Alex Murdaugh's defense makes 'high risk' move to show DNA proves he didn't kill family, prosecutor says

Alex Murdaugh's defense team is betting on a Y-STR DNA test by Othram that prosecutors call "high risk" ahead of his April 2027 murder retrial.

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Alex Murdaugh's defense makes 'high risk' move to show DNA proves he didn't kill family, prosecutor says

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Alex Murdaugh's defense makes 'high risk' move to show DNA proves he didn't kill family, prosecutor says

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