Judge moves Alex Murdaugh retrial to Sumter County
By The BriefBrief
A judge ordered Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder retrial to be moved to Sumter County after ruling that Colleton County’s jury pool was too compromised to ensure a fair trial. The retrial location change follows the judge’s assessment of jury impartiality.
WHO:A judge
WHAT:Ordered Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder retrial moved from Colleton County to Sumter County
WHEN:Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 5:34 PM ET
WHERE:Sumter County, South Carolina
WHY:The judge ruled Colleton County’s jury pool was too compromised for a fair trial.
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