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FITSNews' founding editor Will Folks and research director Jenn Wood cover a lot of ground in this episode, including a pair of Supreme Court cases that are heading to the campus of Clemson University next week. Jenn and Will also discussed the change of venue in Alex Murdaugh's murder retrial and the latest developments in the investigation into the death of 5-year-old Saylor Hayes in Georgetown, S.C. late last month.Chapters:0:00 - Intro2:20 - The Southern Charmers4:45 - Clemson Dilemma10:20 - Murdaugh Location Unlocked14:10 - Saylor Hayes Update18:50 - Mica Miller Revisited26:10 - Political Updates-The Week In Review (WIR) is South Carolina's most indispensable news program - hosted by the independent media outlet that exposed the Alex Murdaugh crime and corruption dynasty.Each week, we break down the most impactful stories published to our website, FITSNews.com.New episodes drop every Saturday at 9 a.m. EST.-For the latest this story and more, subscribe to FITSNews on site: https://fitsnews.comMore ways to support:On YouTube:    / @fitstube  On X/Twitter: https://x.com/fitsnews/On Facebook:   / fitsnews  On TikTok:   / fitsnews  #WillFolks #JennWood #AndrewFancher #FITSNews #SouthCarolina

Mica Miller called police at least seven times, reporting harassment, tire slashing, and surveillance, telling officers she feared for her life. Every time, her husband John-Paul Miller had a story ready — telling officers she was bipolar, schizophrenic, having an episode — then filed a mental health pick-up order and took her phone, laptop, purse, and car, claiming he was stopping her from overspending. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott calls it pathologizing the victim: terrorize a woman privately, then use her own trauma response to make her look unstable to the people she's begging for help. Federal prosecutors allege JP tracked her car, contacted her more than fifty times in a single day, and posted an intimate photo of her online without consent. Two 911 calls Mica made in February 2024, later published by FITSNews, reveal even more — one reporting that JP's adult son Logan Ryan Hardee made an unwanted advance toward her in her own kitchen, the other reporting him following her around town armed and living in the house she'd fled. Logan already faced a felony domestic violence charge tied to a different woman's hospitalization. Two 2025 civil lawsuits allege JP and his 77-year-old father used their churches and a school to gain access to underage girls across two decades; JP denies it and countersued, while his father never answered and lost by default. JP's federal cyberstalking trial is set for October 2026.  Listen Anywhere You Get Podcasts: https://pod.link/1655749292 Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod?sub_confirmation=1 Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Check out Robin Dreeke's Master Class http://masterclass.com/robindreeke This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. Hashtags #MicaMiller #JPMiller #ShavaunScott #DeathOfThePastorsWife #LoganHardee #SolidRockChurch #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #Netflix #CoerciveControl

Mica Miller called police at least seven times reporting harassment, tire slashing, and surveillance, telling officers she was afraid for her life. Every single time, her husband John-Paul Miller had already gotten to the narrative first — telling officers she was bipolar, schizophrenic, having an episode. He filed a mental health pick-up order against her. He confiscated her phone, laptop, purse, and car, claiming he was protecting her finances. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott explains the tactic in clinical terms: an abuser terrorizes a woman in private, then weaponizes her natural trauma response to convince the very people she's asking for help that she's the unstable one. Federal prosecutors allege JP tracked her car, contacted her more than fifty times in one day, and posted an intimate photo of her online without consent. Two of Mica's February 2024 911 calls, published by FITSNews, add another layer — in one, she reports that JP's adult son Logan Ryan Hardee made an unwanted advance toward her in the kitchen; in the other, she says he was following her in his work truck, armed, and living in the home she'd fled. Logan already faced a felony domestic violence charge tied to a different woman's hospitalization. Two 2025 civil lawsuits go further still, alleging JP and his father used their churches and a school to gain access to underage girls across two decades. His father never answered and lost by default. JP's federal cyberstalking trial is set for October 2026. Listen Anywhere You Get Podcasts: https://pod.link/1655749292 Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod?sub_confirmation=1 Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Check out Robin Dreeke's Master Class http://masterclass.com/robindreeke This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. Hashtags #MicaMiller #JPMiller #ShavaunScott #DeathOfThePastorsWife #LoganHardee #SolidRockChurch #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #Netflix #CoerciveControl 

FITSNews published two of Mica Miller's 911 calls from February 2024, and together they show a household spiraling out of control. In the first, Mica tells a dispatcher that her husband's adult son made an unwanted advance toward her in her own kitchen while John-Paul Miller wasn't home. In the second, she says that same son — Logan Ryan Hardee, JP's oldest — has been following her across town in his work truck, that he's armed, and that he's living in the house she fled to escape JP. Logan was already facing a felony domestic violence charge after a different woman was hospitalized with a head injury; he's never been charged with anything involving Mica. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins to explain the pattern underneath all of it — how every time Mica called police reporting harassment, tire slashing, or surveillance, JP had already told officers she was bipolar, schizophrenic, having an episode, then confiscated her phone, laptop, purse, and car. Federal prosecutors allege he tracked her car and posted an intimate photo of her online without consent. Two 2025 civil lawsuits allege JP and his father used their churches and a school to gain access to underage girls for two decades; his father never answered and lost by default. JP has pleaded not guilty to federal cyberstalking charges, with trial set for October 2026. Listen Anywhere You Get Podcasts: https://pod.link/1655749292 Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod?sub_confirmation=1 Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Check out Robin Dreeke's Master Class http://masterclass.com/robindreeke This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. Hashtags #MicaMiller #JPMiller #LoganHardee #ShavaunScott #DeathOfThePastorsWife #SolidRockChurch #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #Netflix #CoerciveControl 

A sworn affidavit filed by JP Miller's first wife one month after Mica Miller's death is the document that connects two generations of the Miller family. Alison Williams states under oath that JP told her he had been inappropriate with underage members of their church — and that his explanation was what he says his own father did to him growing up. Church leadership allegedly knew about JP's conduct. They offered him a program. He quit. They let him keep preaching.Two lawsuits brought in 2025 allege that Reginald Wayne Miller built the institutional system that made this possible — a network of churches and a school the complaints describe as a "hunting area." Reginald founded the first of those churches in 1972. He was federally convicted of labor fraud in 2015 and defaulted on both civil suits. JP denied everything and countersued.FITSNews then published Mica's own February 2024 dispatcher recordings. She names JP's oldest son, Logan Ryan Hardee, and accuses him of an unwanted advance and of tracking her across town. Hardee carries a separate felony domestic violence charge unrelated to Mica. JP has pleaded not guilty to federal cyberstalking. Trial is October 2026.Listen Anywhere You Get Podcasts: https://pod.link/1655749292Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod?sub_confirmation=1Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MicaMiller #JPMiller #JohnPaulMiller #LoganHardee #SolidRockChurch #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #Netflix #DeathOfThePastorsWife #CoerciveControl

