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Murdaugh Defense Requests Forensic Evidence in Murder Case

Alex Murdaugh's defense team has filed a motion requesting access to key forensic evidence, including unidentified male DNA found under the victim's nails, which they argue was not fully tested by the state crime lab. The motion also seeks additional DNA and ballistics evidence, citing concerns over delays in trial preparation. Murdaugh was previously convicted of murder, but his convictions were overturned, and a retrial is set for April 2027.

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Alex Murdaugh's defense team has filed a motion requesting access to key forensic evidence, including unidentified male DNA found under the victim's nails, which they argue was not fully tested by the state crime lab. The motion also seeks additional DNA and ballistics evidence, citing concerns over delays in trial preparation. Murdaugh was previously convicted of murder, but his convictions were overturned, and a retrial is set for April 2027.

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Murdaugh defense says detectives found male DNA under victim's nails but skipped key testing

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Murdaugh Defense Requests Forensic Evidence in Murder Case