Alex Murdaugh retrial ruling offers twist in tangled tale of murder in US south
Alex Murdaugh's double-murder conviction has been vacated due to jury tampering, leading to a potential retrial. Despite this development, Murdaugh will remain in prison as he is already serving a 40-year sentence for financial crimes. The South Carolina attorney general has indicated that he may seek the death penalty in the new trial.
- ▪Alex Murdaugh's conviction for the murders of his wife and son was vacated by a South Carolina appeals court due to jury misconduct.
- ▪He is currently serving a 40-year sentence for various financial crimes, including embezzlement and fraud.
- ▪The South Carolina attorney general may pursue the death penalty in a retrial, which is expected to generate significant media attention.
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Alex Murdaugh will remain in prison whatever the outcome of his retrial: he is serving a 40-year sentence for a string of financial crimes. Photograph: Gavin McIntyre/APView image in fullscreenAlex Murdaugh will remain in prison whatever the outcome of his retrial: he is serving a 40-year sentence for a string of financial crimes. Photograph: Gavin McIntyre/APAlex MurdaughAlex Murdaugh retrial ruling offers twist in tangled tale of murder in US southCan a new trial bring justice in the case of the disgraced South Carolina lawyer whose conviction for killing his wife and son has been vacated after court clerk’s misconduct?Edward HelmoreMon 18 May 2026 11.10 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 11.11 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAlex Murdaugh was not in court last Wednesday when a…
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