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Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga continues as he heads to court for ... Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga continues as he heads to court for hearing on murder retrial By By JEFFREY COLLINS, Associated Press Sunday, Jun 28, 2026 10:07 PM Alex Murdaugh will be back in court again Monday on charges he killed his wife and son, appearing at a pretrial hearing that will likely be short on substance but long on spectacle as the true crime sensation continues to captivate. Murdaugh’s murder convictions and sentence of life in prison were overturned last month by the South Carolina Supreme Court. The only goals of Monday's hearing are to set deadlines for exchanging evidence between the defense and prosecution, and to figure out dates for other hearings and maybe for the next trial . Dozens of media outlets, from international agencies to local TV stations to true crime podcasters are heading to the Lexington County courthouse to again chronicle every forehead rub and quizzical look from the once rich and imposing Southern lawyer . It's a rare chance to see up close how prison life has changed the 58-year-old Murdaugh, who still has decades to serve in a South Carolina prison after pleading g…

Man serving two life sentences for double-murder of wife and son has ... Home > News > US News Updated 13:01 14 May 2026 GMT+1 Published 16:00 13 May 2026 GMT+1 Alex Murdaugh's life sentences for double-murder of wife and son overturned in shock judgement The 57-year-old's conviction was quashed after 'shocking jury interference' was discovered Joe Harker Follow us on Google Discover Alex Murdaugh, whose imprisonment for the murder of his wife and son formed the basis of a hit Netflix true crime series, has had his convictions overturned. A unanimous ruling after the South Carolina Supreme Court found the court clerk in his trial had 'egregiously attacked Murdaugh’s credibility'. In recent years, his case has been the subject of the Netflix documentary entitled Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal . Running for two seasons, it followed a string of incidents between 2015 and 2023 involving Murdaugh and the conclusion to his murder trial. He was also the subject of Hulu drama series Murdaugh: Death in the Family, in which he was portrayed by Zero Dark Thirty' s Jason Clarke. Advert A panel of justices also found that the judge at his trial went too far in allowing evidence of his fi…

Murder Trial of Alex Murdaugh Resumes: U.S. District Court in North Carolina restarts the trial of Alex Murdaugh, who is serving 40 years in prison for financial crimes but denies the 2021 shooting deaths of his wife and son. https://civitas.paramain.com/issue/223

Now 88° Tue 94° Wed 95° byThe National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —Alex Murdaughreturned to court for a pretrial status hearing, his first appearance since the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his 2023 murder convictions in the killings of his wife and son. that Anne Emerson, host of the “Criminally Obsessed” true crime podcast, which covered the case since Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot to death in 2021, told The National News Desk advances in DNA technology could make the evidence more significant in a retrial than it was the first time. (TNND) that Anne Emerson, host of the “Criminally Obsessed” true crime podcast, which covered the case since Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot to death in 2021, told The National News Desk advances in DNA technology could make the evidence more significant in a retrial than it was the first time. (TNND) The high court ruled that Murdaugh did not receive a fair trial because of improper external influence on the jury by Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill. Murdaugh’s financial crimes convictions were not overturned, and he will remain incarcerated as he awaits a new trial scheduled for next April. During the hearing,…

Now 80° Tue 93° Wed 96° byPerrin Moore LEXINGTON, S.C. (WCIV) —Alex Murdaugh made his first appearance in court following the overturn of his conviction for the murders of his wife and son Monday. The status conference in Lexington marked the first step in charting the course for a retrial of the disgraced lawyer, who remains in prison for his financial crimes conviction. READ MORE | "Here's what to know ahead of Alex Murdaugh's court appearance Monday" Judge Debra McCaslin set a trial date of April 5, 2027. She said that date could shift "a couple of weeks" barring any delays with further DNA analysis requested by the defense. Regarding a change of venue, Judge McCaslin has left it to the state and defense to discuss potential locations and come back to her with options. Moving forward, all pre-trial proceedings will happen in her home court in Lexington. The judge also indicated she is not inclined to allow Murdaugh access to a laptop in prison. Watch the hearing in full below: Here's a moment-by-moment breakdown of the one hour and three minute long proceedings: After both the prosecution and defense introduced their teams, Judge McCaslin noted the importance of di…

Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga continues as he heads to court for hearing on murder retrial <p>Alex Murdaugh's retrial on murder charges in the killings of his wife and son begins with a pretrial hearing.</p>

Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga continues as he heads to court for ... Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga continues as he heads to court for hearing on murder retrial Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga continues as he heads to court for hearing on murder retrial AND WHEN TEMPERATURES WILL PEAK FOR YOUR TOWN. ALL RIGHT, CHRIS, THANK YOU. WE ARE JUST TWO DAYS AWAY FROM THE FIRST HEARING SINCE ALEX MURDAUGH DOUBLE MURDER CONVICTION WAS OVERTURNED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT STATUS. CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY MORNING IN LEXINGTON COUNTY, WHERE MURDAUGH AND HIS LEGAL TEAM WILL BE IN THE COURTROOM. OUR NATE STANLEY COVERED THE ORIGINAL TRIAL AND SPOKE WITH AN UPSTATE DEFENSE ATTORNEY ABOUT THE CASE. HE JOINS US LIVE NOW WITH THE DETAILS. NATE. JAKE ERWIN IS AN UPSTATE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY, AND HE SAYS THAT MONDAY’S STATUS CONFERENCE IS NOT GOING TO BE GAME CHANGING, BUT IS STILL AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE RETRIAL PROCESS IN THIS SAGA THAT CONTINUES TO TURN PAGES IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORY BOOKS. WE’VE GOT A NEW JUDGE HERE, AND SHE VERY MUCH GETS TO TRY THIS CASE. THE WAY SHE SEES IS BEST. WITH THE COUNTDOWN UNDERWAY FOR THE NEXT COURT APPEARANCE OF FORMER CONVICTED MURDE…

Now 88° Tue 94° Wed 95° byThe National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —Alex Murdaughreturned to court for a pretrial status hearing, his first appearance since the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his 2023 murder convictions in the killings of his wife and son. that Anne Emerson, host of the “Criminally Obsessed” true crime podcast, which covered the case since Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot to death in 2021, told The National News Desk advances in DNA technology could make the evidence more significant in a retrial than it was the first time. (TNND) that Anne Emerson, host of the “Criminally Obsessed” true crime podcast, which covered the case since Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot to death in 2021, told The National News Desk advances in DNA technology could make the evidence more significant in a retrial than it was the first time. (TNND) The high court ruled that Murdaugh did not receive a fair trial because of improper external influence on the jury by Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill. Murdaugh’s financial crimes convictions were not overturned, and he will remain incarcerated as he awaits a new trial scheduled for next April. During the hearing,…

Now 88° Tue 94° Wed 95° byThe National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —Alex Murdaughreturned to court for a pretrial status hearing, his first appearance since the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his 2023 murder convictions in the killings of his wife and son. that Anne Emerson, host of the “Criminally Obsessed” true crime podcast, which covered the case since Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot to death in 2021, told The National News Desk advances in DNA technology could make the evidence more significant in a retrial than it was the first time. (TNND) that Anne Emerson, host of the “Criminally Obsessed” true crime podcast, which covered the case since Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot to death in 2021, told The National News Desk advances in DNA technology could make the evidence more significant in a retrial than it was the first time. (TNND) The high court ruled that Murdaugh did not receive a fair trial because of improper external influence on the jury by Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill. Murdaugh’s financial crimes convictions were not overturned, and he will remain incarcerated as he awaits a new trial scheduled for next April. During the hearing,…

Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga continues as he heads to court for ... Comment 0 Share Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google (AP) - Alex Murdaugh will be back in court again Monday on charges he killed his wife and son, appearing at a pretrial hearing that will likely be short on substance but long on spectacle as the true crime sensation continues to captivate. Murdaugh’s murder convictions and sentence of life in prison were overturned last month by the South Carolina Supreme Court. The only goals of Monday’s hearing are to set deadlines for exchanging evidence between the defense and prosecution, and to figure out dates for other hearings and maybe for the next trial . Dozens of media outlets, from international agencies to local TV stations to true crime podcasters are heading to the Lexington County courthouse to again chronicle every forehead rub and quizzical look from the once rich and imposing Southern lawyer . It’s a rare chance to see up close how prison life has changed the 58-year-old Murdaugh, who still has decades to serve in a South Carolina prison after pleading guilty to stealing about $12 million from clients and his family’s law firm. There likel…

Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga continues as he heads to court for ... Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga continues as he heads to court for hearing on murder retrial BY Associated Press AP PUBLISHED 12:07 AM ET Jun. 29, 2026 PUBLISHED June 29, 2026 @12:07 AM SHARE Alex Murdaugh will be back in court again Monday on charges he killed his wife and son, appearing at a pretrial hearing that will likely be short on substance but long on spectacle as the true crime sensation continues to captivate. Murdaugh’s murder convictions and sentence of life in prison were overturned last month by the South Carolina Supreme Court. The only goals of Monday's hearing are to set deadlines for exchanging evidence between the defense and prosecution, and to figure out dates for other hearings and maybe for the next trial . Dozens of media outlets, from international agencies to local TV stations to true crime podcasters are heading to the Lexington County courthouse to again chronicle every forehead rub and quizzical look from the once rich and imposing Southern lawyer . It's a rare chance to see up close how prison life has changed the 58-year-old Murdaugh, who still has decades to serve in a South Car…

Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga continues as he heads to court for ... Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga continues as he heads to court for hearing on murder retrial By By JEFFREY COLLINS, Associated Press Sunday, Jun 28, 2026 10:07 PM FILE - Alex Murdaugh, convicted of killing his wife, Maggie, and younger son, Paul, in June 2021, listens during a hearing on the motion for a retrial, Jan. 16, 2024, at the Richland County Judicial Center, in Columbia, S.C. (Gavin McIntyre/The Post and Courier via AP, Pool, File) × FILE - Alex Murdaugh, convicted of killing his wife, Maggie, and younger son, Paul, in June 2021, listens during a hearing on the motion for a retrial, Jan. 16, 2024, at the Richland County Judicial Center, in Columbia, S.C. (Gavin McIntyre/The Post and Courier via AP, Pool, File) Alex Murdaugh will be back in court again Monday on charges he killed his wife and son, appearing at a pretrial hearing that will likely be short on substance but long on spectacle as the true crime sensation continues to captivate. Murdaugh’s murder convictions and sentence of life in prison were overturned last month by the South Carolina Supreme Court. The only goals of Monday's hearing are to…

Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga continues as he heads to court for ... Share Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google (AP) - Alex Murdaugh will be back in court again Monday on charges he killed his wife and son, appearing at a pretrial hearing that will likely be short on substance but long on spectacle as the true crime sensation continues to captivate. Murdaugh’s murder convictions and sentence of life in prison were overturned last month by the South Carolina Supreme Court. The only goals of Monday’s hearing are to set deadlines for exchanging evidence between the defense and prosecution, and to figure out dates for other hearings and maybe for the next trial . Dozens of media outlets, from international agencies to local TV stations to true crime podcasters are heading to the Lexington County courthouse to again chronicle every forehead rub and quizzical look from the once rich and imposing Southern lawyer . It’s a rare chance to see up close how prison life has changed the 58-year-old Murdaugh, who still has decades to serve in a South Carolina prison after pleading guilty to stealing about $12 million from clients and his family’s law firm. There likely is one o…

Now 88° Tue 94° Wed 95° byThe National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —Alex Murdaughreturned to court for a pretrial status hearing, his first appearance since the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his 2023 murder convictions in the killings of his wife and son. that Anne Emerson, host of the “Criminally Obsessed” true crime podcast, which covered the case since Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot to death in 2021, told The National News Desk advances in DNA technology could make the evidence more significant in a retrial than it was the first time. (TNND) that Anne Emerson, host of the “Criminally Obsessed” true crime podcast, which covered the case since Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot to death in 2021, told The National News Desk advances in DNA technology could make the evidence more significant in a retrial than it was the first time. (TNND) The high court ruled that Murdaugh did not receive a fair trial because of improper external influence on the jury by Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill. Murdaugh’s financial crimes convictions were not overturned, and he will remain incarcerated as he awaits a new trial scheduled for next April. During the hearing,…

