Murdaugh murder retrial: Prosecutors may pursue death penalty
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh, who was found guilty of killing his wife and son. Prosecutors are considering pursuing the death penalty in the retrial, as all legal options are now on the table. Murdaugh continues to maintain his innocence and is currently serving time for unrelated financial crimes.
- ▪The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Murdaugh's murder convictions due to improper influence on the jury.
- ▪Prosecutors may seek the death penalty in the retrial of Alex Murdaugh.
- ▪Murdaugh's wife and son were killed in June 2021, and he was convicted in 2023.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onAlex Murdaugh murder retrial: Prosecutors may pursue death penaltyThe South Carolina Supreme Court overturned the murder convictions Wednesday.ByMeredith Deliso and Emily ShapiroMay 16, 2026, 1:20 PM3:44In this Nov. 17, 2023, file photo, convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh speaks with his defense attorney, Dick Harpootlian, in Beaufort, S.C.James Pollard/AP, FILEProsecutors may pursue the death penalty in the retrial of Alex Murdaugh, according to the South Carolina attorney general.The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the murder convictions of Murdaugh, who had been found guilty…
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