Valerie Bauerlein

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"

[Valerie Bauerlein @vbauerlein]

Pretty high praise from two of the best SC journalists ever 📰❤️

[Josh Dawsey @jdawsey1]

And Valerie is the best reporter and colleague. A much deserved kudos.

[Josh Dawsey @jdawsey1]

I think about "The Summer Day" by Mary Oliver every summer... it's perfect reading for the long, hot days of August. "Tell me, what else should I have done?"
https://t.co/M2kMs8cyHl

[Jared Mitovich @jaredmitovich]

Must-read!

[Jared Mitovich @jaredmitovich]

Shared a bit about how @WSJ investigated the Nancy Guthrie case in @EmmaTuckerWSJ's The 10-Point this morning.

Subscribe here: https://t.co/8RCV54j5lm

[Valerie Bauerlein @vbauerlein]

Thanks, @nytliz. @jaredmitovich and @HannaCritch are incredible investigative reporters

[Elizabeth Williamson @NYTLiz]

One takeaway from this excellent @WSJ probe: While ostensibly leading the failed search for Nancy Guthrie’s abductors FBI’s Kash Patel spent more time flying, talking on Fox and fingerpointing than the 6 hrs he spent on the ground in AZ

[Joseph Bustos 🔥 @JoeBReporter]

Trey Gowdy on Lindsey Graham. "He was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but with a plastic fork in his mouth in Central, SC."

[Valerie Bauerlein @vbauerlein]

@BITBRPodcast The dean of the SC press corps @MegKinnardAP 👠

[Bourbon In The Back Room Podcast @BITBRPodcast]

In a special episode of BITBR out today, we remember a consequential figure in SC and American politics.
Joel is joined by AP News political journalist Meg Kinnard for a thoughtful conversation reflecting on the life, public service and legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

[Valerie Bauerlein @vbauerlein]

As county attorney, Graham once had to temper expectations for a committee wanting to eradicate kudzu:

“He knew the reality of the art of what was possible,” SC Sen Pres Tom Alexander said. “That’s been a hallmark of my friend Lindsey Graham all these years.” #scpol

[Ken Thomas @KThomasDC]

Graham wore khakis & a ball cap, roamed Walmart without an entourage & since he famously didn’t cook, ate out frequently at Skins’ but also at Chick-fil-A, Olive Garden and the locally owned 1826 Bistro on the Green in nearby Pendleton. @vbauerlein https://t.co/h344JeZQLw

[Valerie Bauerlein @vbauerlein]

It was my honor to talk all things #Murdaugh with @NateNewsNow and @MattJohnsonNEWS. See you both at the retrial? April 5, 2027, venue TBD...

[Matt Johnson @MattJohnsonNEWS]

⭐ One of the Highest-rated sessions at CRIMECON 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Honored to share the stage with Nate Eaton and Valerie Bauerlein discussing the Alex Murdaugh case 2.0.

Our panel received one of the highest-rated sessions of the weekend! - CrimeCon Las Vegas!

Some attendee comments that truly made my day:
⭐ "Favorite session from Friday."
⭐ "Everyone was engaging and provided great insight."
⭐ "Loved Matt, Valerie and Nate." @vbauerlein @NateNewsNow

Thank you to everyone who came out and asked questions.
#CrimeCon #TrueCrime #AlexMurdaugh #Journalism #Speaker #TrueCrimeCommunity

[John Monk @jmonkatthestate]

The pilgrims of true crime — from professional journalists to podcasters of various quality — will converge on Lexington SC on Monday to flyspeck Alex Murdaugh’s clothes — and more https://t.co/CfrSX8dY1r

[Valerie Bauerlein @vbauerlein]

@SCDocketUpdates Very helpful! Thank you.

[Valerie Bauerlein @vbauerlein]

@IndyJenn_ @SCDocketUpdates agree! Wow.

[Valerie Bauerlein @vbauerlein]

@ThisIsMeCassie Thanks, @thisismecassie ! And best of luck to your son.

[Valerie Bauerlein @vbauerlein]

“Why would anyone underestimate this woman?”

(Followed by big round of applause)

[Valerie Bauerlein @vbauerlein]

In a ballroom at Caesar’s Palace (with thousands of others) to hear Blanca Simpson and @AnneTEmerson #murdaugh #crimecon

[Valerie Bauerlein @vbauerlein]

In a ballroom at Caesar’s Palace (with thousands of others) to hear Blanca Simpson and @AnneTEmerson #murdaugh #crimecon

[Caitlin Byrd @MaryCaitlinByrd]

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

[Jeff Gluck @jeff_gluck]

Hey everyone. I know you're hurting. Wanted to share what I just wrote about Kyle Busch. https://t.co/tNgNwBZlGb

[Dale Earnhardt Jr. @DaleJr]

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.

[Valerie Bauerlein @vbauerlein]

@JoannaStern @nytimes @USATODAY You are a badass! So happy for you.

[Valerie Bauerlein @vbauerlein]

Always love talking with @smerconish and @tccannon124

[Michael Smerconish @smerconish]

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: https://t.co/ZWjLdzcXhp