South Carolina’s Supreme Court will hear arguments Feb. 11, 2026, on Alex Murdaugh’s appeal of his 2023 murder conviction and life sentence.

The South Carolina Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on February 11, 2026, in Alex Murdaugh’s appeal of his 2023 conviction and life sentence for the 2021 murders of his wife and son. Murdaugh claims he did not receive a fair trial, particularly over the use of his admitted financial crimes as motive, and points to testimony from former clerk Becky Hill, who faces perjury charges. The state maintains the evidence supports the conclusion that Murdaugh killed his family to hide financial misconduct. The public hearing will be livestreamed and held on a first-come, first-served basis. The court’s decision could determine whether a new trial is ordered.