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 as part of their efforts to challenge his murder conviction.

• 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 secure electronic access to case materials while incarcerated