Now 58° Tue 70° Wed 68° byPerrin Moore LEXINGTON, S.C. (WCIV) —Alex Murdaugh made his first appearance in court following the overturn of his conviction for the murders of his wife and son Monday. The status conference in Lexington marked the first step in charting the course for a retrial of the disgraced lawyer, who remains in prison for his financial crimes conviction. READ MORE | "Here's what to know ahead of Alex Murdaugh's court appearance Monday" Judge Debra McCaslin set a trial date of April 5, 2027. She said that date could shift "a couple of weeks" barring any delays with further DNA analysis requested by the defense. Regarding a change of venue, Judge McCaslin has left it to the state and defense to discuss potential locations and come back to her with options. Moving forward, all pre-trial proceedings will happen in her home court in Lexington. The judge also indicated she is not inclined to allow Murdaugh access to a laptop in prison. Watch the hearing in full below: Here's a moment-by-moment breakdown of the one hour and three minute long proceedings: After both the prosecution and defense introduced their teams, Judge McCaslin noted the importance of di…

Now 88° Tue 94° Wed 95° byThe National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —Alex Murdaughreturned to court for a pretrial status hearing, his first appearance since the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his 2023 murder convictions in the killings of his wife and son. that Anne Emerson, host of the “Criminally Obsessed” true crime podcast, which covered the case since Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot to death in 2021, told The National News Desk advances in DNA technology could make the evidence more significant in a retrial than it was the first time. (TNND) that Anne Emerson, host of the “Criminally Obsessed” true crime podcast, which covered the case since Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot to death in 2021, told The National News Desk advances in DNA technology could make the evidence more significant in a retrial than it was the first time. (TNND) The high court ruled that Murdaugh did not receive a fair trial because of improper external influence on the jury by Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill. Murdaugh’s financial crimes convictions were not overturned, and he will remain incarcerated as he awaits a new trial scheduled for next April. During the hearing,…

Alex Murdaugh's Murder Trial: Where Is the Family, Key Players Now ... Disney/Daniel Delgado Jr. Tap Here To Add Us Weekly As A Trusted Source Add as a preferred source on Google The Murdaughs made headlines after five people connected to the family died within six years — but where are the key players now? Alex Murdaugh was a powerful civil litigation lawyer before his youngest son, Paul Murdaugh , was involved in the wrongful death of his friend in a boat crash. The drama continued when Alex was accused of misappropriating funds from his law firm, clients, and the government through a scheme involving embezzlement, wire fraud and money laundering. He was indicted in 2022 on double murder charges after his wife, Maggie Murdaugh , and son Paul were killed. Alex is currently facing a total of 102 grand jury criminal charges and 19 indictments relating to fraud and drug offenses. He was disbarred, had his assets seized and is serving two consecutive life sentences for the murders of Maggie and Paul. The family’s saga was the subject of the “Murdaugh Murders” podcast, HBO’s The Murdaugh Dynasty , Investigation Discovery’s The Murdaugh Murders: Deadly Dynasty , Netflix’s Murdaugh Murd…

Now 88° Tue 94° Wed 95° byThe National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —Alex Murdaughreturned to court for a pretrial status hearing, his first appearance since the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his 2023 murder convictions in the killings of his wife and son. that Anne Emerson, host of the “Criminally Obsessed” true crime podcast, which covered the case since Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot to death in 2021, told The National News Desk advances in DNA technology could make the evidence more significant in a retrial than it was the first time. (TNND) that Anne Emerson, host of the “Criminally Obsessed” true crime podcast, which covered the case since Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot to death in 2021, told The National News Desk advances in DNA technology could make the evidence more significant in a retrial than it was the first time. (TNND) The high court ruled that Murdaugh did not receive a fair trial because of improper external influence on the jury by Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill. Murdaugh’s financial crimes convictions were not overturned, and he will remain incarcerated as he awaits a new trial scheduled for next April. During the hearing,…

