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A timeline of events in the cases against Alex Murdaugh
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the case can be found through KPRC 2 Houston.
In South Carolina, a new trial date has been scheduled. Further details on the case can be found through KPRC 2 Houston. A former lawyer is set to face a retrial on murder charges.
The original convictions were overturned by a higher court. The case involves the shooting deaths of the lawyer's family members. A specific date in April has been set for the retrial to begin, according to reports from Click2Houston.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In South Carolina, a new trial date has been scheduled. Further details on the case can be found through KPRC 2 Houston. A former lawyer is set to face a retrial on murder charges. The original…
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