Murdaugh Retrial: New DNA, New Judge | Beaumont News

Beaumont News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

The Alex Murdaugh murder case is roaring back into the spotlight with a high-stakes retrial set for April 5, 2027, after his initial convictions were overturned. New DNA evidence—male DNA found under Maggie’s fingernails—could shake the core of the prosecution’s case, raising questions about whether Alex is truly the killer. A new judge, Debra McCaslin, now presides, while defense attorney Dick Harpootlian insists on Alex’s innocence and teases explosive revelations and even a lawsuit. With the death penalty still on the table and the legal battle far from over, this saga is just getting…