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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.
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The 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.
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Murdaugh, 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.
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The case was thrown back into turmoil after allegations surfaced that court clerk Rebecca Hill made improper comments to jurors during the trial.
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The court found that Hill was drawn by the “siren call of celebrity” and allowed public attention to overcome her duty.
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The state has maintained that Murdaugh received a fair trial, but the South Carolina Supreme Court reversed the murder and weapons convictions and remanded the case for new proceedings.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the state prosecutors’ office for comment. Murdaugh’s defense declined to comment.
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Murdaugh is back in court on Friday, Aug. 14.
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