South Carolina made national headlines on multiple fronts this week - including its special election for the U.S. Senate and the tragic passing of actress Hayden Panetierre in Greenville on Sunday. Our Will Folks and Jenn Wood discussed the ongoing investigation into Panetierre's death, while Andy Fancher joined Will to discuss the latest on an ongoing criminal investigation into two former state election officials.---Chapters:0:00 - Election Insanity4:15 - Murdaugh Updates7:24 - Hayden Panettiere Explained16:55 - The Disgraced Knapp25:53 - Sheriff Saga---The Week In Review (WIR) is South Carolina's most indispensable news program — hosted by the independent media outlet that exposed the Alex Murdaugh crime and corruption dynasty. Each week, we break down the most impactful stories published to our website, FITSNews.com.New episodes drop every Saturday at 9 a.m. EST.---For the latest this story and more, subscribe to FITSNews on site: https://fitsnews.comMore ways to support: On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FITSTube?sub_confirmation=1On X/Twitter: https://x.com/fitsnews/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitsnews/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fitsnews#WillFolks #JennWood #AndrewFancher #FITSNews #SouthCarolina

In this segment of The Charlie James Show, radio host Charlie James sharply criticizes South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster's decision to utilize a line-item veto to restore $150 million in taxpayer funding for Scout Motors. According to a report by FitsNews, State Senator Tom Davis had previously inserted a budget proviso requiring the South Carolina Legislative Audit Council to examine cost overruns at the Scout facility and hold parties accountable before the money could be released. James argues that using a line-item veto—a tool traditionally intended to curb government spending—to strike down accountability safeguards and push through corporate funding is a prime example of "corporate welfare." He highlights Senator Davis's points that the funding is not urgently needed, as much of it pertains to long-term road, bridge, and wetlands projects. Questioning why small local businesses do not receive similar financial bailouts, James humorously promises to post a video of himself dancing in celebration once Governor McMaster leaves office.

The first substantive hearing of accused killer Alex Murdaugh's retrial was full of fireworks. Founding editor Will Folks and research director Jenn Wood break down a busy status conference dealing with Murdaugh 2.0 venue, DNA evidence, polygraphs - and a surprise reference to a potentially related homicide.---The Week In Review (WIR) is South Carolina's most indispensable news program — hosted by the independent media outlet that exposed the Alex Murdaugh crime and corruption dynasty. Each week, we break down the most impactful stories published to our website, FITSNews.com.New episodes drop every Saturday at 9 a.m. EST.---For the latest this story and more, subscribe to FITSNews on site: https://fitsnews.comMore ways to support: On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FITSTube?sub_confirmation=1On X/Twitter: https://x.com/fitsnews/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitsnews/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fitsnews#WillFolks #JennWood #AndrewFancher #FITSNews #SouthCarolina #murdaughmurders #crimenews #weekinreview

Founding editor Will Folks discusses how South Carolina is putting the ‘special' in a special election for the U.S. Senate, specifically the seat vacated by last month's sudden passing of Lindsey Graham. From cattle call to court drama, this race is off the rails! Will and research director Jenn Wood also discuss a flurry of filings in Alex Murdaugh's looming retrial - as well as big developments in two Murdaugh-related civil cases. ---Chapters:0:00 - Senate Election Updates9:50 - Murdaugh Saga Continued---The Week In Review (WIR) is South Carolina's most indispensable news program — hosted by the independent media outlet that exposed the Alex Murdaugh crime and corruption dynasty. Each week, we break down the most impactful stories published to our website, FITSNews.com.New episodes drop every Saturday at 9 a.m. EST.---For the latest this story and more, subscribe to FITSNews on site: https://fitsnews.comMore ways to support: On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FITSTube?sub_confirmation=1On X/Twitter: https://x.com/fitsnews/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitsnews/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fitsnews#WillFolks #JennWood #AndrewFancher #FITSNews #SouthCarolina

Founding editor Will Folks and research director Jenn Wood discuss a major scandal enveloping a coastal South Carolina church, updates in the ‘Rose Petal Murder' appeal, a critical motions hearing in an upcoming quadruple homicide trial and horrific details associated with n alleged drowning murder. Jenn and chief photog Andy Fancher also take inventory of the latest accountability set to befall disgraced South Carolina sheriff Chuck Wright.---0:34 - Sickening Church Scandal Rocks the South Carolina Coast6:23 - Zachary Hughes and His Push For A New ‘Rose Petal Murder' Trial15:33 - Ross Vilardi Challenges Evidence Ahead of Quadruple Murder Trial18:20 - Criminal Charges, Civil Probe of Midlands Foster Child21:13 - Ex-Sheriff Chuck Wright Faces 65 Ethics Charges; Abandoned SLED Investigation---The Week In Review (WIR) is South Carolina's most indispensable news program — hosted by the independent media outlet that exposed the Alex Murdaugh crime and corruption dynasty. Each week, we break down the most impactful stories published to our website, FITSNews.com.New episodes drop every Saturday at 9 a.m. EST.---For the latest this story and more, subscribe to FITSNews on site: https://fitsnews.comMore ways to support: On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FITSTube?sub_confirmation=1On X/Twitter: https://x.com/fitsnews/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitsnews/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fitsnews#WillFolks #JennWood #AndrewFancher #FITSNews #SouthCarolina #ChuckWright #RosePetalMurder #WeekinReview 

Our founding editor, Will Folks, opens with a wide-ranging breakdown of the passing of U.S. senator Lindsey Graham and the fallout from it globally, nationally and in his home state of South Carolina. Then he breaks down the week's biggest South Carolina stories — including the Vilardi and Murdaugh sagas — with researcher Jenn Wood, followed by a candid conversation with investigative reporter Andy Fancher on the Flock camera scandal rocking the Upstate.---Chapters:0:00 - The Death of Senator Lindsey Graham0:00 - Murdaugh's Civil Case and New Ross Vilardi Filings0:00 - Allegations of Flock Abuse Envelop Upstate PD--The Week In Review (WIR) is South Carolina's most indispensable news program — hosted by the independent media outlet that exposed the Alex Murdaugh crime and corruption dynasty. Each week, we break down the most impactful stories published to our website, FITSNews.com.New episodes drop every Saturday at 9 a.m. EST.---For the latest this story and more, subscribe to FITSNews on site: https://fitsnews.comMore ways to support: On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FITSTube?sub_confirmation=1On X/Twitter: https://x.com/fitsnews/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitsnews/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fitsnews#WillFolks #JennWood #AndrewFancher #FITSNews #SouthCarolina #LindseyGraham #Vilardi #GreerPolice #MurdaughSaga