Now 80° Tue 93° Wed 96° byPerrin Moore LEXINGTON, S.C. (WCIV) —Alex Murdaugh made his first appearance in court following the overturn of his conviction for the murders of his wife and son Monday. The status conference in Lexington marked the first step in charting the course for a retrial of the disgraced lawyer, who remains in prison for his financial crimes conviction. READ MORE | "Here's what to know ahead of Alex Murdaugh's court appearance Monday" Judge Debra McCaslin set a trial date of April 5, 2027. She said that date could shift "a couple of weeks" barring any delays with further DNA analysis requested by the defense. Regarding a change of venue, Judge McCaslin has left it to the state and defense to discuss potential locations and come back to her with options. Moving forward, all pre-trial proceedings will happen in her home court in Lexington. The judge also indicated she is not inclined to allow Murdaugh access to a laptop in prison. Watch the hearing in full below: Here's a moment-by-moment breakdown of the one hour and three minute long proceedings: After both the prosecution and defense introduced their teams, Judge McCaslin noted the importance of di…

Now 80° Tue 93° Wed 96° byPerrin Moore LEXINGTON, S.C. (WCIV) —Alex Murdaugh made his first appearance in court following the overturn of his conviction for the murders of his wife and son Monday. The status conference in Lexington marked the first step in charting the course for a retrial of the disgraced lawyer, who remains in prison for his financial crimes conviction. READ MORE | "Here's what to know ahead of Alex Murdaugh's court appearance Monday" Judge Debra McCaslin set a trial date of April 5, 2027. She said that date could shift "a couple of weeks" barring any delays with further DNA analysis requested by the defense. Regarding a change of venue, Judge McCaslin has left it to the state and defense to discuss potential locations and come back to her with options. Moving forward, all pre-trial proceedings will happen in her home court in Lexington. The judge also indicated she is not inclined to allow Murdaugh access to a laptop in prison. Watch the hearing in full below: Here's a moment-by-moment breakdown of the one hour and three minute long proceedings: After both the prosecution and defense introduced their teams, Judge McCaslin noted the importance of di…

Now 85° Tue 92° Wed 93° Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall! byAssociated Press ASSOCIATED PRESS —A judge has set April 5 as the start date for the retrial of disgraced ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh on two counts of murder in the shooting deaths of his wife and son. The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned the murder convictions in May, ruling the court clerk at the trial “egregiously attacked Murdaugh’s credibility” by suggesting to jurors his testimony could not be trusted. The once-prominent lawyer was known for his family lineage and million-dollar judgments in rural South Carolina. He worked for his family's century-old law firm and his father, grandfather and great-grandfather were elected county prosecutors. Murdaugh, the subject of numerous documentaries and true crime podcasts, will remain imprisoned on federal convictions for stealing millions from clients. READ MORE | "Alex Murdaugh retrial date set for April 2027 as state and defense mull change of venue" Here is a look at the events leading up to Murdaugh's retrial: June 7, 2021: Murdaugh calls police to report his wife Magg…

True-crime saga continues as Alex Murdaugh returns to court for murder retrial hearing Alex Murdaugh was back in court Monday on charges he killed his wife and son, appearing silently at a pretrial hearing that was mostly short on substance but long on spectacle as the true-crime sensation continues to captivate. Murdaugh’s murder convictions and sentence of life in prison were overturned last month by the South Carolina Supreme Court. On Monday, a new judge laid out a timeline for hearings set the retrial to begin April 5. She also nailed down deadlines for making sure the...

Now 88° Tue 94° Wed 95° byThe National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —Alex Murdaughreturned to court for a pretrial status hearing, his first appearance since the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his 2023 murder convictions in the killings of his wife and son. that Anne Emerson, host of the “Criminally Obsessed” true crime podcast, which covered the case since Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot to death in 2021, told The National News Desk advances in DNA technology could make the evidence more significant in a retrial than it was the first time. (TNND) that Anne Emerson, host of the “Criminally Obsessed” true crime podcast, which covered the case since Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot to death in 2021, told The National News Desk advances in DNA technology could make the evidence more significant in a retrial than it was the first time. (TNND) The high court ruled that Murdaugh did not receive a fair trial because of improper external influence on the jury by Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill. Murdaugh’s financial crimes convictions were not overturned, and he will remain incarcerated as he awaits a new trial scheduled for next April. During the hearing,…