Murders, fraud, and a hitman plot: Alex Murdaugh's spectacular fall from grace

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

46% : Law enforcement said there was no risk to the public but did not divulge why.
43% : Beneath the surface of this powerful persona, law enforcement allege Mr Murdaugh is an entirely different man:A husband and father who murdered his wife and son to try to cover up his other crimes.
41% : "During that time, these individuals took advantage of his addiction and his ability to pay substantial funds for illegal drugs," Mr Harpootlian said in a statement.
36% : Mr Smith is awaiting trial on charges of assisted suicide, assault and battery of a highly aggravated nature, pointing and presenting a firearm, insurance fraud, and conspiracy to commit insurance fraud.
35% : Others, meanwhile, revealed ties to law enforcement officials who spent more than a year investigating Mr Murdaugh's slew of alleged crimes.

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