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True SunlightTSP #106 - SC Attorney General’s Office Calls Scott Spivey Shooting a ‘Citizen’s Arrest’ + A Closer Look At Weldon Boyd’s Star WitnessInvestigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their in-depth, real-time reporting on the Scott Spivey shooting case (aka the Horry County Police Department public corruption case).
On this week’s episode: Was Heather Weisz from South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson’s office working as a prosecutor or Weldon Boyd and Bradley William’s free defense attorney?
Also on the show, the first part of True Sunlight’s deep dive into the so-called star witness for Weldon and Bradley. Other than Weldon, Witness No. 1 is the only other person who called 911 to report Scott for drivin...2025-07-031h 22True SunlightTSP #104 - How Alan Wilson’s Office Failed Sara Lynn Moore Colucci And Paved The Way For Her Husband’s Murder Case To Get DismissedInvestigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have spent the past year preparing for Charleston-area good ole boy Michael Colucci to be tried again for the 2015 murder of his wife, Sara-Lynn Moore Colucci.
Twice a retrial was scheduled. And twice it didn’t happen. On Tuesday, after the jury had been seated, South Carolina Judge Roger M. Young quashed the indictment of Colucci and dismissed what was to be a two-week trial and the end of what had become the oldest open murder case in the state.
For 10 years, Sara-Lynn...2025-06-191h 27True SunlightTSP #102 - Third Horry County Cop Caught on Video Helping Weldon Boyd at Shooting Scene + JP Miller Married Suzie SkinnerInvestigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell encountered something new on the JP Miller beat over the past week and it might just be his villain origin story. Myrtle Beach churchy-business bro “Pastor” John-Paul Miller — who stands accused of stalking and harassing his estranged wife Mica Francis and allegedly contributing to her death in April 2024 — got married this past weekend to his rumored longtime paramour Suzie Skinner — the widow of a quadriplegic man who was found dead at the bottom of his community pool in September 2021 (two weeks after he allegedly told JP to stay away from his wife and kids). The...2025-06-051h 14True SunlightLUNASHARK Premium Dive #7 - Red Flags on Divorce And Challenging Flaws in LegislationOn this special LUNASHARK Premium Dive episode, LUNASHARK Librarian Kate Thomas examines divorce laws, particularly in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia, highlighting the complexities and potential dangers, especially for victims of abuse.
Today, we are motivated by the loss of Mica Francis, whose tragic death raises questions about how outdated divorce laws may have failed to protect her from an alleged abuser. We explore the requirements for divorce in these three case study states, including separation periods and fault grounds.
The links below provide resources and guidance for individuals experiencing abuse or seeking divorce...2025-05-221h 03True SunlightTSP #100 - Murdaugh Clerk Charged With Four Felonies + Weldon Boyd Calls Reveal Changing Stories About What Happened to Scott SpiveyInvestigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — and the whole LUNASHARK team — are celebrating 100 episodes of True Sunlight Podcast, the show that emerged from their relentless pursuit of justice in the highly acclaimed Murdaugh Murders Podcast (which, of course, is the basis for the star-studded Hulu scripted series currently filming in Atlanta).
What better way to celebrate two years of post-Murdaugh reporting than with an old throwback … breaking Murdaugh news on a Wednesday! Former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill was arrested and charged with four felony counts — two misconduct in office charges, an obstruction of justice c...2025-05-151h 20True SunlightTSP #94 - Buster Murdaugh Claims ‘Sinister, Depraved and Menacing’ Depiction Of His Family; Court Docs Say + Why The Latest 911 Call From JP Miller Scares UsInvestigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell share updates (1:19) about South Carolina’s thrice-accused rapist Bowen Turner and his quest to get off the sex offender list, plus the latest in the (2:30) Christa Bauer case in Houston, where her husband, Lee Gilley, stands accused of murdering her and her unborn baby. (3:34) Also on today’s show, Mandy and Liz comb through Buster Murdaugh’s amended defamation complaint against Warner Brothers and share their thoughts on Buster’s arguments and the challenges he and his defendants might face. (39:30) Plus, Myrtle Beach churchy...2025-04-031h 13True SunlightTSP #90 - JP And Wayne Miller’s Churchy-Business Kingdom Crumbles With Jane Doe No. 2’s Abuse Allegations In New LawsuitThis week, investigative journalists — Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — broke news that a second Jane Doe case had been filed against Myrtle Beach pastor John-Paul Miller, accusing him of sexually abusing a 14-year-old student at Cathedral Hall Academy (formerly known as Grand Strand Academy), a school owned JP’s father Wayne Miller, who is named as a co-defendant in the case. In 1999, when JP Miller was 20 years old he allegedly molested the child after inviting her to play piano with him alone in the church sanctuary. The girl told a teacher about what JP allegedly d...2025-03-061h 11True SunlightTSP #89 - ‘I’m a survivor’: Lawyer Behind Explosive Lawsuit Accusing JP Miller Of Rape Has No Fear + Pastor Disaster In Court This WeekInvestigative journalists — Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — broke major news this past Tuesday with the announcement that Myrtle Beach pastor JP Miller has been accused of raping a 15-year-old girl at his father’s church, Cathedral Baptist Church (formerly All Nations Church), in 1998 and again sexually assaulting her in 2023. The lawsuit was filed by Jane Doe No. 1 against John-Paul Miller, Reginald Wayne Miller, and their churches, including Solid Rock Ministries. Mandy and Liz share details of the lawsuit while connecting the dots on what was happening in JP’s life at the time. ...2025-02-271h 26True SunlightTSP News Break "Mini-Sode": Chris Skinner 911 call + What JP Miller’s Ex SaidWe originally planned to take this week off entirely, but guess what happened...? We got a flood of FOIA responses in the Mica Francis case… This week, due to the dogged FOIAing from Beth Braden and brilliant mind of Liz Farrell, LunaShark was the first media outlet to receive the 911 call from the incident that led to Chris Skinner’s death on September 6, 2021. Tik Tok has been hot with Chris Skinner theories ever since the news of Mica’s death hit national headlines — but JP’s ex-wife’s mention of Skinner in recent emergency protective orde...2024-06-2718 minTrue SunlightTSP #54 - Escaping JP Miller + Mica’s Law and the Mission to Make Coercive Control a Crime in SCInvestigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their real-time coverage of Mica's case — which they’re now going to call the Mica Francis case to give Mica back her identity free from Pastor JP Miller. As each week passes since Mica’s death, more information emerges about the utter hell she was experiencing in her attempts to escape JP. On Wednesday, her divorce attorney Regina B. Ward — who is now representing her family — announced that plans are in the works to champion a law that would criminalize coercive control, which they would call Mica’s Law. ...2024-06-061h 04True SunlightTSP #53 - The Ominous Legal Document Filed Before Mica Miller’s Death + The Dark Past of JP Miller’s FatherInvestigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell find more pieces to the puzzle in what Mica Miller's life was like before her death in a North Carolina swamp. Just a month before Mica’s death, old paperwork granting her husband the authority to make all medical decisions for her — including whether doctors fight for her life — was filed in the Horry County Register of Deeds Office. Mandy and Liz break down what was happening with that power of attorney and point out small details that could be revealing a larger truth a...2024-05-301h 03True SunlightTSP #52 - ‘My Blood Is Gonna Be On Your Hands’: The System That Failed Mica MillerInvestigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their deep dive into the Mica Miller case and into Mica’s estranged pastor husband, John-Paul Miller, who stands accused of harassing Mica in the days leading up to her death.On today’s episode, Mandy and Liz talk about what happened in November 2022 after JP instigated what would become a defining fight of their relationship. The escalation starts with two ominous 911 calls placed by Mica’s sister, who feared for her husband and young son after JP threatened to come to her house “armed and ready” to take back Mica, w...2024-05-231h 09True SunlightTSP #51 - What Happened To Mica Miller? Best Friend Gives Haunting Details Of Abusive RelationshipBefore South Carolina pastor’s wife Mica Miller was found dead in a North Carolina state park at the end of April, her best friend tried to get church officials to step in and do something about Pastor JP Miller’s “volatile” behavior toward Mica. They admitted seeing it too … but they did nothing.Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue to look into what Mica’s life looked like leading up to her suicide. In this episode, Mica’s best friend speaks out about what she saw happening in her friend’s marriage — from a...2024-05-161h 35True SunlightTSP #50 - Exposing The Evil That Ended Mica Miller’s Life + Michael Colucci’s Retrial POSTPONEDInvestigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell untangle the very strange — and very heartbreaking — death of Mica Miller, a 30-year-old pastor’s wife from South Carolina whose body was found in a North Carolina state park a few weeks ago. Over the weekend, journalists, true crime aficionados and people hoping for justice learned about Mica’s death, accusations of marital abuse and her in-progress divorce, along with one very strange sermon in which her estranged husband — John Paul Miller — announced her death to his flock by telling them to stand, listen and don’t talk about what they’re about to...2024-05-091h 11True SunlightTSP #49 - Speeding To The Colucci Retrial - Newly Discovered Reports Shed Light On Michael Colucci's Time Out On BondThe Michael Colucci retrial is less than two weeks away in the Charleston area of South Carolina. Did Michael kill his wife, did she kill herself or did Sara Lynn Colucci die after tripping and falling into the loose loop of a garden hose? Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — who helped bring justice in the Alex Murdaugh cases — continue their pre-trial digging in the hopes of bringing more sunlight to the Colucci case this time around. This week they share what they found in newly discovered reports that show all the times police...2024-05-021h 14True SunlightTSP #48 - Michael Colucci’s Volatile Marriage in the Days Before His Wife’s Death + A Member of Colucci Family Speaks OutInvestigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — known for their work in covering Alex Murdaugh's murders and atrocious schemes — continue their look into the Michael Colucci case. In three weeks, Michael will be retried for the 2015 death of his wife Sara Lynn Colucci, who he says killed herself … or maybe tripped and fell into her noose? In the days and weeks before Sara Lynn’s death by asphyxiation, she and Michael got into several fights over text about the state of their marriage. In this 48th episode of the True Sunlight Podcast, Mandy and Liz give a play by pla...2024-04-251h 12True SunlightTSP #47 - A Good Day for Stopping a Judicial Election - Bowen Turner’s Latest Ride to Jail + Texts Expose Volatility of Michael and Sara Lynn Colucci’s MarriageInvestigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue to shine the light on a corrupt judicial system in South Carolina.This week they helped bring attention to and did their part to stop the legislature from electing prosecutor David Miller to a judgeship — after exposing Miller’s role in getting thrice-accused rapist Bowen Turner a secret soft plea deal in 2022.Also on this 47th episode of the True Sunlight Podcast, Mandy and Liz break down what happened during Bowen Turner’s latest ride to jail this past March (spoiler alert: he’s exactly the racist, homophobic...2024-04-181h 12True SunlightTSP #46 - The Chaotic Life of Michael Colucci + Bowen Turner’s Entitlement on Full Display in Police VideoSandy Smith, David and Mandy headed to Wichita to speak at the Kansas Governor's Office Crime Victims Rights Conference this week. Sandy and Mandy presented a case study in media and how powerful forces can shape a victim's pursuit of justice. You'll hear a short excerpt from today's presentation and Premium Members will get the full video soon.On today's episode, True Sunlight Podcast, Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their deep dive into the circumstances surrounding the death of Sara Lynn Colucci, ahead of her husband’s retrial for murder this May.Through an ext...2024-04-111h 00True SunlightTSP #45 - Alex Murdaugh Sentenced AGAIN, PMPED and PSB’s “Dirty Hands” Plus Where in the World is Michael Colucci?On today's True Sunlight Podcast, Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell update you on what went down at Alex Murdaugh’s federal sentencing hearing this week, where he was sentenced to 40 years. What does this new sentence mean? And why does Alex have to pay back millions to his former law firm and Palmetto State Bank when both allowed these crimes to happen for years?Also on the show, the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office believes suspected murderer Michael Colucci has been on house arrest at his parents’ house but … his parents have been dead f...2024-04-041h 07True SunlightTSP #44 - Feds Fight For PMPED & Palmetto State Bank. Did Cory Provide Evidence? + Becky Hill’s Absurd PresserOn today's True Sunlight Podcast, Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell break down what happened at Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill’s pathetic last attempt at staying in the post-Alex Murdaugh spotlight and why there might be more to the story about Becky’s pick for a replacement. Also on the show, the federal government files a 126-page response to Russell Laffitte’s appeal, proving once again that they fight the hardest for victims … and, to them, the victims are Alex’s old law firm and Russell’s family’s bank. Plus...2024-03-2855 minTrue SunlightTSP #43 - What Happened to Sara Lynn Colucci? Part One: The Story the Jury SHOULD Have Been Told + Victims Matter RallyOn today's True Sunlight Podcast, Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell begin their dive down the complex rabbit hole that is the Sara Lynn Moore-Colucci case. Sara Lynn was killed on the evening of May 20, 2015, outside of Charleston, South Carolina, at a jewelry warehouse she owned with her husband, Michael Colucci. She died by asphyxiation mere feet from Michael, who said he was waiting in the car for her to use the restroom. Michael Colucci contends that Sara Lynn took her own life or … barring that … she tripped and fell into the loops of an indus...2024-03-211h 10True SunlightTSP #42 - Bowen Turner Is Arrested Again + the 911 Call from the Night of Sara Lynn Colucci’s DeathOn today's True Sunlight Podcast, Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell talk to South Carolina Victims Assistance Network attorney Sarah Ford and Karl Stoller, a father who continues to seek justice for his daughter’s sexual assault, about the latest arrest of Bowen Turner.Bowen — who was accused by three girls in three separate counties of rape — avoided prison time for those sexual assaults after he received a sweetheart plea deal in 2022, which his lawyer-legislator was able to secure because of his implied influence over the prosecution and the judge.This is...2024-03-1459 minTrue SunlightTSP #41 - Who Killed Stephen Smith? Part Eleven… The Voice We Have Not Heard Yet + The Colucci CaseOn today's True Sunlight Podcast, Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their investigation into the photos and screenshots found on Stephen Smith’s phone, learning more about what the Hampton, S.C., teen’s life was like leading up to his mysterious death in July 2015.Mandy and Liz revisit two interviews with South Carolina Highway Patrol that — with new context — shed more light on his very last night and on what evidence SLED might have to help them retrace Stephen’s steps.Plus, listeners will finally get to hear Stephen’...2024-03-071h 07True SunlightTSP #40 - Who Killed Stephen Smith? Part Ten… Newly Recovered Photos Tell Us About Who He Was And Could Have BeenTrue Sunlight Podcast co-hosts True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue to unpack the evidence in the Stephen Smith case file. On today’s episode they take a look at the thousands of photos downloaded from Stephen’s iPhone and iPad in 2015 and explore what they tell us about Stephen’s life … and his death. Hear an interview with someone from Stephen’s past who got to witness his life in action. Plus, they take a look at the Kinsey Report — an investigation into Stephen’s death conducted by crime scene expert Dr. Kenny Kinsey, who