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Judge moves Alex Murdaugh murder retrial from small rural county amid ongoing legal twists
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Catherine Stoddard , as published by FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this case can be found through local news sources, such as FOX 11 Los Angeles.
A significant development has occurred in the Alex Murdaugh case. The location of the murder retrial will be changed. This decision was made by the judge on Friday.
The case was previously set to take place in a rural area of South Carolina. However, it will now be moved to a different location. Further details about this case can be found through local news sources, such as FOX 11 Los Angeles .
The judge's ruling did not address a separate request related to the case, and more information is available from the source.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) Reading time: 1 min
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