Alex Murdaugh, who is on trial for murdering his wife and son, was questioned by prosecutors in a case that has gripped the US
In emotional testimony, the former lawyer denied shooting his wife Maggie and son Paul at the family's hunting lodge in June 2021
During combative, rapid-fire exchanges, Murdaugh stumbled over some answers, and says: "I'm not trying to be difficult"
"I did not shoot my wife or my son, anytime ever," he said earlier in the day, testifying in his own defence
Murdaugh faces separate financial fraud charges, stemming from allegations he stole millions in legal settlements from clients
He hails from a powerful legal dynasty in South Carolina that stretches back generations and his trial has obsessed crime sleuths
Edited by Jessica Murphy
Alex Murdaugh, the now-disbarred South Carolina lawyer, is prepared to take the stand at his double murder trial today.
He has pleaded not guilty to the 2021 homicides of his wife, Maggie, and his son, Paul.
Stay with us as we bring you the latest from the courtroom.