helped put Alex Murdaugh...2024-02-2952 minTrue SunlightFEED DROP: CBC's Crime Story: Mandy Matney On What It Took To Cover The Infamous Murdaugh DynastyJust like in our Cup of Justice Episode 69 that published Tuesday on the separate feed, we’re going to do something a little different with today’s show. Today we'll 'Feed Drop' the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Podcast called Crime Story whose host, Kathleen Goldhar, interviewed Mandy back in November promoting the best selling book, Blood On Their Hands. Fraud. Abduction. Murder. Every week, Crime Story host and investigative journalist Kathleen Goldhar goes deep into a true crime case with the storyteller who knows it best." You can listen to more incredible tales of true crime every week...2024-02-2259 minTrue SunlightTSP #38 - Who Killed Stephen Smith Part Nine + The Murdaugh Murders Bloody Towel No One Knew AboutIt’s FOIA around and find out time again on True Sunlight Podcast! True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell unpack the latest round of records reporter Beth Braden received from Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill’s emails. In the stack of documents, Beth found memos from SLED outlining interviews with Alex Murdaugh’s siblings after Alex was finally charged with Maggie’s and Paul’s murders in the summer of 2022. Turns out there was a bloody towel found in the house the morning after the murders that no one knew about. Sorry, no one other than Lynn Mur...2024-02-151h 02True SunlightTSP #37 - Who Killed Stephen Smith? Part Eight... Red Flags and Red HerringsTrue Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are finally free from the constant noise of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh and ready to once again focus on the case that deserves all the sunshine: Who killed Stephen Smith? It’s been nearly nine years since Stephen — a teenager from Hampton County with high aspirations to become a doctor one day… ground zero of Murdaugh territory — was found dead in the road, less than a mile from his home. While the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh have brought a new focus to Stephen’s investigation — which had gone cold almost immediat...2024-02-0855 minTrue SunlightTSP #36 - End Of An Era (Seriously…) Alex Murdaugh’s Motion For New New Trial Denied by Justice ToalThe Alex Murdaugh Rollercoaster (finally) comes to a stop. True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell break down everything that happened at the very weird and very wild evidentiary hearing where Justice Jean Toal brought much-needed sanity to the state of South Carolina. After nearly seven hours of hearing from the jurors who found Alex guilty of murder and other testimony, Justice Toal concluded that Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill made “fleeting and foolish” comments to people around her, including one or more jurors, in her quest for publicity but that she did not tamper with the jury. 2024-02-011h 33True SunlightTSP #35 - Anatomy of A Broken System: How A Prosecutor Who Gave Thrice Accused Rapist A Sweetheart Deal Keeps Failing UpSo while we have a bit of an Alex Murdaugh break this week, True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell wanted to talk about something really important that’s expected to happen the week after his evidentiary hearing. With South Carolina’s judicial elections on the horizon, today's episode revisits the Bowen Turner case and how his prosecutor’s 12-year journey to the judgeship continues to expose the darkest corners of legal power. After reviewing hundreds of documents SC judicial selection, it seems like the Judicial Merit Selection Commission (JMSC) has unspoken rules. They can’t...2024-01-251h 08True SunlightLight at the End of the Tunnel: Justice Toal Brings Order to Murdaugh ChaosOn today’s show, True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell finally see some hope after five months of Murdaugh chaos. This week, Justice Jean Toal sent a strong message to Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin that her courtroom will not be a place for them to put Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill on trial in their quest to get Alex Murdaugh a new trial. Left with their playbook ripped in shreds, what will Team Murdaugh’s next move be? Mandy and Liz discuss the highlights from this week’s status conference and what they think will happen in the le...2024-01-181h 03True SunlightA Rapist and Killer Let Off Easy + Can the Justice System Withstand the Weight of Alex Murdaugh?On today’s show, True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell discuss Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin’s latest filing with the court ahead of the Jan. 16 status conference in Columbia. Did Team Murdaugh just admit the evidence against Alex in the murder case was strong? Are they admitting they don’t have evidence of jury tampering?Also on today’s show, Mandy and Liz talk about a 1988 Cold Case and the man who served time for killing a 60-year-old Hilton Head Island woman. The case is one that is particularly frustrating because of how — after being given a...2024-01-1158 minTrue SunlightFOIA Around And Find Out… New Videos Shed Light On Murdaugh MurdersAfter examining exclusive documents and videos from the early days of SLED’s case, True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are wondering if there’s more to what happened after Maggie and Paul were killed”?As we watched certain videos appear on a November 2023 episode of Dateline, our reporter Beth Braden got right on that and FOIA’d for them. These videos are important because as much as the bad guys want us to move on from this investigation… There are a lot of unanswered questions about what happened in the immediate hours followin...2024-01-041h 05True Sunlight2023 Rewind, The Audacity of Alex Murdaugh + Becky Hill's Biggest Errors... So FarTrue Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell take a look back at 2023 and how the effort to convict Alex Murdaugh became the “trial of the century.” As they consider the highs and lows of this roller coaster of a year, they’ve gotten new perspective on how Alex was treated by South Carolina’s Justice system. Plus, an update on Becky Hill’s story plagiarism, her emails and the lie she told to the media.Visit our new events page Lunasharkmedia.com/events where you can learn about the upcoming in-person and virtual appearances fro...2023-12-281h 09True SunlightJudge Toal Becomes Alex Murdaugh’s New Judge + What We Need To Solve Stephen Smith’s MurderFirst and foremost, we are announcing a new way to send tips and communications as we pursue answers in the death of Stephen Smith. It’s time to turn up the pressure and remind everyone that this is the case to close in 2024. If you feel comfortable to send tips straight to SLED, please do so at tips@SLED.SC.gov. If you want to send confidential tips to our team in coordination with Stephen's mom Sandy, you can now do so at AnswersForStephen.com.2024 will mark 9 years since Stephen’s death and we’re going to do eve...2023-12-2159 minTrue SunlightWhat Happened to The Money? Part Seven + The Most Important Part of the Becky Hill ScandalAre investigators getting closer to Alex Murdaugh’s missing millions? True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell discuss an under-the-radar disciplinary action issued this week by the South Carolina Supreme Court, suspending the license of a Hilton Head Island lawyer who might hold some answers as to where Alex stashed his stolen cash. Also on the show, why it’s now more important than ever for people to keep their eyes on the ball in the Becky Hill case. In the new year, we're planning to create casual meet & g...2023-12-1448 minTrue SunlightWhat Happened to The Money? Part Seven + The Most Important Part of the Becky Hill ScandalAre investigators getting closer to Alex Murdaugh’s missing millions? True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell discuss an under-the-radar disciplinary action issued this week by the South Carolina Supreme Court, suspending the license of a Hilton Head Island lawyer who might hold some answers as to where Alex stashed his stolen cash. Also on the show, why it’s now more important than ever for people to keep their eyes on the ball in the Becky Hill case. In the new year, we're planning to create casual meet & g...2023-12-1448 minTrue SunlightAlex Murdaugh’s Sentencing Hearing Part Two + The Becky Hill Set-Up?True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell break down Alex Murdaugh’s 50-minute speech to the court during his sentencing Nov. 27 for his financial crimes. Though nauseating — and, frankly, inappropriate