Jurors in the Murdaugh trial break their silence, accusing tampering: "I was targeted"

Two jurors who were at the center of allegations of jury tampering in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial, including one who was famously dismissed, are now speaking out publicly about the case for the first time.

On Tuesday, Fox Nation will release an exclusive interview with both "Egg Juror" and "Juror Z," who have been publicly known and recently sat down with Martha MacCallum of Planet Chronicle.

Juror #785, also known as the "Egg Juror," alleges that Becky Hill, the clerk of the court, removed her from the jury because she was not resolute in her belief of Murdaugh's guilt.

Juror #630, also known as Juror Z, admits to voting guilty for Murdaugh, but she is still uncertain about his guilt, stating that she was influenced by Hill and other jurors of the court.

Myra Crosby and Mandy Pearce are both revealing their names for the first time, with Myra being known as the "Egg Juror" and Mandy as "Juror Z."

During an evidentiary hearing, Pearce responded "Yes, ma'am" when asked if her verdict was influenced by the communications of the clerk of court in the case.

"Pearce told MacCallum that Becky's actions were wrong and made it seem like he was already guilty, according to him."

Pearce states that she entered the jury room and engaged in conversation and interaction with everyone present.

In the interview, MacCallum stated that Crosby felt like he was the subject of targeted attacks.

Crosby states that Ms. Hill frequently inquired about his opinion and his consistent response was "undecided."

Crosby admits that she believes the judge erred in removing her.

Crosby was dubbed the "egg juror" due to a viral court moment where she was dismissed. She requested her eggs and purse before exiting, causing laughter in the courtroom. Another panelist had brought the eggs to give away, and Crosby explained that she didn't want to leave them behind.

On Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, the interview "Fall of the House of Murdaugh: From Egg to Z" will be accessible on Fox Nation.

On Tuesday, Crosby's book will be released, detailing the trial: "Because Enough is Enough, A Tell All Book: How Juror 785 was Wrongly Kicked Off the Jury at the Alex Murdaugh Trial."

The South Carolina Supreme Court agreed to hear Alex Murdaugh's appeal based on jury tampering allegations, and the jurors' interview took place shortly thereafter.

In 2023, Murdaugh, 56, was convicted for the murders of his wife and son on a family hunting estate in 2021. He was attempting to distract from his financial crimes and gain time and sympathy to cover up his actions. He is currently serving two life sentences for the murders.

The former South Carolina attorney challenged the verdict on accusations that former Colleton County Court Clerk Becky Hill, who presided over the murder trial, manipulated the jury.

Earlier this year, retired South Carolina Supreme Court Justice Jean Toal ruled that she did not believe a new trial was necessary for Murdaugh after hearing from all 12 jurors who convicted him in court; only one of those 12 stated that Hill influenced her decision.

The Murdaugh murder trial saw allegations of jury tampering against Hill, who resigned in March amid ongoing investigations by the South Carolina Attorney General's Office and SLED.

Hill rejected all accusations of inappropriate interactions with jurors during the trial, and she has consistently stated that her decision to resign was not related to any of the allegations made against her during the trial of Murdaugh.

Planet Chronicle Digital's Audrey Conklin and Rebecca Rosenberg contributed to this report.