Defense team of Alex Murdaugh takes a ‘high risk’ approach with DNA evidence, according to the prosecutor.
Alex Murdaugh’s DNA Test Strategy: A Risky Move LEXINGTON, S.C. – The defense team for Alex Murdaugh is taking a big risk with a DNA test in hopes of pointing to another suspect, as noted by a prosecutor referring to the defense’s expert opinion. On Friday, Judge Debra McCaslin ruled in favor of the defense, […]
Defense team for Alex Murdaugh pursuing fruitless search for murder weapons, according to expert
Judge Warns Against Drama in Murdaugh Retrial LEXINGTON, S.C. — During a tense session on Friday, the judge presiding over Alex Murdaugh’s retrial for the double murder of his wife and son expressed frustration with both the defense and prosecution, emphasizing that she would not tolerate the trial turning into a spectacle. Judge Debra McCaslin, […]
Alex Murdaugh requests DNA from the nails of Maggie Murdaugh for a new trial
Attorneys representing Alex Murdaugh have submitted a motion requesting that a judge compel South Carolina prosecutors to provide crucial forensic evidence. This includes unidentified male DNA found under the fingernails of Maggie Murdaugh, which the defense claims the state crime lab did not fully examine. The 93-page document filed by Murdaugh’s legal team on Friday […]
State prosecutors oppose the change of venue for Alex Murdaugh to Charleston
Judge dismisses Alex Murdaugh’s $600,000 lawsuit against former court clerk Becky Hill In a recent development, U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel has dismissed Alex Murdaugh’s $600,000 lawsuit against Becky Hill, the former Clerk of Court in Colleton County. Murdaugh’s legal team argued that Hill had exerted undue influence on the jury during his second-degree murder […]
Lawyers for Alex Murdaugh claim an agent falsified evidence for the grand jury.
Alex Murdaugh’s legal team is requesting that a judge dismiss the charges against him, alleging that the lead investigator in the murder case lied to the grand jury and presented false evidence. In a motion filed on August 7, Murdaugh’s attorneys claimed that David Owen, the lead investigator from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, […]
Juror in Alex Murdaugh case requests release of records related to Becky Hill tampering.
Juror’s Claims of Evidence Tampering in Alex Murdaugh Case A new court filing has surfaced from a former juror in the Alex Murdaugh murder case. Myra Crosby, often called the “egg juror,” is pursuing public disclosure of possible evidence tampering during Murdaugh’s 2023 trial. Reports indicate she is particularly interested in the investigation surrounding Becky […]
Alex Murdaugh has $1.6 million in outstanding taxes in South Carolina ahead of his retrial.
Alex Murdaugh Facing Major Tax Issues While Awaiting Retrial As Alex Murdaugh prepares for a new trial concerning the murder of his wife and son, he’s dealing with another significant challenge—in this case, a hefty tax bill. Murdaugh reportedly owes the state of South Carolina over $1.6 million in unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest, placing […]
Alex Murdaugh looks for a top team in the Kohberger case to assist in revising his murder trial
Alex Murdaugh’s legal team is seeking the help of a Texas forensic DNA lab known for solving high-profile murder cases. They want to analyze the DNA of an unidentified man found beneath Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernails as Murdaugh prepares for a new double-murder trial. Once a prominent personal injury attorney in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Murdaugh was […]
Defense team requests DNA testing of fingernail evidence for Alex Murdaugh.
Lawyers for Alex Murdaugh Request New DNA Testing in Retrial Criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno is evaluating new claims in the Alex Murdaugh murder case. His defense team is demanding independent DNA testing of the evidence discovered under Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernails, with the goal of ensuring truth and justice. Professor Rotunno highlights that it’s crucial […]
Murdaugh retrial scheduled for 2027 following South Carolina Supreme Court decision in double homicide case
Alex Murdaugh is set to return to court for a pretrial hearing regarding the charges that he shot and killed his wife and son in 2021 on their property in Islandton, South Carolina. His trial is currently scheduled for April 5, 2027. The 58-year-old made his first court appearance since May, following a decision by […]