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Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other CasesBonus Episode: A Discussion With Author Michael DewittMichael Dewitt is the author of the books "Wicked Hampton County" and "The Fall of the House of Murdaugh". Dewitt covered the Alex Murdaugh trial for the Gannett Newpapers.Michael joined Seton and Matt to discuss the way the Murdaugh trial affected their lives and what will become of their podcast "The Wicked South"Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present fro the southeast region of the U.S.Impact of Influence...2024-09-2643 min
The Wicked SouthMichael Dewitt on the future of The Wicked South PodcastMichael Dewitt, Seton Tucker and Matt Harris discuss the future of the Wicked South Podcast, and they talk about the affect the Alex Murdaugh trial had on their lives.Dewitt is the author of The Wicked South and The Fall of the House of MurdaughSeton and Matt host the podcast Impact of InfluenceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-wicked-south/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-09-2637 minImpact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other CasesFeds Say Alex Is LyingAlex Murdaugh's plea deal on federal financial crimes is in jeopardy.Alex failed a lie detector test.The author of The Fall of The House of Murdaugh, Michael Dewitt, joins us to talk about the book and the death of Alex's mother.Support our sponsor Regal Cinemas and Regal Unlimited. Sign up now in the Regal app or www.regmovies.com/unlimited and use our code IMPACTREGImpact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcasting NetworkSeton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly...2024-04-0138 minThe Wicked SouthThe Best Little Whorehouse in South CarolinaThe Best Little Whorehouse in South CarolinaFor more than 30 years, Madame Hazel operated the Sunset Lodge, a high-end brothel and the "best-kept" secret in Georgetown, S.C., serving state senators, prominent local officials and even the occasional pastor or deacon, all the while donating to the local town and charities. Join the Wicked South Podcast crew as they interview David Hodges, an author who has spent years uncovering the secrets of Sunset Lodge and its amazing stories, including the unbelievable tale of an errant husband who got "trapped" when his angry wife showed up at the...2024-02-1339 minImpact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other CasesLitigation..and More Litigation Surrounding MurdaughLitigation involving Alex Murdaugh never seems to end. Some of the litigation discussed in this episode is Murdaugh adjacent.Alex's money is distributed to his victims, there is a defamation lawsuit, drug charges involving Alex's alleged dealers and more.Seton Tucker and Matt Harris started the podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh.The Impact of Influence podcast will continue covering true crime stories from th southeast region of the United States.Seton and Matt also host The Wicked South Podcast with journalist Michael DeWitt.Search...2024-02-0829 minThe Wicked SouthHeadless Horror in Colleton CountyHeadless Horror in Colleton County The remains of a human head were discovered in rural Colleton County this week, and police are searching for the missing body in a bizarre case that has captured media and public attention. But this is not the first time a human skull – with no body – has been found near Walterboro, S.C., the town that hosted Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial.Other skeletal remains and unsolved murders also haunt this area of the 14th Judicial Circuit, where the criminal justice system was once ruled by the Murdaugh...2024-02-0520 minImpact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other CasesJustice Toal Rules No New Trial For Alex MurdaughJustice Toal denied a request from Alex Murdaugh for a new trial on his murder conviction. Alex's defense team argued jury tampering by Clerk of Courts, Becky Hill.You can hear parts of the evidentiary hearing in this episode, and our reaction to the action.Seton Tucker and Matt Harris started the podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh.The Impact of Influence podcast will continue covering true crime stories from th southeast region of the United States.Seton and Matt also host The Wicked South Podcast with...2024-02-011h 08The Wicked South“God knocked my socks off” - From Ruin to Rehab and Redemption “God