Murdaugh murder retrial set for spring 2027 after convictions overturned
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.