,” said a source who was at the Colleton County Courthouse when Murdaugh, 54, was found guilty of the grisly double murder.
“He was crying uncontrollably. The uncles [Alex’s brothers, John Marvin Murdaugh and Randy Murdaugh] finally got him into a car.”
Buster Murdaugh took the stand in his dad’s defense during the six-week murder trial. AP
Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences for the murder of his wife and son. APBuster, who’s stood by his father in the aftermath of the murders of his mother, Maggie, and his brother, Paul, on June 7, 2021, was stone-faced in court Thursday night when the verdict was read.
Toward the end of the six-week trial, the redhead took the stand in the former lawyer’s defense.
Follow The Post’s coverage on Alex Murdaugh:
- Alex Murdaugh is ‘not special’ enough to appear in court without shackles, prosecutors rage
- The ridiculous excuse from clerk who torpedoed Alex Murdaugh’s murder case — as she tries to dodge lawsuit
- Alex Murdaugh sues South Carolina clerk who interfered with jury that found him guilty of killing his wife and son
- Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers to introduce shocking DNA findings that could upend murder cases at retrial
Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, middle, were shot dead on June 7, 2021. Facebook
Buster Murdaugh stood by his father during the six-week trial. Daniel William McKnight for NY PostDespite his overwhelming emotions Thursday night, Buster was also back at the Colleton County Courthouse for sentencing Friday morning.
He remained composed as Murdaugh was sentenced to two consecutive life terms for the killings.