given that he directly addressed the victims — this unprecedented speech from a defendant provided the public with a bird’s eye view to the full spectrum of his narcissism and his criminality. Also on the show, the quest to get Alex a new trial in his murder case has taken an alarming turn. The focus now seems to be on ensuring that Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill’s credi...2023-12-071h 36True SunlightAlex Murdaugh’s Sentencing Hearing Part One: The Bright Side + Becky Hill UpdateTrue Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell unpack everything that went down at what has to be the most bizarre court proceeding in South Carolina’s history: the sentencing of Alex Murdaugh.We are BACK! First of all, we want to say thank you to Eric Alan for his amazing work on Mountain Mystery Part Two, which gave our entire team a much needed break over Thanksgiving. Be sure to check out his YouTube channel here for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Eric-Alan This week we'll start with some good news, an up...2023-12-011h 28True SunlightSunshine On “A Mountain Mystery” - What Happened to April Jones? Part TwoLuna Shark Productions continues its mission of getting the story straight and giving voice to victims by presenting part two of “A Mystery Mountain: What Happened to April Jones?”So much has happened in the Murdaugh case over the past week. It’s honestly mind-blowing the twists and turns this story continues to take. We’ll get into ALL of this very soon. However, in this special episode of True Sunlight Podcast, Eric Alan Daume reports from the Blue Ridge mountains of South Carolina and continues his investigation into April’s death, as well as the deat...2023-11-2356 minTrue SunlightThe Reckoning: Lead Prosecutor Calls Out Corruption With Receipts + The Absurdity Of Alex Murdaugh’s Latest MoveTrue Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell sort through the receipts that South Carolina Solicitor David Pascoe brought with him to the Statehouse this week as he went through a Who’s Who of Lawyer-Legislators getting preferential treatment.Plus, Alex Murdaugh’s legal team files a motion to get Alex’s financial crimes trial delayed and moved to a new county, saying they can’t get an impartial jury because of all the publicity surrounding their client … then Dick Harpootlian goes on Jim Griffin’s podcast to talk about Alex Murdaugh and give the case more publicity.2023-11-161h 10True SunlightAlex Murdaugh’s Judicial Terrorism Fools The Media Again: The Latest In The New Trial MotionOnce again, the prosecution is proving that Alex Murdaugh is nothing more than a judicial terrorist; and his lawyers will stop at nothing to carry out his orders. True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell discuss the South Carolina Attorney General’s response to Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin’s motion for Alex to get a new murder trial. For the past two months, the headlines have all but celebrated Dick and Jim’s claims of jury-tampering. Now, a fiery response to that motion — filled with Big Creighton Energy — shows just how wrong the accusations are.A l...2023-11-091h 18True SunlightSHAMELESS: Alex Murdaugh’s Brother, Law Firm Try to Take Lion’s Share of Victims’ Money for Themselves + More Abuse from Dick and JimOn this 23rd episode, True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell catch you up on the latest drama in the Alex Murdaugh cases — and whoa, what a week it has been.In an act of utter shamelessness, Alex’s brother Randy, his former law partner Johnny Parker and law firm PMPED have officially jumped in line to take what they claim is their share of Alex’s $1.8 million in known assets … and, based on their requests, they think it all belongs to them.Dick and Jim have officially asked the Co...2023-11-021h 19True SunlightGAME ON: Prosecutors Stand Strong as Alex Murdaugh Seeks New Trial + Was the Colleton County Clerk of Court Set Up?Alex Murdaugh thought he could order the federal government to do his bidding. This week, a federal judge told him to think again. True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell celebrate the beat-down given to Team Murdaugh in their latest legal loss. Also on the show, did someone set up Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill? Plus why prosecutors need to stand their ground in Alex’s quest for a new trial. And the wannabe Circuit Court judge who is behind at least two shady, closed door deals.On this episode, Mandy an...2023-10-1958 minTrue SunlightWhy the Good Ole Boys Don’t Ever Give Up: A Bowen Turner Update + Alex Murdaugh’s Hysterical Reply to the Federal GovernmentDespite the past four years of basically becoming Murdaugh scholars, True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell still find themselves shocked when they see "good ole boyism" at work in South Carolina.On today’s episode, there’s a very frustrating update in the Bowen Turner case, plus they discuss yet another prisoner that lawyer-legislator Todd Rutherford was able to secure a secret early-release deal for. Also on the episode, there appears to be a coordinated effort to remove Lowcountry judge Bentley Price from the bench. What’s going on there? Finally, they take a good look a...2023-10-121h 06True SunlightCould the Jeroid Price Case Get Worse? More Bad Behavior Outed By Women AttorneysTrue Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell go down the rabbit hole on South Carolina Judge Casey Manning, who is perhaps most famously known for his role in the secret release of convicted murderer Jeroid Price, who remains on the run.Mandy and Liz break down a 2019 case involving the brutal murder of a South Carolina mom of five by her ex-boyfriend. Judge Manning’s behavior during the trial was reportedly so egregious and awful that it now threatens to overturn the man’s conviction.In sharing yet another example of South Carolina’s broken...2023-06-2958 minTrue SunlightMMP #59 - Judge Newman Orders Full Stop On Dick's 'Carnival Court'Monday’s pre-trial motion hearing in Alex Murdaugh's murder case was fiery and dramatic… even for this case.
In Episode 59, Mandy, Liz & David unpack all of the very complicated details that legacy media failed to mention.
You'll also hear Mandy and Liz share some personal news about their recent departure from FITSNews and the team will tell you about some exciting plans on the horizon.
Subscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. AND by sharing your email, we'll send...2022-08-311h 12True SunlightMMP #57 - Broken Trust & The Unseen VillainsJust when you think the Murdaugh saga can’t get any worse, along comes Greg Parker....
An owner of a chain of local convenience store is estimated to have spent millions to minimize his liability in the Mallory Beach wrongful death case and has aimed his ire toward the people with the least amount of power.
In this episode Mandy & Liz take a look at two shocking admissions Parker made to Valerie Bauerlein in the Wall Street Journal over the weekend; and we correct the record on journalism.
Plus comments from Sandy Smith's att...2022-08-1757 minTrue SunlightMMP #55 - What Happened To Hakeem Pinckney? Part TwoToday we take a deeper dive into how former Hampton County attorney Alex Murdaugh and former Palmetto State Bank CEO Russell Laffitte allegedly defrauded a deceased quadriplegic man — and then tried to cover their tracks.
We show once again that there is no “bottom” in the world of South Carolina’s good ole boys.
Also on the episode, Liz Farrel gives you a behind the scenes look at Laffitte’s federal bond hearing and Mandy updates you on Dick Harpootlian’s motion for a gag order in the murder case.
Plus spirite...2022-08-0349 minTrue SunlightMMP #54 - Our Entire System On TrialWe believe the entire system is on trial here. And it’s time the Attorney General’s office starts understanding that citizens of South Carolina demand transparency and zealous attention to restore public faith.
In this episode we take a deep dive into the perplexing prosecution strategies and deliberate defense strategies swirling around the various criminal charges pointed at Alex Murdaugh.
Mandy and Liz revisit odd statements made by the Murdaugh camp early in the double homicide investigation and how their original purpose might be making more sense.
2022-07-271h 00True SunlightMMP #53 - Alex Murdaugh Charged With Murder And Denied Bond: What’s next?In the last seven days, we’ve been very busy at the Murdaugh Murders Podcast.
Alex Murdaugh was officially charged in the double homicide of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh.
Bowen Turner’s probation was revoked.
Alex Murdaugh’s bond was denied.