FITSNews founding editor Will Folks and researcher/chief photog. Andrew Fancher discuss a week in federal court where everything came to a head for ex-Sheriff Chuck Wright and two codefendants, who each received varying sentences ranging from 41 months in federal prison to five years probation. They further acknowledge the broader network of alleged criminal activity tied to Wright's 20+ years in office.Then, Folks is joined by FITSNews researcher Jenn Wood to discuss the deeply disturbing murder of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris. They then switch gears to cover yet another arrest of the man now unofficially designated "The Folly Beach Menace," Ron Rallis.---Chapters:0:00 - Ex-Sheriff Chuck Wright Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison0:00 - The "Deeply Disturbing" Murder of 4-Year-Old Javeayah Harris0:00 - Yet Another Ron Rallis Arrest--The Week In Review (WIR) is South Carolina's most indispensable news program — hosted by the independent media outlet that exposed the Alex Murdaugh crime and corruption dynasty. Each week, we break down the most impactful stories published to our website, FITSNews.com.New episodes drop every Saturday at 9 a.m. EST.---For the latest this story and more, subscribe to FITSNews on site: https://fitsnews.comMore ways to support: On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FITSTube?sub_confirmation=1On X/Twitter: https://x.com/fitsnews/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitsnews/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fitsnews

FITSNews founding editor Will Folks and researcher Jenn Wood break down the latest in the Alex Murdaugh case. With his double-murder retrial date set for April 2027, long-standing discrepancies in the state's evidence have drawn renewed interest.Then, Wood is joined by FITSNews investigative reporter Andrew Fancher to discuss the death of Elena Moore and a decade-old police scandal tied to her husband, along with ex-sheriff Chuck Wright's incoming federal sentencing and the network of corruption that allegedly surrounds him.---Chapters:0:00 - Judge Sets Double-Murder Trial Date for Alex Murdaugh8:42 - Murdaugh “Evidence" and a Federal Civil Lawsuit16:11 - Elena Moore's Death and Her Husband's Decade-Old Police Scandal23:04 - Chuck Wright's Federal Sentencing and the Network That Persists--The Week In Review (WIR) is South Carolina's most indispensable news program — hosted by the independent media outlet that exposed the Alex Murdaugh crime and corruption dynasty. Each week, we break down the most impactful stories published to our website, FITSNews.com.New episodes drop every Saturday at 9 a.m. EST.---For the latest this story and more, subscribe to FITSNews on site: https://fitsnews.comMore ways to support: On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FITSTube?sub_confirmation=1On X/Twitter: https://x.com/fitsnews/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitsnews/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fitsnews

FITSNews founding editor Will Folks and researcher Jenn Wood break down a big night in South Carolina politics as Attorney General Alan Wilson wins storms to a runoff victory over Lt. Gov. (and Ohio native) Pamela Evette.Folks and Wood then discuss the looming retrial of accused family killer Alex Murdaugh, including an upcoming status conference and the nonstop stream of new questions surrounding SLED's handling of the case.--Chapters:0:00 - Life's a beach 1:59 - Alan Wilson Wins Big, Trump Endorsement Falls Flat11:49 - The Alex Murdaugh Retrial Process Begins19:13 - Did SLED Drop the Ball on Murdaugh?---The Week In Review (WIR) is South Carolina's most indispensable news program — hosted by the independent media outlet that exposed the Alex Murdaugh crime and corruption dynasty. Each week, we break down the most impactful stories published to our website, FITSNews.com.New episodes drop every Saturday at 9 a.m. EST.---For the latest this story and more, subscribe to FITSNews on site: https://fitsnews.comMore ways to support: On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FITSTube?sub_confirmation=1On X/Twitter: https://x.com/fitsnews/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitsnews/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fitsnews

FITSNews founding editor Will Folks and researcher Jenn Wood break down this week's biggest stories ahead of South Carolina's June 9 partisan primary.As first reported on FITSNews.com -- The interplay between election year politics and the Alex Murdaugh retrial, the suspiciously timed death of political operative Chris Slick and allegations of a "corrupt bargain" shadowing Trump's endorsement for South Carolina governor.--Chapters:0:00 - Bracing for a Chaotic Partisan Primary1:06 - Election Politics v. Murdaugh Retrial8:07 - A Political Operative's Mysterious Death in Belize15:15 - Trump endorsement fuels speculation of "corrupt bargain"21:10 - Polls, Candidates, Dropouts and Greenbacks---The Week In Review (WIR) is South Carolina's most indispensable news program — hosted by the independent media outlet that exposed the Alex Murdaugh crime and corruption dynasty. Each week, we break down the most impactful stories published to our website, FITSNews.com.New episodes drop every Saturday at 9 a.m. EST.---For the latest this story and more, subscribe to FITSNews on site: https://fitsnews.comMore ways to support: On YouTube:    / @fitstube  On X/Twitter: https://x.com/fitsnews/On Facebook:   / fitsnews  On TikTok:   / fitsnews  

FITSNews' Will Folks and Jenn Wood weigh in on whether formerly convicted, now-accused killer Alex Murdaugh deserves the death penalty -- with Wood sitting down individually with attorney Phillip Barber and novelist James Lasdun to revisit the case.Also this week: Clemson University inherits a DEI problem while simultaneously grappling with billion-dollar woes. Plus, South Carolina strikes down Trump's redistricting push.---The Week In Review (WIR) is South Carolina's most indispensable news program — hosted by the independent media outlet that exposed the Alex Murdaugh crime and corruption dynasty. Each week, we break down the most impactful stories published to our website, FITSNews.com.New episodes drop every Saturday at 9 a.m. EST.--Chapters:0:00 - The Groundwork0:51 - South Carolina Bucks Trump on Redistricting4:08 - Clemson University's DEI Controversy and Billion-Dollar Woes10:16 - Does Alex Murdaugh Deserve the Death Penalty?16:58 - Murdaugh's Case Re-examined with Attorney Phillip Barber and Novelist James Lasdun

As the second trial of accused killer Alex Murdaugh takes shape, FITSNews.com founder Will Folks sat down with S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson and lead prosecutor Creighton Waters -- the two men who secured his first convictions and who must now convince another jury he killed his wife and younger son after the S.C. Supreme Court reversed the original verdicts.Filmed inside the S.C. Attorney General's Office in Columbia, S.C., Wilson and Waters discuss the challenges awaiting them as they prepare for what many are calling the Retrial of the Century.

Alex Murdaugh's defense attorneys, Jim Griffin and Dick Harpootlian, sit down with FITSNews.com founder Will Folks in the wake of Murdaugh's bombshell murder convictions being overturned by the S.C. Supreme Court. The attorneys discuss what it took to get here and what comes next for their high-profile client.For the latest this story and more, subscribe to FITSNews on site: https://fitsnews.comMore ways to support: On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FITSTube?sub_confirmation=1On X/Twitter: https://x.com/fitsnews/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitsnews/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fitsnews

South Carolina's Supreme Court unanimously and emphatically overturned Alex Murdaugh's double homicide convictions, concluding that Colleton County clerk of court Becky Hill "placed her fingers on the scales of justice."FITSNews founding editor Will Folks and research director Jenn Wood break down the court's landmark decision and what it means for the future of South Carolina's most high-profile murder case.For the latest on these story and more, subscribe to FITSNews on site: https://fitsnews.comMore ways to support: On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FITSTube?sub_confirmation=1On X/Twitter: https://x.com/fitsnews/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitsnews/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fitsnews

