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There will be no new double murder trial for Alex Murdaugh, even though one juror says her vote was influenced by comments made by Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill.

According to Juror Z,\\xa0 \\u201cShe made it seem like he was already guilty.\\u201d

Hill allegedly made comments such as "watch him closely" and "watch his body language." During Juror Z\'s testimony, she was asked by Judge Jean Toal if her verdict was based entirely on the testimony, \\xa0evidence, and law presented in this case. The juror answered yes.\\xa0

She was also asked if she heard Becky Hill make any comment about this case before your verdict. Again Juror Z answered yes, and that the comments influenced her decision.\\xa0Prosecutor Creighton Waters that in her affidavit the juror had responded "I voted guilty because I felt pressured by the other jurors."\\xa0

After hearing all the testimony, Judge Toal ruled that the defense did not show that Hill\'s improper comment or question actually influenced the juror\'s verdict.\\xa0

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

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• Tim Jansen - Criminal Defense Lawyer and Former Federal Prosecutor; Legal Analyst for Tallahassee Democrat\\u2019s Newspaper
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• Dr. Bethany Marshall\\xa0\\u2013 Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills); Twitter: @DrBethanyLive/ Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall; Appearing in the new show, \\u201cParis in Love\\u201d on Peacock
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• Chris McDonough\\xa0\\u2013 Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective; Host of YouTube channel: \\u201cThe Interview Room\\u201d
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• Dr. Michelle Dupre\\xa0\\u2013 Forensic Pathologist and former Medical Examiner, Author: \\u201cHomicide Investigation Field Guide\\u201d & \\u201cInvestigating Child Abuse Field Guide\\u201d, Ret. Police Detective Lexington County Sheriff\\u2019s Department\\xa0
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• Jennifer Wood \\u2013 Director of Research at FITSNews.com; X: @IndyJenn_
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