The sprawling South Carolina hunting lodge that became the centrepiece of one of America's most shocking murder trials has emerged on the property market, offering a chilling glimpse into the estate where Alex Murdaugh's wife and son were brutally killed.
Newly released interior photographs of the Moselle property reveal the lodge's rustic-chic decor, complete with mounted animal trophies, leather furnishings, and wood-panelled walls that once hosted the prominent legal family before their world collapsed in bloodshed.
The Estate That Witnessed Tragedy
Located in Islandton, South Carolina, the 1,700-acre hunting retreat features a main lodge that served as both family getaway and the scene of the June 2021 double homicide that would unravel Murdaugh's web of financial crimes and deception.
"The property listing presents a surreal contrast between the lodge's cosy, well-appointed interiors and the horrific violence that occurred on its grounds," noted property analysts familiar with the estate.
From Family Retreat to Crime Scene
Once the site of family gatherings and hunting parties attended by South Carolina's elite, the Moselle estate became internationally infamous during Murdaugh's dramatic trial in 2023. Prosecutors argued the disgraced lawyer murdered his wife Maggie and son Paul at the property's dog kennels in a desperate attempt to distract from his collapsing financial schemes.
The property listing carefully avoids direct reference to the murders, instead highlighting the estate's extensive amenities including:
- Multiple hunting fields and wildlife habitats
- Professional-grade kennel facilities
- Expansive main residence with luxury finishes
- Several outbuildings and guest accommodations
- Prime South Carolina hunting territory
A Property Forever Changed
Real estate experts suggest the Moselle estate will likely attract interest from true crime enthusiasts, investors, or buyers seeking complete seclusion, though its notorious history may deter traditional family purchasers.
"Properties with such dark histories typically sell at significant discounts or attract very specific types of buyers," commented a luxury property specialist. "The Moselle estate represents both a substantial land investment and a piece of American criminal history."
The listing emerges as Alex Murdaugh serves consecutive life sentences for the murders, with the property sale representing the final dismantling of the family's once-powerful legacy in South Carolina's Lowcountry region.
