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Alex Murdaugh Appeals Murder Convictions, Cites Unfair Trial

2/11/2026

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Alex Murdaugh, the defendant, is appealing his murder convictions for the deaths of his wife and son.
His lawyers argue the trial was unfair, citing irrelevant theft evidence that biased jurors.
They also say there was a lack of physical evidence linking him to the crime scene.
The South Carolina Supreme Court will hear the appeal.
Murdaugh remains imprisoned and faces a 40-year federal sentence for stealing over $12 million.

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Story summary

Alex Murdaugh, the defendant, is appealing his murder convictions for the deaths of his wife and son.
His lawyers argue the trial was unfair, citing irrelevant theft evidence that biased jurors.
They also say there was a lack of physical evidence linking him to the crime scene.
The South Carolina Supreme Court will hear the appeal.
Murdaugh remains imprisoned and faces a 40-year federal sentence for stealing over $12 million.