The South Carolina Supreme Court has unanimously overturned the murder conviction of Alex Murdaugh. This significant decision means Murdaugh will receive a new trial for the deaths of his wife and son.
Murdaugh was previously found guilty in the high-profile double murder case. The state's highest judicial body ruled to toss that conviction, as confirmed by various news reports.
The unanimous decision by the South Carolina Supreme Court grants Murdaugh another opportunity to be tried for the murders. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.