Richland County
US county in South CarolinaWikipedia
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Sep 12, 2026
Matt SmithHOST
Um, and we love our, our broadcasters and writers from across the state.
Matt SmithHOST
Dreer, 35 lower Richland, six Hammond, 54 Buford, 14 Heathwood hall, 43 great falls, 12 Irmo, 60 Wilson, 13 Irmo's.
Matt SmithHOST
Okay.
Matt SmithHOST
So Irmo's bounced back.
Steve StocktonNARRATOR
They also added, the investigation action will not change until she is found.
Steve StocktonNARRATOR
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is close to the family and keeps them apprised of any new tips that come in.
Steve StocktonNARRATOR
He says, I can see the pain in their
Steve StocktonHOST
eyes and hear it in their voices.
Sydney SilvaniCORRESPONDENT
She noted the court considered several factors, including the financial impact on Colleton County, witness convenience, courtroom facilities, technological capabilities, and Murdaugh's security.
Sydney SilvaniCORRESPONDENT
Defense attorneys had suggested Charleston or Richland County courthouses before the judge chose Sumter County.
Sydney SilvaniCORRESPONDENT
Murdaugh was granted a new trial after the State Supreme Court unanimously overturned his 2023 convictions and two life sentences.
Sydney SilvaniCORRESPONDENT
Justices determined his right to a fair proceeding was violated when former Colleton County Clerk of Court, Becky Hill, improperly influenced jurors.
Brandi ChurchwellHOST
Judge Deborah McCaslin has moved the retrial out of Colleton County and into Sumter County, South Carolina.
Brandi ChurchwellHOST
Murdoch's defense had pushed for the retrial to be moved to either Charleston or Richland County, arguing that Sumter was still too close to the intense publicity surrounding the case, but the judge ultimately chose Sumter County.
Brandi ChurchwellHOST
The retrial is still scheduled to begin April 5th, 2027, and Murdoch's next court appearance is currently set for November 13th.
Brandi ChurchwellHOST
So yes, we've still got a while before trial number two, but I have a feeling that Murdoch will give us plenty to talk about between now and then.
Western FaceGUEST
See, when my mama got locked up, that's when I moved out of state.
Western FaceGUEST
So I ended up going to Richland County, South Carolina, so I spent some time out there too before I came back home.
Cam CaponeHOST
How long were you out there?
Western FaceGUEST
[censored] I was out there for a little while, man.
Scott ReischHOST
But the defense didn't actually get its first choice.
Scott ReischHOST
Dick Harptoolian and Murdoch's lawyer initially pushed heavy for Charleston County and later recommended Richland County.
Scott ReischHOST
Instead, Judge McCaslin selected Sumter County, saying it provides a venue where Murdoch can receive a fair trial while also having the security, courtroom space, technology, and infrastructure necessary to handle what will undoubtedly become another mass media event.
Scott ReischHOST
And remember, why we're even talking about trial number two.
Carl McAllisterHOST
really duplicate staff.
Carl McAllisterHOST
I've done a couple polling stations for Richland County, and I can't even imagine having to then have a municipality maintain a list of volunteers, of poll workers, paid poll workers, handling all that payroll excess during that time.
Carl McAllisterHOST
It's just like another jury duty list.
Carl McAllisterHOST
And then also having to handle training for those people to make sure that they're properly doing it.
Carl McAllisterHOST
Because there is a very rigorous process of what you can and can't ask, what you can and cannot do, which I've even heard several county people here in Richland County break or be very close to the line
Mark PartonHOST
of
Carl McAllisterHOST
breaking when I'm working with them.
Steve StocktonHOST
change until she is found.
Steve StocktonHOST
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is close to the family and keeps them apprised of any new tips that come in.
Steve StocktonHOST
He says, I can see the pain in their eyes and hear it in their voices.
Steve StocktonHOST
But they are still focused and that has fueled us.
Seton TuckerHOST
Also, someone else brought up, and I think you had another comment about this.
Seton TuckerHOST
Certain Richland County hotels are booked solid for the week of the Masters.
Matt HarrisHOST
It was brought up in one of the episodes when they were talking about change of venue.
Matt HarrisHOST
Originally, LX team wanted it to be in Charleston.
Matt HarrisHOST
Then they filed something to say in Richland County.
Matt HarrisHOST
And that's Columbia, the state capital.
Matt HarrisHOST
And so I was saying, I
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