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The Hulu's series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family' has generated renewed interest in the case. This special release of the original investigative series Laura shared in April 2023 is in addition to recent interviews about the series. Incensed that Maggie had become a footnote in her own murder, Laura began her deep dive that to fix the narrative and deconstruct and decode Alex Murdaugh's behaviour with forensic precision. Remember to listen to the new episodes and interviews with Mandy Matney, Erin Lee Carr, Liz Farrell and David Moses in the Crime Analyst Squad: patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst ****** In this episode Laura starts her deep dive into the Murdaugh family's timeline. In the family's orbit, there are at least five dead bodies in six years, including Stephen Smith, Gloria Satterfield, Mallory Beach, and Maggie and Paul. However, Laura doesn't stop there. She takes a wide-angle lens approach to the case, tracing it back to the beginning of the Murdaugh family's reign of power and influence. This includes business partnerships with convicted drug traffickers and the suspicious death of a key federal witness just before he was due to give evidence. As Laura continues her analysis, she also examines the shifting dynamics between Murdaugh and two significant women in his life. Both women begin questioning him about money, refusing to play by his rules. Additionally, Laura delves into the boat crash that resulted in Mallory Beach's death and a lawyer who was not afraid to hold Murdaugh accountable and ensure justice for the Beach family at all costs. Overall, Laura's deep dive into the Murdaugh family's timeline is a shocking and eye-opening look at the dark side of power, control, and influence. Join Laura as she breaks it down. #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #MurdaughMurders #Murder #AlexMurdaugh #MaleViolence #DomesticAbuse #DomesticHomicide #Timeline #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #StephenSmith #GloriaSatterfield #MalloryBeach Clips https://www.insideedition.com/murdaugh-murders-timeline-investigations-deaths-and-the-collapse-of-a-powerful-south-carolina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qUgdtQlAnQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fLV7aWq7t0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaQbHcwi1IE Sources https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/ https://www.blufftontoday.com/story/news/local/hampton-county-guardian/2021/06/24/throwback-thursday-randolph-murdaughs-hampton-county/7778931002/ https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/alex-murdaugh-indicted-federal-conspiracy-wire-fraud-bank-fraud-and-money-laundering https://www.fitsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/talahassee-democrat.jpeg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StHXgB0oSoQ https://www.fitsnews.com/2022/02/09/timeline-alex-murdaughs-connections-to-alleged-drug-smuggler-who-owned-moselle/ https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/0H_gNHTJOm-igxTSLEFjjpYOAm2sHzhhgr5bAWjCTDsEA3_bPdSQw63cu2jUoJGPEnJeXN6htqKNsY_MRuUQddhbQ4OtwREC3sqYwJZ_ZKEQW01DTIO6ZHwQPb_mMvb0EwITi_u6 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For those interested in learning more, Laura offers Masterclasses covering topics such as profiling behaviour, preventing murder and suicide in slow motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, coercive control, and stalking. Registration for spring 2026 Masterclasses is now open here: bit.ly/LRMasterclasses2026The Crime Analyst Squad is a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events. Join us or follow along: Patreon: Crime Analyst Squad YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five start review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today we need to address alarming developments in press freedom as independent journalists, including Don Lemon, face federal charges for violating the FACE Act of 1994. Then Liz reintroduces a case we covered on True Sunlight #134 involving Anijah Yarnell, who claimed self-defense after shooting Michael Pennington in 2020. However, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson unusually appealed the decision—contrasting sharply with Wilson's public opposition to charge others like Weldon Boyd and Bradley Williams. Then we're sharing an excerpt from Liz and Mandy's recent appearance on Laura Richard's Crime Analyst Podcast (Episode 303). Richards, Matney, and Farrell emphasize the critical role of independent journalism and sustained public pressure in preventing cases from being swept away. ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Episode References Crime Analyst Ep 303 On YouTube Crime Analyst Ep. 303 Audio: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell “Journalist Don Lemon charged with federal civil rights crimes after covering anti-ICE church protest” - AP News, Updated Jan 30, 2026
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell look at how Boyd and Williams' claims of self-defense compare to that of Anijah Yarnell. Yarnell killed a man in 2020 which the court determined was a justified Stand Your Ground shooting in 2023 and the state is appealing that decision. It seems Attorney General Alan Wilson has two different ways of determining “who” qualifies for Stand Your Ground immunity … and it seems to have nothing to do with the evidence and EVERYTHING to do with who the shooters are. Also on today's show, we continue our investigation of the shooting homicides of Charity Beallis and her two 5-year old twins in Bonanza, Arkansas. No arrests have been made and multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Secret Service are working on the case. While Charity's husband Randy Beallis denies any wrong doing, we're diving deeper into Randy's past that reveals an allegedly violent history. A history that prosecutors acknowledged when they offered him a sweetheart deal for choking Charity in 2025. Two months after that plea deal… Charity and the twins were dead.