FITSNews' Week in Review returns with a vengeance. Founding editor Will Folks and research director Jenn Wood break down the latest developments in the Alex Murdaugh appeal, with a decision from the S.C. Supreme Court now imminent.What happens if the justices -- as widely expected -- reverse Murdaugh's convictions and remand his case back to the circuit court? FITSNews.com has answers, while Will has some blunt words for the powerful interests who have sought to intimidate this news outlet into backing away from the inconvenient truths at the heart of this case.Will also sat down with FITSNews chief photographer and researcher Andrew Fancher to discuss the long-awaited sentencing date announcement in the federal case against former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright. Fancher also previewed Devil's Right Hand, an investigative series into the disgraced former lawman.Also on this week's program: an update in the mysterious death of Daniel Reed “DJ” Smith, whose body was found on a remote stretch of railroad tracks nearly seven years ago.Chapters:0:00 — Back With a Vengeance1:12 — Alex Murdaugh's Appeal & the Pressure Campaign Against FITSNews19:37 — A Body on the Tracks and an Official Story Under Fire in Civil Court30:40 — Disgraced Former Sheriff Chuck Wright Gets a Federal Sentencing DateFor the latest on these story and more, subscribe to FITSNews on site: https://fitsnews.comMore ways to support: On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FITSTube?sub_confirmation=1On X/Twitter: https://x.com/fitsnews/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitsnews/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fitsnews

Many cases Impact has covered have updates and listeners and they respond to listener and viewers comments on those episodes. Here are some of the things discussed in this episode. First up, Seton Tucker, Matt Harris and attorney Matt Siembieta address accusations made against Seton by a podcaster. Attorney Matt Siembieta and Impact discuss the importance of being present in the courtroom during a trial like the Murdaugh case . For journalists, understanding the dynamics of the courtroom not only enhances credibility but also enriches the narrative they share with the public. The Berach V Parker Outrage lawsuit has updates and we get insight to how a deposition works. Impact takes on listener complaints on how Impact covered the South Carolina Supreme Court arguments in Alex Murdaugh's appeal. There is an update on the Scott Spivey Case. The March 14th episode featuring an interview with FITSNews founder Will Folks was not without controversy. Those complaints are taken head on. There is more discussion about Becky Hill and jury tampering. Plus, an update involving some of the players in the Rose Petal Murder case. Attorney Matt Siembieda is a graduate of Penn school of Law and a profesor at Temple Law School. 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 from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Dember of 2025, Former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill pled guilty to multiple charges but avoided prison time.  Becky Hill admitted to obstruction of justice, perjury, and two counts of misconduct in office.  The Hill investigation was released and there are questions about the media and their relationship with Hill. In this in-depth interview, Will Folks from FITSNews discusses the controversial handling of sealed court documents, allegations of jury rigging, judicial corruption, and the broader implications for justice and media integrity in high-profile cases like the Murdaugh trial. For more from Will, FiITSNews.com 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 from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. KeywordsFITSNews, Will Folks, Murdaugh trial, sealed court documents, jury tampering, judicial corruption, media ethics, South Carolina justice, court transparency, investigative journalismKey Topics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February featured significant developments in multiple stories FITSNews has been tracking for years.We reported on three major legal proceedings this month: Alex Murdaugh's appeal before the S.C. Supreme Court, the Scott Spivey civil stand your ground hearing – which concluded in a ruling against defendant Weldon Boyd, and the quadruple murder trial which this afternoon resulted in a guilty verdict against defendant Amy Vilardi.We'd be remiss if we didn't also discuss our Andrew Fancher's multiple exclusive reports on disgraced former financier Jeffrey Epstein's South Carolina ties.Fancher also has delivered his latest installment in the Chuck Wright saga, which has chronicled the downfall of Spartanburg County's former sheriff.The largest political publication in America penned a sprawling feature story about U.S. congresswoman Nancy Mace focusing on her personal and political evolution. The piece pulls together themes we've been discussing for months and features an attention to detail rarely seen in 21st century journalism.Finally, two of the Palmetto State's top political troublemakers, state representative Joe White and first circuit solicitor and attorney general candidate David Pascoe stirred the pot at the S.C. State House by taking aim at the Palmetto State's sole statue of limitations, one that imposes a four year time limit on the prosecution of public corruption.

The trial of the murder of Christina Parcell began on February 10, 2025.It concluded 2/21/2025 with Zachary Hughes being sentenced to life for the murder of Parcell.  www.Fitsnews.com⁠⁠ dubbed the homicide the Rose Petal Murder because rose petals were found scattered around Parcell's body. This episode features a detailed discussion on the murder case, legal strategies, and the intricacies of criminal law, including concepts like malice, evidence admissibility, and appeal processes. Attorney, Matt Siembieda joined Impact to analyze the appeal of Zachary Hughes, exploring how legal procedures and evidence impact verdicts and appeals. You will hear from Hughes defense attorneys, Andy Moorman and Mark Moyer. Those clips were pulled from a previous impact episode released April 3, 2025. Listen to Impact's episodes on this case from 2025, Jan 10, 13, 21, Feb 14,17,24, March 4, 27 and April 3. This is a brief background on the case On Oct 13, 2021, 41 year old Christina Parcell was found brutally murdered in Greer, SC. Parcell had suffered 31 stab wounds and⁠ www.Fitsnews.com⁠ dubbed the homicide the Rose Petal Murder because rose petals were found scattered around Parcell's body. When word of Christina Parcell's murder spread, there was an outpouring of kind words about Christine. However, sometimes things are not what they seem.  Shortly after her murder Parcell's fiancé was arrested, but not on charges relating to her murder. Parcell had also been involved in a contentious custody battle with the father of her child. Eventually an arrest was made for the murder of Christine Parcell but it was not her not her fiancé or the father of her child. This horrific story involves murder and allegations of criminal sexual conduct with minors and buggery. The trial of the murder of Christina Parcell began on February 10, 2025. It concluded 2/21/2025 with Zachary Hughes being sentenced to life for the murder of Parcell. Hughes had a very unusual defense. He admitted to killing Parcell but he claimed it was to protect her daughter. 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 is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Jenn Wood and Fits News have been covering this case in great detail and have been really digging into the large amount of documents that have been filed To see their great reporting ⁠https://www.fitsnews.com/⁠ Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Epstein files were supposed to expose the full scope of Jeffrey Epstein's elite sex trafficking network. But as more information surfaces, many are asking whether the connections extend further than originally believed, possibly even into South Carolina. In this episode of Investigate Earth, we speak with FITS News investigative journalist Andy Fancher about corruption, unanswered questions, and how national scandals can intersect with local power structures. We also welcome Benna Thompson, who is seeking deeper scrutiny into the death of her husband's female cousin, a case officially ruled a suicide. Benna believes critical details have not been fully examined and questions whether her husband's cousin may have been connected to something much larger. Is there a broader story behind the headlines? Could elite trafficking networks have ties that reach closer to home? Tonight, we examine the allegations, the evidence, and the questions that refuse to go away.Check Out FitsNews HereOur Merchandise Store

Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, FITSNews' own Will Folks, to discuss the crazy developments in South Carolina Politics, the course of state policy, proposed judicial reform, changes in the journalism industry, panhandling regulations, the governor's race, the decisions your elected officials are making, and much more!Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's most controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C.  Support the showKeep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcastFacebook.com/BITBRpodcasthttps://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com

In February, South Carolina US House of Representative, Nancy Mace gave a "scorched earth" speech on the house floor. In the speech she accused several men of serious crimes, including rape, physical abuse and sex trafficking. None of the men Mace accused have been charged with any of the crimes she accused them of and all have denied her allegations. This episode brings you the latest filings and responses from some of the parties. In this episode an important ruling by the judge and an arrest has been made. Five previous Impact episodes have been about her February speech. August 29th episode was about an important ruling by the judge and an arrest was made. In the August 7 episode, a Jane Doe lawsuit has been filed and a you will hear what was said in a deposition given by a former Mace colleague. In the July 30th episode the discussion was around the lawsuits and lawsuit responses that have followed Mace's speech. In the July 18th episode on the topic you will can the part of her speech attacking South Carolina Attorney General, Alan Wilson. Wilson is running for governor of SC and you will hear his response from an interview with Fitsnews. https://www.fitsnews.com In the Impact of Influence July 10th episode you can hear part of that speech and a discussion of some off the fallout. 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 from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Campaign cash is flowing fast in the 2026 South Carolina governor's race — but where's it coming from, and who's really benefiting? Tara breaks down the latest fundraising numbers from Nancy Mace, Alan Wilson, Pamela Evett, and Ralph Norman — revealing who's spending big, who's saving smart, and who's getting help from beyond the Palmetto State. Then, Tara and Lee dive into the darker side of today's politics, exploring the growing tolerance for violence among younger liberals and the alarming rhetoric from party leaders fueling division across the country. From campaign war chests to ideological warfare — this is politics in America today.

