Inside the double murder trial -- and double life of Alex Murdaugh | Full Episode

"48 Hours" explores the double life of a once prominent lawyer and his stunning fall from grace. Alex Murdaugh is now an admitted drug addict, thief and convicted murderer. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports in this episode from August 2023 . Watch more full episodes of "48 Hours" on Pluto TV.

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