Murdaugh Attorneys Accuse Prosecutors of Withholding Key Evidence in Retrial

Attorneys representing Alex Murdaugh have accused prosecutors of not disclosing a witness statement concerning a South Carolina police chief’s involvement with weapons used in the 2021 killings of Murdaugh’s wife and son. They have requested a judge to intervene in this matter.

Murdaugh was convicted in 2023 for the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, at their family property in Colleton County. The South Carolina Supreme Court later overturned the convictions due to allegations of jury influence by Becky Hill, a former court clerk. The retrial is scheduled for April 5, 2027.

A motion filed by Murdaugh’s attorneys refers to press reports claiming Yemassee Police Chief Greg Alexander handled the murder weapons shortly after the killings on June 7, 2021. According to these reports, a state grand jury heard testimony regarding these allegations.

Witness Allegations

Reports indicate that witnesses testified about Chief Alexander being seen with the weapons soon after the murders. Additionally, there is an investigation into a second Yemassee officer concerning the transportation and concealment of weapons and clothing.

A report from The Post and Courier mentioned a Lowcountry official who informed SLED agents about Alexander’s early arrival at the scene and his provision of a change of clothes to Murdaugh. It was believed the guns and clothing were stored at the police station. However, these claims couldn’t be corroborated by the publication.

Prosecutors’ Original Narrative

During Murdaugh’s initial trial in 2023, prosecutors accused him of killing his family with two types of weapons. It was stated he used a water hose to clean up and changed clothes before driving to his parents’ home to allegedly dispose of the weapons later. Police did not recover the weapons involved.

Defense Challenges Evidence Handling

Murdaugh’s legal team has petitioned a judge to compel prosecutors to disclose information related to the weapons’ handling, transport, and concealment. This includes a witness statement given to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and related interviews and exhibits presented to the State Grand Jury.

Chief Alexander and his attorney, Joe McCulloch, have denied the accusations presented in the media. Meanwhile, Murdaugh’s defense highlights that, if true, this evidence contradicts the prosecution’s theory.

Fox News Digital reached out to the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office for their remarks. To stay updated, Adam Sabes, a reporter for Fox News Digital, can be contacted at [email protected] or on Twitter @asabes10.