Debra McCaslin

“possesses the security measures, courtroom facilities, technological capabilities, and supporting infrastructure necessary to conduct these proceedings safely and efficiently,”

Debra McCaslin · said 2026-09-08 · reported 2026-09-08

McCaslin wrote in her order that Sumter County possesses the necessary security measures, facilities, and infrastructure to conduct the retrial safely and efficiently.

“best suited to accommodate the needs of this case,”

Debra McCaslin · said 2026-09-08 · reported 2026-09-08

Judge McCaslin ordered that Alex Murdaugh's retrial take place in Sumter County, finding it best suited to accommodate the case's needs.