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Murdaugh’s DNA Push Ahead of Retrial | Dayton News
Alex Murdaugh returns to court as his murder convictions are overturned, sparking a high-stakes legal maneuver: his team is demanding fresh DNA testing on an unknown male’s genetic material found under his wife’s fingernails, aiming to use cutting-edge genealogy tech to uncover a potential third party. This DNA push could be pivotal for their retrial strategy, especially since the original conviction fell apart due to jury tampering—not evidence flaws. Meanwhile, attorneys are also pushing for a venue change, citing overwhelming media saturation in Colleton County, where the Murdaughs’ fame…
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