Forensic Scientist Testifies In Alex Murdaugh Trial

(Colleton County, SC) -- A forensic scientist with SLED will be cross-examined today in the Alex Murdaugh trial. 

Megan Fletcher testified Tuesday that gunshot residue was found on the clothes Murdaugh was wearing the 2021 night when his wife Maggie and son Paul were killed in Colleton County. 

The testimony unveiled SLED's discovery of gunshot residue on a raincoat found in Murdaugh's mother's home. 

The defense will ask the forensic scientist their questions today, the 13th day of the trial.


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