And Russell Laffitte was federally indicted.
All of these things are a big deal.
In this special breaking episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Mandy and Liz dive into the details of the bond hearing. What does all of this mean for the future of the SC justice sys...2022-07-2146 minTrue SunlightMMP #52 - Alex Murdaugh To Be Charged With Killing Wife Maggie And Son PaulAgents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) are scheduled to present evidence against Alex Murdaugh in the double homicide of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh this Thursday July 14, 2022.
THAT IS A BIG DEAL.
In this episode, you’ll hear from the journalists who have been covering this story since 2019 — Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell explain what this news means, how we were able to report it, and what’s coming next. Could this be a capital murder case? When we will know more details about what happened on June 7, 2021.
You’ll al...2022-07-1325 minTrue SunlightMMP #51 - "Overkill" : Incoming Call From Alex Murdaugh - Part FourMandy, Liz, and the team dive deeper into the jailhouse phone calls with shocking revelations.
After listening – and relistening – to hours upon hours of of tapes, we have a better understanding of how Alex’s family sees this tangled web playing out in the media.
You'll hear what Alex says, and doesn't say about Maggie and Paul in heart wrenching, but very telling conversations with Buster, John Marvin and Liz Murdaugh.
Plus an update on Eddie Smith’s arrest, and the money laundering, drug and other charges he faces with alleged co-conspirator Alex Murdaugh.2022-06-2957 minTrue SunlightMMP #50 - Incoming Call From Alex Murdaugh - Part ThreeIn this special 50th episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Mandy, Liz, and the team do another deep dive into the jailhouse phone calls obtained recently by the MMP team.
After reviewing the tapes, we learned a lot more about Buster’s University of South Carolina Law School readmittance and the alleged $60,000 payment to Butch Bowers last fall.
In this episode, we play several calls where this transaction is discussed and Mandy and Liz explain how this isn’t the first time the Good Ole Boys have been accused of interfering with USC Law School admis...2022-06-221h 07True SunlightMMP #49 - Incoming Call From Alex Murdaugh - Part TwoAfter officials released Alex Murdaugh’s jailhouse phone call recordings, we now have a much clearer understanding of the former attorney and volunteer solicitor’s relationships, plots, and life behind bars.
The Murdaugh Murders Podcast has been working tirelessly listening to more than 100 phone calls between Alex and his family members.
This episode will be one of at least two covering these public records.
During this episode, you’ll hear Alex speak with his family about moving around assets before the receivership was in place.
You’ll hear calls between Alex and his sist...2022-06-1543 minTrue SunlightMMP #48 - Means, Motive & Opportunity - Who Killed Maggie & Paul? Part FourTuesday marked the one-year anniversary of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh's murders. Unfortunately, there still have not been any arrests in the crime that has evolved into the most notorious murder investigation in recent South Carolina history.
However, this week we broke some important news in the double homicide.
Audio and video evidence obtained by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division shows that Alex Murdaugh was at Moselle in the moments just before the murders.
In this episode, Mandy and Liz take you through everything we know about the double homicide — the means, the motiv...2022-06-0836 minTrue SunlightMMP #47 - Overdrawn and Under The Radar - What Happened To The Money? Part FourA motion filed last week by John T. Lay and Peter M. McCoy Jr. — the two attorneys who were appointed as co-receivers in November 2021 to tally Murdaugh’s assets — revealed even more shocking and unheard of banking practices at Palmetto State Bank.
It’s yet another layer of this story that shows us how powerful institutions treated Alex Murdaugh differently and therefore, potentially played a role in his alleged crimes.
In this episode, Mandy, Liz, and fan favorite attorney Eric Bland explain the new information uncovered by the receivers and what...2022-06-0149 minTrue SunlightMMP #46 - Alex Murdaugh’s Ground Zero: The Case That Changed EverythingSo today we want to take you back to the story that was the beginning of the end for the Murdaugh family’s 100-year dynasty and the fall of the Good 'Ole Boys in South Carolina— the boat crash that Killed Mallory Beach.
This case is ground zero for everything we talk about in this podcast. Without this case, the Murdaughs’ grip on the Lowcountry might never have loosened.
The Beach case — which started as a fairly straightforward wrongful death claim — has become incredibly complex. Because of its intricacies it can become lost in the h...2022-05-2548 minTrue SunlightMMP #45 - What Happened To Gloria Satterfield? Part SixWe received new information from the attorneys and insurance companies who investigated Gloria Satterfield’s death. Not only do these new details raise more questions about what happened at Moselle the day of her alleged “trip and fall,” the new information highlights one of the major problems in this state: lawyers helping lawyers.
Also, on Friday the 13th, Charleston's Post and Courier published an opinion piece by the current and past presidents of the South Carolina Bar Association on behalf of the state’s 13,000 actively practicing lawyers saying that “recent news stories and commentaries have presented an inaccurate...2022-05-181h 00True SunlightMMP #44 - ‘The Devil’s In The Details’: Russell Laffitte Indicted On 21 Charges + Bowen Turner ArrestedThe Good 'Ole Boys had a very bad week in South Carolina.
Last Wednesday, the S.C. Attorney General’s Office announced three superseding indictments against Alex Murdaugh, his best friend Cory Fleming, and his banker buddy Russell Laffitte.
Attorney Justin Bamberg, who represents the Pinckney family, joins us for episode 44 of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast.
And trust us — “The devil is in the details.”
And, on Monday (5/9/2022), we found out Bowen Turner was arrested again and this time, he was denied bond
Thank you K...2022-05-1155 minTrue SunlightMMP #43 - How Many People Will Go Down For This? Part TwoAs police are still investigating the five deaths that have been tied to the Murdaugh family, we’re trying to answer a big question in this case — what happened to the money?
Following the money has led us down some strange, unexpected paths in this story — especially in the last week when it was discovered that Alex paid $110,000 for a funeral home. This funeral home is linked to one of Murdaugh's alleged victims and also linked to a funeral director that once sawed a man’s leg’s off because he was too tall to fit in...2022-05-0446 minTrue SunlightMMP #42 - Who Killed Maggie and Paul Murdaugh? Part ThreeMultiple sources have told us that high-velocity impact spatter was present on the shirt Alex Murdaugh was wearing the night of the murders and that this evidence has been independently analyzed and confirmed by multiple forensic experts — including by at least one out-of-state laboratory.
In this special breaking episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Mandy and Liz dive into all of the details in the June 7, 2021 double homicide of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh — a murder investigation like no other.
You’ll also hear from Linda Rourke, a professor at the John...2022-04-2735 minTrue SunlightMMP #41 - Hutt-winked and Harpootlianed: The Good Ole Boys Strike BackThis episode is about so much more than jailhouse phone calls right now. This is about the future of the justice system in our state.
Will we continue to stand by and let Good Ole Boys like Dick Harpootlian and Brad Hutto run our courts? Or is it finally time for a change?
In this episode, Liz, Mandy and David take you through every bit of Dick and Jim’s lawsuit — including all of their mistakes.
And we’re not done with the Bowen Turner case, either. Over the weekend, State Se...2022-04-2044 minTrue SunlightMMP #40 - Bowen Turner & The Two Systems Of Justice19-year-old Bowen Turner is accused of raping three women between 2018-2019. One of those victims, Dallas Stoller, died in November of 2021.
In this special episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, you’ll hear from Dallas’ sister and father, who were in the courtroom last week when Turner got a shocking sweetheart deal of just five years probation.
