Judge Denies Alex Murdaugh’s Request For A New Trial

Murdaugh will continue to serve his life sentence in prison. His attorney's shared they will now direct their focus on finding the real murderer.

Alex Murdaugh has been denied a double murder retrial.

The former S.C. lawyer was convicted last year of killing his wife Maggie and youngest son Paul.

Murdaugh’s attorneys filed for a retrial after accusing Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill of tampering with a jury. They allege Hill spoke with the jury, informing them to watch Murdaugh’s actions when he took the stand.

Hill was later involved in the release of a book and further media coverage in which Murdaugh’s attorneys claim may have affected the case.

On Monday, Judge Jean Toal heard testimony from all 12 jurors who testified no comments they heard, directly influenced their decision to find Murdaugh guilty.

Toal said after reviewing the full transcript of the six-week trial, she couldn’t overturn the verdict based on “the strength of some fleeting and foolish comments by a publicity-seeking clerk of court” because they didn’t actively change the jurors’ minds.

Hill has denied all claims of jury tampering.

Murdaugh will continue to serve his life sentence in prison. His attorney’s shared they will now direct their focus on finding the real murderer.