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Murdaugh Defense Claims Possible Connection Between Murder Weapon and Separate Homicide

Alex Murdaugh's defense attorneys claimed in court that a recent homicide in Allendale County may be connected to the Murdaugh murders, surprising prosecutors and the judge. The defense requested an investigation into the matter, while prosecutors stated there is currently no evidence linking the two cases.

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Alex Murdaugh's defense attorneys claimed in court that a recent homicide in Allendale County may be connected to the Murdaugh murders, surprising prosecutors and the judge. The defense requested an investigation into the matter, while prosecutors stated there is currently no evidence linking the two cases.

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Alex Murdaugh defense says murder weapon may be tied to separate killing as judge seeks answers

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Murdaugh Defense Claims Possible Connection Between Murder Weapon and Separate Homicide