New Judge Appointed To Oversee Next Steps In Murdaugh Case

Jean Toal was the first female justice on the S.C. Supreme Court. She is reportedly known for her intellect, her ability to be blunt at times and cut to the core of the matter.

A new judge has been appointed to oversee developments in the appeal and aftermath of the double-murder case involving Alex Murdaugh.

Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Jean Toal will replace trial Judge Cliff Newman who asked to be taken off the case.

Toal will now oversee developments including handling allegations that Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill improperly interfered with during jury deliberations at Murdaugh’s original trial in which he was found guilty of killing his son, Paul and wife, Maggie.

Toal was the first female justice on the S.C. Supreme Court. She is reportedly known for her intellect, her ability to be blunt at times and cut to the core of the matter.