ABCNEWS (ABC News: Top Stories) - Judge picks new location for Alex Murdaugh's double-murder retrial
Judge Debra McCaslin ruled last month that the retrial cannot take place anywhere in the 14th Circuit.
Judge Debra McCaslin ruled last month that the retrial cannot take place anywhere in the 14th Circuit.
Genetic genealogist CeCe Moore talks about Alex Murdaugh’s defense and its hope unknown DNA evidence could lead investigators to another possible suspect in the murders of Murdaugh’s wife and son. Watch this full episode of "The Truth of the Matter": https://youtu.be/qdLgNZexpwo #AlexMurdaugh #truecrime #investigation
Genetic genealogist CeCe Moore talks about unknown male DNA found under murder victim Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernails and how a “SNP” DNA profile of that evidence could help investigators. A “SNP” profile looks at small DNA differences between people to help identify ancestry, disease risks or physical traits. Watch this full episode of "The Truth of the Matter": https://youtu.be/qdLgNZexpwo #AlexMurdaugh #truecrime #MaggieMurdaugh
Host Hena Doba investigates whether DNA samples and forensic genetic genealogy could reshape two of the biggest criminal cases in America: the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie and the murder retrial of Alex Murdaugh. #AlexMurdaugh #NancyGuthrie #truecrime This podcast is put together by: Ryan Kerr Allie Purser Mia Balbin-Cuesta Kate Linderman Luis Barrett John Owens Hena Doba Edited by: Maria Morales Salazar "The Truth of the Matter" with Hena Doba isn`t just another podcast it`s a fight to uncover what powerful institutions want hidden. Journalist Hena Doba brings you the stories people in power don`t want told, exposing evidence buried in archives, amplifying the voices of those who`ve been silenced, and holding the powerful accountable.…
Alex Murdaugh was back in court to address key pre-trial issues ahead of his upcoming murder retrial. The judge agreed to move the retrial out of Colleton County, SC, but did not name a new location. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick discussed the latest in the Murdaugh retrial with criminal defense attorney John Day.
A judge has ruled that Alex Murdaugh's retrial must be held outside the Lowcountry, citing concerns about finding an impartial jury. Legal expert Eric Bland joins "Jesse Weber Live" to discuss the latest development. "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lens of legal expertise.
AI:The legal spectacle surrounding Alex Murdaugh has escalated following a judge's order to move his murder retrial out of South Carolina’s Lowcountry due to concerns regarding jury impartiality in the media-saturated region. While the decision is framed through procedural necessity, legal experts indicate that relocating the trial may provide no actual strategic advantage for the defense. This development marks another significant chapter in the high-profile case as Murdaugh continues to navigate a series of complex judicial maneuvers and preparations for his upcoming proceedings.Open
South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Debra McCaslin ruled that the retrial could take place outside of Colleton County, stating that she does not believe Murdaugh "can get a fair and impartial trial” at the current location.
The former attorney is facing a retrial after his murder convictions in the deaths of his wife and son were overturned. The defense team asked for the trial to be moved out of the area, citing the notoriety of the case. The judge has not yet determined where the trial will be held. #AlexMurdaugh #crime #SouthCarolina Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live" with Nichole Berlie. Weekdays starting at 12p/11C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:The legal circus surrounding Alex Murdaugh continues as a judge prepares to relocate his retrial outside of South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Following the overturning of his previous murder convictions, the defense is aggressively pushing for a change of venue, claiming local notoriety makes a fair trial impossible. While mainstream outlets peddle their sanitized version of "unbiased" reporting, they conveniently gloss over the systemic implications of this legal maneuvering. The court has yet to decide on a new location, leaving the future of this high-profile retrial in limbo.Open
Alex Murdaugh will return to a South Carolina courtroom on Friday for a hearing to work out some key issues ahead of his April 2027 retrial.
Alex Murdaugh will return to a South Carolina courtroom Friday for a hearing ahead of his murder retrial. The hearing will address several key issues, including where the trial will be held, what evidence will be allowed and how prosecutors may use testimony from his first trial. Judge Debra McCaslin is expected to consider questions involving evidence of Murdaugh’s financial crimes, DNA and cellphone data, as well as whether the retrial should be moved to another county. Murdaugh’s defense has argued he cannot receive a fair trial in certain South Carolina counties, where his family name was closely tied to the local legal system.