Alex Murdaugh cites unknown male DNA in bid for new testing (opens original article in a new tab)

Alex Murdaugh's defense team is requesting additional forensic testing and procedural changes in his ongoing legal case, citing unknown male DNA found under his wife's fingernails.

• Alex Murdaugh's defense team seeks additional DNA testing due to unknown male DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails
• Defense requests court to authorize independent DNA testing and move trial outside 14th Judicial Circuit
• Murdaugh's attorneys ask for electronic access to case materials using a secure laptop while incarcerated