Instadocs: Alex Murdaugh, Unconvicted

Why was Alex Murdaugh's conviction overturned? The debut of "Instadocs" digs into stunning allegations of jury interference in his double murder trial.

Cast

Alex Murdaugh

as Self

Craig Moyer

as Self - Juror

Lester Holt

as Self (archive footage)

Norah O'Donnell

as Self (archive footage)

David Muir

as Self (archive footage)

Dana Bash

as Self (archive footage)

Joe McCulloch

as Self - Lawyer

Myra Crosby

as Self - Juror

Becky Hill

as Self - Colleton County Clerk of Court (archive footage)

Buster Murdaugh

as Self (archive footage)

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