New Defense Strategy For Alex Murdaugh, Attorney Eric Faddis Weighs In
Jan 17, 10:00 PM
Could Alex Murdaugh, embroiled in a saga of deceit and death, navigate a different legal path in a potential retrial? This intriguing question set the stage for a riveting discussion on the "Hidden Killers" podcast, where host Tony Brueski and former Felony Prosecutor Eric Faddis delved into the complexities of the high-profile case.
Faddis, analyzing the potential for a new defense strategy, noted, "They're going to have to pull out all the stops." He highlighted the challenge Murdaugh faces due to his previous testimony, which included damning admissions. "He's going to be married to those," Faddis said, suggesting that even if Murdaugh doesn't testify again, the jury is likely to hear about his unfavorable statements.
The conversation then turned to the admissibility of evidence from the first trial in a potential retrial. Faddis explained that former testimony under oath is often admissible, especially if it pertains to the same matter. This means that Murdaugh's previous admissions, including those about defrauding his clients, could resurface, posing significant challenges for his defense.
Brueski raised a critical question about Murdaugh's likelihood of testifying again. Faddis, hinting at Murdaugh's personality traits, opined, "He cannot help himself. He is absolutely going to get on that stand." He pointed out that Murdaugh's articulateness, coupled with potential narcissistic tendencies, might lead him to make the same mistake of self-incrimination.
Regarding the timeline for a potential retrial, Faddis noted that while the wheels of justice turn slowly, much of the prosecution's investigation is already complete. "I suspect if there is a new trial... that trial could come to pass more quickly than we all think," he said, estimating a possible timeframe of six months after a decision on the retrial.
As the discussion concluded, the gravity of the situation was not lost on the hosts. Murdaugh's case, marked by tragedy and betrayal, continues to captivate and confound observers. With a potential retrial on the horizon, the legal community and the public alike are left to ponder: Will Alex Murdaugh's next courtroom appearance reveal new truths, or will it be a repeat of past mistakes? And crucially, how will justice be served in this tangled web of crime and deception?
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Faddis, analyzing the potential for a new defense strategy, noted, "They're going to have to pull out all the stops." He highlighted the challenge Murdaugh faces due to his previous testimony, which included damning admissions. "He's going to be married to those," Faddis said, suggesting that even if Murdaugh doesn't testify again, the jury is likely to hear about his unfavorable statements.
The conversation then turned to the admissibility of evidence from the first trial in a potential retrial. Faddis explained that former testimony under oath is often admissible, especially if it pertains to the same matter. This means that Murdaugh's previous admissions, including those about defrauding his clients, could resurface, posing significant challenges for his defense.
Brueski raised a critical question about Murdaugh's likelihood of testifying again. Faddis, hinting at Murdaugh's personality traits, opined, "He cannot help himself. He is absolutely going to get on that stand." He pointed out that Murdaugh's articulateness, coupled with potential narcissistic tendencies, might lead him to make the same mistake of self-incrimination.
Regarding the timeline for a potential retrial, Faddis noted that while the wheels of justice turn slowly, much of the prosecution's investigation is already complete. "I suspect if there is a new trial... that trial could come to pass more quickly than we all think," he said, estimating a possible timeframe of six months after a decision on the retrial.
As the discussion concluded, the gravity of the situation was not lost on the hosts. Murdaugh's case, marked by tragedy and betrayal, continues to captivate and confound observers. With a potential retrial on the horizon, the legal community and the public alike are left to ponder: Will Alex Murdaugh's next courtroom appearance reveal new truths, or will it be a repeat of past mistakes? And crucially, how will justice be served in this tangled web of crime and deception?
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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