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Murdaugh judge Newman not surprised by jury’s quick verdict

The judge who presided over Alex Murdaugh's murder trial in South Carolina told his law school he wasn't surprised the jury came back with a guilty verdict in three hours.

Mar 29, 2023 3:08 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The judge who presided over Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial in South Carolina told his law school he wasn’t surprised the jury came back with a guilty verdict in three hours.

Murder Trial: Alex Murdaugh’s brother testifies in court

The Alex Murdaugh murder trial continued this morning in Colleton County.

Feb 27, 2023 5:23 PM EST

ABC Columbia Site Staff,

The Alex Murdaugh murder trial continued this morning in Colleton County.

Jurors will visit crime scene site in Alex Murdaugh trial

The judge has ruled that Jurors in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial in the shooting deaths of his wife and son will get to visit the South Carolina home where the killings took place before they begin deliberating

Feb 27, 2023 11:26 AM EST

ABC News,

The judge has ruled that Jurors in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial in the shooting deaths of his wife and son will get to visit the South Carolina home where the killings took place before they begin deliberating

Alex Murdaugh Trial: Crime scene expert, SLED special agent testify

The murder trial of Alex Murdaugh appears to be heading to a 5th week.

Feb 16, 2023 5:53 PM EST

ABC Columbia Site Staff,

The murder trial of Alex Murdaugh will be heading into a 5th week.

Murdaugh Trial Day 19: Prosecution expected to rest its case

Day 19 of the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial is now underway after a pivotal day in court yesterday.

Feb 16, 2023 1:05 PM EST

ABC Columbia Site Staff,

Day 19 of the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial is now underway after a pivotal day in court yesterday.

Best friend testifies against Murdaugh

The third week of the testimony in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial is coming to a close today.

Feb 10, 2023 12:45 PM EST

ABC Columbia Site Staff,

The third week of the testimony in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial is coming to a close today.

Judge Hears Testimony From Son Of Murdaugh's Former Housekeeper

Murdaugh trial: Judge hears testimony from former housekeeper’s son

Today the Alex Murdaugh trial continued in Walterboro, but the jury was not present for all of it.

Feb 3, 2023 6:29 PM EST

Jessica Mejia,

Today the Alex Murdaugh trial continued in Walterboro, but the jury was not present for all of it.

AP: Stolen money evidence allowed in Alex Murdaugh murder trial

A judge has ruled that prosecutors can call witnesses to testify how Alex Murdaugh allegedly stole money as part of the double murder trial for the disbarred South Carolina attorney as long as they can show it is convincing evidence and linked to the killings.

Feb 2, 2023 11:30 AM EST

Associated Press,

A judge has ruled that prosecutors can call witnesses to testify how Alex Murdaugh allegedly stole money as part of the double murder trial for the disbarred South Carolina attorney as long as they can show it is convincing evidence and linked to the killings.

Richland County judge grants bond to former school district employee accused of embezzlement

Oct 13, 2022 7:35 PM EDT

Alex Tejada,

The state grand jury seeks to prosecute the man who they say stole more than $23,000 from the Richland County School District One.

Alex Murdaugh hearing-Judge rules prosecution must share evidence with defense

Aug 29, 2022 7:03 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

Alex Murdaugh was brought to the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro today for a motions hearing.

Murdaugh’s defense team requested the state turn over evidence in the double murder case of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh who were killed in Colleton County in June of last year.

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Murdaugh judge Newman not surprised by jury’s quick verdict

The judge who presided over Alex Murdaugh's murder trial in South Carolina told his law school he wasn't surprised the jury came back with a guilty verdict in three hours.

Murder Trial: Alex Murdaugh’s brother testifies in court

The Alex Murdaugh murder trial continued this morning in Colleton County.

Jurors will visit crime scene site in Alex Murdaugh trial

The judge has ruled that Jurors in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial in the shooting deaths of his wife and son will get to visit the South Carolina home where the killings took place before they begin deliberating

Alex Murdaugh Trial: Crime scene expert, SLED special agent testify

The murder trial of Alex Murdaugh appears to be heading to a 5th week.

Murdaugh Trial Day 19: Prosecution expected to rest its case

Day 19 of the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial is now underway after a pivotal day in court yesterday.

Best friend testifies against Murdaugh

The third week of the testimony in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial is coming to a close today.

Murdaugh trial: Judge hears testimony from former housekeeper’s son

Today the Alex Murdaugh trial continued in Walterboro, but the jury was not present for all of it.

AP: Stolen money evidence allowed in Alex Murdaugh murder trial

A judge has ruled that prosecutors can call witnesses to testify how Alex Murdaugh allegedly stole money as part of the double murder trial for the disbarred South Carolina attorney as long as they can show it is convincing evidence and linked to the killings.

Richland County judge grants bond to former school district employee accused of embezzlement

Alex Murdaugh hearing-Judge rules prosecution must share evidence with defense

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