Former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty Thursday of killing both his wife and son. Judge Clifton Newman in the Walterboro courtroom handing down the sentence this morning.

Murdaugh’s defense attorneys argued that there wasn’t enough evidence and called for a mistrial but the judge denied their request. Murdaugh spoke at prior to sentencing and maintained his innocence.

54 year-old Murdaugh will spend the rest of his life in prison for the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of 52-year-old Maggie Murdaugh and their youngest son, 22-year-old Paul Murdaugh.

Judge Clifton Newman sentenced Murdaugh to two life terms to be served consecutively. Chief Prosecutor Creighton Waters says he’s grateful the jurors gave a voice to the victims.

None of the family members wanted to give impact statements prior to sentencing.

Murdaugh, dressed in a prison uniform, denied the crimes, saying “I’m innocent. I would never hurt my wife Maggie and I would never hurt my son Paul Paul.”

The jury reached a verdict in less than three hours last night after being handed the case late yesterday afternoon.