On stand, Alex Murdaugh denies killings but admits lying

Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh denied killing his wife and son but admitted lying to investigators about when he last saw them alive as he took the stand in his own defense Thursday.

Alex Murdaugh trial: Before testimony starts, judge has key rulings

Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers will try to convince a judge to refuse to admit evidence that police said will show blood from his slain younger son spattered on Murdaugh’s shirt. Defense lawyers said the shirt was destroyed before they could test it.