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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 Details of the case and the overturned conviction are available from ABC13 Houston.
A significant development has occurred in the case of Alex Murdaugh, who has returned to court. This marks his first court appearance since a notable decision was made by the South Carolina Supreme Court. The state's highest court overturned Murdaugh's conviction for double murder.
Details of the case and the overturned conviction are available from ABC13 Houston. For more information on the latest in this case, residents of Piney Point Village can refer to the source for further updates and details.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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