Estate Where Prominent Lawyer Murdered His Family Sells for USD3.9 Million
Date
3/28/2023 3:19:11 AM
(MENAFN) The 1,700-acre South Carolina hunting lodge where Alex Murdaugh, a once-prominent lawyer in the state, killed his wife and younger son, has sold for USD3.9 million. Murdaugh was convicted earlier this month of killing his wife Maggie Murdaugh and son Paul at the rural estate. The buyers are James A. Ayer and Jeffrey L. Godley, according to the court document, which was filed on March 22 in South Carolina.
The proceeds of the sale will go to the Murdaugh family's surviving son, Buster, and victims of a 2019 boat crash involving Paul. The boat crash killed a 19-year-old woman, Mallory Beach. The bulk of the proceeds, about USD2.7 million, will go to Beach's family, as well as two survivors of the crash. Another boat crash survivor will receive USD100,000, while Buster Murdaugh will receive USD530,000. Almost USD300,000 in additional funds will go to a settlement fund for creditors and financial victims of Alex Murdaugh, among other payments to creditors and to cover legal fees.
An estimated 3,000 people showed up for an auction of items from the Moselle estate on Thursday, with a Yeti cup, which typically sells for about $35, bought for $400. Other bidders bought a sofa set for $30,000, while a pair of longhorns that had hung on a wall sold for $10,000. The proceeds from the auction will go into the Moselle estate and will be paid out according to the settlement agreement.
The Moselle estate includes a "well-appointed" 5,275-square foot house that was custom-built in 2011, which could be converted into a "weekend hunting lodge with the capability to sleep 15," according to the real estate listing. The estate also comes with a 1,140-square foot guest cottage, as well as 2.5 miles of river frontage that provides freshwater fishing, kayaking, and other sports.
The sale of the estate marks the end of a tragic chapter in its history, with the property now passing on to new owners. The murder of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh shocked the local community, and the subsequent trial and conviction of Alex Murdaugh have brought the family's troubles into the national spotlight. The sale and distribution of the proceeds from the auction and sale of the estate will provide some closure for the victims' families and creditors, as well as the opportunity for the new owners to create new memories on the property.
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