It’s no surprise murder trials capture widespread interest. The details leading up to the crime as well as evidence uncovered during the investigation allow everyday people to feel like part of the process. Plus, there’s an underlying urge to know why.
As legal teams present their cases, there are general lessons viewers can glean from these types of cases. Here are some of the most watched trials in 2023 and what they say about what’s affecting the legal process today and a look into what leads people to commit such heinous crimes.
1. State of South Carolina v. Alex Murdaugh
Few trials got more attention this year than the Murdaugh murder case. With streaming services sharing documentaries and insights into the details of this family, it was hard for the public to not be intrigued.
The reason why there is such a fascination with “true crime” and these scandalous types of trials is because there could be elements which people can relate to or have witnessed in their own peer group.
And though sensational murder trials are thankfully not the norm, the steps that lead there might not be as uncommon as one might think.
Kelly Hyman is an attorney, TV legal analyst, Democratic political commentator and the host of the popular true-crime podcast, “Once Upon a Crime in Hollywood.” She has been called “a modern day Erin Brockovich” by Forbes and has appeared on Fox News, ABC, NBC, CBS, CourtTV, BBC and MSNBC. She focuses on complex litigation such as class actions and mass tort litigation. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
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