The Hulu's series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family' has generated renewed interest in the case. This special release of the original investigative series Laura shared in April 2023 is in addition to recent interviews about the series. Incensed that Maggie had become a footnote in her own murder, Laura began her deep dive that to fix the narrative and deconstruct and decode Alex Murdaugh's behaviour with forensic precision. Don't forget to listen to the new episodes with Mandy Matney and creators of the show, starting from Ep 285 and join in for additional episodes and interviews with Mandy Matney, Erin Lee Carr, Liz Farrell and David Moses in the Crime Analyst Squad: patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst Registration for spring 2026 Masterclasses is now open here: bit.ly/LRMasterclasses2026 ****** Laura details and shares her thoughts and analysis on the micro timeline, including Murdaugh's explanation for his sudden burst of activity - of his 283 steps in 4 minutes whilst making many phone calls. Laura discusses the curious missing calls from Murdaugh's call log, and how, despite the call records showing his many calls to reach Maggie, his behaviour reveals he consciously avoided going to the kennels to speak with Maggie. Laura also gets into the 4820 data points that tracked Murdaugh's Suburban that night and how he travelled on dark country roads at 80mph, whilst texting his lawyer friend. The data, when paired with Murdaugh's behaviour, paint a powerful picture of events on June 7. Join Laura as she breaks it down. #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #MurdaughMurders #AlexMurdaugh #Interview #MaleViolence #DomesticAbuse #DomesticHomicide #WomenMatter #SLED #Timeline #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSfXD8k6EQ4 https://www.foxcarolina.com/2023/02/17/murdaugh-trial-day-20-interactive-timeline-final-hours-before-double-murder/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaQbHcwi1IE Sources https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23685616-murdaugh-murders-timeline-full https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/alex-murdaugh-denies-restaurant-search-murders-b2288421.html https://www.blufftontoday.com/story/news/local/hampton-county-guardian/2021/06/21/sled-june-21-update-new-documents-released-murdaugh-homicides/5297112001/ Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For those interested in learning more, Laura offers Masterclasses covering topics such as profiling behaviour, preventing murder and suicide in slow motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, coercive control, and stalking. Training information is available at: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Registration for spring 2026 Masterclasses is now open here: bit.ly/LRMasterclasses2026 The Crime Analyst Squad is a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events. Join the community or follow along: Patreon: Crime Analyst Squad YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five start review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland confront a troubling throughline connecting professional discipline, prosecutorial discretion, and the rapid erosion of constitutional norms. Eric recounts a chilling professional reality: an SC Bar disciplinary investigation triggered by harsh—but truthful—excise of free speech, while far more serious attorney misconduct across South Carolina goes untouched. From there, the discussion turns to newly filed deposition testimony, and the hosts break down how witness narratives can subtly “evolve” under pressure. The final segment widens the lens to the streets of Minnesota, as the team grapples with the fatal shooting of American Nurse Alex Pretti and the alarming normalization of armed federal agents operating without transparency, judicial warrants, or visible identification. At its core, this episode asks a sobering question: What happens when the systems designed to protect justice instead punish those who challenge abuse? The answer... is why journalism, courts, and public scrutiny matter now more than ever. ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Episode References Lawyer & Judicial Discipline Overview from SC ODC ⚖️ Explainer: Immigration Removal Proceedings and Expanded Mandatory Detention in the U.S. - National Immigration Forum, July 28, 2025
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell uncover explosive testimony that tears Weldon Boyd's self-defense narrative to shreds. In newly released depositions from the Scott Spivey wrongful death case, Witness No. 2 reveals disturbing allegations that Weldon Boyd's attorney may have attempted to coerce witness testimony—raising serious questions about just how far the Good Ole Boy network will go to protect one of their own. We're also looking at how Dr. Randy Beallis' second wife died from a gunshot wound to the forehead. Now his third wife, Charity, and their six-year-old twins are murdered the day after their final divorce hearing. The Sebastian County, Arkansas investigation raises disturbing questions: Why isn't Randy the prime suspect? Plus updates on JP Miller's federal trial scheduled for March 2026, Alex Murdaugh's upcoming Supreme Court hearing in February, and the crucial Stand Your Ground hearing in the Scott Spivey case set for February 17-20. Oh! And we hope to see you in Denver on Friday, February 6 if you're nearby. Join LUNASHARK Premium for the link to RSVP!
