Judge rules Murdaugh can conduct independent DNA testing from slain wife

Judge Debra McCaslin rules that Alex Murdaugh is entitled to conduct independent DNA testing on Maggie Murdaugh's cellphone swabs.

Independent DNA testing on Maggie Murdoch's cell phone swabs is cleared by the court despite objections over the potential consumption of the evidence. The ruling emphasizes the defendant's right to present a complete defense under Rule 5. The defense agrees to waive specific appellate rights regarding future testing of the consumed samples.