The double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh was recently completed, with 61 witnesses being called by the prosecution and 11 being called by the defense. Murdaugh is accused of killing his wife, Maggie, 52 and son, Paul, 22 at kennels near their home on June 7, 2021. Murdaugh has denied any role in the fatal shootings, but if found guilty faces 30 years to life in prison.

The defense argued that the crime scene lacked accurate evidence, with expert witness Mark Ball testifying that the lack of proper investigation was disrespectful. The Murdaugh’s family and friends were also allowed to walk around the scene for hours before state agents arrived, and the sheet used to cover the bodies was not saved, risking the loss of any trace evidence.

The trial concluded with Alex Murdaugh testifying in his own defense, saying he was not at the crime scene and had no access to the gun. The defense