Murdaugh's Defense Files Motion to Compel State to Provide DNA, Ballistic Evidence, Scan of Crime Scene

Murdaugh attorneys continue push for access to untested DNA evidence

Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers have turned their focus on securing untested forensic evidence now that a presiding judge has determined his April retrial will occur in Sumter County.

Murdaugh defense seeks DNA, ballistics and crime scene data before November hearing

Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh asked a judge to order prosecutors to turn over additional DNA, ballistics and crime scene scan data ahead of his scheduled murder r

Murdaugh's defense files motion to compel State to provide DNA, ballistic evidence, scan of crime scene

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Alex Murdaugh is asking a judge to force state prosecutors to provide evidence he believes could be key to proving he did not kill his wife, Maggie, and youngest son, Paul, according to a motion filed on September 18, 2026. Murdaugh's defense team is asking for a court order to [...]

DNA, Bullets And Missing Data: Murdaugh Defense Presses State

New filing challenges SLED’s analysis of evidence from Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernails and phone — and seeks a direct comparison with cartridge cases from other shootings.