Murdaugh defense says newly disclosed reserve DNA samples should go to Othram before state analysis
Defense attorneys are pushing for a re-examination of DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails, arguing new methods could reveal evidence previously unavailable. Murdaugh, currently serving time for financial crimes, seeks to wear civilian clothes to prevent juror prejudice. Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was convicted in March of murdering his wife, Maggie, and youngest son, Paul, on his hunting estate in June 2021. (Andrew J.
- ▪Defense attorneys are pushing for a re-examination of DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails, arguing new methods could reveal evidence previously unavailable.
- ▪Murdaugh, currently serving time for financial crimes, seeks to wear civilian clothes to prevent juror prejudice.
- ▪Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was convicted in March of murdering his wife, Maggie, and youngest son, Paul, on his hunting estate in June 2021. (Andrew J.
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South Carolina Murdaugh defense says newly disclosed reserve DNA samples should go to Othram before state analysis Attorneys want Texas-based Othram to analyze reserve samples before state investigators conduct further STR testing By Greg Wehner Fox News Published July 31, 2026 11:15am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Alex Murdaugh double murder retrial begins Fox News correspondent Steve Harrigan reports on the Alex Murdaugh double murder retrial kicking off in Lexington, South Carolina. Defense attorneys are pushing for a re-examination of DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails, arguing new methods could reveal evidence previously unavailable.
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