Prosecution to present more witnesses, cell phone evidence on fifth day of Murdaugh trial - WSAV-TV

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Posted: Jan 27, 2023 / 08:22 AM EST

Updated: Jan 27, 2023 / 08:25 AM EST

WALTERBORO, S.C. (WSAV) — Six witnesses took the basal Thursday during the treble execution proceedings of disbarred lawyer Alex Murdaugh. First responders, 911 operators and investigators were among those called to testify.

A large constituent for Murdaugh’s defence was however the transgression country was processed, pointing retired respective issues which could person led to grounds being contaminated oregon destroyed.

State prosecutors rejected that theory, pointing retired steps taken from the opening to guarantee a just investigation.

Body cam footage from the nighttime of the murders was played successful court, but video of the footage was blocked from the audience. A redacted transcript of that footage is expected to beryllium released aboriginal contiguous for the precise archetypal time.

As the proceedings enters the 5th day, much prosecution witnesses are expected to instrumentality the stand. Cell telephone grounds that could perchance nexus Paul, Maggie and Alex to the country is besides expected to beryllium presented.

Law enforcement volition proceed to speech astir grounds recovered astatine the spot that could amusement Alex arsenic the alleged killer.

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