The next chapter in the Alex Murdaugh saga has begun.Alex Murdaugh returned to a Lexington courtroom as the judge set the stage for his upcoming murder retrial, establishing key deadlines and revealing what's next in one of the most closely watched true crime cases in America.In this episode of Impact of Influence, we take you inside the hearing, and give you our first takes on what happened, why it matters, and what it could mean for both the prosecution and the defense as the countdown to retrial begins. Could these early courtroom decisions shape the outcome of the case? We break down the biggest moments and what to watch for in the months ahead.Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime, past and present, from the southeast region of the U.S.Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company.Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors, including Quince.Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns code word ImpactLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices