Where Is Buster Murdaugh Now? 2025 Update on Alex Murdaugh’s Son

Marriage: 2025 to Brooklynn White ·
Child: Son born 2026, named after Alex Murdaugh ·
Father’s Status: Alex Murdaugh convicted 2023

Seven key data points, one pattern: every verified detail shows a young man building a stable personal life while his family’s legal saga continues.

What is Buster Murdaugh doing today?

Marriage and fatherhood

Buster married Brooklynn White in Beaufort, South Carolina, on May 3, 2025, according to Realtor.com (real estate news). TMZ first reported that the couple had obtained a marriage license the previous month. By 2026, Buster and Brooklynn welcomed a son — and in a move that drew attention, they named the child after his father, Alex Murdaugh, as revealed by defense attorney Jim Griffin in a May 2026 court hearing covered by Court TV (legal news outlet).

Residence and privacy

Buster lives in South Carolina, the state where the Murdaugh family’s legal empire once operated. He rarely gives interviews and has maintained a low public profile. People (news magazine) described his attempts to move on from the family tragedy, noting that he was not present at a May 2026 hearing for his father.

Public appearances and occupation

No reports confirm a current job. Before the trial, Buster was a law school graduate, but he has not publicly practiced law. His defamation lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros. — over their portrayals of him in dramatized productions — was still active as of May 2025, per a YouTube news summary.

The implication: Buster’s private life is now a public narrative, and every personal milestone reflects his unresolved family loyalty.

Does Buster Murdaugh still believe his dad is innocent?

Testimony at trial

During Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder trial in 2023, Buster took the stand as a defense witness. He testified that his father had a close relationship with both Maggie and Paul, and that he did not believe Alex was capable of the crimes, as NBC News (national news) reported.

Public statements

Since the conviction, Buster has not given a public interview about his father’s guilt. His attorney, Jim Griffin, told Court TV in 2026 that Buster “has always believed” his father is innocent and remains “very supportive.”

Continued support

Buster’s actions speak loudly: regular prison visits, attendance at court hearings, and the symbolic decision to name his son after Alex. Court TV (legal news outlet) reported that “Buster supports his dad and named his son for him.”

The pattern: Buster’s public defense is consistent, but the absence of direct media statements leaves room for doubt.

Did Buster Murdaugh inherit money?

Inheritance from the Murdaugh estate

There is no public evidence that Buster directly inherited money from Alex Murdaugh’s alleged financial crimes. However, he did receive funds from the sale of the family’s Moselle estate. After Alex’s conviction, the property sold for $3.9 million, with proceeds distributed among victims and family. CBS News (national news) reported that Buster was assigned $530,000 from the sale. Mallory Beach’s family and two survivors of the 2019 boat crash received about $2.7 million, a boat crash survivor got $100,000, and nearly $300,000 went to a settlement fund for creditors and financial victims.

Assets and debts

Buster purchased a home in South Carolina in 2023 for $445,000, according to public records cited by Realtor.com (real estate news). No outstanding debts or liens have been publicly recorded against him.

Current net worth speculation

Because Buster’s income sources are unknown, net worth estimates vary wildly on social media — ranging from $50,000 to $1 million. Without a verified disclosure or public tax records, these figures remain speculative.

Does Buster Murdaugh support his dad?

Naming his son after Alex

The most emphatic show of support came in 2026 when Buster and Brooklynn named their newborn son after Alex Murdaugh. Defense attorney Jim Griffin stated in court, as covered by Court TV (legal news outlet), that “Buster had a child with his wife and named him after Alex.”

Visits and communication

Buster visits his father in prison regularly and they speak by phone. Griffin described their relationship as “very close.”

Public defense

Beyond testifying, Buster has not made public statements criticizing the conviction or the justice system. His support is expressed through private actions instead of media campaigns.

Do Buster and Alec Murdaugh still talk?

Prison visits

Court TV reported that Buster “frequently talks to and visits” Alex Murdaugh. Although Buster was notably absent from a May 2026 hearing, his attorney confirmed ongoing contact.

Phone calls and letters

Prison phone records have not been made public, but the family’s legal team has stated that Buster remains a regular correspondent with his father.

Buster’s role in appeals

Buster has not appeared as a formal participant in Alex’s appeals. However, his ongoing emotional support — and his decision to name his son after Alex — suggests he is prepared to remain in his father’s corner as the legal process drags on.

Timeline: Buster Murdaugh’s life after the Murdaugh murders

• June 2021 – Maggie and Paul Murdaugh are murdered at the family’s Moselle property (NBC News (national news)).
• September 2021 – Alex Murdaugh admits to asking Curtis Edward Smith to shoot him so Buster could collect a $10 million life-insurance payment (Netflix Tudum (streaming platform)).
• March 2023 – Alex Murdaugh is convicted of double murder (CBS News (national news)).
• 2023 – Buster purchases a home in South Carolina for $445,000 (Realtor.com (real estate news)).
• 2025 – Buster marries Brooklynn White (People (news magazine)).
• 2026 – Buster and Brooklynn have a son, named after Alex Murdaugh (Court TV (legal news outlet)).

The timeline shows a clear pattern: Buster’s personal milestones are interwoven with his father’s legal aftermath.

These gaps in public knowledge leave Buster’s future trajectory open to interpretation.

Voices from the periphery

“Buster had a child with his wife and named him after Alex. He is very supportive of his dad.”

— Jim Griffin, defense attorney for Alex Murdaugh, during a May 2026 court hearing (as reported by Court TV)

“Buster is trying to move on from the family tragedy, building a new life with his wife while staying loyal to his father.”

— People magazine (news article, 2026)

The implication for Buster: every public step he takes — marriage, fatherhood, naming his son — is read through the lens of the Murdaugh tragedy. He may want privacy, but his choices keep him in the story.

For a deeper look at Buster Murdaughs ongoing legal battles, many reports highlight how he continues to navigate the fallout from his father’s conviction.

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