ISLANDTON, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - The property at the center of the Alex Murdaugh murder trial could soon have a new owner.
The 1,700-acre hunting property became infamous during the six-week double murder trial as the site where Murdaugh killed his wife Maggie and youngest son Paul.
The Crosby Land Company, a brokerage and consulting firm, is listing the property and confirmed with FOX Carolina it is under contract. A spokesperson said they did not know when the deal would be finalized.
The property includes a 5,275 sq. ft. home, guest cottage, equipment shed, fishpond, shooting range and kennels.
The front porch where a pot with the name Buster is seen at the Murdaugh Moselle property on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 in Islandton. Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post and Courier/Pool(awhitaker@postandcourier.com | Andrew J. Whitaker) The feed room where Paul Murdaugh’s body was found at the Murdaugh Moselle property on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 in Islandton. Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post and Courier/Pool(awhitaker@postandcourier.com | Andrew J. Whitaker) Court TV photojournalist Steven Gresham and Wall Street journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein stand where Maggie and Paul Murdaugh’s bodies were found around 12 steps from each other at the Murdaugh Moselle property on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 in Islandton. Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post and Courier/Pool(awhitaker@postandcourier.com | Andrew J. Whitaker) Media was allowed to view the exterior of the main house on the Murdaughs' Moselle hunting property.(WHNS | File image) The side of the house at the Murdaugh Moselle property on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 in Islandton. Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post and Courier/Pool(awhitaker@postandcourier.com | Andrew J. Whitaker) The dog kennels at the Murdaugh Moselle property on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 in Islandton. Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post and Courier/Pool(awhitaker@postandcourier.com | Andrew J. Whitaker) Media was allowed to view the kennels at Moselle during the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh. Closing arguments are set to begin Wednesday in the Murdaugh double murder trial. First, the jury is touring Moselle.(WTOC) As of January, 2023, the Moselle property in Colleton County where 52-year-old Maggie Murdaugh and 22-year-old Paul Murdaugh were gunned down remains vacant.(Live 5) “The location, ecosystem, and water features make this an ideal candidate for a conservation easement. The next owner may be the beneficiary of considerable tax advantages that may be available through the donation of an easement,” the listing says. “This is truly a top-tier property, complete with all the improvements and amenities one would expect from a high-end sporting property with little or no deferred maintenance cost.”
Murdaugh is convicted of shooting and killing Maggie and Paul by the kennels on June 7, 2021.
During Murdaugh’s trial, the jury visited Moselle at the defense’s request.
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