Key names to know as Murdaugh double-murder case gets stunning reset
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction due to improper jury influence by former court clerk Becky Hill. Murdaugh, who was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his wife and son, will now face a retrial. The state's attorney general has vowed to pursue justice for the victims.
- ▪The South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously reversed Alex Murdaugh's 2023 double murder conviction.
- ▪Former court clerk Becky Hill was found to have improperly influenced jurors during the trial.
- ▪Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife and son at their family estate in June 2021.
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South Carolina Key names to know as Murdaugh double-murder case gets stunning reset Former clerk Becky Hill was found to have improperly influenced jurors during the trial that ended in life sentences By Sarah Rumpf-Whitten Fox News Published May 23, 2026 7:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video SC attorney general vows to retry Alex Murdaugh after conviction overturned South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson addresses the state's intent to pursue a retrial for Alex Murdaugh. This follows the South Carolina Supreme Court's decision to overturn Murdaugh's 2023 double murder conviction, citing improper jury influence by court clerk Becky Hill. Wilson states his office will ensure justice for Maggie and Paul Murdaugh.
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