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Alex Murdaugh will face a second murder trial in spring 2027 after his 2023 convictions were overturned on appeal; a judge ordered the new trial to begin April 5, 2027, as the defense seeks a venue change, independent DNA testing, and access to a secure laptop, while Murdaugh continues to serve time for financial crimes linked to his broader case surrounding the 2021 killings of his wife Maggie and son Paul.
Alex Murdaugh has filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit against former Colleton County court clerk Becky Hill, claiming her actions during his 2023 murder trial improperly influenced the jury and helped prompt the South Carolina Supreme Court to vacate his convictions and order a new trial; Hill has since pleaded guilty to perjury, obstruction of justice and misconduct and received probation, while Murdaugh—already imprisoned for separate fraud charges—seeks damages (at least $600,000 cited) and legal fees through the federal suit.
Disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against former South Carolina court clerk Rebecca Hill, accusing her of improper influence on the jury that convicted him and seeking damages, attorney’s fees, and costs. The action follows the South Carolina Supreme Court’s reversal of his murder convictions on grounds that he was denied a fair trial due to Hill’s alleged external influences. Hill has pleaded guilty in a related matter for sharing sealed exhibits and lying about it and received probation. Prosecutors have signaled a possible retrial, while Murdaugh remains imprisoned for other state and federal sentences.
South Carolina's Supreme Court vacated Alex Murdaugh's 2023 double-murder conviction after ruling that Colleton County clerk Becky Hill improperly influenced jurors, denying him a fair trial and setting the stage for a retrial (the prosecutor even signaling the possibility of the death penalty). While Murdaugh remains imprisoned for unrelated financial crimes, the ruling raises questions about venue, media exposure, and trial strategy as both sides brace for a new proceeding, with Hill later pleading guilty to misconduct in office.
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s 2021 double-murder convictions and life sentence, saying a county clerk improperly pressured jurors and tainted the trial; a new trial is ordered, though Murdaugh remains imprisoned on a separate federal fraud case.
Hulu's series 'Murdaugh: Death in the Family' depicts the downfall of the Murdaugh family in South Carolina, featuring a highly graphic and brutal murder scene of Paul and Margaret Murdaugh, which has shocked viewers and highlights the family's dark history.
The article critiques the series 'Murdaugh: Death in the Family,' highlighting how it exposes the corrupt and privileged world of the Murdaugh family, with a focus on Maggie Murdaugh's complicity and societal conditioning that enables such toxic dynasties, ultimately reflecting on the broader implications of power and impunity in America.
Hulu's 'Murdaugh: Death in the Family' is a persuasive but somewhat predictable true crime miniseries that explores the Murdaugh family's history of privilege and desperation leading up to the 2021 double homicide, focusing more on their internal dynamics than the crime itself.
Hulu is releasing a scripted series titled 'Murdaugh: Death in the Family' that dramatizes the real-life story of the Murdaugh family, highlighting a series of tragic deaths and scandals involving the powerful South Carolina legal dynasty, with the series premiering on October 15.
Parties involved in a wrongful-death lawsuit related to the Murdaugh case have reached a settlement. The details of the settlement have not been disclosed.
The Murdaugh family is facing two major legal battles, one involving a boat crash that killed a young woman and another involving the murder of a family member. Both cases are expected to have significant rulings in the near future. In the boat crash lawsuit, the family of the victim is seeking damages from the Murdaughs, who were allegedly driving the boat while intoxicated. In the murder appeal, Alex Murdaugh is appealing his indictment for the murder of his wife and son, claiming that he was set up by a former employee.
Items from the Moselle estate of the Murdaugh family, who have been embroiled in a high-profile murder case, have appeared on eBay the day after an auction. The items include furniture, artwork, and other household items, and it is unclear who is selling them.
Moselle, the crime scene where Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were killed, has been sold for $3.9 million. The proceeds will go towards paying off Murdaugh's surviving son and his alleged financial and civil victims. The settlement agreement outlines how the proceeds will be dispersed, with the balance of roughly $2.686 million going to clients involved in civil suits arising from the boat crash. Moselle's assets, including furniture, home decorations, and automobiles, were sold at a public auction. The former Murdaugh home and crime scene has become a mecca for true crime fans, and it is unclear what the future holds for the property.
The Moselle property of the Murdaugh estate, where Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot and killed in 2021, has been sold for $2,663,676. The estate was listed for sale in February 2022 for $3.9 million and features a farm, river frontage, dog kennels, and a custom-built home. Alex Murdaugh was convicted of the double-murder earlier this month and was sentenced to life in prison. An auction of the contents from the property went up for auction on Thursday in Pembroke, Georgia.
Stephen Smith's mother wrote a letter to the FBI in 2016 implicating the Murdaugh family in her son's death, which was initially ruled a hit-and-run. Sandy Smith and South Carolina Highway Patrol officers disagreed with the autopsy report's conclusion. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Agency opened a homicide investigation into Smith's death in June 2021, and SLED Chief Mark Keel recently told Smith's lawyers that the agency believes Smith was the victim of an intentional homicide. The 2016 letter alleges that the Murdaughs were involved in Smith's death and a subsequent cover-up. Buster Murdaugh denies any involvement in Smith's death.