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Alex Murdaugh Gets New Trial & Kouri Richins Sentenced to Life Without Parole | Why Evidence and Jury Integrity Matter... Welcome back to the We Win Injury Law Podcast with Utah attorneys Tyler Todd and Jaren "The Snow Canyon Man" Sandberg. In this episode, Tyler and Jaren break down two of the most talked-about criminal cases RIGHT NOW: the South Carolina Supreme Court's decision to overturn Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and Utah's sentencing of Kouri Richins to life without parole. The discussion focuses on a critical principle of the American legal system: 🚨 A conviction can be overturned even when a court is not declaring someone innocent. The hosts explain why the South Carolina Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Alex Murdaugh after finding that former court clerk Becky Hill improperly influenced jurors during the original murder trial. The court concluded that outside influence compromised Murdaugh's constitutional right to a fair and impartial jury, requiring a retrial. The ruling was procedural and did not determine that Murdaugh was innocent of the murders. Murdaugh remains incarcerated on separate financial crime convictions and is expected to face a new murder trial. The episode then shifts to Utah's nationally publicized Kouri Richins case. Richins was convicted of aggravated murder and other charges related to the 2022 death of her husband, Eric Richins. In May 2026, a Utah judge sentenced her to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Prosecutors alleged she poisoned her husband with a fatal dose of fentanyl. The hosts discuss: • Sentencing hearings and how they differ from trials • Victim impact statements • Letters submitted to the court • Why defense attorneys sometimes present limited evidence at sentencing • Potential appellate issues • Ineffective assistance of counsel claims • What happens after sentencing in major criminal cases One of the biggest lessons from both criminal and civil cases is simple: 📸 Document everything. Whether you're involved in: • a car accident • a truck accident • a motorcycle crash • a slip and fall • or any injury claim evidence matters. 🎙️ TOPICS COVERED: 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:24 Murdaugh Appeal Explained 01:28 Clerk Allegations 03:02 Why Juries Matter 05:08 Evidence Rules Examples 06:28 New Trial Implications 07:33 Procedural Reversals 08:49 Murdaugh Background 09:56 Kouri Richins Sentencing 10:38 Sentencing Evidence and Impact Statements 14:39 Appeal Strategy Ahead 15:27 Why It Matters to Injury Law 16:26 Document Evidence After Accidents 19:06 Why Cases Escalate 23:13 Wrap Up and Safety ⚖️ ABOUT WE WIN INJURY LAW We Win Injury Law helps injury victims throughout Utah, including: • St. George • Washington • Hurricane • Cedar City • Salt Lake City • Provo • Ogden • Logan • Southern Utah • and communities throughout the state And remember... We Win For You. Period. WE WIN FOR YOU. PERIOD. Connect with us: TikTok: @wewininjurylaw [https://www.tiktok.com/@wewininjurylaw] Instagram: @wewininjurylaw [https://www.instagram.com/wewininjurylaw/] LinkedIn: We Win Injury Law [https://www.linkedin.com/company/we-win-injury-law/] Get a free consultation: wewininjurylaw.com [https://wewininjurylaw.com/]
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