knocked my socks off” - From Ruin to Rehab and Redemption David Carson, once a meth, opiate and heroin addict, was arrested in what was reported as the historic, first-ever meth bust in the tiny town of Hampton, S.C. Not only did Carson later reform himself, he founded Sammy’s Mission, a network of six drug rehab transition houses that help addicts from around the state of South Carolina with recovery. Tune in to this unusual Wicked South episode to hear this amazing, inspirational true story. Michael DeWitt is the author of "Wicked Hampton C...2024-01-2428 minThe Wicked SouthHow a Mule Kicked Killed 8 People, and a Woman's Sexual Prowess Became World FamousHow a Mule Kicked Killed 8 People, and a Woman's Sexual Prowess Became World FamousThis story has it all: Mules gone bad, women gone wild, a political sex scandal and a high body count. Join the Wicked South crew and South Carolina author and storyteller Tom Poland as we travel to Edgefield County, S.C., where the livestock are vicious, the men are violent, and at least one woman was notorious for her lady parts. Michael DeWitt is the author of Wicked Hampton County and The Fall of the House of MurdaughSeton T...2024-01-2030 minThe Wicked SouthThe Most Heated Rivalries & Worst Feuds in HistoryThere is a lot of competition and even some online feuding surrounding the Murdaugh crime saga and its online true crime community. Some competition and rivalry can be good things, but bitter blood feuds always end tragically. To demonstrate, let’s take a look at some of the most heated rivalries and worst blood feuds in history, and the legacy they left behind.Michael DeWitt Jr. is the author of "Wicked Hampton County" and "The Fall of The House of Murdaugh" He is also a journalist for the USA network of newspapers.Seton Tucker and Ma...2024-01-1125 minThe Wicked SouthWorst Diets In HistoryIt’s the new year. That means the feasting of the holidays is behind us, as well as those ten extra pounds on our rear ends. What also means New Year’s Resolutions. Lose weight. Get in shape. Cut back on the drinking.UGH.Well, things could be worse, a lot worse. So we took a look back into history and found our listeners some of the worst, craziest, and most wicked unhealthy diets in history. So put down those leftover holiday cookies and listen up!You can find this podcast on FB The...2024-01-0638 minThe Wicked SouthMoonshine, murder and mayhem: A sneak peek at the new book, Fall of the House of Murdaugh Moonshine, murder and mayhem: A sneak peek at the new book, Fall of the House of Murdaugh Brace yourselves, Wicked South listeners, for a behind-the-scenes, sneak peek into two of the hottest Southern nonfiction books coming out this winter. Hear incredible stories from SC writer/historian, Kathryn Smith, author of Baptists and Bootleggers and the new Methodists and Moonshiners. Wicked South co-host and author Michael DeWitt Jr. “spills the tea” on his recently released book, Fall of the House of Murdaugh. Follow us on a literary tour of Southern moonshine, murder and mayh...2023-12-1445 minThe Wicked SouthTorture, Scalping, Pickled Skulls, and the Headless “Toms” of Four Hole SwampSeton, Matt, and Michael travel back in time to when North American rivers ran red with blood to bring you a “potluck” of Native American tales of murder, massacre and betrayal that helped shaped our history here in the Southeast. Here is what you’ll hear: King Hagler of the Catawba Nation is assassinated, and his grave plundered by robbers, but justice is served in the form of torture, target practice and scalping. Facing an impossible debt of more than 100,000 deer skins, the Yamasee go on a bloody rampage from Savannah to Charleston and almost destroy the entire colony o...2023-12-0836 minThe Wicked SouthThanksgiving Shooting Death Leads To QuestionsIn 2010, Tracey Piotrowski and her husband, James traveled from Florida to spend Thanksgiving with seven family members at the home of Richard and Caroline Santee in Bray’s Island Plantation in SC.Thanksgiving Day on member of the family would be fatally shot.The reports on the event has led to many questions.Michael DeWitt writes for the USA Today newspaper network. He is the author of two books, The Wicked Hampton County and The Fall of The House of Murdaugh.Seton Tucker and Matt Harris also host the podcast Impact of...2023-11-2228 minThe Wicked SouthModern Day Moonshine Part Two-Born to BootlegModern Day Moonshine Part Two – Born to BootlegIn the second