Blanca Turrubiate‑Simpson, who cleaned and cared for the Murdaugh estate for more than ten years, has spoken to the Daily Mail about the family’s private life just weeks before Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction was overturned and a retrial is set. She says rumors of Maggie Murdaugh’s divorce plans were a joke, confirms an affair from 15 years earlier, and hints at a decades‑long addiction and missing millions, all while preparing to testify again.

Divorce Rumors Were a Misread Joke, Not a Legal Move

According to the Daily Mail interview , Turrubiate‑Simpson dismissed the widely circulated story that Maggie Murdaugh had hired a divorce attorney months before the 2021 killings. She claims the comment was a tongue‑in‑cheek remark about marrying Tom Brady that someone overheard and took seriously. "Maggie would often joke about divorcing Alex to marry Tom Brady," the housekeeper said, adding that the joke was never meant as a genuine intent.

This clarification challenges a narrative that has been used to suggest marital strain as a motive, a point prosecutors highlighted in the original trial .

Alex Murdaugh’s 15‑Year‑Old Affair Confirmed, Yet Reconciled

The interview confirms that Alex Murdaugh had an extramarital relationship roughly fifteen years before the murders. Turrubiate‑Simpson recalled Maggie discovering the affair,temporarily kicking Alex out, and then the couple reconciling. She said she never pressed Maggie for details because the couple appeared to have moved past the incident and were "in a good place" at the time of the killings.

"Even now, I cannot bring myself to say anything bad about Alex's treatment of Maggie," she said, underscoring the complex loyalty she feels toward the family despite the scandal.

Hidden Addiction and Missing Millions Hint at Deeper Turmoil

The housekeeper alluded to a "decade‑long addiction" that Alex Murdaugh allegedly struggled with, as well as the mystery of "millions of missing dollars" that have never been fully accounted for. while she did not provide specifics, these remarks echo earlier investigative reports about the lawyer’s alleged financial improprieties and the alleged embezzlement scheme that contributed to his legal woes.

These undisclosed financial issues could become a focal point in the upcoming retrial, especially if prosecutors aim to establish a pattern of deceit and desperation.

Family Dynamics: Empty‑Nest Bliss or Underlying Discontent?

By the summer of 2021, the Murdaugh children—Buster, 25, and Paul, 22—had left home, and the couple was described as enjoying their "empty‑nest" years. Turrubiate‑Simpson observed that Maggie sometimes seemed disappointed with her role as a Southern‑Belle hostess, yet she had accepted those expectations before marriage. The housekeeper never witnessed overt arguments or demeaning remarks from Alex toward Maggie, noting only "minor comments" that did not indicate a volatile relationship.

This portrayal of a seemingly stable marriage contrasts sharply with the sensationalized media depictions of a household on the brink of collapse.

What Remains Unclear: The Scope of the Financial Mystery

Two specific questions linger: How extensive was Alex Murdaugh’s alleged addiction, and exactly how much money is unaccounted for? The housekeeper’s comments hint at a larger financial puzzle, but she offered no concrete figures. Additionally, the impact of the alleged affair on the family’s internal dynamics remains largely undocumented beyond her brief recollection.

These gaps leave prosecutors and the public waiting for further evidence at the retrial.