Convicted of killing wife and son, Alex Murdaugh gets new trial due to jury tampering

NPR | By Victoria Hansen

Published May 13, 2026 at 4:27 PM EDT

The South Carolina Supreme court granted a new trial to former attorney Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted three years ago of killing his wife and son. The reason? Jury tampering.

Victoria Hansen

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