Mary Rebecca Hill
Coverage of Mary Rebecca Hill in the Nexus archive.
- Alex Murdaugh retrial could bring potential death penalty as AG says 'all our legal options are on the table'
Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions were overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court due to improper external influences by court clerk Mary Rebecca Hill, and a new trial may result in the death penalty. The state Attorney General Alan Wilson stated that all legal options are being considered. Murdaugh was originally sentenced to life in prison for the fatal shootings of his wife Maggie Murdaugh and son Paul Murdaugh.
- Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction unanimously overturned by South Carolina Supreme Court
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction, ordering a new trial due to improper external influences by court clerk Mary Rebecca Hill. Murdaugh was previously sentenced to two consecutive life sentences for murdering his wife and son. He is also serving time for financial crimes.