The Re-Trial Of Alex Murdaugh19 Sep 2025

NEW MURDAUGH TRIAL? The Fight to Overturn a Guilty Verdict Begins

NEW MURDAUGH TRIAL? The Fight to Overturn a Guilty Verdict Begins

You thought the Alex Murdaugh saga was over? Think again. While the disgraced legal scion sits in a cell, a new and complex battle is just beginning in the South Carolina Supreme Court. In this segment, we break down the critical first steps in Alec Murdaugh’s fight to overturn his double murder conviction. The state has filed its brief, calling the evidence "overwhelming," but Murdaugh's defense team, led by Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, is firing back with stunning allegations of jury tampering, fabricated evidence, and a "perfect storm of investigative failures."

We'll explain exactly what the "official record of appeal" is and why every single document and transcript from the original trial is about to be put under a microscope. This isn't just a legal formality; it's the foundation for what could become South Carolina's most notorious trial... for a second time.

Then, we dive into how Hollywood is tackling this chilling story. We watch and react to the brand new trailer for Hulu's upcoming drama, Murdaugh: Death in the Family. How accurate is this dramatized version? From the fatal boat crash to the dark underbelly of a legal dynasty, we analyze the trailer's portrayal of the family's secrets and lies. Does this Hollywood retelling capture the true horror of what happened at Moselle, or is it just another sensationalized true crime adaptation? Join us as we explore the intersection of justice and entertainment, and what it means when a family's darkest moments become a national spectacle. The fight for Alec Murdaugh's future is officially underway, and you won't believe the twists that are already emerging.

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Did a Cop Help Alex Murdaugh Hide the Murder Weapons?

At Alex Murdaugh's trial, prosecutors said he hid both murder weapons at his parents' home in Almeda and moved them in a blue raincoat. Police searched three months after the killings. The guns weren'...

5 Okt 23min

Alex Murdaugh's New Trial Location Meets a Weapons Mystery

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4 Okt 29min

Murdaugh Weapons and Bloody Clothing Allegedly Taken WHERE?!

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30 Sep 14min

Why Murdaugh's Defense Lost the Fight for Charleston

The defense wanted Charleston so badly that Harpootlian offered to permanently waive all venue appeals if McCaslin agreed. She didn't agree. Instead, McCaslin's eight-page order landed on Sumter Count...

11 Sep 14min

Murdaugh Claims SLED Agent Did WHAT?!

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23 Aug 41min

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18 Aug 15min

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A motion filed on August 10 asks Judge Debra McCaslin to dismiss Alex Murdaugh's murder indictments entirely. The defense alleges SLED's lead case agent gave false testimony and presented fabricated b...

17 Aug 26min

Murdaugh: Why Are Prosecutors Fighting His DNA Request?

Alex Murdaugh's defense wants independent DNA testing ahead of his retrial. Prosecutors are fighting that request. Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke dig into why the state doesn'...

16 Aug 30min