Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson, a former housekeeper for the Murdaugh family, recently shared details that led her to believe that Alex Murdaugh was responsible for the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. In an exclusive interview with People, Turrubiate-Simpson discussed the small inconsistencies that began to trouble her after the tragic events at the Murdaugh estate in South Carolina.
Having worked for the Murdaugh family for over a decade, Turrubiate-Simpson initially trusted Alex and loved the family she served. However, certain details following the murders raised red flags for her. She noticed that Maggie’s Mercedes SUV was parked in an unusual spot, something she knew Maggie never did. Additionally, she found pajamas and underwear laid out neatly in the laundry room, despite Maggie never wearing underwear to bed.
In Alex’s bathroom, Turrubiate-Simpson discovered a puddle of water, a towel, and a pair of khaki pants that she recognized from the previous day. She also noted that a shirt Alex wore in a Snapchat video on the day of the murders mysteriously disappeared. Months later, Alex asked her about a Vineyard Vines shirt he claimed to have worn that day, but she remembered ironing a seafoam green polo instead.
During Alex’s 2023 murder trial, Turrubiate-Simpson saw police bodycam footage showing a beach towel in his car. She recalled washing, drying, and folding that towel earlier that day, leading her to believe that Alex had used it to clean himself after the crime. This revelation was a turning point for her, solidifying her belief that Alex was the culprit.
Alex had initially claimed he was sleeping in the main house at Moselle when the murders occurred. He said he went to check on his father in Varnville and returned to find the bodies of his wife and son before calling 911. However, he was eventually convicted of the murders and sentenced to life in prison without parole in March 2023.
The details shared by Turrubiate-Simpson shed light on the events surrounding the Murdaugh family tragedy and provide insight into the case. The revelations from her memoir, co-written with Mary Frances Weaver, offer a unique perspective on the events leading up to Alex Murdaugh’s conviction.
