India, May 13 -- The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday annulled Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence, mandating a new trial regarding the killings of his wife Maggie, and 22-year-old son, Paul, in June 2021,

This ruling highlights the court's apprehensions regarding possible juror influence and evidentiary decisions in a highly scrutinized case. While Murdaugh will continue to serve time for distinct federal financial crime convictions, prosecutors are now tasked with determining whether and how to proceed with a retrial of the case.

In a unanimous decision of 5-0, the justices stated that Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill had inappropriately influenced the jurors and expressed disapproval regarding the admission ...