A former juror in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial is seeking to make public the alleged jury tampering evidence from the 2023 trial. Juror Myra Crosby has filed documents stating that the public should have access to the state's investigation into Becky Hill, the former Colleton County, South Carolina, court clerk. Crosby's efforts are part of a larger push for transparency in the case. The investigation into Hill centers on allegations that she told jurors "not to be fooled" by Murdaugh's defense.
Crosby, known as the "egg juror," was dismissed from the trial just hours before deliberations began. Her nickname stems from a notable incident in which she asked a judge if she could retrieve a carton of eggs and her purse from the jury room. The jury tampering investigation into Hill has significant implications, as her actions were deemed to have impacted the integrity of the jury's decision. This ultimately led to Murdaugh's murder conviction being overturned by South Carolina's Supreme Court.
Crosby has filed a Freedom of Information Act request seeking the release of records related to Hill's alleged jury tampering. The attorney general's office has responded by stating that videos related to the investigation cannot be released immediately, as they may need to be redacted to protect the jurors' identities. However, Crosby argues that such redactions are no longer necessary, given that some jurors have already spoken publicly about the case in open court and through media appearances.
Crosby's attorney has made the case that even if some parts of the records need to be hidden, this should not delay the release of the information. The office of the South Carolina Attorney General, as well as the attorneys for Crosby and Hill, have been approached for comment on the matter. The push for transparency in the case continues, with Crosby's efforts aiming to shed light on the alleged jury tampering and its impact on the trial's outcome.
