As Alex Murdaugh's road to his retrial heats up, his defense team has demanded a new evidence search in a bid to hunt for cracks in the prosecution's case.In a Wednesday filing, Murdaugh’s attorneys argued that because several years have passed since his first trial, prosecutors should conduct a fresh search for any evidence that could help the defense or undermine the state’s witnesses.His team also wants information that could be used to challenge a witness’s credibility, including misconduct records, disciplinary findings, inconsistent statements, plea deals, rewards or promises of favorable treatment.MURDAUGH DEFENSE PLANS ALTERNATE SUSPECT PUSH AS DNA QUESTIONS LOOM OVER RETRIALDisgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was convicted in March of murdering his wife, Maggie, and youngest son, Paul, on his hunting estate in June 2021.(Andrew J.
Whitaker/The Post And Courier via AP, Pool, File)SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWSThe request also covers new forensic or DNA findings, additional search warrants and information related to two other SLED investigations known as the "Side of Road" and narcotics cases.The lawyers also want written confirmation that prosecutors completed a current search and disclosed everything required.They've asked for the information within 30 days.Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian, right, passes documents to prosecuting attorney Creighton Waters on Monday, June 29, 2026, at a status hearing at the Marc H.Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, South Carolina.
Alex Murdaugh will be retried in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son, after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering.(Tracy Glantz/The State via Pool)FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XMurdaugh, once a powerful Lowcountry lawyer from a prominent legal dynasty, was convicted in March 2023 of gunning down his wife and son, Maggie and Paul.LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MOREThe case was thrown back into turmoil after...