Murdaugh Retrial Moves to Sumter County | Columbia News

Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial is officially set for Sumter County after the judge ruled the original Colleton County location wouldn’t ensure a fair trial. The case revolves around the 2021 killings of his wife Maggie and son Paul, following his overturned conviction last year — now scheduled for April 2027. Though he’s already serving a 40-year sentence for financial crimes, this retrial is just one chapter in his legal saga. The move to Sumter County prioritizes security and infrastructure for such a high-profile case, with a pretrial hearing already slated for November 13 in Lexington County. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/254c83ff73468394