He won’t have to register as a sex offender. Solicitor David Miller of the Second Circuit Solicitor’s Office agreed to the deal. Judge Markley Dennis approved the sentence.
Like Paul Murdaugh, Bowen Turner had the privile...2022-04-1359 minTrue SunlightMMP #39 - Doubling Down On Duffie Stone - Conduct and Conflicts In The 14th CircuitWhile there was a lot of news related to the Murdaugh saga in the last week, this episode will focus on 14th Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone and why his involvement in this case matters.
We still have questions that need to be answered and, as residents who live in the 14th Circuit, we are concerned about our solicitor and justice system in the Lowcountry.
In this episode, hear a special guest explain why Stone’s involvement was concerning and what it means to the case.
Bonus! You’ll hear comedian Kathle...2022-04-0636 minTrue SunlightMMP #38 - Transparency or Trickery? John Marvin And The Murdaugh MoneyAre the Murdaugh’s in the middle of PR push? And what happened to all of the money?
In episode 38, Mandy Matney, and Liz Farrell unpack a ton of information that came out about the Murdaugh family in the last week.
We talk about possible tampering with evidence at the double homicide scene. And a mysterious check from Alex to a local police chief.
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Please consider do...2022-03-3046 minTrue SunlightMMP #37 - "Dear Cory": Letters, Lies And The LawThere is A LOT to unpack about Cory Fleming. So much, that it doesn’t all fit into one episode. But this week, we received a shocking document showing Fleming’s apparent defense — and it includes a letter and text messages between Alex and Cory as Alex sat in both a Florida rehab facility and a SC jail respectively.
In episode 37, Mandy, Liz and Eric Bland unpack both Cory Fleming’s bond hearing and his shocking defense in a plea to the Georgia Bar.
It seems like Cory isn’t going down without a fight, even after a...2022-03-2346 minTrue SunlightMMP #36 - ‘A Golden Day For Justice’: Cory Fleming Indicted On 18 ChargesSuspended attorney Cory Fleming was indicted on 18 charges related to the Gloria Satterfield case. While we wait for his bond hearing, Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland unpack the latest indictments and what it means for the justice system.
While Fleming was finally indicted, so many others who allegedly participated in this scheme have escaped accountability so far.
Fleming’s arrest is a big deal — we will tell you why.
And a special thank you to our sponsors: Cerebral, Hunt-A-Killer, Priceline, Embark Vet, VOURI, Hello Fresh, Babbel, Article, and other...2022-03-1734 minTrue SunlightMMP #35 - The Old Guard Is Changing: A Bombshell DepositionA recently released deposition has revealed troubling accusations about a powerful judge who is at the helm of criminal and civil procedures in the Lowcountry.
If her involvement in the Gloria Satterfield case was as intentional as the depositions say, then the South Carolina justice system – where judges are pretty much untouchable – has a huge problem on its hands.
In this episode, Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell pick apart Chad Westendorf's deposition led by Eric Bland.
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Please consider donating to the Ju...2022-03-0941 minTrue SunlightMMP #34 - Above The Law?On Monday, Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin filed a federal lawsuit in an attempt to block Richland County from releasing more jailhouse calls through the Freedom of Information Act.
In today’s episode, we tell you exactly why this case isn’t a typical true crime story and why Alex isn’t your typical (alleged) criminal. In this case, we’re dealing with a former public official and a whole lot of alleged public corruption.
As we peel back the layers of history in the Murdaugh family, We see that Alex and Paul Murda...2022-03-0234 minTrue SunlightMMP #33 - Incoming Call From Alex Murdaugh: The Jailhouse TapesGet a rare inside look into the Murdaugh family dynamic and Alex Murdaugh’s manipulations from behind bars.
In this episode, Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell share recordings of Alex Murdaugh’s jailhouse phone calls to his son Buster, brothers John Marvin and Randy, sister Lynn and sister-in-law Liz.
These gripping calls reveal a supportive family that seems to be held captive by an utter narcissist who is really good at getting people to do what he wants.
Listen in as John Marvin informs Alex about the fallout from Alex’s alleged crimes. Hear Bu...2022-02-231h 04True SunlightMMP #30 - Who Was Maggie Murdaugh And What About Buster?You asked, we answered.
Our followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram submitted hundreds of questions about the case in the last week.
A lot of you asked questions about the Murdaugh’s family history – who Maggie was... Who buster is... What was in Paul’s criminal past? What was in Alex’s criminal past?
How did these people with so much wealth, power and privilege become the family in the center of a snowballing crime ring?
In this episode, Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell dive into these very important questions. You’ll hear from K...2022-02-0238 minTrue SunlightMMP #29 - How Many People Will Go Down For This?After Friday’s indictments, Alex Murdaugh now stands accused of stealing at least $8.4 million and faces 74 charges.
If the latest indictments told us anything, it’s that Alex did not do this alone - but how many people will go down for this?
And how bad will this get?
In this episode, Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell walk you through every detail of Alex's newest indictments that appear to hint others are involved and may face indictments of their own soon.
Attorney Justin Bamberg, who is representing at least 8 clients in this...2022-01-2654 minTrue SunlightMMP #28 - What Happened To Hakeem Pinckney? Part OneHakeem Pinckney was an inspiration. He spent his whole life overcoming the odds.
His hearing started deteriorating at a young age, but he never complained. In fact, he won a national championship in football when he was a senior at the SC School for the Deaf and Blind.
But when he was 19, he was in a horrific crash with three other family members that forever changed his life. For Hakeem, the injuries would leave him a quadriplegic dependent on a ventilator. In 2010, Alex Murdaugh, Corey Fleming and Palmetto State Bank's CEO Russell Lafitte began representing pa...2022-01-1950 minTrue SunlightMMP #27 - ‘He’s in Trouble’: What Happened At Alex Murdaugh’s Bond Hearing This Week?For the fourth time in five months, Alex Murdaugh appeared before a judge for a bond hearing on Monday, January 10, 2022. In this episode, Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell will unpack every detail of the intense hearing.
You’ll hear from attorneys Justin Bamberg and Eric Bland speak on behalf of their clients, alleged victims of Alex Murdaugh,.
You’ll hear Alex’s attorney Dick Harpootlian dismiss the victims as “the same ole song.” You’ll hear powerful testimony from Lt. Thomas E. Moore, an injured police officer who Murdaugh allegedly stole from.
And Eric Bland give...2022-01-1256 minTrue SunlightMMP #26 - Who Killed Maggie & Paul? Part TwoAlmost seven months after Paul Murdaugh and Maggie Murdaugh were murdered in Colleton County, South Carolina, multiple sources close to the investigation said physical evidence directly ties Alex Murdaugh to the double homicide.
We've been told that this evidence is substantial, serious and directly links Alex to this gruesome crime.
And that is a BIG deal.
In this episode, Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell reveal new information in the case as we put everything we know into context.
Do all roads lead to Alex?
Also on this episode, we hea...2022-01-0537 minTrue SunlightMMP #25 - Taking On "The Firm" - Part One“The law firm dropped the ball here…”
Previously on the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, we told you about how Alex Murdaugh is accused of stealing more than $6.2 million in alleged schemes related to his fake FORGE accounts at Bank of America dating back to 2016.
He’s accused of stealing millions of dollars from clients while he was a partner at the law firm started by his great grandfather - PMPED.
But so far, PMPED has escaped accountability.
