Murdaugh Defense Seeks Retrial Venue Change to Richland County
Alex Murdaugh's defense team has requested that his retrial be moved to Richland County, citing logistical and cost-saving benefits, as well as the potential for a comparable jury pool to Charleston, which was initially proposed. The state had previously objected…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 17, 2026 —
Alex Murdaugh’s defense team has formally requested that the convicted former attorney’s upcoming retrial be moved from the originally considered venues to Richland County. The motion cites several reasons for the proposed change, including logistical advantages and potential cost savings.
In their filing, the defense team also highlighted the potential for Richland County to provide a jury pool that is comparable to that of Charleston. Charleston had previously been proposed as a potential venue for the retrial, but the state had voiced objections to that location.
The decision on where the retrial will take place has been a point of consideration following the initial proceedings. It has been confirmed by the judge that the retrial will not be held in Colleton County, the location where Murdaugh was convicted in the original trial.
Further details regarding the state’s response to the Richland County proposal and the judge’s final decision on the venue are pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael Owens on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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