Alex Murdaugh’s former housekeeper, Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson, joins Nancy Grace.

South Carolina’s Supreme Court has granted Alex Murdaugh’s request for a new trial in the murders of his wife and son. The appeal centers on whether former South Carolina Chief Justice Jean Toal fairly denied Murdaugh a new trial. The Supreme Court may reverse or overturn that ruling and could order a new trial.

Another allegation involves claims that Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill improperly communicated with jurors. During a hearing overseen by Judge Jean Toal, one juror, identified as Juror Z, stated that Becky Hill told jurors to watch Murdaugh “closely” and suggested he was “already guilty.”

When asked if this influenced her decision to find Murdaugh guilty, the juror replied, “Yes, ma’am.” Toal found Becky Hill to be an unreliable witness and denied Murdaugh a new trial.

Additional Guests

Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson – Murdaugh’s Former Housekeeper

Regina Ward –  Attorney for Sierra Francis; Regina Ward Law Firm

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[Feature Photo:A lex Murdaugh swears to tell the truth before he takes the stand during his trial for murder at the Colleton County Courthouse on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 in Walterboro, S.C. (Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool)]