Judge picks new location for Alex Murdaugh's double-murder retrial
Summary
A judge in South Carolina has chosen Sumter County as the new location for Alex Murdaugh's retrial on charges of killing his wife and son. The retrial is set for April 2027 and moved because the original trial location was found unsuitable for a fair trial.Key Facts
- Alex Murdaugh is accused of killing his wife Maggie and son Paul in 2021.
- The original trial took place in Colleton County, South Carolina.
- The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Murdaugh’s 2023 murder convictions due to jury interference.
- Judge Debra McCaslin ruled the retrial cannot be held in the 14th Circuit, including Colleton County.
- Sumter County was chosen for the retrial because it has suitable facilities and can provide a fair trial.
- The retrial is scheduled for April 5, 2027.
- Murdaugh is currently in prison for unrelated financial crimes, with sentences totaling 67 years.
- Murdaugh admits to stealing from clients but denies involvement in the murders.
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