Judge Clifton Newman today denied bond for Alex Murdaugh.
Murdaugh’s lawyers had asked for Murdaugh to be released on a Personal Recognizance bond, the prosecution had sought a $200,000 Surety bond.
Judge Newman ordered Murdaugh to undergo a psychiatric evaluation after which he will reconsider bond.
Eric Bland, an attorney for the family of Gloria Satterfield called the decision a good day for justice in our country.