
Myra Crosby: Supreme Court Denies Motion to Unseal Juror 785’s Records
Columbia, S.C. — The South Carolina Supreme Court has upheld its decision to keep sealed the records surrounding the dismissal of Juror 785, Myra Crosby, from the Alex Murdaugh murder trial. Crosby, famously referred to as the “Egg Juror” after her request to retrieve eggs upon dismissal, has been at the center of a legal and public transparency battle ever since her removal during one of South Carolina’s most high-profile cases.
In its ruling, the Supreme Court reiterated that no formal record of Crosby’s dismissal had been submitted for appeal and maintained that Judge Newman’s original order sealing the records was binding. The decision, signed by all five justices, rejected Crosby’s petition for a rehearing, effectively keeping the details of her dismissal hidden from public scrutiny. For now.
Why Crosby’s Records Remain Sealed
The court explained its rationale for denying Crosby’s motion:
- The circuit court had not ruled on her July 12, 2024, motion to unseal the records for public purposes.
- Judge Newman had granted Crosby’s earlier motion to view the sealed records but imposed restrictions preventing their publication or further dissemination.
- Crosby did not appeal Judge Newman’s restrictions at the time, and the Supreme Court cited this failure as a procedural barrier to revisiting the matter.
The state’s legal team, led by Attorney General Alan Wilson and Deputy Attorney General Donald Zelenka, has argued that Crosby entered into a legally binding consent order, which she cannot now contest. They contend that this order was essential for maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of the trial.
But why is the state so adamant on keeping these documents and their investigation so secret?


Crosby’s Allegations and Public Stance
Crosby, however, continues to claim that her removal from the jury was unjust and part of a broader effort to ensure Alex Murdaugh’s conviction. In her tell-all book, “Because Enough is Enough: The Tell-All Book: How Juror 785 was Wrongly Kicked Off the Alex Murdaugh Jury,” Crosby states, “For me, I have spoken the God’s honest truth. I believe I was intentionally removed as Juror 785 in the State of South Carolina v. Richard Alexander Murdaugh, to assure many people a 100% guilty verdict.”
Crosby’s attorney, Joe McCulloch, supports her call for transparency, telling CC News Network, “Secrecy is sometimes necessary, but ultimately serves history poorly.” McCulloch has also suggested that the sealed records may contain information that could exonerate Crosby of any wrongdoing, raising concerns about potential misrepresentation by the state.
Accusations of Fraudulent Intent by the State
Crosby and her supporters allege that the state is misrepresenting the contents of the sealed records to paint a misleading picture of her dismissal. FITSNews publisher Will Folks has also criticized the state’s stance, stating, “That is an incredibly dishonest framing of this debate by the state… and further underscores my skepticism of the state’s handling of these matters.”
These claims have reignited debates about the role of transparency in high-profile cases and whether the state is unfairly shielding key information from the public.
The Implications for Public Trust
The decision to keep the records sealed has fueled speculation and criticism from both legal experts and the public. While proponents argue that confidentiality is necessary to maintain judicial integrity, others see the ruling as another example of the state prioritizing secrecy over accountability.
“This is about more than Myra Crosby,” one legal analyst told CC News Network. “This is about ensuring that jurors—and the public—can trust the judicial process in cases that attract significant attention and scrutiny.”
The Role of Becky Hill
Crosby has also alleged that Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill played a significant role in her dismissal, accusing Hill of jury tampering. In her book, Crosby describes Hill’s actions as interfering with her role as a juror and asserts that these allegations should be fully investigated.
Expert Commentary: Anonymous Emails and Authorship
As part of this investigation, CC News Network reached out to Juror 785’s attorney, Joe McCulloch, for his professional insights. While McCulloch could not legally discuss the anonymous email in any form, he was able to provide valuable commentary in response to a hypothetical question. The question posed was:
“In your professional experience, how common is it for an anonymous email to exhibit a writing style or skill level that might not align with the public persona of the purported author? Hypothetically, if someone known for subpar grammar and spelling were credited with an email written at a high level of proficiency, could that suggest collaboration or influence from someone with stronger writing skills, such as an attorney or journalist?”
McCulloch’s response sheds much light on the issue:
“Anonymous emails offer a fabulous opportunity for fakery and misdirection, and often are an artifice used to avoid a defamation claim. The hypothetical you suggest of a person of subpar English skills, linguistic or writing skills producing a polished, urbane written product would generally and logically suggest assistance or another’s authorship. The converse hypothetical does not track the same logic. A poorly written message with improper grammar or syntax or misspellings may simply be an artifice to ‘cover one’s tracks.’ Many have speculated the famous message from Jack the Ripper ‘From Hell’ with many linguistic mistakes was a planned exercise to disguise the higher station in life and education of the author.”
This expert commentary adds further weight to the notion that the anonymous email’s possible polished nature could suggest some sort of external involvement.
The Alex Murdaugh trial, one of the most significant and controversial in recent history, has left many questions in its wake, particularly surrounding the anonymous email sent to Judge Newman that led to the removal of a juror. At the center of this discussion is Christine Avery, a name that has surfaced amid speculation. However, is Avery a key player in a grand scheme, or could she be a scapegoat for actions beyond her control? Let’s explore the context with an open mind and focus on facts.
The Anonymous Email
The email sent to Judge Newman alleged improper behavior by a juror, prompting their removal. While the contents of the email remain sealed by the Supreme Court, its impact was undeniable. The decision to remove a juror significantly influenced the trial’s trajectory. But what role did Christine Avery play in this pivotal moment?

Who Is Christine Avery?
Christine Avery, a Walterboro resident and former Domino’s Pizza employee, is a figure whose proximity to the trial has sparked curiosity. She is reportedly acquainted with Becky Hill, the Colleton County Clerk of Court, and an active participant in the Luna Shark online community. These connections have fueled questions about her involvement in the trial’s controversies. Yet, it is important to remember that proximity does not equal culpability.
Avery’s work at Domino’s is noteworthy only because the pizza chain occasionally provided meals to jurors during the trial. While this detail situates her near the trial’s participants, it does not imply any wrongdoing. It is entirely plausible that her connections to Hill and Luna Shark are coincidental and unrelated to the anonymous email.
What Comes Next?
The South Carolina Supreme Court’s decision effectively ends Crosby’s legal efforts to unseal her records, leaving the public to question what remains hidden in the sealed documents. As the Murdaugh case continues to cast a long shadow over South Carolina’s legal system, the denial of Crosby’s motion underscores the ongoing tension between transparency and confidentiality in high-profile trials. The Supreme Court has said the issues still has not been decided by the circuit court. So we imagine it is back to Colleton County, and a return to the scene of the crime.
For now, Crosby’s claims and the state’s steadfast refusal to release the records leave the public with unanswered questions—and a lingering sense that the full story has yet to be told.
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