installment of a two-part series onmodern day moonshining and South Carolina's moonshine culture, we welcome twospecial guests, Trey Boggs, who is a descendant of a bootlegger, a modern-daydistiller, and co-owner of Palmetto Pride Distillery; and Brigid Fackrell, co-ownerof Rotten Little Bastard Distillery and a descendant of an Alcohol Tobacco andFirearms agent who spent his career chasing moonshiners.These special guests have family roots steeped in bootleg traditions, on bo...2023-11-1641 minThe Wicked SouthModern Day Moonshine Part One - Moonshine Memories with Dr. Kenny KinseyModern Day Moonshine Part One - Moonshine Memories with Dr. Kenny KinseyIn the first installment of a two-part series on modern day moonshining and South Carolina's moonshine culture, special guest (and one of the star witnesses of the Murdaugh murder trial) Dr. Kenny Kinsey reveals inside insight into major modern-day illegal liquor operations and shares some personal moonshine memories of his own! Then join us next week as we bring on more special guests with family roots steeped in bootleg traditions who are trying to make moonshine a respectable part of our South Carolina culture and...2023-11-0933 minThe Wicked SouthBuster Murdaugh and the "Witch Doctor Sheriff"For nearly half a century, Randolph "Buster" Murdaugh Jr. was the chief prosecuting officer of a circuit that harbored bootleggers, poachers, rumrunners, and cold-blooded murderers.But the Murdaughs were not the only interesting personalities in the South Carolina Lowcountry.The 14th Judicial Circuit is a strange corner of coastal South Carolina populated with mysterious, colorful characters on both sides of the law.On this episode you will meet Ed McTeer, known as the "Witch Doctor Sheriff" and his hoodoo adversaries, including Dr. Buzzard and Dr. Bug.Michael DeWitt writes for the...2023-11-0244 minThe Wicked SouthThe Murdaugh Wives and the "Real Story" Behind the Mysterious Fake ObituaryBehind every dynasty are the wives and mothers who helped build it, and the Murdaugh clan is no exception. In this episode of The Wicked South, we introduce you to five generations of Murdaugh women who helped stabilize and ground the family's often controversial image, and we also uncover some possible secrets in the unsolved Libby Murdaugh fake obituary case. Plus, co-host Michael DeWitt recalls his embarrassing but enlightening and lifechanging arrest at the hands of Dr. Kenny Kinsey's police officer mother. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-wicked-south/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://red...2023-10-2746 minThe Wicked SouthWitchcraft and the "Diabolical Arts"Did you know that the last witchcraft-related trial in America was not held in Salem, in South Carolina?The Wicked South Podcast explores the fascinating case of Barbara Powers, a woman accused of practicing "diabolical arts" on a young victim, but unlike most "witches," this lady had a good lawyer!We also interview one of Power's direct descendants, attorney Mandy Powers Norrell, who talks about the family's heritage of strong women.Welcome to The Wicked South!Find us on FB The Wicked South PodcastMichael DeWitt on X @mmdewittjr2023-10-1926 minImpact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other CasesJury Tampering Claim Clears a Hurdle & Lifetime Murdaugh Movie reviewThe SC Court of Appeals granted Alex Murdaugh's motion to suspend his conviction appeal. This step was not unexpected but necessary for Alex's quest for a new trial. His defense teams claims there was jury tampering done by the Colleton County Clerk of Courts.Lifetime released the Murdaugh Murders movie. We discuss it with Michael DeWitt, author and low country native.Part of the Murdaugh Moselle property is up for sale and you can hear the description.Plus listener feedback.Reach out to us on Impact of Influence Facebook page.2023-10-1840 minThe Wicked South12: The Hills Are Alive...With Moonshine StoriesThe Hills Are Alive... With Moonshine StoriesFrom Buster Murdaugh to Becky Hill, the legacy of bootlegging has touched many families. On this episode of The Wicked South, Matt, Seton and Michael explore the Great Colleton County Whiskey Conspiracy which engulfed the Murdaughs and the family of Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill, introduce the coolest sponsors any podcast could hope for, and hear an amazing tale involving a possum, a dead mule, and an enterprising bootlegger. Pour yourself