# DNA Evidence Could Upend Murdaugh Trial | Charleston News

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Published: 2026-06-30T00:52:16+00:00
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Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial is back on after his convictions were overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court, citing jury tampering — though his financial crimes remain intact, keeping him locked up for a new trial in April. His defense team dropped a bombshell: DNA from an unknown person found under Maggie’s fingernails, now headed to a cutting-edge Texas lab for deep analysis — potentially proving someone else was involved. Experts say this could be a game-changer. The next big update is August 14th, when more DNA details and a possible venue change to avoid media bias may be revealed. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4378b3bd76dea813

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