Buster Murdaugh claims he and his girlfriend Brooklynn White were 'followed' by 'suspicious' car

The incident took place two days after Buster Murdaugh's father Alex Murdaugh was convicted in the double murder of his mom Maggie and brother Paul
UPDATED MAR 8, 2023
Buster Murdaugh's girfriend Brooklynn White was by his side throughout his father's murder trial (Brett Buffington/Twitter)
Buster Murdaugh's girfriend Brooklynn White was by his side throughout his father's murder trial (Brett Buffington/Twitter)

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA: Two days after Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife Maggie and son Paul, his surviving son Buster Murdaugh called the sheriff's office to file a report on Sunday, March 5, 2023, after he and his girlfriend Brooklynn White found a 'suspicious' vehicle outside their home and claimed they were 'followed'.

On Friday, March 3, the disgraced and disbarred lawyer Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to serve two consecutive life sentences for the brutal double murders. He also faces dozens of alleged financial crimes, reported Law and Crime.

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Who is Brooklynn White?

Buster's girlfriend Brooklynn White was a constant presence by his side throughout his father's trial which garnered national attention. In 2014, White relocated to Alabama for college from her native in Rock Hill, South Carolina. From the University of Alabama, she received her bachelor of arts in political science and later switched to law and order, according to her LinkedIn. Between 2018 and 2021, she became a juris doctor candidate at the University of South Carolina Law School during which she interned at many South Carolina law firms. She then became a criminal law tutor. In the fall of 2021 after her graduation, she began to work at Hilton Head-based law firm, Olivetti, McCray & Withrow. According to the firm's website, White's focus of work is mainly on trust administration, estate planning, and probate.

Buster's police complaint on photographers following him

According to the report filed with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office by Buster given in his full name, Richard Alexander Murdaugh, he mentioned a matter of "disturbance" following a photograph of him published in the New York Post in which he was seen peeking through blinds at his residence at Hilton Head Island.

 As per the sheriff's investigation narrative, Busted stated "he was made aware of a photo published in the New York Post that appeared today,” and added, "he and his girlfriend reviewed Ring camera footage from the residence and observed a suspicious grey Dodge Challenger outside the residence at approximately 1839 hours yesterday." The alleged incident took place on Saturday night, March 4. "Buster believes the occupant of this vehicle took the photo, judging on Buster’s position in the residence when the photo was captured," read the report. 

Police responded to Buster's complaint by patrolling outside his Hilton Head Island and advising him on "Trespass" and "Restraining order procedures". He was also given the necessary contact information for initiating litigation procedures if warranted.

Who followed Buster and his girlfriend?

The complainant of the police reports was identified as Buster Murdaugh. However, the sheriff's office also noted his 26-year-old girlfriend White dialed the cops to "advise she and her boyfriend, Buster, were being followed by ‘the media’ in a grey Chevrolet SUV." According to authorities, a corporal tailed the SUV. For making an improper lane change and speeding, the driver was stopped and was identified as Nathanael Ryan Jones, reported Law and Crime.

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