WSJ reporter. Host of "Camp Swamp Road" podcast. Author of the instant NYT bestseller “The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty"

Joined August 2009
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Pretty high praise from two of the best SC journalists ever 📰❤️
And Valerie is the best reporter and colleague. A much deserved kudos.
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“Why would anyone underestimate this woman?” (Followed by big round of applause)
In a ballroom at Caesar’s Palace (with thousands of others) to hear Blanca Simpson and @AnneTEmerson #murdaugh #crimecon
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In a ballroom at Caesar’s Palace (with thousands of others) to hear Blanca Simpson and @AnneTEmerson #murdaugh #crimecon
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Valerie Bauerlein retweeted
By noon, more than 26,000 people had voted, surpassing the highest single-day early voting turnout ever recorded for a primary election in South Carolina. By 3 p.m., an estimated 44,600 ballots had been cast. The previous record was 23,000 primary ballots cast in 2024. #scpol
NEW: South Carolina sees record-breaking turnout by lunchtime on first day of early voting postandcourier.com/politics/… #scpol #scnews #chsnews #scnews
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Kyle and I had a really challenging existence for many years. But we luckily took the time to figure out our differences and that was something he instigated with a conversation in his bus around how we each managed our racing teams. I was super eager for us to get on better terms. But it was he who made the effort for that to be possible. We did some media together also to laugh through some of the things we put each other through many years ago. Most recently we had even been discussing him running my Late Model at Wilkesboro this summer. He seemed extremely happy and we had planned to meet up next Thursday to get his seat to the shop. He laughed over the idea of his fans and JRM fans having to cheer in unison during that race. Kyle was one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. No one can deny that. But he was also a father, a husband, brother, son, and a friend to many. My heart is broken for the Busch family. I will never be able to make sense of this loss but I am thankful that we had found a way to become friends.
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Always love talking with @smerconish and @tccannon124
Michael speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter and "The Devil at His Elbow" author Valerie Bauerlein about the stunning overturning of Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction in South Carolina. They unpack the explosive story surrounding Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill, claims of juror influence, the “egg lady” juror dismissal, missing murder weapons, and why South Carolina prosecutors are preparing to retry Murdaugh for the murders of Maggie and Paul. Download & Listen here: link.podtrac.com/smerconishp…
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Valerie Bauerlein retweeted
i am absolutely obsessed with this steve kerr tidbit and need the more dedicated swifties to get on this ASAP
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Steve Kerr had nothing left to prove. But at a crossroads in his career, facing down the pains of his past convinced him he had everything left to play for. Wright Thompson shares the full story 👇 spr.ly/6014BBxluE
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New trial for Alex #Murdaugh. SC Supco places responsibility on Becky Hill: "Hill's shocking jury interference was accomplished outside the presence and knowledge of the outstanding trial judge and superbly competent and professional counsel for the State and the defense."
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Valerie Bauerlein retweeted
An amazing evening hosted by University of South Carolina School Of Journalism and Mass Communications featuring journalist and author, Valerie Bauerlein. Former Chief Justice Toal who presided over the Murdaugh evidentiary hearing sat in front me.
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The gang’s all here! Wonderful evening @UofSC Buchheit Lecture with Valerie Bauerlein. #murdaugh
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Sometimes, big stories come from small places. The Wall Street Journal's @vbauerlein dug into the police coverup that ensued after a car chase and killing near Myrtle Beach. The results were breathtaking and infuriating. This story and all the others are worth your time.
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Valerie Bauerlein retweeted
Some big personal news today! - My new venture is called New Things! Newsletters, video, live events. Head to thenewthings.com and sign up. We're hard at work building and will launch this spring. - I'm partnering with @NBCNews in a big way. As chief Tech Analyst, you'll see more of me on their TV and digital shows, plus New Things content coming to their platforms!
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A judge denied a claim of self-defense for the second of two men who had avoided arrest by saying they feared for their lives when they fatally shot Scott Spivey during a road-rage encounter. on.wsj.com/4d3T0hF
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Valerie Bauerlein retweeted
you: I wonder what Cam Boozer is saying to Coach Scheyer me: is that former U.S. surgeon general @vivek_murthy
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Early birds. 6AM call time. Sunrise at SC Supreme Court. #Murdaugh @jmonkatthestate @vbauerlein
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When I met @HarpootlianSC, we looked something like this. I've interviewed him many times in the intervening 20 years and it's never been dull! Join us at noon for a #DigMeAGrave chat about the second-most famous defendant of his career. We will also talk #Murdaugh!
TODAY: Going LIVE on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 12PM. I'll be joined by @WSJ’s @vbauerlein to talk about my new book #DigMeAGrave and what it was like to prosecute South Carolina’s most notorious serial killer, Pee Wee Gaskins. Watch on X, FB, or TikTok. Bring your questions. 🗓️ Feb 4 | ⏰ 12PM
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Good on @CWMadel The Lawyer for the Agent Who Shot Renee Good Thinks ICE Has Gone Too Far. GOP candidate Chris Madel is dropping out of the Minnesota’s governor’s race. “I can’t look my daughters in the eye." wsj.com/politics/policy/the-…
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