a stiff drink, sit back, and get ready to howl at the moon over the L...2023-10-1238 minThe Wicked South11: Baptists, Bootleggers, and Moonshine MammasBaptists, Bootleggers, and Moonshine MammasIn this episode of The Wicked South Podcast, Kathryn Smith, author of Baptists and Bootleggers andMethodists and Moonshiners, shares tales of shoot-outs and showdowns in gritty, violent locales such as Dark Corner and Hell Hole Swamp.Then storyteller Michael DeWitt shocks co-hosts Matt Harris and Seton Tucker with a scandalous tale of "making out" with a hot-blooded "moonshine mamma" behind a country church in Hampton County.Check out The Wicked South on FacebookSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-wicked-south/donationsAdvertising Inqui...2023-09-2832 minThe Wicked SouthEp 10: Madness and Mystery: The History of the Bull Street AsylumsThousands shuffled through those dark doorways each year, from every county in South Carolina. Many were helped, many died, and some had no business being there at all. In this episode of The Wicked South Podcast, Seton, Matt and Michael explore the madness and mystery of Bull Street's historic asylums and examine the bright future ahead for this developing area of the state capital. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-wicked-south/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-09-2126 minThe Wicked SouthEp:9 Buster Murdaugh and the Fairfax FiveA Black teenager is killed in a shotgun slaying during a racially turbulent time of our S.C. Lowcountry history. It takes four years, a wealthy Yankee do-gooder, and an FBI investigation before five well-known white men, including two public officials, are indicted for murder. But would justice be served in the 14th Judicial Circuit under Solicitor Randolph "Buster" Murdaugh?In this episode of The Wicked South Podcast, Seton, Michael and Matt share the story of Buster Murdaugh and The Fairfax Five. Check out The Wicked South Podcast on FacebookSupport this po...2023-08-3129 minThe Wicked SouthEp 8: From Hampton To Selma-The Civil Rights CrusadersFrom Hampton, S.C. to Selma - The Civil Rights CrusadersFrom seemingly insignificant small towns like Hampton, South Carolina, to historic landmark locations like Selma, Alabama, crusaders at home and from abroad walked a hostile road of racism and resistance to write a better chapter of American history.On this 60th anniversary of the historic March on Washington, the Wicked South Podcast interviews firsthand one of those crusaders for civil rights and justice. Reach out on FB The Wicked South PodcastFind Michael DeWitt on X (Twitter) @mmdewittjrSe...2023-08-2445 minThe Wicked SouthEp 7: The Devils Among Us: Family AnnihilatorsThe devil has always walked among us, often disguised in the friendly faces of family members, but driven by wild demons: alcohol, drugs, or mental illness.In The Wicked South Podcast Episode 7, Michael, Seton, and Matt study family annihilators in S.C. Lowcountry history, and why Alex Murdaugh represents the worst of the devils in the human spirit. Check out The Wicked South Facebook PageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-wicked-south/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pri...2023-08-1034 minThe Wicked SouthEp:6 Crooked Cash & Colorful Characters, The Bankers Of Hampton CountyMatt and Michael dive into the fascinating history of banking in Hampton.During the Great Depression, Randolph Murdaugh Sr. prosecuted crooked, corrupt bankers and sent them to prison. Almost a century later, his descendant, Alex Murdaugh, conspired with a dirty money lender to steal millions. This week, that disgraced banker, Russell Laffitte, is set for sentencing to federal prison. Meanwhile, we explore the colorful history of the Laffitte banking legacy, including a Hampton banker who loaned money to moonshiners and rubbed elbows with bank robbers. join the conversation on The Wi...2023-08-0127 minThe Wicked SouthEp:5 Randolph Murdaugh Sr & The Case of The Pedophile PreacherMatt Harris and Seton Tucker continue to tell the story of the Wicked South.The wicked preacher took the underaged girl under his wing, then fast and prayed until God "sanctioned their union." But lo and behold, a child was born, and it was no immaculate conception. Criminal charges were filed, and it would become one of the most sensational and scandalous trials in Randolph Murdaugh's historic career. