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South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh’s Murder Convictions
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Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison after conviction in double murder trial during his sentencing at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, S.C., on March 3, 2023, after he was found guilty on all four counts. (Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post And Courier via AP, Pool)
By Jill McLaughlin
5/13/2026Updated: 5/13/2026

The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned lawyer Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and life sentence on May 13 in the shooting deaths of his wife and younger son.

The justices unanimously ruled the conduct by the court clerk “egregiously attacked Murdaugh’s credibility.”

Murdaugh will remain in prison. He pleaded guilty to 22 counts of federal financial crimes for stealing about $12 million from his clients and is serving 40 years in prison.

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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.