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Alex Murdaugh cites unknown male DNA in bid for new testing
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chris Williams , as published by FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on these developments can be found through local news sources, such as FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, which is following the story and providing updates as more details become available.
A series of motions have been filed by the defense team of Alex Murdaugh. These motions are part of an ongoing challenge to his murder case. The defense is seeking to have certain materials made available to them.
They are also asking for a change in the location of the case and independent testing of DNA evidence. Further information on these developments can be found through local news sources, such as FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, which is following the story and providing updates as more details become available.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A series of motions have been filed by the defense team of Alex Murdaugh. These motions are part of an ongoing challenge to his murder case. The defense is seeking to have certain materials made…
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