Alex Murdaugh's Convictions Overturned: A Cautionary Tale for Justice Alex Murdaugh, a former South Carolina lawyer, was convicted of murdering his wife and son in 2021.
However, the state's highest court overturned his convictions in October 2023, sparking widespread debate about the reliability of evidence and the integrity of the justice system.
What Happened to Alex Murdaugh: A Timeline of Convictions Overturned The case against Murdaugh began with the gruesome discovery of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, shot multiple times on their property in June 2021.