Alex Murdaugh continues to insist he didn’t kill wife and son as he gets another day in court

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By JEFFREY COLLINSFebruary 11, 2026 at 04:23 PM

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Alex Murdaugh maintains his innocence in the murders of his wife and son as his lawyers appeal his conviction to the South Carolina Supreme Court. Murdaugh was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the June 2021 shooting deaths. The defense argues that the trial was unfair due to the judge allowing evidence of Murdaugh's financial crimes, which they claim biased the jury. They also highlight the lack of direct physical evidence linking Murdaugh to the crime scene. The defense further alleges that the court clerk influenced the jury against Murdaugh. The South Carolina Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday regarding the appeal.

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