While PMPED partners have been claiming to “make Alex’s victims whole,” it appears like something else was h...2021-12-2941 minTrue SunlightMMP #24 - Who Killed Stephen Smith? Part FiveAfter years of fighting for justice in her son Stephen Smith’s case, Sandy Smith has a renewed sense of hope that her son’s killer will be found. After she felt blindsided by her former attorney Andy Savage, Sandy Smith has hired Mike Hemlepp, Jr. as her new attorney. Hemlepp believes this case will absolutely be solved.
If you know any information that could help SLED solve Stephen Smith’s case, PLEASE, call Crimestoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111 or submit tips on their website here.
Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay...2021-12-2249 minTrue SunlightMMP #23 - Alex Murdaugh's Bond Set at $7 MillionOn Monday, December 13, Alex Murdaugh appeared in virtual court for a bond hearing. The disgraced South Carolina attorney stood before Judge Alison Lee to learn his bond requirements for his 48 state Grand Jury charges.
Despite some press restrictions, which we will discuss in this episode, Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney covered the hearing.
Hear what happened from two reporters who have following the Murdaughs since 2019. In this episode, we walk you through every highlight — and detail — of Monday’s bond hearing. What happened to his previous bond charges? What happened with Alex’s lawyers? Why did Alex spea...2021-12-1545 minTrue SunlightMMP #22 - Alex Murdaugh Charged With 21 New FeloniesThe disgraced South Carolina attorney, Alex Murdaugh, was hit with 21 new felonies from the state Grand Jury. His bond hearing — which was surrounded by skeptism — was postponed and that is a very big deal.
In this episode, we discuss each one of the seven new indictments involving Alex’s alleged scheme and his new bond hearing which was mysteriously postponed.
Sources have told us they expect to see hundreds of charges against Alex when all is said and done.
Some sources have told us that this case is going to be the biggest case of fr...2021-12-1135 min
True SunlightAttorneys At War - Part OneAlex Murdaugh‘s “bulldog” defense attorneys, Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, have apparently launched a war on Satterfield family attorney Eric Bland.
While this might seem like a giant distraction to some, it’s important to take a deeper look at these recent moves by Dick and Jim to figure out what exactly is going on here.
Are they really trying to silence Eric Bland?
Or is this just about egos?
Lucky for us, Eric is not intimidated by the recent actions of the defense, and you’ll hear from him a lot this...2021-12-0835 min
True SunlightMMP# 20 - What Happened To Gloria Satterfield? Part FiveOn Tuesday, November 30, 2021, SLED released the 911 recording from February 2, 2018 - the day that Gloria Satterfield allegedly fell at the Moselle property and later died in the hospital.
On this tragic call, you can hear Maggie Murdaugh & Paul Murdaugh describe Gloria's condition as the 911 operator battles to glean information from each.
Mandy Matney & Liz Farrell take you through everything they know about Gloria's injuries and the mysterious documents surrounding her death. You'll also hear from Eric Bland, who now represents the Satterfield family, with his take on this disturbing call.
Thank...2021-12-0235 min
True SunlightMMP #19 - Alex Murdaugh Charged With 27 New Felonies And Why That Is A Big DealOn Friday, November 19th, we learned that prosecutors issued 27 additional felony charges against Alex Murdaugh bringing the total possible jail time to over a hundreds years and our sources believe that could be just the beginning.
In this special edition we'll review the 27 new counts and expand on the implications as we introduce our new partner in true crime, Liz Farrell. Liz was there when Mandy first discovered inconsistencies in the only document recorded in the Satterfield settlement which blew the lid off a saga like no other.
In this episode you'll hear a moment...2021-11-2135 min
True SunlightMMP #18 - How Many Crimes Will Alex Murdaugh Be Charged With? Part OneThere are currently seven criminal investigations related to Alex Murdaugh and we'll review the salient points in each to capture a bird's eye view of this heinous saga.
The Murdaugh name appears repeatedly in police interviews during the investigation of Stephen Smith's murder, but that was just the tip of the iceberg. In this episode, Investigative Journalist Mandy Matney reviews the funds Alex is alleged to have stolen from the Satterfield estate by false pretense, an obstruction of justice allegation stemming from the criminal investigation of Mallory Beach's death, his identification as a person of interest in...2021-11-1635 min
True SunlightMMP #17 - Who Killed Stephen Smith? Part FourWhile a lot of the recent Murdaugh Murders news has focused on Alex Murdaugh, his insurance fraud schemes, and "assisted suicide" plot, we want to make this episode 17 about Stephen Smith. Because his life mattered too.
In this episode, Investigative Journalist Mandy Matney revisits the December 7, 2015 anonymous tip to South Carolina Highway Patrol, examines the December 9, 2015 alternative theory presented by Hampton law enforcement, and the eventual interview six months later which concluded the SCHP investigation into Stephen's brutal death.
To learn more about how you can help preserve Stephen's legacy and help his...2021-11-1038 min
True SunlightMMP #16 - What Happened To The Money? Part OneOn Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Judge Daniel Hall ordered an injunction and appointed receivers to manage and recover funds that could pay alleged victims currently suing disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh.
Hall made his decision four days after attorney Mark Tinsley presented his arguments to appoint two outside parties — attorney John T. Lay Jr. and former U.S. attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr. — to have control over Alex and Buster Murdaugh’s assets, which is known as “receivership” in the court.
Investigative Journalist Mandy Matney speaks with the attorney representing Gloria Satterfield's estate, Eric Bland whose investigation into the handlin...2021-11-0431 min
True SunlightMMP #15 - Was Alex Murdaugh Actually Shot? Part TwoAlex Murdaugh was allegedly shot in a botched "Assisted Suicide Plot" on Saturday, September 4th, 2021.
In this breaking news episode, Investigative Journalist Mandy Matney analyzes the three calls made to 911 on that fateful day, the charges pending against Alex and the charges pending against the man Alex alleges shot him, Curtis "Eddie" Smith.Alex's lawyers initially portrayed him as a victim, but later they suggest and allege he was involved in a suicide scheme for his last surviving son...? Eddie Smith, who was also arrested for the shooting, faced severe charges, while Alex fac...2021-10-2736 min
True SunlightMMP #14 - "Another Good Day For Justice" - What Happened To Gloria Satterfield? Part FourOn Tuesday, October 19, 2021 South Carolina Judge Clifton Newman made a shocking decision in denying Alex Murdaugh bond. Murdaugh was arrested in Orlando, Florida Thursday and charged with two felony counts of obtaining property by false pretenses related to the Gloria Satterfield case, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).In this special breaking edition of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Investigative Journalist Mandy Matney discusses the bond hearing for Alex Murdaugh, who is accused of stealing millions from the Satterfield family. Prosecutor Creighton Waters detailed how Murdaugh allegedly set up a fake Forge account to misappropriate $3.4 million...2021-10-2136 min
True SunlightMMP #13 - ‘A Good Day For Justice’ - What Happened To Gloria Satterfield? Part ThreeOn Thursday, October 14, Alex Murdaugh was arrested on two felony charges related to the Gloria Satterfield Case. Those charges of obtaining property by false pretenses, each carrying up to 10 years in prison.In episode 13 of The Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Investigative Journalist Mandy Matney speaks with Satterfield family attorney Eric Bland about what the charges mean for his clients — the victims — and what is next for Alex Murdaugh. Will he be able to get out of this?The charges stem from a $3.5 million settlement for Gloria Satterfield's death, which Murdaugh allegedly misappropriated. Eric Bland, representing Satterfield's sons, expressed relief...2021-10-1723 min
True SunlightMMP #12 - What Happened To Gloria Satterfield? Part TwoJournalist Mandy Matney discusses the Gloria Satterfield case, detailing how attorneys Eric Bland and Ronald Richter uncovered a scheme involving Alex Murdaugh and Cory Fleming.Gloria Satterfield died suspiciously in 2018 following an alleged “trip-and-fall” incident while working at one of the Murdaugh family homes. In this episode we explore the new developments brought about by her sons and their righteous pursuit for justice. Attorney Eric Bland explains that a $4.3 million settlement was diverted, with Murdaugh ultimately receiving the funds. Bland and Richter are working to hold all involved accountable, including the Murdaugh law firm known now as PMPED (lat...2021-10-1141 min
True SunlightMMP #11 - Was Alex Murdaugh Actually Shot? Part OneAlex Murdaugh was allegedly shot in a botched "Assisted Suicide Plot" on Saturday, September 4th, 2021.
