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Attorneys seek independent testing of DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails

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The defense team in the Alex Murdaugh trial has moved for an Independent Laboratory Review of DNA evidence before any SLED retesting.

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  1. WCNC

    Alex Murdaugh's defense requests independent analysis of DNA evidence in murder case (opens WCNC)

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    Alex Murdaugh's attorneys are asking a judge to let an independent lab analyze DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh's DNA before SLED does any further testing.

  2. WLTX Columbia

    Alex Murdaugh seeks independent DNA testing in new court filing (opens WLTX Columbia)

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    Alex Murdaugh's attorneys are asking a court to allow independent DNA testing of evidence recovered from beneath Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails.

  3. WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg

    Attorneys seek independent testing of DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails (opens WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg)

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    WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg's feed description

    The defense team in the Alex Murdaugh trial has moved for an Independent Laboratory Review of DNA evidence before any SLED retesting.

  4. People

    Alex Murdaugh Asks Judge to Let Texas Lab Test DNA Under Maggie's Nails, Claiming It Could Point to Another Killer (opens People)

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    In May, the South Carolina Supreme Court ordered a new trial in the 2021 murders of Murdaughs wife, Maggie, 52, and their son Paul, 22

  5. Court TV

    Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys fight for access to unknown male DNA found under victim’s nails (opens Court TV)

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    WALTERBORO, S.C. (Court TV) — Attorneys for disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh are fighting for access to DNA they say could point to the true killer in the case. Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to two life terms for killing his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son, Paul Murdaugh.

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