Buster Murdaugh biography

Ever since the trial of Alex Murdaugh started, his kinsman, Buster Murdaugh net worth, his relation to the case, and whereabouts have become the talk of the town.

Buster Murdaugh’s mother, Maggie Murdaugh, and brother, Paul Terry Murdaugh, were killed on the 7th of June, 2021. Their dead bodies were found in their house at Moselle, Colleton County. A year later, it was discovered that the murderer was none other than his father Alex Murdaugh. The Netflix series Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal was out in February this year and the high-profile trial was presented in a three-part documentary.

Buster Murdaugh Net Worth

As reported by several sources, Buster Murdaugh net worth is said to be 5 Million USD. He got pretty affluent clients in his initial years of practice only. Let’s have a look at how he built such a massive net worth.

Early Life & Education

Born in South Carolina, Buster saw the world for the first time in 1996, though the exact date of his birth is not known. By birth, he became a member of the Murdaugh family who is known for leading the legal industry for over a century. His family was a part of his ancestor’s legacy that did run a legal firm- Peter, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth & Detrick (PMPED). Buster Murdaugh net worth was worth million-dollar by birth as he belonged to the family of one of the leading legal practitioners in Hampton, South Carolina.

After attending Wade Hampton High School, he went to Wofford College. Furthermore, he studied law at the University of South Carolina School of Law and worked apace with his father.

During his second semester at the University of South Carolina School of Law, Buster was reportedly expelled with the charges of plagiarism, SK Pop reported. The same source further states that the Murdagh family spent $60K to get him readmitted to the university.

Continue reading to discover how Buster Murdaugh net worth got affected by his father’s heinous deeds.

Breaking Down The Trial Of Alex Murdaugh

On 7th June 2021, Alex Murdaugh dialed 911 around 10 PM to inform that he found his wife and younger son dead in the dog kennels of the family’s hunting estate of Moselle in Islandton. The investigation began from that very moment only to leave the entire state in shock. Their dead bodies had multiple gunshots on their head, wrists, and chest.

Alex represented himself innocent and bothered to think but called 911 and an ambulance after witnessing the horrific crime scene when he returned home after dropping in to see his mother who is diagnosed with dementia.

Revelations Of The Investigation 

Although Alex claimed to have swung by her mother’s home for 40 minutes that night, his car data reported he dropped around to see his mother for half the time he claimed to have spent there. Furthermore, he persuaded the househelp Shelley Smith under his thumb to repeat the lines of false statements when investigators ask. She testified in the court that Alex insisted her to say "It was 30-40 minutes if someone asked,” the People confirmed and she was also offered monetary help. The same source also states: “Paul was shot in the chest and head with a shotgun at close range. Maggie was shot multiple times, including one shot in the back and additional shots while she was lying on the ground. She had been shot with 300 Blackout ammo from an AR-style rifle. Both of them were pronounced dead at the scene.”

Alex went the whole nine yards to prove his innocence with the attempt to hide the evidence and fabricate an alibi by misleading about his whereabouts on the night of the double murders. 

Last year in July, Alex was arrested soon after the Colleton County Grand Jury did summon him with two counts of murder and two counts of possession of weapons during the brutal killing. Furthermore, it was publicly revealed that he shot his wife multiple times with a rifle and used a shotgun to kill Paul.

The More Digging

As per Wikipedia, Alex and Maggie talked to a divorce attorney regarding parting ways, just 6 weeks before her murder. On 7th June 2021, the 54-year-old disgraced former attorney summoned Maggie to meet him at the Murdaugh family lodge from where they were to visit his terminally ill father. Call it her intuition but Maggie had sensed something ‘fishy’ as she reportedly texted a friend that her husband is ‘up to something.’ When she reached proximity to the dogs' kennels she met her 22-year-old son, Paul Mardaugh and the rest is history.

Meanwhile the investigation, Alex made headlines with a botched suicide-for-hire attempt. The intent behind the death plot as revealed by the defamed attorney, Alex, was to add a whopping $10 Million to Buster Murdaugh net worth from the insurance settlement.

Alex left no stone unturned to mislead the cops, tarnish the evidence, and get a clean chit in the case. But as the investigation dug its claws deeper, the truth was out. He was detained with a $7 Million bond (with no 10% option) and was subject to the following bond restrictions (if the payment is clear): house arrest, surrendering of passport, waiver of extradition, GPS electronic monitoring, mandatory mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, and random drug testing.

Alex’s representatives did seek a reconsideration of the bond value stating he was not in the position to fulfill it. But, Judge Alison Renee Lee denied it.

Reopening Of Other Cases

The double murder of his wife and son isn’t the only black spot on Alex Murdaugh’s face. He has countless charges against him that were made following the investigation of Maggie and Paul’s death.

Gloria Satterfield, a domestic-help who served the Maudaugh’s for nearly two decades was found severely injured by Maggie at their home. She was declared dead on the 26th of February, 2018. The reason for her death was reported as a ‘slip and trip from stairs.’ Alex was charged with fraudulently stealing the insurance settlement that was supposed to go to Satterfield’s sons.

Alex was also charged with drug abuse, defrauding his clients,tax evasion and misappropriating PMPED’s funds which all came to light after SLED initiated the investigation and inquiry in the double murder case.

