Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction and ordered a new trial in the killings of his wife and son. NBC News' Laura Jarrett reports on the court's decision and what comes next for Murdaugh.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated crime & justice brief. The source report from NBC News says: The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction and ordered a new trial in the killings of his wife and son. NBC News' Laura Jarrett reports on the court's decision and what comes next for Murdaugh.
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- Primary source: NBC News
- Published: May 13, 2026, 3:09 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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