Double Murder trial date rescheduled for Alex Murdaugh
Alex Murdaugh will stand trial for the murders of his wife and son on January 23rd in Colleton Co.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)— Alex Murdaugh will stand trial for the murders of his wife and son on January 23rd in Colleton Co. Courthouse. The trial is expected to last until February 10.
A spokesperson for the Attorney General’s office made the announcement today. The trial date was originally set to January 30, but was changed to to better fit with judicial schedules.
Judge Clifton Newman will preside over the proceedings.
Alex Murdaugh is accused in the shooting deaths of his wife Maggie Murdaugh and their son Paul Murdaugh.
In June of 2021, investigators say Murdaugh called 911 after his wife and son were found dead at the family’s hunting property in Colleton Co.
The investigation into those killings resulted into the re-opening of two other death investigations and uncovered a host of alleged financial crimes against the once-prominent attorney.
For a look back at ABC Columbia’s coverage of the Murdaugh saga click here.
