Alex Murdaugh Charged in Deaths of Wife and Son
Murdaugh faces two counts of murder and two weapons charges; he has not been tried.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 22, 2026, 3:46 p.m. ET
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Aug 22, 2026, 3:52 p.m. ET
Alex Murdaugh Charged Again in Deaths of Wife and Son
Alex Murdaugh has been charged with two counts of murder and two weapons charges in connection with the deaths of his wife, 52-year-old Maggie Murdaugh, and their 22-year-old son, Paul Murdaugh, FITSNews reported on August 19, 2026. The case is at the charging stage and has not been resolved.
The charges stem from the graphic slayings of Murdaugh's wife and son. The government claims Murdaugh murdered his wife and son, according to FITSNews. The S.C. State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating the case, FITSNews reported.
Murdaugh has been charged but not yet tried; the charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Aug 22, 2026, 3:46 p.m. ETFirst report
Alex Murdaugh Charged Again in Deaths of Wife and Son
Alex Murdaugh has been charged with two counts of murder and two weapons charges in connection with the deaths of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, 52, and their son Paul Murdaugh, 22, according to FITSNews. The charges were announced on August 19, 2026, and the case remains open and developing.
The government alleges that Murdaugh murdered his wife and son, as reported by FITSNews. The S.C. State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating the case, according to the outlet.
Murdaugh has been charged but not yet tried; charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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