Jury Selection Begins Monday in Colleton County’s High-Profile Murder Trial of Alex Murdaugh

Colleton County, South Carolina is preparing for the trial of the century, as jury selection begins Monday for the case of Alex Murdaugh, who stands accused of murdering his wife and son. Murdaugh, a former attorney, has maintained his innocence since the bodies were found at the family’s estate in June 2021.

The trial is expected to draw a large crowd, including legal teams, law enforcement, news outlets, and members of the public. Food trucks have been set up in a parking lot across from the Colleton County Courthouse to cater to the anticipated throng.

Hotel rooms in the small city, located about 50 miles west of Charleston, have been booked for weeks, and some residents have advertised their homes on Airbnb for hundreds of dollars a night. Murdaugh has insisted on the trial taking place as soon as possible.

The investigation into the murders took 13 months before Murdaugh was charged with two counts of murder. The judge has set aside three weeks for the trial.

The case has garnered much attention in the local community, and many are eager to see the outcome of the trial. The proceedings are expected to begin Monday, as jury selection begins.