Marcus I always enjoy reading your reflection on Rebeccas updates and each episode. E: bpp_pio@tdcj.texas.gov. You can help by adding to it. Updated on: February 28, 2023 / 7:05 PM Cliff snapped to and realized that both his wife and Kent were right. The murders were arranged by Bart Whitaker in an attempt to inherit the family's estate. Bart was close to 19-year-old Kevin, a college sophomore who looked up to him. [46] Scholarly attention has been directed toward this PEN program, noting that while PEN was an esteemed human rights organization known for the defense of free speech rights, in particular of persecuted writers, the Prison Writing Program presented a distinct agenda, namely in a "[belief] in the restorative and rehabilitative power of writing." On June 7, 2021, Investigators also found it troubling that a picture of Bart taken at the graduation dinner showed him giving the finger (although Id file that one in the kids like to make obscene gestures, no big deal folder). Cliff was unsure how that person was doing; that is, until he heard a pitiful sound emanating from the victim. [verification needed] The State of Texas executes by overdosing the condemned with pentobarbital from a compounding pharmacy, and Whitaker's defense lawyers had claimed the state's first two executions of 2018 were botched because of old lethal injection drugs. He and Bart enjoyed biking long distances together. The state reduced his sentence to life. And finally, I checked into where Barts young accomplices are today. It irrevocably denies any possibility of rehabilitation; it eviscerates hope entirely. He hired two men to shoot and kill his mother, Tricia, younger brother, Kevin, and father, Kent. Theres also the question of what turned Bart Whitaker into a homicidal fiend. Trial The trial against Bart Whitaker began in March 2007 and was held in Fort Bend County. But his state, California,has an unofficial moratorium on execution which is absurd when the State still sentences to death. Corey Mitchells true crime book, Savage Son, tells the tragic story of the Whitaker family murders. Was he a born a sociopath or did some kind of abuse taint and mold him? I see theres some pressure in South Africa for its return; thankfully there has never been here since Britain abolished it in the 60s. Rebecca I couldnt find it, but it would be great if you reviewed it! WebThe main house at the Murdaugh family's Moselle Road property in Islandton, South Carolina, on March 1, 2023 Jurors on Wednesday visited the family hunting lodge where Alex With that penalty at stake, we must be concerned that justice really is so as much as reasonably possible. He said testimony from psychiatrists and the familys investigators who [had stated that] Bart was manipulative was disregarded. https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/severs-roger.htm (dont know the FF title). (Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post And Courier via AP, Pool), Flying bug found at Walmart turns out to be rare Jurassic-era insect. He told the police that he would forgive the man who shot his He looked up from Tricia into the house, where he spotted someone who he thought was Kevin Whitaker. Hes probably hoping this is his ticket to salvation, a la Jack Henry Abbott, another eloquent killer. Thanks, Rebecca. Texas Governor Gregg Abbott ruled that Thomas "Bart" Whitaker should instead spend the rest of life in jail for masterminding the murders of his mother Tricia, 51, and brother Kevin, 19, at the the family's suburban home in Houston, Texas, in 2003. Nor am I moved by a persons progress in prison. [12][13][pageneeded][third-party source needed] Bart's father Kent survived the shooting in which his wife and son were killed. And in another twist, mere minutes before Bart was set to executed, he got a call from the governor commuting his sentence instead to life in prison. E: governor@state.tx.us, Pending Execution of Offender Thomas Whitaker, TDJC Number: 999522, date of birth: 12/31/1979. The seven-member Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles voted unanimously to commute the sentence. In this book, Kent Whitaker describes the true story of the murder of his wife and younger son, a trail of events which had been arranged by his older son. scheduled closing arguments for the morning of March 5. It will keep the blood from rushing out too fast, he ordered. [44] Ira Wells, in particular, points to Whitaker's participation in the program to exemplify the questions, declaring Whitaker's prison writing powerful in its ability to "shock readers into a sensory appreciation of the radical strangeness of [his] life lived". Bart, then a wholesome-looking 22-year-old with a Princess Diana complexion, came up with a new plot to wipe out his mother, father, and brother, and get his hands on all of the familys assets, worth $1 million to $1.5 million. Somethings going on outside. Would-be Waco whackers. Still, in an effort to unnerve the young men, police continually made it clear that they were watching them. Then, Brashear entered a getaway car driven by Champagne, and they dumped the bag with the murder items in the water. [citation needed] In addition, they purchased a lakeside townhouse in Willis, Texas, for his use, and a $4,000 Rolex watch was given to him as a college graduation present hours before the murders. Cliff and Darlene sat downstairs in the back of their comfortable home, on this particular night. Cliff met Tricia the day he and