Fight over evidence in Alex Murdaugh retrial turns to DNA and missing murder weapons

Prosecutors and legal counsel for Alex Murdaugh have returned to court to address ongoing evidentiary disputes ahead of his scheduled retrial next year. The proceedings center on contested DNA evidence and the status of missing murder weapons related to the charges involving the deaths of his wife and son.

These hearings represent a critical phase in the legal process as both parties prepare for the upcoming retrial. The resolution of these evidentiary disagreements is expected to play a significant role in the structure and scope of the proceedings.