Watch: Judge Newman to sentence Alex Murdaugh

After just three hours of deliberation, a Colleton County jury has found Alex Murdaugh guilty of all charges in the deaths of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh.

The charges carry a sentence of life without parole.

Sentencing

Judge Clifton Newman said Alex Murdaugh’s sentencing will take place Friday morning.

The minimum sentence for his murder charges is 30 years for each charge, with the maximum being life in prison, Newman said.

Catch up on our previous coverage of the Murdaugh family here.

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This story was originally published February 27, 2023 at 9:28 AM.