Really weird story about the troubles of Alex Murdaugh, SC lawyer.
According to the affidavit filed to support the charges, Murdaugh allegedly conspired with Smith in the shooting on September 4, providing him with the firearm and instructing Smith to shoot him in the head.
The purpose, according to the affidavit, was for Smith to kill Murdaugh so that his son could collect a life insurance payout of approximately $10 million.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/15/us/murdaugh-shooting-arrest/index.html