Brian Hudak Testimony & Transcripts - Alex Murdaugh Case Archive

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SLED computer-crimes agent Brian Hudak testified for the State about evidence removed from the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. He explained that SLED's available forensic software did not support the vehicle, so he removed its infotainment and OnStar modules for further examination rather than presenting forensic findings from them.

Hudak identified the modules and authenticated property receipts documenting their removal and subsequent transfer to the FBI.

Trial Record (2)

20232023 Murder TrialJan 23, 2023 – Mar 3, 2023Called by prosecution

SLED computer-crimes agent Brian Hudak established the collection and custody foundation for the Suburban's infotainment and OnStar modules, explaining that SLED's available software did not support the vehicle.

Day 7

Jan 31, 2023

ProceduralCell-Phone Chain-of-Custody MotionMentioned

Summary

The court denied the defense request to exclude testimony about Paul Murdaugh's phone extraction, finding the phone non-fungible and the State's chain of custody sufficient.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Day 13

Feb 8, 2023

DirectBrian Hudak - DirectBrian HudakJohn B. Conrad1highlight37lines spoken

Summary

Brian Hudak explained SLED's inability to examine the Suburban's system, authenticated custody records for its infotainment and OnStar modules, and identified the modules before they were marked for identification only.

Highlights (1)

Quote“However, it was unsupported by the tool I use, so I was asked to still remove said infotainment and OnStar Systems to be sent off for further examination.”— Brian HudakHudak explained the technical limitation that prevented him from examining the Suburban's systems and why its modules were removed for further work.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