Auction of Murdaugh Family Estate Draws Thousands to Liberty Auction in Pembroke, Georgia

On Thursday, an estimated 3,000 people gathered at Liberty Auction in Pembroke, Georgia, for an auction of items from the Murdaugh family’s Moselle estate. The auction, which lasted over six hours, was the largest ever held at the auction house, according to Liberty Auction owner Lori Mattingly.

The Murdaugh family, who live in South Carolina, were referred to the auction house by someone. The property became a household name during the nationally televised trial of its owner, Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted earlier this month of killing his wife, Maggie, and younger son, Paul.

Steven Dugger, the auctioneer handling the sale, told CNN that the event was “the largest auction I have seen here for sure.” Emily McGarry, who works for the auction house, said the crowd was about three times the normal size.

The auction featured items originally inside the Murdaughs’ home, including furniture, artwork, and other collectibles. The gavel once again fell with a verdict in the Murdaugh family story – but this time at the hands of an auctioneer, not a judge. The auction was a success, with many items selling for more than their estimated value.