On May 13, 2026, the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction. Three years earlier he had been convicted of killing his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and youngest son, Paul Murdaugh. In its decision, the court referred to “shocking jury interference” regarding the conduct of Becky Hill, the court clerk who served during the trial. She was accused of misconduct during the proceedings. Notably, there were claims that she made negative comments about Murdaugh to jurors. (In 2025 Hill, who wrote a book about the trial, was charged with various crimes, including perjury.)
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