Curtis Edward Smith got arrested in Hampton South Carolina in connection to the shooting of Alex Murdaugh. Here is what we know about Murdaugh’s case so far.
Smith got arrested by the agents and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division on September 14, 2021. He had connections to the shooting of Alex Murdaugh in Hampton County on September 4.
Alex Murdaugh and Curtis Smith conspired for Alex to commit suicide in the Old Salkehatchie Road area. He provided Curtis with a firearm and asked him to shoot him in the head so that it results in his death, which would then allow for the payment of Alex’s death benefit to the beneficiary.
Curtis Edward Smith Arrest Details Revealed
Curtis got arrested at the Colleton County Detention Center on Tuesday.
He got charged with insurance fraud, conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, assisted suicide, pointing and presenting a firearm, assault, and battery of a high aggravated nature. Curtis also got charged with possession of marijuana and the distribution of methamphetamine. The SLED will soon announce his jail charges to the public.
Curtis Edward Smith’s current age is 61 years. He is a former client of Alex, and more charges are expected.
What We Know About Alex Murdaugh Case
Smith followed Murdaugh to the Old Salkehatchie Road and stood in the roadway as he shot him. Curtis then drove to an undisclosed location to dispose of the firearm.
The incident took place around 1:30 pm, according to The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. Alex was taken to the Savannah hospital to get treated for a superficial gunshot wound to the head, and he survived the shooting. He also provided a statement to the State Law Enforcement Division on September 13, where he admitted to planning with Curtis so that his son would collect his $10 million life insurance policy.
Curtis Edward Smith admitted to his involvement in the case on September 14, reports WTOC.
Curtis Edward Smith’s Wife And Family And Kids
Curtis lives with his family in Colleton County, South Carolina. Further details about Curtis Eddie Smith’s wife and kids are currently private.
More charges and case updates will be announced at the appropriate time as per the SLED.
Alex’s wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son, Paul Murdaugh, died in June in a double homicide at their Colleton County home. This case is still not solved, reports ABC Columbia.