Murdaugh seeks to derail murder retrial with DNA tests, alleged misconduct and financial links

Alex Murdaugh’s defense launches a bid to dismiss the murder and weapons indictments ahead of his April 2027 retrial, arguing misconduct or false statements by a key case agent and pushing for new DNA testing. The motions also press to limit what prosecutors can present, potentially use portions of his first trial testimony, and even relocate the venue, as prosecutors weigh how much of his financial-crimes background and other evidence can be heard by a new jury.