Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial
BBC News·May 13, 2026


Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions have been overturned by the court. A new trial has been ordered for Murdaugh, who was previously convicted of killing his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, in June 2021. The decision paves the way for Murdaugh to be retried for the double murder. The court's ruling raises new questions about the case and its outcome.
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