DNA Expert Analysis: Is Murdaugh Evidence Red Herring or Red Flag?

Could male DNA under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails change the Alex Murdaugh murder case? Three years after Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son, Paul Murdaugh, a sample of unidentified male DNA is at the center of the investigation as we anticipate an April 2027 retrial. At Alex Murdaugh’s hearing on Monday, June 29th, defense attorney Jim Griffin renewed his push to have DNA reexamined by Othram. Othram is the forensic genetic genealogy lab known for solving cold cases and assisting in high-profile investigations, including work connected to the Bryan Kohberger case. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with forensic DNA analyst Tiffany Roy to break down what the DNA evidence could mean for the case, and what she thinks should happen next in her expert opinion. How significant is touch DNA? Does it deserve another look using today's advanced forensic technology? As the Alex Murdaugh retrial approaches, we examine the evidence with a scientific perspective to understand its potential impact on a verdict. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed and turn on your notifications for continuing Alex Murdaugh coverage, true crime investigations, murder trial updates, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.