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-wicked-south/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privac2023-07-2731 minThe Wicked SouthEp:4 Unrequited Justice: Another Stephen Smith-like case in Hampton County?Michael Dewitt, Seton Tucker and Matt Harris bring you another case from the Wicked South.It is a case eerily similar to Stephen Smith's unsolved homicide. Another dead Hampton County teen found in the middle of a H.C. road with lots of unanswered questions, and shockingly local police are connected. Another grieving H.C. family waits years for unrequited justice. Protests rise and lawsuits are filed against two of the most powerful men in the land, solicitors Buster and Randolph Murdaugh III, but will there be justice and accountability?Follow Michael Dewitt on his...2023-07-2133 minThe Wicked SouthEp:3 Trains, Tragedy, and MurdaughsTrains and tragedy steam through the history of the Murdaugh dynasty, leaving behind both great fortune and mysterious deaths.Michael, Seton and Matt take a train ride back into history to possibly solve an 83-year old Murdaugh mystery involving the death, train wreck and lawsuit that launched the Murdaugh legacy.The Wicked South Podcast on FacebookSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-wicked-south/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-07-1328 minThe Wicked SouthEp 2: The Charlotte Strangler-The One That Got AwayA wicked man was just passing through the 14th Circuit when he ran afoul of the law. In an ill-advised show of mercy, 14th Circuit Solicitor Randolph Murdaugh III released him, not knowing of his violent past in multiple states. That suspect went on to rape and murder almost a dozen women and become known as the horrific Charlotte Strangler. Today Henry Louis Wallace sits on North Carolina's Death Row facing nine death sentences—deaths that could have been prevented if the criminal justice system, including Murdaugh and the 14th Judicial Circuit, had not broken down. Check...2023-07-0630 minThe Wicked SouthEp 1: The Wicked South, The History of The Murdaugh FamilyIn the first episode of The Wicked South, Seton, Matt and Michael take a dive into the history of the Murdaugh family.Every good family story begins on a bloody battlefield and ends in disgrace in a courtroom -- or sometimes a gentleman's strip club.For more than a century, the Murdaugh family of Hampton County made legends of themselves -- on the battlefield, on the gridiron, and in the courtroom—until one man brought about the Fall of the House of Murdaugh. Here is how they did it, and how it helped them build a...2023-06-2944 minThe Wicked SouthTrailer: The Wicked SouthWe are thrilled to team up with journalist and gifted story teller, Michael DeWitt for a new podcast, The Wicked South. We will explore the dark history of the Murdaugh legal dynasty, as well as the fascinating criminal cases on both sides of the law.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-wicked-south/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-06-2304 minImpact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other CasesTrailer for The Wicked SouthSeton and Matt have teamed with journalist/storyteller/historian Michael DeWitt in a new podcast called The Wicked South.This is a trailer for the new podcastOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-06-2205 minImpact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other Cases128: A Battle in Satterfield Case & Michael DeWitt on Wicked Hampton CountyBland/Richter battle Alex's team over the Satterfield money.Journalist/Writer/Historian Michael DeWitt has a new book out, Wicked Hampton County.We discuss the good the bad and the ugly of Hampton County's history, including the Murdaugh dynasty.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more ab...2023-06-0844 minImpact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other Cases115: National Journalist & Hampton Native Shares His PerspectiveMichael Dewitt grew up in the hometown of the Murdaugh's, Hampton, SC.He is the long time editor of the Hampton County Guardian. He has been covering the Murdaugh family for decades. His coverage of the murders of Maggie and Paul and Alex's trial though Ganett's nationwide network put him on the national radar. He has a very unique perspective on covering the Murdaugh drama and tragedies. The Netflix Murdaugh documentary shows drone footage of John Marvin and Buster removing guns from the Moselle property. Aubrey Dempsey was present when that...2023-03-1536 min