Murdaugh Retrial Twist: Could Mystery DNA Under Maggie’s Fingernail Could Blow Up the Case?

Alex Murdaugh is heading back to court for a new murder trial in 2027, and one overlooked piece of evidence could become a major problem for prosecutors: unknown male DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernail. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the latest pretrial hearing in the Murdaugh murders case with Peter Tragos, host of The Lawyer You Know, including the defense’s argument that Alex Murdaugh’s orange jumpsuit and shackles could poison the jury pool before the retrial even begins, why mystery male DNA under Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernail may get new attention with modern testing, how much of Murdaugh’s financial crimes history jurors may hear, the Becky Hill jury tampering fallout, and whether Alex Murdaugh has a real shot at beating the murder charges this time around. Follow Peter Tragos: Lawyer You Know:    / @lawyeryouknow   Ready to give Toups a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://toupsandco.com/banfield, and use code BANFIELD for 25% off your first order. Join The Dead Serious Club:    / @dropdeadserious   Drop Dead Serious is available on all podcast platforms. Follow on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Dndaie... Check out the Merch! https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/ Follow Ashleigh on Social Media Instagram:   / ashleighbanfield     / dropdeadseriouspodcast   TikTok:   / tvashleigh     / dropdeadseriouspodcast   Facebook:   / ashleighbanfield   Website: https://www.dropdeadserious.com/ Drop Dead Serious is a true crime and legal commentary podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes. The views expressed by our hosts and guests are their own and do not constitute legal advice or professional counsel. All persons discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. We rely on publicly available sources, verified reporting, and official records, but we cannot guarantee all information is free from errors or omissions. Viewer discretion is advised. Some content may be protected under Fair Use (17 U.S. Code § 107) for the purposes of commentary, criticism, and news reporting. Any sponsorships or affiliate links will be disclosed when applicable. Murdaugh Retrial Twist: Mystery DNA Under Maggie’s Fingernail Could Blow Up the Case | Alex Murdaugh ashleigh banfield,ashleigh banfield podcast,drop dead serious,drop dead serious podcast,true crime podcast,ashleigh banfield true crime,true crime,true crime cases,true crime stories,crime stories,alex murdaugh,alex murdaugh trial,alex murdaugh update,murdaugh murders,maggie murdaugh,paul murdaugh,alex murdaugh court,alex murdaugh retrial,alex murdaugh dna,alex murdaugh conviction,alex murdaugh case,murdaugh case update,murdaugh documentary