In February, South Carolina US House of Representative, Nancy Mace gave a "scorched earth" speech on the house floor. In the speech she accused several men of serious crimes, including rape, physical abuse and sex trafficking. None of the men Mace accused have been charged with any of the crimes she accused them of and all have denied her allegations. In this episode aan important ruling by the judge and an arrest has been made. Four previous Impact episodes have been about her February speech. In the August 7 episode, a Jane Doe lawsuit has been filed and a you will hear what was said in a deposition given by a former Mace colleague. In the July 30th episode the discussion was around the lawsuits and lawsuit responses that have followed Mace's speech. In the July 18th episode on the topic you will can the part of her speech attacking South Carolina Attorney General, Alan Wilson. Wilson is running for governor of SC and you will hear his response from an interview with Fitsnews. https://www.fitsnews.com In the Impact of Influence July 10th episode you can hear part of that speech and a discussion of some off the fallout. 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 from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Mint Mobile new customer offer and your 3 month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month MintMobile.com/ioi Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINTMOBILE for details. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In February, South Carolina US House of Representative, Nancy Mace gave a "scorched earth" speech on the house floor. In the speech she accused several men of serious crimes, including rape, physical abuse and sex trafficking. None of the men Mace accused have been charged with any of the crimes she accused them of and all have denied her allegations. In this episode, a Jane Doe lawsuit has been filed and a you will hear what was said in a deposition given by a former Mace colleague. Three previous Impact episodes have been about her February speech. In the July 30th episode the discussion was around the lawsuits and lawsuit responses that have followed Mace's speech. In the July 18th episode on the topic you will can the part of her speech attacking South Carolina Attorney General, Alan Wilson. Wilson is running for governor of SC and you will hear his response from an interview with Fitsnews. https://www.fitsnews.com In the Impact of Influence July 10th episode you can hear part of that speech and a discussion of some off the fallout. 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 from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Mint Mobile new customer offer and your 3 month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month MintMobile.com/ioi Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINTMOBILE for details. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In February, South Carolina US House of Representative, Nancy Mace gave a "scorched earth" speech on the house floor. In the speech she accused several men of serious crimes, including rape, physical abuse and sex trafficking. None of the men Mace accused have been charged with any of the crimes she accused them of and all have denied her allegations. In this episode the discussion is around the lawsuits and lawsuit responses that have followed Mace's speech. Two previous Impact episodes have been about her February speech. In the July 18th episode on the topic you will can the part of her speech attacking South Carolina Attorney General, Alan Wilson. Wilson is running for governor of SC and you will hear his response from an interview with Fitsnews. https://www.fitsnews.com In the Impact of Influence July 10th episode you can hear part of that speech and a discussion of some off the fallout. 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 from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Mint Mobile new customer offer and your 3 month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month MintMobile.com/ioi Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINTMOBILE for details. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenn Wood of FITSNews joins the podcast to talk about previously unseen text messages she discovered tied to Alex Murdaugh's 2023 double homicide trial, in which he was convicted of murdering his wife Maggie and son Paul. The uncovered texts were between Murdaugh and his alleged drug dealer, Curtis “Eddie” Smith, whom the defense suggested as an alternative suspect. Murdaugh is currently appealing those convictions – and the life sentence he received for them – on multiple grounds, including documented jury tampering (and alleged jury rigging). (https://www.fitsnews.com/2025/07/18/hidden-text-drama-prosecutors-push-back-at-murdaugh-defense-attorneys/) 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 from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Mint Mobile new customer offer and your 3 month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month MintMobile.com/ioi Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINTMOBILE for details. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In February, South Carolina US House of Representative, Nancy Mace gave a "scorched earth" speech on the house floor. In the speech she accused several men of serious crimes, including rape, physical abuse and sex trafficking. In the Impact of Influence previous episode you can hear part of that speech and a discussion of some off the fallout. None of the men Mace accused have been charged with any of the crimes she accused them of and all have denied her allegations. In this episode you will hear the part of her speech attacking South Carolina Attorney General, Alan Wilson. Wilson is running for governor of SC and you will hear his response from an interview with Fitsnews. https://www.fitsnews.com Also; attorney Matt Siembieta breaks down the law Mace is using to protect herself from defamation. Matt Siembieda is an attorney and law professor at Temple Law School. 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 from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Mint Mobile new customer offer and your 3 month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month MintMobile.com/ioi Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINTMOBILE for details. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Moorman and Mark Moyer are the defense attorneys for Zachary Hughes, who was convicted of murdering Christina Parcell. The case was dubbed the Rose Petal Murder by Fitsnews. Andy and Mark discussed the case on this episode. In the previous episode we heard about the case from the solicitor's perspective. The trial of the murder of Christina Parcell began on February 10, 2025. It concluded 2/21/2025 with Zachary Hughes being sentenced to life for the murder of Parcell. Hughes had a very unusual defense. He admitted to killing Parcell but he claimed it was to protect her daughter. There are eight other episodes on this case. Those were released on January 10, 13, 21 February 14th and Feb 17th, February 24, March 4, and March 27. Here is more background on the Parcell case. On Oct 13, 2021, 41 year old Christina Parcell was found brutally murdered in Greer, SC. Parcell had suffered 31 stab wounds and www.Fitsnews.com dubbed the homicide the Rose Petal Murder because rose petals were found scattered around Parcell's body.  Shortly after her murder Parcell's fiancé was arrested, but not on charges relating to her murder. Parcell had also been involved in a contentious custody battle with the father of her child. This horrific story involves murder and allegations of criminal sexual conduct with minors and buggery. 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 is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Jenn Wood and Fits News have been covering this case in great detail and have been really digging into the large amount of documents that have been filed To see their great reporting https://www.fitsnews.com/ please support our sponsors who allow us to continue doing these shows for you Quince, Indulge in affordable luxury use code Quince.com/impact for free shipping Magic Mind has a limited time offer 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchase with code IMPACT at checkout Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. That's code FACTORPODCAST at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trial of the murder of Christina Parcell began on February 10, 2025. It concluded 2/21/2025 with Zachary Hughes being sentenced to life for the murder of Parcell. Hughes had a very unusual defense. He admitted to killing Parcell but he claimed it was to protect her daughter. In this episode we discuss with Seton's father and attorney Matt Siembieda, how a Hughes appeal might play out, and what he thought of the strategies used by the State and defense, Matt Siembieda is an attorney and law professor at Temple Law School. There are six other episodes on this case. Those were released on January 10, 13, 21 February 14th and Feb 17th and February 24. This is the background on the Parcell case. On Oct 13, 2021, 41 year old Christina Parcell was found brutally murdered in Greer, SC. Parcell had suffered 31 stab wounds and www.Fitsnews.com dubbed the homicide the Rose Petal Murder because rose petals were found scattered around Parcell's body. When word of Christina Parcell's murder spread, there was an outpouring of kind words about Christine. However, sometimes things are not what they seem.  Shortly after her murder Parcell's fiancé was arrested, but not on charges relating to her murder. Parcell had also been involved in a contentious custody battle with the father of her child. Eventually an arrest was made for the murder of Christine Parcell but it was not her not her fiancé or the father of her child. This horrific story involves murder and allegations of criminal sexual conduct with minors and buggery. In this episode Seton and Matt give listeners and viewers the background on this case before it is scheduled to go to trial on January 13. 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 is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Jenn Wood and Fits News have been covering this case in great detail and have been really digging into the large amount of documents that have been filed To see their great reporting https://www.fitsnews.com/ please support our sponsors who allow us to continue doing these shows for you Quince, Indulge in affordable luxury use code Quince.com/impact for free shipping Magic Mind has a limited time offer 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchase with code IMPACT at checkout Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. That's code FACTORPODCAST at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trial of the murder of Christina Parcell began on February 10, 2025. It concluded 2/21/2025 with Zachary Hughes being sentenced to liuf for the murder of Parcell. Hughes had a very unususal defense. His testimony and the verdict are discussed in this episode. There are five other episodes on this case. Those were released on January 10, 13, 21 February 14th and Feb 17th. This is the background. On Oct 13, 2021, 41 year old Christina Parcell was found brutally murdered in Greer, SC. Parcell had suffered 31 stab wounds and www.Fitsnews.com dubbed the homicide the Rose Petal Murder because rose petals were found scattered around Parcell's body. When word of Christina Parcell's murder spread, there was an outpouring of kind words about Christine. However, sometimes things are not what they seem.  Shortly after her murder Parcell's fiancé was arrested, but not on charges relating to her murder. Parcell had also been involved in a contentious custody battle with the father of her child. Eventually an arrest was made for the murder of Christine Parcell but it was not her not her fiancé or the father of her child. This horrific story involves murder and allegations of criminal sexual conduct with minors and buggery. In this episode Seton and Matt give listeners and viewers the background on this case before it is scheduled to go to trial on January 13. 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 is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Jenn Wood and Fits News have been covering this case in great detail and have been really digging into the large amount of documents that have been filed To see their great reporting https://www.fitsnews.com/ please support our sponsors who allow us to continue doing these shows for you Quince, Indulge in affordable luxury use code Quince.com/impact for free shipping Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. That's code FACTORPODCAST at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trial of the murder of Christina Parcell began on February 10, 2025. In this epsiode a review of the fourth and fifth days of the trial. The defense rested following day 5. There are four other episodes on this case. Those were released on January 10, 13, and 21amd February 14th This is the background. On Oct 13, 2021, 41 year old Christina Parcell was found brutally murdered in Greer, SC. Parcell had suffered 31 stab wounds and www.Fitsnews.com dubbed the homicide the Rose Petal Murder because rose petals were found scattered around Parcell's body. When word of Christina Parcell's murder spread, there was an outpouring of kind words about Christine. However, sometimes things are not what they seem.  Shortly after her murder Parcell's fiancé was arrested, but not on charges relating to her murder. Parcell had also been involved in a contentious custody battle with the father of her child. Eventually an arrest was made for the murder of Christine Parcell but it was not her not her fiancé or the father of her child. This horrific story involves murder and allegations of criminal sexual conduct with minors and buggery. In this episode Seton and Matt give listeners and viewers the background on this case before it is scheduled to go to trial on January 13. 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 is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Jenn Wood and Fits News have been covering this case in great detail and have been really digging into the large amount of documents that have been filed To see their great reporting https://www.fitsnews.com/ please support our sponsors who allow us to continue doing these shows for you Quince, Indulge in affordable luxury use code Quince.com/impact for free shipping Factormeals.com/impact50off to get 50%off plus free shipping on first order download the app that allows you to organize and prioritize your watchlist and interact with friends to see what they think you should watch next Streamline.watch/impact search for Setontucker and Matt1079 to see what the are watching Visit C B Distillery dot com and use code IMPACT for 20% off. That's C B Distillery dot com code IMPACT. C B Distillery dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trial of the murder of Christina Parcell began on February 10, 2025. Seton Tucker attended the trial and she discusses the first two days of the trial. There are three other episodes on this case. Those were released on January 10, 13, and 21. This is the background. On Oct 13, 2021, 41 year old Christina Parcell was found brutally murdered in Greer, SC. Parcell had suffered 31 stab wounds and www.Fitsnews.com dubbed the homicide the Rose Petal Murder because rose petals were found scattered around Parcell's body. When word of Christina Parcell's murder spread, there was an outpouring of kind words about Christine. However, sometimes things are not what they seem.  Shortly after her murder Parcell's fiancé was arrested, but not on charges relating to her murder. Parcell had also been involved in a contentious custody battle with the father of her child. Eventually an arrest was made for the murder of Christine Parcell but it was not her not her fiancé or the father of her child. This horrific story involves murder and allegations of criminal sexual conduct with minors and buggery. In this episode Seton and Matt give listeners and viewers the background on this case before it is scheduled to go to trial on January 13. 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 is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Jenn Wood and Fits News have been covering this case in great detail and have been really digging into the large amount of documents that have been filed To see their great reporting https://www.fitsnews.com/ please support our sponsors who allow us to continue doing these shows for you Quince, Indulge in affordable luxury use code Quince.com/impact for free shipping Factormeals.com/impact50off to get 50%off plus free shipping on first order download the app that allows you to organize and prioritize your watchlist and interact with friends to see what they think you should watch next Streamline.watch/impact search for Setontucker and Matt1079 to see what the are watching Visit C B Distillery dot com and use code IMPACT for 20% off. That's C B Distillery dot com code IMPACT. C B Distillery dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the previous 2 episode we went in to detail on what has been dubbed the Rose Petal Murder. The trial was scheduled to begin January 13. It has been delayed and you will hear why. On Oct 13, 2021, 41 year old Christina Parcell was found brutally murdered in Greer, SC. Parcell had suffered 31 stab wounds and www.Fitsnews.com dubbed the homicide the Rose Petal Murder because rose petals were found scattered around Parcell's body. When word of Christina Parcell's murder spread, there was an outpouring of kind words about Christine. However, sometimes things are not what they seem.  Shortly after her murder Parcell's fiancé was arrested, but not on charges relating to her murder. Parcell had also been involved in a contentious custody battle with the father of her child. Eventually an arrest was made for the murder of Christine Parcell but it was not her not her fiancé or the father of her child. This horrific story involves murder and allegations of criminal sexual conduct with minors and buggery. 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 is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Jenn Wood and Fits News have been covering this case in great detail and have been really digging into the large amount of documents that have been filed To see their great reporting https://www.fitsnews.com/ please support our sponsors who allow us to continue doing these shows for you including Magic Mind Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with our link https://magicmind.com/impactinfluencejan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the previous episode we went in to detail on what has been dubbed the Rose Petal Murder. In this episode we discuss the strategies and problems facing the defense and the prosecution as the rial is scheduled to begin January 13. We discuss with Seton's father and attorney Matt Siembieda. Matt Siembieda is an attorney and law professor at Temple Law School. On Oct 13, 2021, 41 year old Christina Parcell was found brutally murdered in Greer, SC. Parcell had suffered 31 stab wounds and www.Fitsnews.com dubbed the homicide the Rose Petal Murder because rose petals were found scattered around Parcell's body. When word of Christina Parcell's murder spread, there was an outpouring of kind words about Christine. However, sometimes things are not what they seem.  Shortly after her murder Parcell's fiancé was arrested, but not on charges relating to her murder. Parcell had also been involved in a contentious custody battle with the father of her child. Eventually an arrest was made for the murder of Christine Parcell but it was not her not her fiancé or the father of her child. This horrific story involves murder and allegations of criminal sexual conduct with minors and buggery. In this episode Seton and Matt give listeners and viewers the background on this case before it is scheduled to go to trial on January 13. 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 is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Jenn Wood and Fits News have been covering this case in great detail and have been really digging into the large amount of documents that have been filed To see their great reporting https://www.fitsnews.com/ please support our sponsors who allow us to continue doing these shows for you Visit C B Distillery dot com and use code IMPACT for 20% off. That's C B Distillery dot com code IMPACT. C B Distillery dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Oct 13, 2021 41 yr old Christina Larain Parcell was found brutally murdered in Greer, SC. Parcell had suffered 31 stab wounds. www.Fitsnews.com dubbed the homicide the Rose Petal Murder because rose petals were found scattered around Parcell's body.    When word of Christina Parcells murder spread there was an outpouring of kind words about Christine poured out through the media and social networks. However; sometimes things are not what they seem. Shortly after her murder her fiance was arrested, but not on charges relating to the murder.   In addition, it came to light that Parcell was going through a very contentious custody battle with the father of her child. Her ex husband had been accusing her, and her fiancé, of some horrible crimes involving children. Eventually an arrest was made for the murder of Christine Parcell. However; the man arrested was not the ex husband or her fiance.    In this episode Seton and Matt give listeners and viewers the background on this case before it is scheduled to go to trial on January 13. 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 is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Jenn Wood and Fits News have been covering this case in great detail and have been really digging into the large amount of documents that have been filed To see their great reporting https://www.fitsnews.com/ please support our sponsors who allow us to continue doing these shows for you Go to Quince dot com slash impact for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! That's Q-U-I-N-C-E dot com slash impact to get free shipping and 365-day returns. Quince dot com slash impact. Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: https://magicmind.com/impactinfluencejan Visit C B Distillery dot com and use code IMPACT for 20% off. That's C B Distillery dot com code IMPACT. C B Distillery dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