his wife had moved in. [16] Prosecutors presented evidence that although it wasn't Whitaker who shot his family members, he was responsible for the murders because he played the leading part in the conspiracy to commit the murders[19][bettersourceneeded], The prosecution's theory of motive focused on financial gain, with evidence variously described as pointing to Whitaker standing to inherit "about $1.5million" after the death of his parents and brother,[4] or that he had wanted to capitalize on a million-dollar life insurance payout. Im curious to find how the community in and around the familys home in Sugar Land, Texas, reacted when the justice system bared the id of the respectable-seeming young man in their midst. The Whitaker family was in celebration mode - their oldest son, Thomas "Bart" Whitaker, had just finished his final exam at Sam Houston State University, he'd soon be walking the stage, and his parents, Tricia and Kent, and brother, Kevin, were so excited for him. Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Judge Clifton Newman is allowing only the jury, attorneys from both sides, security and police, and a court reporter to come. We can agree. She was in a kneeling position with her head on the front porch, near the slight step leading into the house. / CBS/AP. The defense also used their experts to suggest there were two shooters, based in part on common sense that the victims stopped using their cellphones within seconds of each other. In 2003, Thomas Bart Whitaker plotted the murder of his family. [49][bettersourceneeded][6], As of 2019, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice was investigating a report that Whitaker's masters thesis was being offered for sale, online. What happened? he asked her. Cliff made his way toward Kent. Now! Brandon took off back to the house to make the call. Newman cautioned jurors that the property, which no one has lived at in over a year, would look different today than it did at the time of the killings. As if, for me, the death penalty isnt capricious enough, cases like this make an utter tragic farce of it. She had previously taught at nearby Lakeview Elementary School and was acting as a volunteer there on occasion. Your objectivity impartiality nor fear no favour is applausable. But he arrived to find a real firearm, not a paintball gun, on the scene and four people with one bullet wound each. K: How kind but Im a Brit, so havent a cat in hells chance of being Governator (wasnt that Arnie of California?) [42] He also contributed[clarification needed] to Hell Is a Very Small Place: Voices from Solitary Confinement. You are a good candidate for governor of Texas. Blueprint for murder. Texasll probably be the last to lose it if it does! But from the outside, his home life and social life seemed near perfect. He had transferred from Baylor University in Waco where an informant tipped off police about Barts aborted plan to kill his family in 2001 to Sam Houston State University. Examples of the prison writing of the title subject, with dates of their first publication, include: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. On December 10, 2003, the Whitaker family was celebrating the college graduation of their eldest son, Thomas Bartlettknown as Bart, with dinner at a local seafood restaurant. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Faithful father. Greg Abbott has chosen to commute the execution of the Sugar Land man convicted in the 2003 murders of his mother and brother. Until. I cannot comment upon the quantitative status in evaluating his crime that his not being the actual perpetrator should have. He hired two men to shoot and kill his mother, Tricia, younger brother, Kevin, and father, Kent. WebIn the weeks following the murder, the police learned that the attack had been orchestrated by the son who survivedMr. His mother Tricia and brother Kevin both died. The field trip came as prosecutors made their closing arguments in the weekslong trial where Alex Murdaugh stands accused of murdering his wife, Maggie, and son Paul. The Whitakers had the cool house to be at and Kent and Tricia were the second parents to so many people, according to Kevins friend Brittany Barnhill, who appeared on the 48 Hours episode The Sugar Land Conspiracy.. Related: Claus Von Blow: The Danish-British Socialite Who Was Convicted and then Cleared of Trying to Murder His Wife. (Murderers like to tell war stories, whether they happened or not Michael Peterson and John Boyle.). Kent spent lots of time with his sons. WebIn this book, Kent Whitaker describes the true story of the murder of his wife and younger son, a trail of events which had been arranged by his older son. Harpootlian then asked Crosby if he thought Murdaugh killed his wife and son. Abbott ruled that Bart Whitaker will now spend the rest of his life in jail for the "heinous crime". And, of course, Mr Whitaker snr cannot properly speak for the three dead victims, only himself. He had a good start better than most prisoners. It also held a glove that matched one left at the murder scene and a water bottle with Chris Brashears DNA sealed on the inside of the cap. Bart needed a way to ensure his family didn't attend that graduation. Bart is definitely a bad seed. He simply understood that his friend was in trouble and needed his help. When he walked out of his home, Cliff first looked over in the direction of the Whitakers house. "But you can't walk around with anger.". [8]:Ch.50[pageneeded] Whitaker