The woman referred to as the “egg juror” in the highly publicized Alex Murdaugh double murder trial is now requesting that South Carolina officials release sealed documents related to serious allegations of jury tampering by court officials.
Myra Crosby, a juror who was dismissed prior to deliberations in the 2023 murder trial, submitted a motion on May 18 to the South Carolina Supreme Court asking to lift a protective order on investigative files concerning former Colleton County court clerk Rebecca “Becky” Hill.
The motion claims that transparency is crucial for public interest and justice.
The filing asserts that now that prosecutors have confirmed the jury tampering investigation is concluded, there’s no reason to keep the records confidential.
In the motion, 11th Circuit Attorney Rick Hubbard indicated during a plea hearing related to Hill that there wasn’t sufficient evidence to file criminal charges for jury tampering. He noted, “Based on the information we have, I am not sure there is enough information to even file charges. You can’t get a conviction because you can’t prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Murdaugh’s defense team, including Dick Harputlian and Jim Griffin, contended that Crosby’s removal was part of a broader scheme by Hill to influence the jury towards a guilty verdict.
Crosby gained national attention as the “egg juror” after her comments about eggs caused a stir in the courtroom, which ultimately led to her dismissal from the jury panel.
The legal team for Murdaugh, along with the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office, has been contacted for comment.
