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Alex Murdaugh back in court after South Carolina Supreme Court overturned double murder conviction
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· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the case and its progression are available from ABC13 Houston, for those interested in learning more about the developments surrounding Alex Murdaugh's case.
A notable case is unfolding as Alex Murdaugh has returned to court. This development comes after the South Carolina Supreme Court made a significant decision regarding his case. The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction, leading to his return to court.
On Monday, he appeared in court for the first time since the overturning of his conviction. Further details about the case and its progression are available from ABC13 Houston, for those interested in learning more about the developments surrounding Alex Murdaugh's case.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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