Investigative journalist Mandy Matney, investigates and questions the authenticity of Alex Murdaugh's shooting....
According to arrest warrants, Alex Murdaugh concocted a scheme to commit suicide with the help of Curtis "Eddie" Smith so his son Buster Murdaugh would receive a $10,000,000 insurance payout. Smith's attorney Jarrett Bouchette rejects this assertion. We also hear claims from Murdaugh's defense attorney and prosecutor's pleas for enhanced monitoring while out on bond for multiple felonies.
Mandy also addresses Dick Hartpoolian's c...2021-10-0431 min
True SunlightMMP #10 - What Happened To Gloria Satterfield? Part OneGloria Satterfield died suspiciously in 2018 following an alleged “trip-and-fall” incident while working at one of the Murdaugh family homes.
Join investigative journalist Mandy Matney to dive into the aftermath of Gloria Satterfield's death and the subsequent $500,000 wrongful death settlement involving Alex Murdaugh that mysteriously never made it to Gloria's heirs.
In this episode we explore the new developments brought about by attorney Eric Bland and his righteous pursuit for justice.
Learn about the involvement of Cory Fleming, who represented the Satterfield family, and the discrepancies in the settlement, including the amounts a...2021-09-2439 min
True SunlightMMP #9 - Who Killed Stephen Smith? Part ThreeWhile a lot of the recent news has focused on Alex Murdaugh, who is neck-deep in suspicion from his little 'roadside shooting' incident, client theft allegations and murdered family, we want to make this episode 9 about Stephen Smith.
Because his life mattered too.
Join investigative journalist Mandy Matney, as we discuss the Murdaugh name which was brought up more than 40 times during the course of the investigation of Stephen Smith’s death in 2015.
As a result of their investigation into the homicides of Maggie and Paul, the South Carolina Law Enforc...2021-09-1234 min
True SunlightMMP #8 - Who Shot Alex Murdaugh? Part OneAlex Murdaugh, a once-prominent South Carolina attorney whose wife and son were murdered in June, claims he was shot in the head on September 4, 2021.
Nearly three months after his wife and son were murdered, Alex Murdaugh called 911 to report that he himself had been shot... however... In this gripping episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, investigative journalist Mandy Matney breaks down the shocking alleged shooting of Alex Murdaugh and questions the headline-grabbing and murder investigation-diverting narrative.
Dive into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the incident, explore the latest developments in the case, and unco...2021-09-0615 min
True SunlightMMP #7 - Who Killed Mallory Beach? Part ThreeInvestigative journalist Mandy Matney discusses the Murdaugh family's involvement in the 2019 boat crash on Archers Creek near Parris Island that killed Mallory Beach and the subsequent investigation Shocking new audio evidence was recently released by SCDNR and we take a deep dive into the implications of that evidence.
On this episode, we dive into dash cam videos and depositions, that suggest a potential cover-up by law enforcement and the Murdaugh family.
Paul Murdaugh's blood test revealed he was 3.5 times over the legal limit. Anthony Cook, a passenger, identified Paul as the driver, but thi...2021-08-1232 min
True SunlightMMP #6 - Who Killed Maggie & Paul? Part OneOn June 7, 2021, Paul and Maggie Murdaugh were found murdered on their 1,700-acre property, Moselle, near Hampton, South Carolina.Alex Murdaugh called 911 at 10:07 PM, reporting his wife and son were shot. The 911 call was released six weeks later. Paul was shot twice, and Maggie was shot multiple times. SLED took over the case due to potential conflicts of interest with the local sheriff's office. No arrests have been made, and speculation surrounds Alex Murdaugh as a person of interest. We look at how the Colleton County Sheriff's office quickly recused itself from the investigation and the South C...2021-07-2927 min
True SunlightMMP #5 - Who Killed Mallory Beach? Part TwoIn a previous episode, we explored depositions and audio evidence from the 2019 boat crash in which the recently murdered Paul Murdaugh was eventually charged with Boating Under the Influence and causing the death of 19 year old Mallory Beach.
While there are a number of victims connected to this saga, we want to remind everyone that Mallory Beach was a bright young lady who lit up every room she walked into. On this 5th episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, investigative journalist Mandy Matney looks at newly released evidence from SCDNR and other agencies we expose what w...2021-07-2230 min
True SunlightMMP #4 - Who Killed Stephen Smith? Part TwoInvestigative Journalist Mandy Matney discusses the Stephen Smith case, highlighting the 2194-day wait for justice and the reopening of the investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) in 2021 after alluding to finding new evidence in their investigation of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh's murders.
Smith was found dead on July 8, 2015, on Sandy Run Road, with no apparent evidence of a vehicle accident. The investigation was chaotic from the beginning, with inconsistencies in evidence handling and witness interviews. Rumors recorded in the South Carolina Highway Patrol investigation files linked Smith to Buster Murdaugh... though no direct ev...2021-07-1427 min
True SunlightMMP #3 - Who Killed Mallory Beach? Part OneIn February 2019, Mallory Beach was killed in Beaufort County, South Carolina as a result of a horrific boat crash on Archers Creek near Parris Island. Paul Murdaugh was indicted for Boating Under The Influence Resulting In Death among other charges and awaiting trial.
On this episode, investigative journalist Mandy Matney takes an initial dive into case files to find out what went wrong in that investigation and how its connected to the Murdaugh Murders of 2021.
Learn the details of events leading up to the crash, including Paul Murdaugh's intoxication and erratic behavior. The in...2021-07-0726 min
True SunlightWho Killed Stephen Smith? Part OneIn 2015, Stephen Smith was killed in Hampton County, South Carolina and the case remains unsolved...
On this second installment of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, investigative Journalist Mandy Matney discusses the Stephen Smith case, highlighting the 2180 days his family has waited for justice.
We detail the chaotic 2015 investigation, noting the lack of evidence suggesting a hit-and-run, despite a pathologist's ruling. Smith's body was found with severe head trauma, but no other significant injuries.
The case was complicated by jurisdictional issues and conflicting reports. Rumors linked the Murdaugh family to Smith's death, but...2021-06-3027 min
True SunlightSouth Carolina's ChappaquiddickFrom early recordings at journalist Mandy Matney's kitchen table to a global sensation ranked #1 on apple with a scripted series on Hulu, the Murdaugh Murders Podcast exposes the truth from a tangled web of deceit, theft and murder. In these first 93 MMP episodes, we give voice to victims and gets the story straight amidst the noise then continue coverage of other cases on True Sunlight Podcast... same feed, same great mission.
On this very first episode Mandy Matney discusses the Murdaugh family's history and recent tragedies, including the 2019 boat crash involving Paul Murdaugh, the 2015...2021-06-2324 min