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1939 - 2021 (81 years)| Name | Randoph MURDAUGH [3, 4] | |
| Suffix | III | |
| Birth | 25 Oct 1939 | Savannah, Georgia  |
| Gender | Male | |
| HIST | Prosecutor dies just days after 2 relatives were found dead Posted Saturday, June 12, 2021 6:00 am ISLANDTON (AP) - A longtime prosecutor in South Carolina has died just days after his grandson and daughter-in-law were found dead on the family's land in Colleton County in a shooting investigators have said little about. The announcement of Randolph Murdaugh III's death came from his law firm Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth & Detrick on Thursday. The firm didn't give a cause of death, but Democratic state Sen. Margie Bright Matthews of Colleton County said Murdaugh, 81, was in intensive care when she asked for prayers for the family Tuesday on the Senate floor. Murdaugh's death Thursday came the day before the graveside service for his 22-year-old grandson Paul Murdaugh and Paul's mother, 52-year-old Maggie Murdaugh. The mother and son were found shot near dog kennels at the family's home near Islandton on Monday night. The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the case and has released few details, including what kind of weapons were used to kill them, whether they have any potential suspects or who found their bodies and called 911. Colleton County deputies turned the case over to state police, and their police report said almost nothing other than two people were shot. South Carolina law requires police agencies to release any reports they create on crime within 14 days, and they must include details such as the nature and substance of the incident. The Murdaughs are one of South Carolina's most prominent legal families. Paul Murdaugh was awaiting trial on a charge of boating under the influence causing death in a February 2019 crash that killed 19-year-old Mallory Beach. The woman's body was found seven days after the crash. The wreck led to stories questioning whether his family's ties to the legal system in the area affected the investigation. Murdaugh III served as the elected solicitor in the 14th Circuit from 1987 to 2005. His father and grandfather also held the job as prosecutor for Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties. Murdaugh III's son, Alex, the husband and father of the victims in Monday's shooting, is a part-time prosecutor in the same office. Randolph Murdaugh III October 25, 1939 - June 10, 2021 RANDOLPH'S OBITUARY Mr. Randolph Murdaugh, III, 81, of Varnville, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, June 10, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Murdaugh was born October 25, 1939 in Savannah, Georgia, son of the late Randolph “Buster” Murdaugh, Jr. and Gladys Marvin Murdaugh. Randolph graduated from Wade Hampton in 1957 where he was very active in sports. It was here that he began dating his future wife, Libby. After graduation he attended the University of South Carolina, graduating in 1961 with a BS Degree in Business Administration. That summer he married Libby. In the fall of that year he enrolled in University of South Carolina School of Law and graduated in 1964. After graduating he returned to Hampton to work in his father’s Law Firm and became an Assistant Solicitor for the 14th Circuit. Upon the retirement of his father in 1986 he became the Solicitor of the 14th Circuit where he served until the end of 2005. For 87 consecutive years three generations of the Murdaugh family served as Solicitor of the 14th Circuit. This 87 years of service in one office, by the same family, is the longest in the history of the United States. In 2006 he rejoined the law firm which is now Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth & Detrick, P.A. Randolph was President of the South Carolina Solicitor’s Association during 1995-1996, he served on the National District Attorney’s Association Board of Directors from 1998 – 2005 and received the Order of the Palmetto (South Carolina’s highest civilian honor) from Governor Henry McMaster in 2018. Over his lifetime he achieved many awards including induction into the Wade Hampton Athletic Hall of Fame. Left to cherish his memories is his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth “Libby” Alexander Murdaugh; his daughter, Lynn Murdaugh Goettee (Allen) of Summerville; his sons, Randolph “Randy” Murdaugh , IV (Christy) of Hampton, Richard Alexander “Alex” Murdaugh of Islandton and John Marvin Murdaugh (Liz) of Okatie; grandchildren, Mills Goettee, Trey Goettee, Buster Murdaugh, Reeves Goettee, Mary Elizabeth Murdaugh, Caroline Murdaugh, Mary Marvin Murdaugh, Liza Grace Murdaugh and Randolph Murdaugh, V; sister, Brenda Young (Tommy); sister-in law, Janet Cotter; brother-in-law, Don Alexander (Lisa); and special family member, Barbara Mixson, as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Murdaugh was predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Margaret “Maggie” Branstetter Murdaugh; grandson, Paul Terry Murdaugh; and brother-in-law, Arlen Cotter. A private service will be held at 1:00, Sunday, June 13, 2021, at the Varnville United Methodist Church for family members. Friends are welcome to attend the burial service at 2:00 at the Hampton Cemetery conducted by Rev. John Culp and Rev. Tyler Strange and directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home. Visitation will be at Randolph’s home, 2175 Yemassee Highway, Varnville, SC, following the service at the cemetery. [1, 3] | |