began attending Baylor University in 2001, transferring from there to Sam Houston State University (SHSU), where he was thought by his parents to be in attendance in late 2003, and from which he was expected to graduate. A six-day trial ended Whatever awful things weve done, kindness and mercy in the form of showing this man that he isnt forgotten while he contemplates that most terrible of punishments, is always right. "I have had anger with him, extreme anger, Mr. Harpootlian, because what he did with my law firm, my partners, his clients, our clients what he did to his family. Contact Stephanie K. Baer at stephanie.baer@buzzfeed.com. While out having a celebratory dinner, no one in his family Cliff was very fond of his new neighbors. [3], Alongside the legal submission from the Whitaker legal team an 18-page document from Whitaker lawyers Keith S. Hampton and James Rytting (the latter at Hilder & Associates),[25][non-primary source needed] Whitaker's father, Kent, also appealed, cooperating with the legal team's submission and writing a letter in the public forum of the Houston Chronicle on January 18, 2018, asking that the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles "spare my son". Hipp said that Kent and Tricia had heard about the plot, but didnt take it seriously. Cliff turned his attention back to the bleeding Whitaker parents. After the shootings, Bart did a good job of pretending that he was happy that EMTs saved his dads life, but at some point, he told Champagne he wanted to finish off the job and really kill his dad the next time, according to 20/20. Millions of Americans nearing retirement age with no savings, Top McCarthy aide, House Oversight chair each met with Ashli Babbitt's mother, South Carolina double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, 100 other charges including financial crimes. While testifying on the stand last week, Alex admitted to lying repeatedly to investigators, family, and law partners about his whereabouts the night of the killings, but denied ever harming Maggie and Paul. [9][4] He had lied to his parents about his continued status in college; varying reports had him dropping out of SHSU months before,[10] or being present there as a freshman on academic probation. Thomas Whitaker and Christopher Wilkins, et al. This site uses cookies to improve user experience. You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPodcastFollow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer So, lets get going on the recap of Family Interrupted along with extra information drawn from internet research: Gathering place. Part of the problem is parole boards dont justify their reasoning/decisions to the public (knowing theyd be controversial) but its the public they are answerable to, just as justice in general is, as all such agencies operate with the permission of the public, ultimately (who pay for it all). Friend starts singing. Cliff hustled back to his house, stormed inside, and began yelling to Brandon, I need something to stop the bleeding! Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post And Courier via AP, Alex Murdaughs Ego Pushed Him To Kill His Family Rather Than Lose His Good Reputation, Prosecutors Said During Closing Arguments, I Knew Something Bad Was Going On: Alex Murdaughs Brother Described The Phone Call He Got On The Night Of The Murders, Alex Murdaugh Was Days Away From Unraveling Because Of A Boat Crash Lawsuit, But The Killings Of His Wife And Son Changed Everything, Alex Murdaugh Sobbed As Jurors Saw A Snapchat Video From His Son Allegedly Placing Him At The Scene Of The Murders. Prosecutors have pounded Murdaugh for various inconsistencies and lies, including not saying he was at the kennels the night of the killing when he could be heard heard on video recorded by his son. Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/KillerInstinctYTDont forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPodcastIf you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post And Courier/AP. [3][29], Abbott accepted their recommendation and commuted Whitaker's death sentence, noting that Whitaker had "voluntarily and forever waived any and all claims to parole in exchange for a commutation of his sentence from death to life without the possibility of parole." They were also excited to have their eldest son, Brandon, home from college for the holidays. Champagne led police to the spot where he and Brashear threw a bag with the murder evidence into Lake Conroe. In September2005, Whitaker was handed over to U.S. authorities at the border town of Laredo, Texas, where he was arrested for capital murder. [16] Hipp, who admitted on cross-examination that his participation in Whitaker's schemes had been "motivated by money" police testified that Whitaker stood to inherit the family estate, valued at $1million further testified that in December2000, prior to the murders of which he stood accused, Whitaker had made another preempted plan, this time to "ambush his parents and brother as they entered their home after a dinner outing", a plan noted by the Houston Chronicle to be "virtually identical to the one [Champagne would soon testify] was actually carried out three years later. I do not support the death penalty but given that it exists in the State, that due process appears to have been followed, and that the offence is in my view and that of the jury egregious, it seems to me gravely important that this punishment execution is