Judge Makes Multiple Rulings Ahead of Alex Murdaugh Retrial

8 decisions that could shape Alex Murdaugh's upcoming murder retrial

Judge Debra McCaslin ruled on venue, evidence and other key issues that will shape Alex Murdaugh's 2027 double-murder retrial.

Unusual side issues beset Alex Murdaugh’s second pretrial murder hearing

LEXINGTON, S.C. — As expected, the efficient state Judge Debra McCaslin started Friday’s pretrial hearing for Alex Murdaugh second double murder trial right on time, at 10 a.m. But over the next 31/2 hours, the unexpected kept popping up. First,…

Judge makes multiple rulings ahead of Alex Murdaugh retrial

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) — Alex Murdaugh was back in court on Friday for a hearing ahead of his April 5th retrial. Ahead of Friday’s hearing, the judge determined Murdaugh is now allowed to wear personal clothing while in court — instead of the previous orange jumpsuit and shackles. Beginning the hearing, Defense Attorney Jim Griffin explained that the local media station Fits News had made a report regarding SLED and a murder in Allendale County ha…

Judge moves Alex Murdaugh retrial out of Colleton County, allows new DNA testing

A judge ruled Alex Murdaugh's 2027 murder retrial must leave Colleton County and allowed independent testing of DNA from Maggie Murdaugh's nails.

Alex Murdaugh defense says murder weapon may be tied to separate killing as judge seeks answers

Alex Murdaugh's defense claims a recent Allendale County homicide may involve weapons tied to the Murdaugh murders. Prosecutor Creighton Waters says he was unaware.