O.J. Simpson, others react on social media after Alex Murdaugh is found guilty

By Alexa Jurado and Holly Poag

Updated June 3, 2023 9:55 AM

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The Murdaugh family saga has dominated the news after another shooting, a resignation and criminal accusations — with Alex Murdaugh at the center of it all. Here are the latest updates on Alex Murdaugh.

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WALTERBORO, S.C.

People reacted on social media Thursday night after Alex Murdaugh was found guilty for the 2021 murders of his wife, Maggie, and son Paul after nearly three hours of deliberation. Among those reacting was former NFL star O.J. Simpson, who was found not guilty of killing his ex-wife.

Columbia lawyer Eric Bland

“It is extremely sad for Maggie and Paul,” Eric Bland tweeted. Bland represented the sons of Gloria Satterfield after she died on the front steps of the Murdaugh’s home while working as a housekeeper.

Karma is you know what. Justice won. I’m gonna send Alex a CUP OF JUSTICE coffee cup. EB pic.twitter.com/MxlnRSZn8k
— Eric Bland (@TheEricBland) March 3, 2023

I am not gloating because it is extremely sad for Maggie and Paul. It’s But there were way too many national Pundits who did not live this case, knew Alex and did not have boots on the ground, and understand South Carolina citizens injuries for the last 30 years. Justice was… https://t.co/Ek0KFRVt0A
— Eric Bland (@TheEricBland) March 3, 2023

Alex Murdaugh now drinks from the same cup of justice as every other murderer in South Carolina. EB
— Eric Bland (@TheEricBland) March 3, 2023

O.J. Simpson

“One thing the jury must’ve seen is the guy’s a liar,” Simpson said in a video Thursday night. Simpson, a former NFL star, was found not guilty of killing his ex-wife in the 1990s.

Down goes Murdaugh pic.twitter.com/UR4140FuzE
— O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) March 3, 2023

Mandy Powers Norrell

Mandy Powers Norrell expressed concern on Twitter for Alex Murdaugh’s oldest son, Buster, after the verdict. “These cameras zoomed in on Buster are horrible. He is a victim,” Norrell tweeted.

Guilty on all counts. Expect sentencing this evening.

And these cameras zoomed in on Buster are horrible. He is a victim.
— Mandy Powers Norrell (@MPowersNorrell) March 3, 2023

“If you really look at everything, it’s all plain and clear…” This juror - who actually sat through the whole trial - speaks so much more knowledgeably about this case than so many of the “expert” pundits we’ve been hearing from thousands of miles away https://t.co/7wgZinsZ0Q
— Mandy Powers Norrell (@MPowersNorrell) March 3, 2023

State Rep. Justin Bamberg

Justin Bamberg, D-Bamberg, is a lawyer who represented clients allegedly defrauded by Murdaugh.

I guess Alex gone say the jury sh** him up bad with that 3hr GUILTY verdict… pic.twitter.com/Y75uGDGgB2
— Justin Bamberg, Esq. (@JustinBamberg) March 3, 2023

This story was originally published March 2, 2023 at 7:53 PM.

Holly Poag

The State

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Holly Poag is a Lexington County Beat Reporter for The State Newspaper. Originally from Sumter, S.C., she was previously the news editor for The Daily Gamecock at USC. In her free time, she loves traveling and making sure her cat, Dolly, doesn’t eat her house plants.

Alexa Jurado

The State

Alexa Jurado is a news reporter for The State covering Lexington County and Richland County schools. She previously wrote about the University of South Carolina and contributes to this coverage. A Chicago suburbs native, Alexa graduated from Marquette University and previously wrote for publications in Illinois and Wisconsin. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists, the Milwaukee Press Club and the South Carolina Press Association.

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