New Trial for Convicted Double Killer Alex Murdaugh? | Crime Alert 6AM 05.05.26

New Trial for Convicted Double Killer Alex Murdaugh? | Crime Alert 6AM 05.05.26

From Crime Alert Hourly Update by Crime Online

May 5, 2026 · 6 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential for Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions to be vacated due to jury influence allegations.

Three years after a guilty verdict, Alex Murdaugh may see his murder convictions vacated if the South Carolina Supreme Court finds former court clerk influenced members of his jury. Meth cook busted at Michigan State. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Sydney Silvagni

Topics covered

  • double murder
  • legal proceedings
  • jury influence
  • true crime
  • conviction appeal

Keywords

  • Alex Murdaugh
  • murder convictions
  • South Carolina Supreme Court
  • jury influence
  • true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: South Carolina Supreme Court

Places: Michigan State

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