The Verdict

Alex Murdaugh was held guilty of the murder of his wife and son Paul on 2nd March 2023. Furthermore, the jury charged him with two counts of possession of weapons during the incident. He pleaded no guilty saying that he had left the house long before the murder and was with his mother for more than 30 minutes. But as per the data, eyewitnesses, and records, he was on the Moselle property before the mother and son duo was shot dead.

Alex Murdaugh is sentenced to lifetime imprisonment and sent to the Kirkland Correctional Institution in Columbia for 45 days under evaluation. Not only Alex but the entire incident took a toll on Buster Murdaugh net worth, image, and social life.

The Aftermath

The trial of Alex Murdaugh that began on 25th January this year at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, South Carolina, became the trial of the century. Being a high-profile case it was telecasted live on the major cable networks of the States. The motive behind the murder is said to be the dwindling relationship of the couple. Plus, the finances of the Murdaugh’s were a matter of debate between Alex and Maggie who was 52 when she died. Her cheques towards the charities which reportedly got bounced and huge gaps in the company's profits and loss profile were always beyond her understanding.

Buster Mudraugh is said to have ties with his mom and brother’s murder case. It is believed that he assisted his father throughout the trial. Although he never represented his case in the court, he reportedly had connections with his father’s lawyer Jim Griffin. However, as per Daily Mail, he refused any kind of assistance throughout the trial and doesn’t want his name to be tagged along with the case. During the investigation, he along with his father offered a promising reward of $100K for "information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who brutally murdered Paul and Maggie." (Source: Greenville News)

Buster Murdaugh net worth got adversely affected by this case as he was booted out of the Parker Law Group, LLP, previously PMPED. The odium that the case brought has done enough damage to his image that it seems like a biting a bullet kind of task for him to land a job, especially in the legal field. Till date, it’s a mystery whether he is earning or not.

Personal Life

Buster Murdaugh is reportedly in a relationship with Brooklyn White, who is said to be a candidate for Juris Doctor and student of South Carolina Law School. She completed her B.A. in Political Science in 2018. They met while in college and joined the same firms afterward.

Both Buster and Brooklyn reportedly reside in a $180K condo in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

The place is two hours away from the Moselle property. The Moselle property is the same property where Alex Murdaugh brutally assassinated his wife and younger son.

Buster Murdaugh net worth got a shock of odium as he was ejected from the Parker Law Group, LLP, where he used to work under his father. It is unclear if he is still employed or not.

Link With Stephen Smith’s Murder

Buster was good friends with Stephen Smith and they were quite close. In 2015, Smith’s body was discovered on the road of Hampton County, and the news of his death bewildered Jr. Murdaugh.

However, it is said that the reopenings of Stephen’s murder case have been linked to Buster more than eight times. But no charges were posted on him ever. However, Stephen’s close relatives including his mother never believed the narrative of ‘hit-and-run’ and accused Alex and Buster of killing him.

Mallory Beach Death Settlement

In February 2019, the late brother of Buster Murdaugh, Paul Murdaugh, and his friends planned a party. Mallory Madison Beach accompanied her boyfriend to the party. The group of teens was on the way to an oyster roast on Pookie Island and boarded Murdaugh’s family boat. Meanwhile, they stopped to buy alcohol and Paul used Buster’s driving license to mislead them about his age.

Heavy drunk Paul was an eager beaver to drive the board on their way back and didn’t lend an ear to any of his mates. The boat crashed with a piling on the bridge to Parris Island. The aftermath of the accident followed the rescue of the passengers on board including Mallory’s then-boyfriend. After a continuous search of seven long days, Mallory’s body was found about 5 miles down the river from the crash scene.

The reason Mallory, a 19-year-old Wade Hampton High School graduate died, was reported to be blunt force trauma and drowning.

Mallory’s mother filed suit against the Murdaugh family. Paul got charged with three felony counts and was later released on a bond. Several charges were posted on other members of the Murdaugh family including Maggie and Buster which range from allowing an underage to mislead his identity and age to buy alcohol and provide a boat, etc.

Quick Look

Buster Murdaugh is seemingly facing a hard time ever since his father was found behind multiple crimes including the death of his mother, Maggie, and younger brother Paul. The trial of Alex Murdaugh began in January this year and the final verdict was passed in March, stating two consecutive imprisonment tenures for Alex. Apart from the massive dishonor of the Murdaugh’s, Buster Murdaugh net worth also dwindled as he faced ejection from the Parker Law Group, LLP. Because his name is linked to this case it looks implausible for him to find his spot back in the industry.

The above article talks about Buster Murdaugh net worth and the legal suits that the Murdaugh family has in its name.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What Is Buster Murdaugh Net Worth?

Buster Murdaugh net worth is reportedly estimated around 5 Million USD.

Q2. What Is Buster Murdaugh Doing?

Buster Murdaugh net worth, social life, and public image got tarnished after his father was found guilty in the double murder case of Maggie and Paul. The members of the Parker Law Group, LLP expelled him for financial misconduct. It is still a mystery what he is doing to earn his livelihood.

Q3. Where Does Buster Murdaugh Lives?

Buster Murdaugh lives with his girlfriend Brooklyn White in Hilton, Head, South Carolina.

Q4. What Is Buster Murdaugh Parent’s Real Name?

Buster Murdaugh is the son of Richard Alexander Murdaugh (Alex Murdaugh) and Margaret Kennedy Branstetter (Maggie).

Q5. What Is Buster Murdguah’s Real Name?

Buster Murdaugh’s real name is Richard Alex Murdaugh.