May 28, 2026

Alex Murdaugh’s Case Took Another Dramatic Turn…

Does he now go free?

Murdaugh remains behind bars for his financial crimes.

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He could appeal against those convictions. If they are thrown out and he prevails in the murder retrial, then Murdaugh could go free.

Prosecutor Waters did not provide a timeline for a new trial, but has said the legal system moves more like a marathon than a sprint.

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Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were found dead in June 2021, but Alex Murdaugh was not arrested until July 2022. His trial began roughly half a year after that.

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