The Hulu's series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family' has generated renewed interest in the case. This special release of the original investigative series Laura shared in April 2023 is in addition to recent interviews about the series. Incensed that Maggie had become a footnote in her own murder, Laura began her deep dive that to fix the narrative and deconstruct and decode Alex Murdaugh's behaviour with forensic precision. Don't forget to listen to the new episodes with Mandy Matney and creators of the show, starting from Ep 285 and join in for additional episodes and interviews with Mandy Matney, Erin Lee Carr, Liz Farrell and David Moses in the Crime Analyst Squad: patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst Join now and get 50% off all membership tiers when you join between Jan 1-15. Promo code D6ECD Registration for spring 2026 Masterclasses is now open here: bit.ly/LRMasterclasses2026 ****** Laura continues to detail the micro timeline and shares her thoughts about Alex Murdaugh's phone being dark for an hour and then the phone springing back to life, capturing concentrated steps of activity in a four-minute window by Murdaugh, just minutes after Maggie and Paul are killed. But that's not the only thing the data reveals about Murdaugh's actions and behaviour that night. Join Laura as she breaks it down. You won't want to miss this. #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #MurdaughMurders #AlexMurdaugh #Interview #MaleViolence #DomesticAbuse #DomesticHomicide #WomenMatter #SLED #Timeline #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAQ_nQEnBGo https://www.foxcarolina.com/2023/02/17/murdaugh-trial-day-20-interactive-timeline-final-hours-before-double-murder/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaQbHcwi1IE Sources https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23685616-murdaugh-murders-timeline-full https://www.blufftontoday.com/story/news/local/hampton-county-guardian/2021/06/21/sled-june-21-update-new-documents-released-murdaugh-homicides/5297112001/ https://www.insideedition.com/new-redacted-report-on-murdaugh-homicide-case-released-67837 https://abc7chicago.com/alex-murdaugh-trial-murders-police-interview/12822225/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-murdaugh-trial-week-3-trust-brotherhood-understanding/id1573560247?i=1000598595137 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/postandcourier.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/b1/4b1c1cc2-d2d6-11eb-afdb-d3f46ba7adfb/60d102ba870af.pdf.pdf https://www.postandcourier.com/news/sled-releases-redacted-reports-in-murder-case-of-paul-and-maggie-murdaugh/article_b303166c-d2ca-11eb-a6e5-73a0a55fa5b1.html#newsletter-popup Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For those interested in learning more, Laura offers Masterclasses covering topics such as profiling behaviour, preventing murder and suicide in slow motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, coercive control, and stalking. Training information is available at: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Registration for spring 2026 Masterclasses is now open here: bit.ly/LRMasterclasses2026 The Crime Analyst Squad is a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events. Join the community or follow along: Patreon: Crime Analyst Squad YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five start review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30-year-old Mica Miller, née Francis was found dead from a gunshot wound at Lumber River State Park in Robeson County, North Carolina on April 27, 2024. Her death occurred just two days after she had served her husband, John Paul Miller, with divorce papers. In December Miller was indicted for cyberstalking and making false statements to federal investigators. He appeared in federal court on January 11 2026. In this episode, you'll hear what happened in court and Laura unravels the newly unsealed federal indictment with award-winning investigative journalist Mandy Matney and award-winning author Liz Farrell, co-hosts of the True Sunlight podcast. Together, they carefully unpack the charges in the indictment, timelines, and alleged behaviours, as well as discussing why this did not happen when Mica was alive. Laura, Mandy, and Liz discuss why post-separation periods are often high-risk, how cyberstalking can function as coercive control, the importance of accountability and keeping the spotlight on these cases and why understanding patterns -not isolated events -is essential to prevention and justice. Understanding escalation and coercive control is lifesaving and life changing. Listen and share, you may save a life. #MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #TrueCrime #Podcast #Crime #CoerciveControl #Stalking #Expert #Cyberstalking #FBI #INnvestigation Clips https://youtu.be/3y7f9dciL0I?si=YUd8gS8OxTUTuSuG Sources Links to Laura and Mandy's previous discussion re Mica Miller (nee Francis) Ep 200: Unraveling Mica Miller nèe Francis' Death and Coercive Control Cross Over with Mandy Matney Ep 201: Mica Miller Née Francis: Analysing The Digital Evidence and Mica's List, Part 2 Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86: Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coj-86-crime-analyst-expert-laura-richards-joins-mandy/id1668668400?i=1000659373717 Spotify Link https://open.spotify.com/episode/10P6t5LmMxF3YHUdgxPcm9?si=e3832e105dc1430d Mandy and Liz: Mandy IG Mandy Website Murdaugh Murders Podcast Liz on Instagram Liz Website Liz on Cup of Justice 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community Laura offers 2026 Masterclasses covering topics such as profiling behavior, stalking class on February 12, preventing murder and suicide in slow motion on February 19, coercive control February 25, DASH Risk Masterclass March 11 and 12 and DASH Train the Trainer. Register for Masterclasses www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It's a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five star review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are celebrating two big moments of accountability for two of the worst men in South Carolina… On Monday, “Pastor” Churchy Business bro John-Paul Miller had to face a federal judge in Florence to plead “not guilty” to a single felony charge of cyberstalking his wife Mica Francis for a year and a half before her death … as well as a single count of lying to federal investigators about the extent of his stalking. The judge set JP's unsecured bond at $100K and ordered him to be tracked via a GPS ankle monitor because he's considered a flight risk. Two days after JP's hearing, Mandy and Liz were keeping tabs on another federal case involving one of South Carolina's worst men, former statehouse representative and admitted pedophile RJ May, who was sentenced to 17 and a half years for distributing child sexual abuse materials. It was a great week for justice.
