South Carolina Hunting Lodge Where Murders Occurred Sells for USD3.9 Million
Date
3/29/2023 3:46:22 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, according to a sale deed. Murdaugh was recently convicted of killing his wife Maggie Murdaugh and son Paul at the rural estate. The buyers of the property are James A. Ayer and Jeffrey L. Godley, as stated in the court document filed on March 22 in South Carolina.
The sale proceeds will go to the Murdaugh family's surviving son, Buster, and victims of a 2019 boat crash involving Paul, according to a source. The boat crash killed Mallory Beach, a 19-year-old woman. The bulk of the funds, about USD2.7 million, will go to Beach's family, as well as two survivors of the crash. Buster Murdaugh will receive USD530,000, and another boat crash survivor will receive USD100,000. Almost USD300,000 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 auction of items from the Moselle estate, which attracted an estimated 3,000 people, took place on Thursday. The proceeds from the auction will go into the Moselle estate and will be paid out according to the settlement agreement. At the auction, a Yeti cup was bought for USD400, while a sofa set was purchased for USD30,000. A pair of longhorns that had hung on a wall was sold for USD10,000.
The Moselle estate includes a "well-appointed" 5,275-square foot house that was custom-built in 2011. It could be converted into a "weekend hunting lodge with the capability to sleep 15," according to the real estate listing. The house is complete with commercial-grade appliances and a large game room, and it is perfectly suited for entertaining large groups. The estate also comes with a 1,140-square foot guest cottage and 2.5 miles of river frontage that provides freshwater fishing, kayaking, and other sports. Moselle includes "12 run dog kennels" on the property, although the real estate listing does not mention the murders or the location of the crime scene.
The sale of the hunting lodge and the items at the auction demonstrate the complex and tragic aftermath of the murders that occurred on the property. The sale proceeds will provide some measure of compensation to the survivors and families affected by these events. Meanwhile, the Moselle estate, with its luxurious amenities and picturesque location, remains a desirable property for those seeking a weekend getaway in the South Carolina countryside.
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