Judge picks new location for Alex Murdaugh's double-murder retrial

Alex Murdaugh Murder Retrial Moved To Sumter County.

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National story. 14 articles from 7 sources. Updated Sep 9, 2026.

Part of Alex Murdaugh's murder trial, its overturned verdict and his coming retrial

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ABC NewsLean Left· Sep 8, 2026

Judge picks new location for Alex Murdaugh's double-murder retrial

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KYMA YumaCenter· Sep 9, 2026

Judge in Alex Murdaugh murder trial grants new venue for retrial

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ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· Sep 9, 2026

Alex Murdaugh today: Judge picks new location for double-murder retrial

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· Sep 9, 2026

Alex Murdaugh today: Judge picks new location for double-murder retrial

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· Sep 9, 2026

Alex Murdaugh today: Judge picks new location for double-murder retrial

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· Sep 9, 2026

Alex Murdaugh today: Judge picks new location for double-murder retrial

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· Sep 9, 2026

Alex Murdaugh today: Judge picks new location for double-murder retrial

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· Sep 9, 2026

Alex Murdaugh today: Judge picks new location for double-murder retrial

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· Sep 9, 2026

Alex Murdaugh today: Judge picks new location for double-murder retrial

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· Sep 9, 2026

Alex Murdaugh today: Judge picks new location for double-murder retrial

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WSPA Greenville-SpartanburgCenter· Sep 8, 2026

Murdaugh trial moves to Sumter County, court orders

WCBD News 2Center· Sep 8, 2026

Murdaugh trial moves to Sumter County, court orders

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Fox NewsRight· Sep 8, 2026

Judge orders Alex Murdaugh murder retrial moved to nearby county

Fits NewsRight· Sep 8, 2026

Alex Murdaugh Murder Retrial Moved To Sumter County

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