Alex Murdaugh returned to court on October 16, 2026, for a contentious hearing ahead of his April 2027 double-murder retrial.
Judge Debra McCaslin approved independent testing of unidentified male DNA found beneath Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails but rejected the defense's sweeping request for additional ballistics comparisons involving .300 Blackout ammunition.
Attorneys also battled over missing murder weapons, cellphone evidence, and discovery disputes. The judge sharply criticized both sides, warning that she would not allow the retrial to become a circus.
Join True Crime Squad Trials as we break down the judge's rulings, the heated exchanges between prosecutors and defense attorneys, and what today's developments mean for Alex Murdaugh's upcoming retrial.
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