applied consistently if it must be applied at all. Then, things took a horrifying turn for Kent. As far as an epilogue on Barts accomplices, Chris Alan Brashear occupies a cell in the Eastham Unit and will reach parole eligibility in 2035, when hes 53. Sign up for The Lineup's newsletter and get our recommended reads delivered straight to your inbox. A Young Heir Tries to Hasten His Fortune(Family Interrupted, Forensic Files). I wasnt aware of Runnels until a few days ago, when I saw a news item, looking his case up. But instead of fleeing, Cliff decided he needed some protection of his own. Sugar Land had a practically nonexistent murder rate and Kent would later recall that, when he saw the armed intruder, he figured it was one of his kids friends playing a prank with a paintball gun. That factor alone may not warrant commutation for someone like Mr. Whitaker who recruited others to commit murder. [44], In 2007, Whitaker founded an inmate blog, originally created with the assistance of his father, now maintained by volunteers, entitled Minutes Before Six; it has published his work and trial records, and articles, poetry, and art from inmates held in prisons in the United States. The Whitaker family was in celebration mode - their oldest son, Thomas "Bart" Whitaker, had just finished his final According to his statements and the evidence gathered, Bart Whitaker intended to murder his parents and younger brother in order to keep the family estate. Fred Felcman, the original prosecutor in the case, said the board made its decision purely because of the fathers forgiveness, and disregarded the large number of others affected by the murders. WebThe Mysterious Saga of the Whitaker Family Murders Family Shot in the Chest. Today, Bart resides in the William G. McConnell Unit, or McConnell for short, in Beeville, Texas. Thus, he enjoyed the little time he was able to spend with Kent and Tricia Whitaker. His mother and He described her as just a very, very sweet person.. Thats privileged white Justice. The popular new guy in town explained to his south of the border friends that he sustained the bullet wound to his arm while fighting in Afghanistan. Maggie Murdaugh's iPhone was found on the side of the road outside of the property, and the backlight came on nearly two minutes before GPS data showed Alex Murdaugh's SUV pass by. Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post And Courier via AP Randolph Murdaugh III, 81, died just three days after the family tragedy, the law firm said. Explaining his decision, Abbott said: "The murders of Mr. Whitaker's mother and brother are reprehensible. The Stanleys were watching a family show. "I think his intentions were well, but his methods were flawed," Kinsey said. Just how he thought hed get away with it I think underlines his feelings of superiority. 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In 2007, Whitaker founded an inmate blog, originally created with the assistance of his father, now maintained by volunteers, entitled Minutes Before Six; it has published his work and trial records, and articles, poetry, and art from inmates held in prisons in the United States. Police attempted to arrest her wife, Naria Jenna Whitaker, 33, later that the same day at the couple's home in Marion, Indiana, but Whitaker died by suicide, shooting herself shortly after police arrived, the Outlook reported. [11], Whitaker left for Mexico in June2004, using $3000 to persuade an acquaintance to assist him; he assumed the name "Rudy Rios", found work in a furniture shop in Cerralvo, Mexico, developed a relationship with a woman, and concocted a story of service in Afghanistan to explain his gunshot wound. Police initially thought they had a suspect in an armed robber who struck a different house soon after the Whitaker attack, but bloodhounds didnt pick up his scent at the Whitakers. in return for his admission of guilt, and was instead tried for capital murder. The crime deserves severe punishment for the criminals who killed them. The shooting occurred after Kent and Patricia Whitaker returned home with their sons on December 10, 2003, having been out celebrating Bart Whitaker's college graduation. Brashear shot Kevin once through his chest, and Kevin fell to the floor. [citation needed] They drove to the nearby Pappadeaux restaurant in Stafford for a celebratory dinner. This section needs expansion with: a relatively complete list, in chronological order, of all important works by the title subject, especially those referenced herein, for each giving their complete publication details, including date and publisher of its first appearance. Their oldest son, Bart, whom he had never met, since Bart lived up north in Willis, Texas, was about to graduate on Saturday. The person who fired the gun that killed the victims did not receive the death penalty, but Mr. Whitaker, who did not fire the gun, did get the death penalty. Tanya also accompanied Kent for court proceedings related to Barts fate. He argues that he is to be re-made a victim if his son is executed. Its a very interesting case. Austin, Texas 78711-2428 In February 2018, each of the seven board members separately voted to commute Barts sentence, and the governor concurred. When Cliff witnessed the carnage before him, he yelled back at his son, Go back inside and call 911! Quite the opposite, his parents were kind and generous by all accounts. Defense attorneys asked that the jury be able to visit the scene of the killings to help