In September, police also said they were investigating Murdaugh after his former employer, local law firm Peters, Murda ugh, Parker, Eltzroth, & Detrick, alleged he had misappropriated funds.
Oct 15 (Reuters) - Alex Murdaugh, a South Carolina lawyer accused of arranging to have himself shot so his son could collect an insurance payout, is facing new charges accusing him of embezzling settlement funds related to the 2018 death of his housekeeper.
The current elected prosecutor is not a family member, but stepped aside last month, citing developments in the case without giving any details.
The victim’s mother said she thought Paul Murdaugh could have been involved. Authorities have not released any information about why those cases were reopened.