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Alex Murdaugh's Defense Team Requests DNA Testing from Forensic Lab for Upcoming Trial

Alex Murdaugh's attorneys have requested DNA testing from Othram Inc. on unknown male DNA found under his wife's fingernails as he prepares for a new double-murder trial set for April 2027. Prosecutors argue that previous tests yielded insufficient evidence, while the defense claims the DNA could support an alternate-suspect theory. The judge has yet to rule on the request.

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Alex Murdaugh's attorneys have requested DNA testing from Othram Inc. on unknown male DNA found under his wife's fingernails as he prepares for a new double-murder trial set for April 2027. Prosecutors argue that previous tests yielded insufficient evidence, while the defense claims the DNA could support an alternate-suspect theory. The judge has yet to rule on the request.

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Murdaugh wants Idaho murders DNA dream team behind Kohberger case to help rewrite second murder trial

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Alex Murdaugh's Defense Team Requests DNA Testing from Forensic Lab for Upcoming Trial