Attorneys representing Alex Murdaugh have accused prosecutors of not disclosing a witness statement. They allege the statement says a police chief handled the weapons used in the killings of Murdaugh’s wife and son and arranged a change of clothes for Murdaugh after the 2021 incident. Murdaugh, convicted in 2023 for the murders of his wife Maggie and son Paul at their family’s Moselle property, has had his convictions overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court due to jury tampering by former Clerk Becky Hill. A retrial is set for April 5, 2027.

Witness Allegations

Murdaugh’s legal team referred to press reports suggesting the testimony of Yemassee Police Chief Greg Alexander having seen the murder weapons shortly after the June 7, 2021 killings. This allegation, reported by The Post and Courier, includes a claim that Alexander mentioned arriving early to the murder scene and providing Murdaugh a change of clothes. The report states that weapons and clothes may have been brought to the police station.

These allegations reportedly could not be verified by The Post and Courier.

Claims Against Murdaugh

During Murdaugh’s initial trial in 2023, the prosecution argued that he used two different weapons to kill his family members. They claimed he cleaned up using a water hose, changed clothes, and then drove to his parents’ house. Prosecutors suggested he later disposed of the weapons. Despite their claims, police never recovered the guns.

Response from Chief Alexander

Through his attorney, Joe McCulloch, Chief Alexander has denied the allegations made in the media reports. Fox News contacted both Alexander and his attorney for comments.

Further Legal Actions

Murdaugh’s defense team has requested the court to compel the prosecution to reveal all information related to the weapons’ handling and disposal, including witness statements to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and testimony to the State Grand Jury.

The defense highlighted that if these reports contain truthful claims, it would contradict the prosecution’s theory. The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office has been contacted by Fox News Digital for comments.