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Alec Murdaugh’s appeal of his double murder conviction will be heard by the South Carolina Supreme Court on February 11, 2026, with oral arguments focusing on claims of jury tampering and improper evidence

This appeal is less about rehashing the crime itself and more about testing the integrity of the trial process. Listeners should watch for whether the Supreme Court finds merit in the claims of jury tampering and evidence mishandling. If successful, Murdaugh could get a new trial; if not, his life sentences stand

The Case Recap:
Alec Murdaugh, once a powerful attorney in Hampton County, was convicted in March 2023 for the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, who were killed at the family’s Moselle estate in June 2021. He received two consecutive life sentences. 

• The Appeal Grounds:
  Murdaugh’s legal team argues that his conviction was tainted by:
  • Jury tampering – allegations that outside influences may have swayed jurors. 
• Improper evidence – claims that certain testimony and exhibits should not have been admitted.
  These issues form the backbone of his request for a new trial
• What’s Next:
  • The South Carolina Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for February 11, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Columbia 
• This hearing is a pivotal moment: the justices will decide whether Murdaugh deserves a new trial or remains behind bars for life. 
• Proceedings are expected to be live-streamed and open to the public, drawing national attention once again
• Why It Matters:
  The Murdaugh saga has already inspired documentaries, TV specials, and widespread media coverage. The appeal represents the next chapter in South Carolina’s most infamous trial, with implications not only for Murdaugh but for public trust in the judicial process. 

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