Why Alex Murdaugh is Getting a Do-Over (Ad-Free)

Jul 14, 2026 · 33m

Earlier this year, Alex Murdaugh’s 2023 double murder conviction was overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court - due to “shocking jury interference.” Phoebe interviews Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein about what happened, and about the long history of law-breaking behavior in the Murdaugh dynasty. Valerie Bauerlein's book is " ⁠The Devil at His Elbow⁠ ." You can also watch this interview at ⁠youtube.com/criminalpodcast⁠ . Thank you very much for being a member of ⁠ Criminal Plus ⁠ ! We’re grateful for your support. We also make This is Love and Phoebe Reads a Mystery . Listen to them ad-free by adding them to your podcast player. We have step-by-step instructions on your Patreon ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠account page⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Say hello on ⁠ Facebook ⁠ and ⁠ Instagram ⁠ . Artwork by ⁠ Julienne Alexander ⁠ . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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