Murdaugh DNA Evidence Resurfaces | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Alex Murdaugh returns to court for his first public appearance since his murder convictions were overturned — but his financial crimes still stand, keeping him locked up until April’s retrial. His defense is pushing hard with new DNA evidence found under his wife’s fingernails, hoping advanced genetic analysis could reveal a third party — possibly “the cleaners” — involved in the killings. They’re also seeking to move the trial out of state, arguing local bias and media saturation make a fair trial impossible. With a new judge overseeing proceedings and a major hearing scheduled for August…