The tragic deaths of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh at the family’s Moselle estate continue to raise questions, particularly regarding the movements of Maggie’s cell phone. On the night of the murders, a series of peculiar events involving her phone have left investigators and the public alike searching for answers.
After Maggie Murdaugh’s phone took 59 steps that ended by the back corner of the hangar, it remained stationary. During this time, the shooter of Maggie is believed to have run to a truck with distinctive 35-inch wheels, returning approximately 10 minutes later, at around 9:05:30 p.m. At 9:05:44, Maggie’s phone moved, and its backlight came on, indicating interaction. This phone, now in the truck, was taken from the scene and sped down Moselle Road.
Meanwhile, Alex Murdaugh was outside the main house. At this crucial moment, he made a call to Maggie. However, he quickly hung up, thinking he heard the truck approaching. Realizing it wasn’t the truck, Alex dialed Maggie’s phone again, all while his own phone was recording steps, with GPS tracking his movements near the main house. In contrast, Maggie’s phone was not recording any steps during this period or making movements, suggesting it was stationary inside the truck.
The real killers, noticing the second call from Alex at 9:06:15 and 5 seconds later at 9:06:20 p.m., tossed Maggie’s phone out the truck window onto Moselle Road. From there, they drove up to Buckner Road, turned left, then proceeded to Connelly Road before making their way back home via Cross Swamp Road. A few days later, the murder weapons were reportedly disposed of in a nearby lake.
Crime and Cask conducted timed experiments to replicate the sequence of events described at Moselle, and in 99.5% of these experiments, the movements were replicated exactly as outlined. These results validate the timeline set out by the prosecution, confirming that the sequence of events involving the phone and the suspects’ movements could indeed happen within the timeframe stated.
Several critical questions arise from this sequence of events. If Alex Murdaugh is indeed the killer, why wasn’t Maggie’s phone recording steps like it had been doing all day and just moments before the murders? The phone’s lack of recorded steps suggests it was inside a vehicle and not in motion with a person.
Moreover, when John Marvin Murdaugh discovered Maggie’s phone, the “Find My iPhone” app initially indicated that it was located at the back entrance of the property. Moments later, the green dot on the app moved to its final resting spot. This raises additional suspicions about the exact movements and handling of Maggie’s phone after the murders.
These puzzling details cast doubt on the events that unfolded on that tragic night. As our investigator continues to dig deeper, the mystery of Maggie Murdaugh’s phone remains a key element in understanding what really happened at Moselle and identifying those responsible for this horrific crime. The ongoing efforts by Crime and Cask bring us closer to uncovering the truth and ensuring justice for Maggie and Paul Murdaugh.