Attorneys seek independent testing of DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails
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.
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3 sourcesAlex Murdaugh’s attorneys fight for access to unknown male DNA found under victim’s nails
Alex Murdaugh's defense requests independent analysis of DNA evidence in murder case
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1 articleAlex Murdaugh Asks Judge to Let Texas Lab Test DNA Under Maggie's Nails, Claiming It Could Point to Another Killer
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