It once seemed inconceivable that convicted murderers Scott Peterson and Alex Murdaugh could get another chance at freedom, but some shocking developments and legal wrangling have seen both return to the courtroom. And while Serial subject Adnan Syed in 2022 regained his freedom after decades behind bars, there is still a slight chance he could go back to prison. Two other high-profile defendants, Bryan Kohberger, accused in the 2022 University of Idaho killings, and Richard Allen, accused of killing two girls in Delphi, Indiana, have yet to be tried. But their cases remain in the limelight due to hundreds of legal filings, the bizarre antics of some attorneys, and the wild speculation by armchair sleuths on social media.

Heres where these cases currently stand.