A New Murdaugh Book — Coming in Spring 2027
Guilty Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?
A self-avowed thief? Yes.
A self-avowed drug addict at the time? Yes.
A murderer beyond a reasonable doubt? No.
McNeal sat riveted in the courthouse on the day of the DNA testimony. Profoundly uncomfortable she realized they could convict the wrong man.
The Closing Argument for the Man in the Circle: Unraveling the Alex Murdaugh Case
By Shay McNeal · You will be stunned.
Reversed and Remanded
On May 13, 2026 the South Carolina Supreme Court threw out the verdict. Read what the justices said.
More Questions About DNA
The day of the DNA testimony changed everything for McNeal.
The Retrial: April 5, 2027
Alex Murdaugh is innocent until a fair trial finds him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. What happens now.
The full analysis is in The Closing Argument for the Man in the Circle: Unraveling the Alex Murdaugh Case — coming Spring 2027.