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Alex Murdaugh scores major victory ahead of murder retrial as judge allows testing of mystery male DNA found on wife Maggie

In a hearing on Friday, the 58-year-old cut a much calmer figure than his last court appearance, and was allowed to appear unshackled and change out of an orange prison issued jumpsuit.

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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Aug 14, 2026, 8:33 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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