Murdaugh murder trial live updates: Suspect continues his testimony

State suggests Murdaugh intentionally lied about being at dog kennels

In a testy exchange with prosecution, Murdaugh suggested that the state operated with bad faith, by not responding to emails from his defense attorneys and refusing requests to meet.

Prosecutor Waters shot back that Murdaugh had the opportunity multiple times to cooperate and tell investigators about his version of events, including being at the dog kennels minutes before Margaret and Paul were shot.

In yesterday’s testimony Murdaugh admitted to lying to SLED about the kennels, due to paranoia from his drug use about being suspected of a crime. It was the first time the public has heard this.

Waters said Murdaugh made the story up.

“So you, like you’ve done so many times over the course of your life had to back up and make a new story that kind of fits with the facts that can’t be denied. Isn’t that true, sir?” Waters asked.

“No, sir. That’s not true,” Murdaugh replied.