WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCSC) - The Murdaugh family’s former housekeeper testified Friday in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial that Maggie Murdaugh was worried about money because of litigation the family was facing with the boat crash. Alex Murdaugh has been on trial for the June 7, 2021, killings of 52-year-old Maggie; and their 22-year-old son, Paul. Simpson said Maggie told her she was anxious about the amount of money being sought in the 2019 boat case. Alex Murdaugh left for work wearing a seafoam green polo shirt, khaki pants, blue sportscoat and brown leather shoes, Simpson said. Simpson told jurors she got a phone call from Alex Murdaugh on the morning of June 8, 2021, and he said, “B, they’re gone.
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