| HIST | Prosecutor dies just days after 2 relatives were found dead Posted Saturday, June 12, 2021 6:00 am ISLANDTON (AP) - A longtime prosecutor in South Carolina has died just days after his grandson and daughter-in-law were found dead on the family's land in Colleton County in a shooting investigators have said little about. The announcement of Randolph Murdaugh III's death came from his law firm Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth & Detrick on Thursday. The firm didn't give a cause of death, but Democratic state Sen. Margie Bright Matthews of Colleton County said Murdaugh, 81, was in intensive care when she asked for prayers for the family Tuesday on the Senate floor. Murdaugh's death Thursday came the day before the graveside service for his 22-year-old grandson Paul Murdaugh and Paul's mother, 52-year-old Maggie Murdaugh. The mother and son were found shot near dog kennels at the family's home near Islandton on Monday night. The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the case and has released few details, including what kind of weapons were used to kill them, whether they have any potential suspects or who found their bodies and called 911. Colleton County deputies turned the case over to state police, and their police report said almost nothing other than two people were shot. South Carolina law requires police agencies to release any reports they create on crime within 14 days, and they must include details such as the nature and substance of the incident. The Murdaughs are one of South Carolina's most prominent legal families. Paul Murdaugh was awaiting trial on a charge of boating under the influence causing death in a February 2019 crash that killed 19-year-old Mallory Beach. The woman's body was found seven days after the crash. The wreck led to stories questioning whether his family's ties to the legal system in the area affected the investigation. Murdaugh III served as the elected solicitor in the 14th Circuit from 1987 to 2005. His father and grandfather also held the job as prosecutor for Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties. Murdaugh III's son, Alex, the husband and father of the victims in Monday's shooting, is a part-time prosecutor in the same office. Randolph Murdaugh III October 25, 1939 - June 10, 2021 RANDOLPH'S OBITUARY Mr. Randolph Murdaugh, III, 81, of Varnville, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, June 10, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Murdaugh was born October 25, 1939 in Savannah, Georgia, son of the late Randolph “Buster” Murdaugh, Jr. and Gladys Marvin Murdaugh. Randolph graduated from Wade Hampton in 1957 where he was very active in sports. It was here that he began dating his future wife, Libby. After graduation he attended the University of South Carolina, graduating in 1961 with a BS Degree in Business Administration. That summer he married Libby. In the fall of that year he enrolled in University of South Carolina School of Law and graduated in 1964. After graduating he returned to Hampton to work in his father’s Law Firm and became an Assistant Solicitor for the 14th Circuit. Upon the retirement of his father in 1986 he became the Solicitor of the 14th Circuit where he served until the end of 2005. For 87 consecutive years three generations of the Murdaugh family served as Solicitor of the 14th Circuit. This 87 years of service in one office, by the same family, is the longest in the history of the United States. In 2006 he rejoined the law firm which is now Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth & Detrick, P.A. Randolph was President of the South Carolina Solicitor’s Association during 1995-1996, he served on the National District Attorney’s Association Board of Directors from 1998 – 2005 and received the Order of the Palmetto (South Carolina’s highest civilian honor) from Governor Henry McMaster in 2018. Over his lifetime he achieved many awards including induction into the Wade Hampton Athletic Hall of Fame. Left to cherish his memories is his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth “Libby” Alexander Murdaugh; his daughter, Lynn Murdaugh Goettee (Allen) of Summerville; his sons, Randolph “Randy” Murdaugh , IV (Christy) of Hampton, Richard Alexander “Alex” Murdaugh of Islandton and John Marvin Murdaugh (Liz) of Okatie; grandchildren, Mills Goettee, Trey Goettee, Buster Murdaugh, Reeves Goettee, Mary Elizabeth Murdaugh, Caroline Murdaugh, Mary Marvin Murdaugh, Liza Grace Murdaugh and Randolph Murdaugh, V; sister, Brenda Young (Tommy); sister-in law, Janet Cotter; brother-in-law, Don Alexander (Lisa); and special family member, Barbara Mixson, as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Murdaugh was predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Margaret “Maggie” Branstetter Murdaugh; grandson, Paul Terry Murdaugh; and brother-in-law, Arlen Cotter. A private service will be held at 1:00, Sunday, June 13, 2021, at the Varnville United Methodist Church for family members. Friends are welcome to attend the burial service at 2:00 at the Hampton Cemetery conducted by Rev. John Culp and Rev. Tyler Strange and directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home. Visitation will be at Randolph’s home, 2175 Yemassee Highway, Varnville, SC, following the service at the cemetery. | |
| _UID | 012F4889AF224CA5A6C074200DF5AF0F7D6D | |
| _UID | 012F4889AF224CA5A6C074200DF5AF0F7D6D | |
| Death | 10 Jun 2021 | at his residence, Varnville, South Carolina |
| Burial | 13 Jun 2021 | Hampton Cemetery, Hampton, South Carolina |
| Person ID | I333417 | Singleton and Related Families |
| Last Modified | 8 Jul 2021 | |
| Father | Randolph “Buster” MURDAUGH, Jr. d. Bef 10 Jun 2021 | |
| Mother | Gladys MARVIN d. Bef 10 Jun 2021 | |
| _UID | 9941FE22C7A744CA9E01899CFD812615F351 | |
| _UID | 9941FE22C7A744CA9E01899CFD812615F351 | |
| Family ID | F222738 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family | Elizabeth “Libby” ALEXANDER | |||||||||
| Marriage | 1961 [1] | |||||||||
| _UID | 85CEE27C9E4C48B49D50FAB2D56F6D735436 | |||||||||
| _UID | 85CEE27C9E4C48B49D50FAB2D56F6D735436 | |||||||||
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| Family ID | F222737 | Group Sheet | Family Chart | ||||||||
| Last Modified | 20 Jun 2021 | |||||||||
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