Murdaugh murder convictions overturned, new trial ordered

A South Carolina court has overturned Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions for the June 2021 killings of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. The ruling orders a new trial, citing procedural errors during the original proceedings. Murdaugh, a former attorney, was convicted in 2023 of two counts of murder in the high-profile case. He had been sentenced to life in prison without parole. The court did not specify the exact error but noted it affected the fairness of the trial. Prosecutors have not yet announced whether they will appeal the decision or proceed with a new trial.