In the Matter of Alex Murdaugh

In the Matter of Alex Murdaugh

Author: NBC News May 19, 2026 Duration: 1:22:40
Craig Melvin reports on the latest twist in the Alex Murdaugh case, after his double murder convictions were overturned and a new trial was ordered for the murders of his wife and son.

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The Phantom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:09
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Introducing: The Last Appeal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30
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Duration: 19:37
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The Betrayal of Sandra Birchmore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:02
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