The spatter indicates that Murdaugh was physically close to one or more of his family members when they were shot,” Matney reported then, according to the defense motion.

Spatter cones are formed under specific conditions that involve explosive eruptions, the presence of volcanic gases, and environmental factors such as temperature and pressure.

Experts say such spatter is left on nearby surfaces when a gunshot discharges blood and other matter into the air. Understand SC. Understand Murdaugh: Decision on death penalty looms in Murdaugh case.

The motion went into a timeline with the defense alleging Bevel and SLED decided to fabricate evidence against Murdaugh. On March 22, 2022, Bevel gives SLED a revised report, “opining that ‘100+ ...