Becky Hill

A former court clerk involved in overturning Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction is seeking dismissal of his $600,000 lawsuit, citing immunity protections. Murdaugh claims he spent the money on his defense, while the clerk's lawyers argue he would have incurred the costs regardless of her alleged conduct.

Federal investigators are searching a new area in the Bahamas for missing Lynette Hooker based on GPS data contradicting her husband's account. Becky Hill, a key figure in Alex Murdaugh's overturned murder convictions, is under scrutiny as retrial preparations begin. A 33-year-old cold case and a Tom Selleck impersonation scam linked to a potential murder-suicide are also under investigation.

Becky Hill, a court clerk, allegedly pressured jurors to convict a South Carolina lawyer for the murders of his wife and son, possibly to boost sales of her book. The article questions whether she acted alone in influencing the verdict.

This Fox News true crime newsletter covers multiple high-profile criminal cases including Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction being overturned over jury tampering allegations, Luigi Mangione's evidence ruling ahead of his September trial, and Tyler Robinson's defense efforts in an assassination case. The newsletter also highlights various cold cases being solved through DNA evidence and other criminal investigations involving organized crime, influencers, and international fraud.

The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's convictions for murdering his wife and son due to improper juror influence by former court clerk Becky Hill. Prosecutors plan to retry the case. The ruling was unanimous.

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson plans to retry Alex Murdaugh quickly after the state Supreme Court threw out his murder convictions due to misconduct by former Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill. The court ruled that Hill's comments to jurors tainted the jury process. Prosecutors still believe they can secure a guilty verdict.

The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and ordered a new trial. Murdaugh was previously found guilty of killing his wife and son in 2021. The court cited improper conduct by a county clerk as a reason for the overturn.

The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions in the deaths of his wife and son due to errors in the trial, but he will remain in prison for stealing from clients. Murdaugh has denied killing his wife Maggie and son Paul. The court ruling cited issues with the court clerk's conduct and the admission of evidence unrelated to the killings.