On Wednesday, attorneys representing Alex Murdaugh accused prosecutors of failing to disclose a witness statement that suggests a police chief in South Carolina may have handled the weapons used in the murders of Murdaugh’s wife and son. They also allege that this chief arranged for a change of clothes for Murdaugh following the tragic events of June 7, 2021, and are seeking a judge’s intervention in the matter.
Murdaugh had been found guilty in 2023 of the murders at their home in Colleton County. However, the South Carolina Supreme Court later reversed this decision, determining that the former Colleton County Clerk of Court had improperly influenced the jury. His retrial is set to begin on April 5, 2027.
These new allegations emerge as Murdaugh’s legal team anticipates a hearing on October 16 to address “all urgent evidentiary issues” within the case.
Police Chief Allegations
The motion filed by Murdaugh’s lawyers references media reports indicating that a state grand jury reportedly heard claims that Yemassee Police Chief Greg Alexander was seen with the alleged murder weapons shortly after the killings. According to the filing, witnesses asserted that a second officer from Yemassee is under investigation for allegedly concealing the weapons and clothing. Furthermore, a source indicated that Chief Alexander spoke about getting to the murder scene early and providing Murdaugh with a change of clothes, implying that the weapons and clothing might have been stored at the police station.
Interestingly, this information was not verified by the outlet that reported it.
During his initial murder trial in 2023, prosecutors argued that Murdaugh had killed his family with two different weapons, then attempted to clean up the scene with a nearby hose. They claimed he changed his clothes and later drove to his parents’ house, where he left the weapons, returning a week later to get rid of them. It’s notable that the police have yet to recover these weapons.
Chief Alexander, represented by attorney Joe McCulloch, has denied the allegations presented in the media. McCulloch stated that they had already provided an explanation to state law enforcement, emphasizing that the truth will overshadow any unfounded rumors.
Murdaugh’s defense team is pushing a judge to compel prosecutors to release information regarding the handling and disposal of the alleged murder weapons. They argue that this includes a witness statement from an individual who claimed the police chief discussed providing a change of clothes for Murdaugh and other related findings presented to the grand jury.
His attorneys have indicated that if the reports are indeed accurate, it could mean that prosecutors are in possession of evidence that directly contradicts their own case against Murdaugh. Fox News Digital has reached out to both the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office and Chief Alexander for comments on the matter.
