Opinion: Why Murdaugh’s quick conviction worries me

Farhad Manjoo writes that digital data can be used to muddy the picture of a crime.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story March 6, 2023 Prosecutors in Alex Murdaugh's murder trial relied on phone data to reconstruct a timeline of the killings of his wife and son. But authorities can easily use such data to muddy the picture of a crime, argues Farhad Manjoo, a Times Opinion columnist. FROM OPINION Pool photo by Joshua Boucher Here's why Alex Murdaugh's quick conviction worries me. → Sign up for Farhad Manjoo's column. For more insights on navigating the promise and perils of the future, don't miss Farhad Manjoo's columns. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018