Alex Murdaugh: Defense Attorney Dick Harpootlian on Defending One of South Carolina's Most Hated Men

Alex Murdaugh remains one of the most controversial figures in modern true crime, and in this episode, his defense attorney Dick Harpootlian speaks candidly about representing one of South Carolina’s most hated men. We break down what it’s like to defend Alex Murdaugh, the legal strategy behind the high-profile trial, and how public opinion can shape — but not decide — a courtroom battle. From media scrutiny to courtroom tactics, this STS podcast episode explores the challenges of defending Alex Murdaugh while navigating nonstop true crime news coverage. We also connect this case to broader survivor stories, cold cases, and real crime stories that continue to dominate headlines and fuel debate about justice, accountability, and fairness in America’s legal system. Key Points Covered: Dick Harpootlian’s perspective on defending Alex Murdaugh Legal strategy and courtroom decision-making Managing public backlash and media attention The impact of high-profile trials on juries Connections to survivor stories, true crime news, cold cases, STS podcast insights, and real crime stories Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.   Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.