Alex Murdaugh hearing | Aug. 14, 2026

Published: Aug. 14, 2026 at 2:39 PM EDT
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Judge Debra McCaslin listens to attorney’s statements during a status hearing for a retrial of Alex Murdaugh, Friday, August 14, 2026, in Lexington. (Henry Taylor/The Post and Courier/Pool | Henry Taylor)
Alex Murdaugh sits in court at a status hearing ahead of his retrial, Friday, August 14, 2026, in Lexington. (Henry Taylor/The Post and Courier/Pool | Henry Taylor)
Judge Debra McCaslin speaks to attorneys during a status hearing for the retrial of Alex Murdaugh, Friday, August 14, 2026, in Lexington. (Henry Taylor/The Post and Courier/Pool | Henry Taylor)
Alex Murdaugh looks to his attorney Dick Harpootlian during a status hearing ahead of the retrial for Murdaugh, Friday, August 14, 2026, in Lexington. (Henry Taylor/The Post and Courier/Pool | Henry Taylor)
Judge Debra McCaslin and other court members listen to attorneys statements during a status hearing ahead of the retrial of Alex Murdaugh, Friday, August 14, 2026, in Lexington. (Henry Taylor/The Post and Courier/Pool | Henry Taylor)
Defense attorney Phillip Barber stands and speaks on behalf of the defense during a status hearing for the retrial of Alex Murdaugh, Friday, August 14, 2026, in Lexington. (Henry Taylor/The Post and Courier/Pool | Henry Taylor)
Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian representing Alex Murdaugh listens to the prosecution in a status hearing ahead of the retrial of Murdaugh, Friday, August 14, 2026, in Lexington. (Henry Taylor/The Post and Courie | Henry Taylor)
Prosecutor Creighton Waters leans back and looks at a phone from a legal aide during statements at the status hearing for the retrial of Alex Murdaugh, Friday, August 14, 2026, in Lexington. (Henry Taylor/The Post and Courier/Pool | Henry Taylor)
Prosecutor Creighton Waters looks back to his legal team when discussing aspects of the retrial of Alex Murdaugh with defense attorney Dick Harpootlian, Friday, August 14, 2026, in Lexington. (Henry Taylor/The Post and Courier/Pool | Henry Taylor)
Alex Murdaugh, dressed in street clothing, enters the courtroom on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at a status hearing at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Prosecutor Creighton Waters shuffles through a folder of documents before speaking at a status hearing for the retrial of Alex Murdaugh, Friday, August 14, 2026, in Lexington. (Henry Taylor/The Post and Courier/Pool | Henry Taylor)
Prosecutor Creighton Waters and Defense attorneys for Alex Murdaugh Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin stand and openly discuss parameters of the retrial during a status hearing, Friday, August 14, 2026, in Lexington. (Henry Taylor/The Post and Courier/Pool | Henry Taylor)
Prosecuting attorneys Don Zelenka, left, and John Meadors listen on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at a status hearing at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Prosecutor Creighton Waters looks back to his staff during a status hearing ahead of the retrial for accused killer Alex Murdaugh, Friday, August 14, 2026, in Lexington. (Henry Taylor/The Post and Courie | Henry Taylor)
Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian and Alex Murdaugh are seen on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at a status hearing at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian, and prosecuting attorney Creighton Waters debate an issue during a judicial hearing on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian, and prosecuting attorney Creighton Waters debate an issue during a judicial hearing on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Alex Murdaugh looks at a document on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at a status hearing at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Judge Debra McCaslin listens to testimony on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Prosecuting attorney Creighton Waters and Jim Zelenka listen on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at a status hearing at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Judge Debra McCaslin listens to testimony as Alex Murdaugh watches during a judicial hearing on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Accused killer Alex Murdaugh looks back to legal aides in a status hearing ahead of his retrial, Friday, August 14, 2026, in Lexington. (Henry Taylor/The Post and Courie | Henry Taylor)
Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian, and Jim Griffin debate an issue during a judicial hearing on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Alex Murdaugh speaks with his attorney, Dick Harpootlian, a status hearing on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian, and prosecuting attorney Creighton Waters debate an issue during a judicial hearing on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Alex Murdaugh speaks with his attorney, Dick Harpootlian, as Phil Barber listens a status hearing on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Alex Murdaugh sits with his attorney, Dick Harpootlian, a status hearing on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Judge Debra McCaslin listens to testimony as Alex Murdaugh watches during a judicial hearing on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Prosecutor Creighton Waters listens on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at a status hearing at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Judge Debra McCaslin listens to testimony as Alex Murdaugh watches during a judicial hearing on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Judge Debra McCaslin listens to testimony on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Judge Debra McCaslin listens to testimony on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Dick Harpootlian questions his fellow defense attorney, Phil Barber, on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at a status hearing at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Alex Murdaugh sits at a status hearing onFriday, Aug. 14, 2026 at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)
Alex Murdaugh sits at a status hearing onFriday, Aug. 14, 2026 at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz, The State/Pool | tglantz@thestate.com)

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