41-year-old Christina Parcell was found stabbed to death on October 13, 2021 in Greenville, SC. She had drama with the father of her child, a fiancé' who was funding her custody fight, and both men had solid alibis for the timeframe of her murder. Who would want her dead?When 29-year-old piano prodigy, Zachary Hughes, was arrested for her murder, the connection between the two was a mystery. The investigation progressed exposing dark secrets Christina held, evidence of unspeakable crimes committed by Christina and her fiancé, and forensic evidence allegedly linking Hughes to the crime. Episode one dives into who's who and a backstory of Christina's life revolving around the custody dispute with the father of her child. FitsNews https://t.co/cNDDeOopyuAll links: https://linktr.ee/prettyliesandalibisDonate: PayPal - prettyliesandalibis@gmail.com Venmo - @prettyliesalibisBuy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prettyliesrCash App- PrettyliesandalibisMerch: prettyliesandalibis.myshopify.com10 % off with code Sherlock10Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PrettyLiesAndAlibisBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support.

Vincent and Joel sit down with Will Folks and have an in-depth and substantive discussion about the tumultuous and turbulent year of 2024. They give a touching homage to Senator Kay Patterson and Congressman John Spratt, discuss the changes in the SC court system, controversies in the Freedom Caucus, what's happened in South Carolina politics, and so much more! Support the showKeep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcastFacebook.com/BITBRpodcasthttps://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com

