'This Is Horse Sh-t!' Attorney Eric Bland Shares His Personal Reaction to Alex Murdaugh’s Speech At Sentencing
Dec 14, 2023, 10:00 PM
In a courtroom drama that could rival any television series, disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh's latest court appearance has left the public and legal community reeling. But was this just another scene in the spectacle of his downfall, or a calculated move by a man well-versed in the art of persuasion? In a recent "Hidden Killers" podcast episode, Tony Brueski sat down with Eric Bland, an attorney representing many of Murdaugh's victims, to peel back the layers of Murdaugh's courtroom 'infomercial'.
Eric Bland, whose name has become synonymous with the pursuit of justice in the wake of Alex Murdaugh's crimes, did not mince words as he shared his courtroom experience. "I wouldn't call it a speech. I would call it an infomercial," Bland declared, expressing his disbelief at Murdaugh's attempt to reshape public perception during what was supposed to be his moment of reckoning for financial crimes.
Murdaugh's 'infomercial' wasn't just a meandering soliloquy; it was a strategic performance aimed at influencing everyone within earshot, from his estranged son Buster to the very victims he had defrauded. "He had a captive audience... He went way beyond the charges that he was pleading guilty to," Bland explained, underscoring the opportunistic nature of Murdaugh's lengthy diatribe.
Murdaugh's statements in court were a study in narcissism, as Bland pointed out, particularly when addressing the family of Gloria Satterfield. "He turned to me and he said, 'I raised my sons,'" Bland recounted, highlighting the audacity with which Murdaugh dismissed the significant role Satterfield played in his family's life. It was a moment that not only 'teed off' Bland but also revealed the deep chasm between Murdaugh's perception and reality.
The public and media response to Murdaugh's display was one of collective horror, a sentiment echoed by Bland. "It rang hollow... I have not heard anybody say that they thought he moved the needle more to his side to feel empathy for him," Bland remarked, reflecting the general consensus that Murdaugh's performance did nothing to engender sympathy or shift public opinion.
But the implications of Murdaugh's courtroom behavior extend beyond the immediate reactions. Bland's representation of the jurors from Murdaugh's trial brought another layer to the discussion. "I also represent four of the jurors... so we're pretty knee-deep in all matters Murdaugh," Bland stated, revealing his comprehensive involvement in the case and signaling the broader ramifications of Murdaugh's actions on the judicial process.
As Bland dissected Murdaugh's tactics and their fallout, he painted a picture of a man who, despite facing the consequences of his actions, remains steadfast in his manipulative narrative. The podcast episode with Bland provides a sobering reminder of the damage inflicted by Murdaugh's actions – not just financially, but emotionally and psychologically, on the victims and the community at large.
The article concludes by posing a critical question to the reader: With Murdaugh's trial and personal antics continuing to unravel, how much more will be exposed before the final gavel falls? Will the relentless pursuit of truth by attorneys like Eric Bland lead to a resolution, or is this just another chapter in a saga that seems to defy closure?
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Eric Bland, whose name has become synonymous with the pursuit of justice in the wake of Alex Murdaugh's crimes, did not mince words as he shared his courtroom experience. "I wouldn't call it a speech. I would call it an infomercial," Bland declared, expressing his disbelief at Murdaugh's attempt to reshape public perception during what was supposed to be his moment of reckoning for financial crimes.
Murdaugh's 'infomercial' wasn't just a meandering soliloquy; it was a strategic performance aimed at influencing everyone within earshot, from his estranged son Buster to the very victims he had defrauded. "He had a captive audience... He went way beyond the charges that he was pleading guilty to," Bland explained, underscoring the opportunistic nature of Murdaugh's lengthy diatribe.
Murdaugh's statements in court were a study in narcissism, as Bland pointed out, particularly when addressing the family of Gloria Satterfield. "He turned to me and he said, 'I raised my sons,'" Bland recounted, highlighting the audacity with which Murdaugh dismissed the significant role Satterfield played in his family's life. It was a moment that not only 'teed off' Bland but also revealed the deep chasm between Murdaugh's perception and reality.
The public and media response to Murdaugh's display was one of collective horror, a sentiment echoed by Bland. "It rang hollow... I have not heard anybody say that they thought he moved the needle more to his side to feel empathy for him," Bland remarked, reflecting the general consensus that Murdaugh's performance did nothing to engender sympathy or shift public opinion.
But the implications of Murdaugh's courtroom behavior extend beyond the immediate reactions. Bland's representation of the jurors from Murdaugh's trial brought another layer to the discussion. "I also represent four of the jurors... so we're pretty knee-deep in all matters Murdaugh," Bland stated, revealing his comprehensive involvement in the case and signaling the broader ramifications of Murdaugh's actions on the judicial process.
As Bland dissected Murdaugh's tactics and their fallout, he painted a picture of a man who, despite facing the consequences of his actions, remains steadfast in his manipulative narrative. The podcast episode with Bland provides a sobering reminder of the damage inflicted by Murdaugh's actions – not just financially, but emotionally and psychologically, on the victims and the community at large.
The article concludes by posing a critical question to the reader: With Murdaugh's trial and personal antics continuing to unravel, how much more will be exposed before the final gavel falls? Will the relentless pursuit of truth by attorneys like Eric Bland lead to a resolution, or is this just another chapter in a saga that seems to defy closure?
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The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com