Why did Alex Murdaugh's conviction get overturned?

May 14, 2026Hosted by: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerProduced by: Rosa Bowden

CW: Today's episode contains details about family violence. If this episode raises anything for you, help is available. Contact 1800 Respect on 1800 737 732.

If you've looked for a true crime documentary to watch on any number of streaming services over the past few years, you've probably encountered the Murdaugh case. A complex story of murder that played out in documentaries, the podcasts, or a drama miniseries. 

This week, the story got a new chapter nobody saw coming. The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh’s double murder convictions and life sentence, ordering a new trial in the killings of his wife and son. 

On today’s podcast, we’re going to break down the story of Alex Murdaugh, these latest developments, and what happens next. 

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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