The Hulu's series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family' has generated renewed interest in the case. This special release of the original investigative series Laura shared in April 2023 is in addition to recent interviews about the series. Incensed that Maggie had become a footnote in her own murder, Laura began her deep dive that to fix the narrative and deconstruct and decode Alex Murdaugh's behaviour with forensic precision. Don't forget to listen to the new episodes with Mandy Matney and creators of the show, starting from Ep 285 and join in for additional episodes and interviews with Mandy Matney, Erin Lee Carr, Liz Farrell and David Moses in the Crime Analyst Squad: patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst Join now and get 50% off all membership tiers when you join between Jan 1-15. Promo code D6ECD Registration for spring 2026 Masterclasses is now open here: bit.ly/LRMasterclasses2026 ****** In this episode Laura gets into the granular detail of the micro timeline of events based on the cell phones, GPS, car data and phone records which tell their own story of the movements of the Murdaugh family on the day and night of the murders. Listen to Laura as she breaks it down and you can read Special Agent Peter Rudofksi's 88-page report (the link is under the Sources below). You won't want to miss this. #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #MurdaughMurders #AlexMurdaugh #Interview #MaleViolence #DomesticAbuse #DomesticHomicide #WomenMatter #SLED #Timeline #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast Clips https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/murdaugh-murder-trial/alex-murdaugh-continue-testifying-murder-trial/ https://www.foxcarolina.com/2023/02/17/murdaugh-trial-day-20-interactive-timeline-final-hours-before-double-murder/ Sources https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23685616-murdaugh-murders-timeline-full https://www.blufftontoday.com/story/news/local/hampton-county-guardian/2021/06/21/sled-june-21-update-new-documents-released-murdaugh-homicides/5297112001/ https://www.insideedition.com/new-redacted-report-on-murdaugh-homicide-case-released-67837 https://abc7chicago.com/alex-murdaugh-trial-murders-police-interview/12822225/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-murdaugh-trial-week-3-trust-brotherhood-understanding/id1573560247?i=1000598595137 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/postandcourier.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/b1/4b1c1cc2-d2d6-11eb-afdb-d3f46ba7adfb/60d102ba870af.pdf.pdf https://www.postandcourier.com/news/sled-releases-redacted-reports-in-murder-case-of-paul-and-maggie-murdaugh/article_b303166c-d2ca-11eb-a6e5-73a0a55fa5b1.html#newsletter-popup Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For those interested in learning more, Laura offers Masterclasses covering topics such as profiling behaviour, preventing murder and suicide in slow motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, coercive control, and stalking. Training information is available at: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Registration for spring 2026 Masterclasses is now open here: bit.ly/LRMasterclasses2026 The Crime Analyst Squad is a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events. Join the community or follow along: Patreon: Crime Analyst Squad YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five start review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this gripping episode, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland, confront a week that forces an uncomfortable but urgent question: what happens when power escalates faster than accountability? First, Liz Farrell reports firsthand from the federal arraignment of JP Miller—an appearance marked not just by legal gravity, but by a visible public demand for accountability. What she witnessed was extraordinary: 52 U.S. Marshals on duty, federal prosecutors flooding the jury box, and bombshell revelations that paint JP as both a flight risk and danger to the community. Then through dual lenses of investigative journalism and constitutional law, our hosts unpack a deadly ICE encounter in Minnesota, interrogating how rapidly escalating law enforcement tactics collide with due process, civil rights, and public trust. This is not a partisan conversation. It's a journalistic one. A legal one. And ultimately, a civic one. Because justice doesn't survive on authority alone... it survives with scrutiny and accountability. ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Episode References Walk for Peace Facebook Page ☸️
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are ready to celebrate as Myrtle Beach “Pastor” John-Paul Miller is finally going to federal court on Jan. 12 in Florence, South Carolina. He'll be arraigned on two charges related to why his estranged wife, Mica, allegedly killed herself in April 2024. Plus, Mandy and Liz begin peeling back the layers on the Charity Beallis case in Bonanza, Arkansas. Charity, who was 40, was found shot to death in December 2025 alongside the bodies of her 6-year-old twins in their house the DAY AFTER her final divorce hearing. No suspects have been named yet and her soon-to-be ex-husband, Dr. Randall Beallis, has denied having anything to do with their deaths. The investigation includes six law enforcement agencies, including the United States Secret Service and Homeland Security Investigations, but little information has been given to the public on the status of the case. In the meantime, there's plenty to discuss … especially when it comes to Randall and his dark past.
