Alex Murdaugh's defense team is attempting to conduct DNA testing on evidence related to the murders of his wife and son. Judge Debra McCaslin has allowed the testing, which will use samples from Maggie Murdaugh's cellphone and fingernails, despite concerns from prosecutors about its reliability. Murdaugh, who was previously convicted, is set for retrial in April 2027 after his convictions were overturned. The defense aims to identify any male DNA present in the samples, which could point to another suspect.
Key facts
- Alex Murdaugh was convicted in 2023 of murdering his wife and son.
- The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his convictions due to jury influence.
- His retrial is scheduled for April 5, 2027.
- The defense plans to conduct a Y-STR DNA test on evidence.
- Prosecutors expressed skepticism about the test's potential effectiveness.
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