them understand how small the storage room is where Paul Murdaugh was killed and the distance between the two bodies. During cross-examination, Harpootlian asked Crosby, who often represents accident victims, if going through trauma can cause people to forget details or get times wrong. Try Sundance Now free for 30 days by going to SundanceNow.com and use promo code killerListen to The Generation Why Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery app!If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Bart Whitaker, it seems, was born rather than made a sociopath. Bart Whitaker is currently on death row in the Polunsky Unit, a notorious prison in Texas for the murders. And you are quite right Whitaker had at least two (that we know of) tries; so how doing well in prison makes people seem better is unbelievable. He began to load the shotgun with bullets when his wife stepped in front of him. That Mr Whitaker snr was himself an intended victim makes no material difference in my view: he is simply expressing what many parents in his situation would do, albeit that he has had to overcome the greatest of losses and provocation. But investigators couldnt help but notice that the drawers were all neatly pulled out to the exact same length and nothing had been removed from them. There was a light on in the foyer, which provided him with his only illumination. This page was last edited on 10 February 2023, at 01:00. Its telling that Bart offered no real excuse for arranging the murder of his family. Finally, a year and a half after the shootings, Champagne admitted that Bart hired him to help kill his family. Prosecutors brought Crosby back to the stand to talk more aboutMurdaugh stealing millions of dollarsfrom his clients and the firm the Murdaugh family founded more than a century ago. Tricia Whitaker continued to moan in agony. Finally, as to the question of what turned Bart into such a callous and motivated killer, no mention of any type of abuse or trauma came up. I dont oppose it absolutely (ie, I cant claim it to be unquestionably wrong in cases where there is no question of guilt); but because (i) its unequally applied even between cases of certainty in the same state; (ii) it costs a fortune to execute someone due to necessary legal safeguards money that could be better spent; (iii) it typically takes at least 15 yrs to do it often much longer making it something of a farce; (iv) it harshly punishes the innocent loved ones of the perp, victimising them just as the perps victims loved ones were, it makes little sense. Kenneth Kinsey said a defense expert who measured the angles of the shots and concluded they were fired closer to the ground or by someone well shorter than the 6-foot-4 (1.93-meter) Murdaugh didn't take into account the shooter and Maggie Murdaugh were both moving and the gun could have been fired from different positions. We need more like you! Bart Whitaker was eventually arrested in Mexico and accused of arranging the plot to inherite the family estate, which he estimated to be worth more than $1 million. [14][15][verification needed] The acquaintance who had assisted Whitaker to flee became aware of reward money that had been offered for his arrest,[clarification needed] and communicated Whitaker's whereabouts to the police. His voice was barely audible. Bart would later tell ABCs 20/20 that he never felt as though he fit in. [4] His parents funded his academic pursuits. Kent has since spearheaded the campaign to save his son from execution. They handed him a death sentence. It doesnt change what they did and what they have been judged on. The hangar and dog kennels where the bodies of Paul and Maggie were found, pictured on March 1, 2023, A hose in the dog kennels at the Murdaugh family property, March 1, 2023, The dog kennels at the Murdaugh property in Islandton, March 1, 2023. In 2007, he admitted he was "100 percent guilty" and that he hated his parents and brother at the time. Next up, they focused on two of Barts co-workers from the Bentwater Yacht & Country Club near Lake Conroe. Cliff was unable to get to Kevin because Tricia was blocking the entrance to the front door. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. In December 2003, Whitaker's mother Tricia Whitaker, brother Kevin Whitaker, and father Kent Whitaker were ambushed by a masked gunman as they walked in the front door of their Sugar Land home after a night out. You can watch the entire 48 Hours episode about the case online on a CBS news site. Cliff could sense that she was going downhill rapidly. Clifton, get out of there! she shouted frantically. The system worked for him today. [8]:Ch.10[pageneeded], The early testimony from Hipp[when?] He was having a relaxing evening watching television. P.O. [23], Whitaker's defense team lodged an appeal focused on the purity of drugs used in Texas executions in 20172018. Tricia and Kevin died from their gunshot wounds, but Kent survived. Cliff and Darlene looked at one another quizzically. The bullet hit Kent nearly six inches from his heart.. [31][non-primary source needed][32][non-primary source needed], Whitaker responded to the commutation of his sentence by saying, "I am thankful for this decision, not for me but for my dad. Kents head was pointing back toward the Stanley house in an awkward position. Are you okay?, Im bleeding, Cliff, Kent cried out much louder. Related: 32 Most Horrifying Serial Killer Books. 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