Rebecca Hill
Coverage of Rebecca Hill in the Nexus archive.
- Alex Murdaugh murder saga lands right back where it started before next Lowcountry courtroom battle
The South Carolina Supreme Court has ordered a retrial for Alex Murdaugh in the 2021 murders of his wife and son, reversing his convictions due to improper juror influence by a court clerk. The case will return to a lower court, with prosecutors aiming for a retrial within the next year.
- Alex Murdaugh sues court clerk after murder conviction overturned over jury tampering accusations
Alex Murdaugh has filed a lawsuit against court clerk Rebecca Hill after his double-murder conviction was overturned due to jury tampering accusations. The lawsuit alleges that Hill's actions violated Murdaugh's civil rights. The South Carolina Supreme Court previously found that Hill's conduct during the trial crossed ethical and constitutional lines.
- Becky Hill’s 'disgraceful' comments and book ambitions unraveled Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction: Docs
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's double-murder conviction due to the conduct of Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill, who made improper comments to jurors during the trial. Hill's actions were deemed a 'breathtaking and disgraceful effort' to interfere with the jury process. The court's decision was unanimous.
- Alex Murdaugh wins new trial after court clerk allegedly told jurors not to be 'fooled' by defense
Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions were overturned due to jury tampering by court clerk Rebecca Hill, who allegedly influenced jurors with improper comments. The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that Hill's actions tainted the trial, and Murdaugh will receive a new trial. Hill pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice and misconduct in office.