A judge denied Alex Murdaugh's request for a new trial Monday in the homicides of his wife and son. Hill, who testified during the hearings over the motion, denied she tampered with the jury. MORE: Alex Murdaugh's attorneys allege court clerk tampered with jury in double murder trialThey were found dead from multiple gunshot wounds near the dog kennels at the family's hunting estate in 2021. Prosecutors argued that Murdaugh killed his wife and son to gain sympathy and distract from his financial wrongdoings. Judge denies new murder trial for Alex Murdaugh originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News January 29, 2024 22:40 UTC