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Murdaugh Housekeeper's White Truck Mystery
6 Dec
Summary
- Housekeeper Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson recalls a white truck near the crime scene.
- She noted Maggie Murdaugh's car parked unusually the morning after the murders.
- A washed towel seen in a bodycam video convinced her Alex Murdaugh was guilty.
Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson, a close confidante of Maggie Murdaugh, shares lingering questions and insights from the days surrounding the murders of Maggie and her son Paul. She recounts being haunted by the memory of a white pickup truck parked near the Moselle property the morning after the killings, a detail that took on new significance during Alex Murdaugh's trial. Turrubiate-Simpson also noted the unusual parking of Maggie's car, a subtle inconsistency only a close observer would recognize.
Her certainty of Alex Murdaugh's guilt was cemented upon viewing crime scene body-camera footage. A glimpse of a towel, which she had recently washed, made her realize Alex had likely grabbed it during a frantic cleanup. This observation, combined with his demeanor, convinced her of his direct involvement in the murders, despite his portrayal as a devoted father.
Turrubiate-Simpson has authored a book detailing her relationship with Maggie and the events, aiming to keep the victims' memories alive. She speculates that Alex may have had assistance in the aftermath of the murders due to the time required to commit the act and clean up. The South Carolina Supreme Court is set to hear Murdaugh's appeal regarding jury tampering allegations, a process Turrubiate-Simpson believes should be fair.