In this episode, Payton explores the recent case surrounding the death of Mica Miller. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothedarkpod/ Discount Codes: https://mailchi.mp/c6f48670aeac/oh-no-media-discount-codes Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/into-the-dark/id1662304327 Listen on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36SDVKB2MEWpFGVs9kRgQ7?si=f5224c9fd99542a7 Case Sources: Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services - https://www.burroughsfh.com/obituary/Mica-Miller  WMBF News - https://www.wmbfnews.com/2024/05/07/robeson-county-sheriffs-office-rules-pastors-wifes-death-suicide/  WRAL News - https://www.wral.com/story/sheriff-to-release-findings-in-myrtle-beach-pastor-s-wife-death-investigation/21418255/  ABC 15 News - https://wpde.com/news/local/mica-miller-suicide-pastors-wife-john-paul-miller-robeson-county-sheriffs-office-solid-rock-church-myrtle-beach-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-north-carolina-medical-examiner-justice-community   https://wpde.com/news/local/mica-miller-john-paul-pastor-jp-wife-solid-rock-church-new-reports-car-theft-grooming-marriage-divorce-suicide-myrtle-beach-robeson-county-lumber-river-state-park-mental-health-episodes-hospitalized-south-carolina  https://wpde.com/news/local/mica-miller-pastors-wife-dead-myrtle-beach-solid-rock-church-community-mourns-unanticipated-loss-john-paul-miller-seeks-answers-death-investigation-lumber-river-state-park-suicide-mental-health-robeson-county-north-carolina-may-2-2024  https://wpde.com/news/local/mica-miller-john-paul-pastor-jp-wife-solid-rock-church-new-reports-car-theft-grooming-marriage-divorce-suicide-myrtle-beach-robeson-county-lumber-river-state-park-mental-health-episodes-hospitalized-south-carolina  https://wpde.com/news/local/mica-miller-fbi-us-attorneys-office-robeson-county-sheriffs-office-investigation-suicide-lumber-river-state-park-john-paul-pastor-solid-rock-church-market-common-myrtle-beach-south-carolina  People - https://people.com/mica-miller-suicide-police-push-back-on-conspiracies-around-her-death-8644851  News Nation - https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/southeast/mica-miller-police-report/   https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/southeast/husband-flirty-texts-mica-miller-death-waitress/  https://www.newsnationnow.com/banfield/sheriffs-fbi-mica-miller/ Newsweek - https://www.newsweek.com/mica-miller-update-pastor-john-paul-miller-alibi-gets-boost-1898089  https://www.newsweek.com/mica-miller-brainwashed-husband-pastor-jean-paul-miller-attorney-1899356  New York Post - https://nypost.com/2024/05/03/us-news/south-carolina-pastor-claims-wife-mica-miller-committed-suicide-as-family-urges-police-to-investigate/  https://nypost.com/2024/05/13/us-news/mica-millers-pastor-husband-allegedly-admits-he-posted-topless-photo-of-her/  The National Domestic Violence Hotline - https://www.thehotline.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=domestic_violence  The Post and Courier - https://www.postandcourier.com/myrtle-beach/john-paul-miller-pastor-mica-grooming-abuse-allegations/article_9a77224e-0e65-11ef-8fad-77efe5d6156d.html    https://www.postandcourier.com/myrtle-beach/mica-miller-death-john-paul-myrtle-beach/article_1e224c40-13c5-11ef-a1a9-b70e0f8a4c9f.html  FitsNews - https://www.fitsnews.com/2024/05/08/friends-of-mica-miller-she-was-planning-her-future-not-her-funeral/  https://www.fitsnews.com/2024/05/13/mica-millers-death-pastor-sent-disturbing-texts-to-her-grieving-family/ https://www.fitsnews.com/2024/05/08/mica-miller-saga-late-pastors-wife-accused-of-theft-prior-to-her-death/ https://www.fitsnews.com/2024/05/17/mica-miller-saga-the-pastors-paramours-and-another-suspicious-death/ Fox News - https://www.foxnews.com/us/south-carolina-woman-mica-miller-husband-says-he-tried-raise-her-dead-during-eulogy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FitsNews editor and reporter, Will Folks joined Matt and Seton to discuss how social media might effect reporting and investigating crime stories, and how social media can react to what is being written or said by media outlets. https://www.fitsnews.com/ Will Folks is the founding editor of FITSNews.com. Prior to that he served as press secretary to the governor of South Carolina. Before entering politics he played bass guitar in an alt-punk band and was a bouncer at a Columbia, S.C. bar. Will lives in the Midlands area of South Carolina with his wife and seven children. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcasting Network 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 from the southeast region of the U.S. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There will be no new double murder trial for Alex Murdaugh, despite the fact that one juror says her vote was influenced by comments made by Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill.  According to the Juror Z,   “She made it seem like he was already guilty.”  Hill allegedly made comments such as "watch him closely" and "watch his body language."  During Juror Z's testimony, she was asked by Judge Jean Toal if her verdict based entirely on the testimony,  evidence,  and law presented  in this case. The juror answered yes.  She was also asked if she heard Becky Hill make any comment about this case before your verdict. Again Juror Z answered yes, and that the comments influenced her decision.  Prosecutor Creighton Waters that in her affidavit the juror had responded that, "I voted guilty because I felt pressure by the other jurors."  After hearing all the testimony, Judge Toal ruled that the defense did not show that Hill's improper comment or question actually influenced the juror's verdict.  Joining Nancy Grace Today: Tim Jansen -  Criminal defense lawyer and fmr. Federal Prosecutor, Legal Analyst for Tallahassee Democrat's Newspaper, www.jansenlawoffice.com   Dr. Bethany Marshall   - Psychoanalyst www.drbethanymarshall.com/, Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive, appearing in the new show “Paris in Love” on Peacock  Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, Host of YouTube channel- ‘The Interview Room', ColdCaseFoundation.org   Dr. Michelle DuPre - Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: “Money, Mischief, and Murder…the Murdaugh Saga. The rest of the story” available now on Amazon. “Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant,DMichelleDupreMD.com   Jennifer Wood - (SC) Director of research at FITSNews.com, Twitter: @IndyJenn_  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Murdaugh's three-day evidentiary hearing takes place later this month. The hearings will held in open court and court-controlled television cameras will be allowed. They cannot, however, focus on the faces of testifying jurors, who will be referred to by their juror numbers, not their names. The hearing will determine whether Murdaugh will be granted a new murder trial, after his attorneys, alleged jury tampering by Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca “Becky” Hill. Former S.C. Chief Justice Jean Toal is now the judge hearing the case. She took control of her South Carolina courtroom -, making several rulings affecting Alex Murdaugh's bid. His attorneys say jury tampering by Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill impacted the original trial's outcome, and that according to Toal, will be the defense's burden to prove. The attorneys argued the law only required them to prove improper contact with jurors had occurred. Toal says she will rule that, “Prejudice must be proved, not presumed.” Toal says the stand she will take on the specific evidence of ”what was said, when it was said, and how it impacted the jury,” lies with the defense, not an assumption on Becky Hill's credibility. Toal told the courtroom that she would not allow the upcoming evidentiary hearing to turn into a trial of Becky Hill. Becky Hill is facing her own ongoing ethics and criminal investigations related to her conduct during and after the Murdaugh trial.  The judge says she intends to limit the witness list to the twelve deliberating jurors and Becky Hill.   An alternate juror and Juror 785, now known as the “egg lady” due to her insistence that she retrieve a dozen eggs from the jury room before leaving the courthouse, will not be allowed to testify.  Toal says she sees  “no necessity” to hear from anyone other than the (deliberating) jurors.”   What's more, Toal says she will be the one asking the questions. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Ronnie Richter – Attorney for Sandy Smith, Satterfield family, and other victims of Alex Murdaugh; Partner, Bland Richter Law Firm; Twitter: @BlandRichterSC  Dr. Bethany Marshall – Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills); Twitter: @DrBethanyLive/ Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall; Appearing in the new show, “Paris in Love” on Peacock Chris McDonough – Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective; Host of YouTube channel: “The Interview Room” Dr. Michelle Dupre – Forensic Pathologist and former Medical Examiner, Author: “Homicide Investigation Field Guide” & “Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide”, Ret. Police Detective Lexington County Sheriff's Department Jennifer Wood - Director of Research at FITSNews.com; X: @IndyJenn_  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.