The Hulu's series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family' has generated renewed interest in the case. This special release of the original investigative series Laura shared in April 2023 is in addition to recent interviews about the series. Incensed that Maggie had become a footnote in her own murder, Laura began her deep dive that to fix the narrative and deconstruct and decode Alex Murdaugh's behaviour with forensic precision. Don't forget to listen to the new episodes with Mandy Matney and creators of the show, starting from Ep 285 and join in for additional episodes and interviews with Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and David Moses in the Crime Analyst Squad: patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst Join now and get 50% off all membership tiers when you join between Jan 1-15. Promo code D6ECD ****** Laura continues to analyse Alex Murdaugh's third interview/ interrogation with SLED's Special Agent David Owen and Senior Special Agent Jeff Croft on August 11, 2021 at Walterboro. Murdaugh's good friend and lawyer Cory Fleming was by his side. Laura highlights Murdaugh's reaction when caught in a lie, as well as a key tell when he's lying. In the final one minute and twenty-six seconds of this interview Special Agent David Owen switched gears and directly asked Murdaugh if he killed Maggie and Paul. Murdaugh's answers are revealing and left Laura in no doubt that he did. Listen to Laura as she breaks it down. You won't want to miss this. #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #MurdaughMurders #AlexMurdaugh #Interview #MaleViolence #DomesticAbuse #DomesticHomicide #WomenMatter #SLED #Timeline #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNt1BLJ7m0g&list=PLi5WopdqHC8Bf0jMNOsGibQPp6Ml5AG1w&index=17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuuSWtgoehc Sources https://www.insideedition.com/new-redacted-report-on-murdaugh-homicide-case-released-67837 https://abc7chicago.com/alex-murdaugh-trial-murders-police-interview/12822225/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-murdaugh-trial-week-3-trust-brotherhood-understanding/id1573560247?i=1000598595137 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/postandcourier.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/b1/4b1c1cc2-d2d6-11eb-afdb-d3f46ba7adfb/60d102ba870af.pdf.pdf https://www.postandcourier.com/news/sled-releases-redacted-reports-in-murder-case-of-paul-and-maggie-murdaugh/article_b303166c-d2ca-11eb-a6e5-73a0a55fa5b1.html#newsletter-popup Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For those interested in learning more, Laura offers Masterclasses covering topics such as profiling behaviour, preventing murder and suicide in slow motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, coercive control, and stalking. Training information is available at: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com The Crime Analyst Squad is a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events. Join the community or follow along: Patreon: Crime Analyst Squad YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five start review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cups Up to Season Four in 2026! Between stretches of absolutely nothing in West Texas and questionable taquito choices, Mandy Matney celebrates LUNASHARK's new travel podcast "Wherever It Leads…"—because apparently investigating corruption wasn't enough of an adventure. Stay tuned for details on the premiere. Then Mandy, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland dive into serious updates: Russell Laffitte finally reported to federal prison on December 30th, Cory Fleming might be headed home to Beaufort in what seems like shenanigans, and JP Miller heads to his arraignment in federal court on January 12th. Then the team dives deeper into Lee Gilley's upcoming capital murder trial in Houston scheduled for February 23rd. Accused of strangling his pregnant wife Christa to death and killing their unborn child, Gilley has been booping about on bond—attending mega churches and allegedly dating—while Christa's friends fight tirelessly for justice. The audacity is stunning, the hypocrisy infuriating, and the need for accountability is more dire than ever. ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Episode References Follow Mandy & David's travel adventures on Facebook
The Hulu's series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family' has generated renewed interest in the case. This special release of the original investigative series Laura shared in April 2023 is in addition to recent interviews about the series. Incensed that Maggie had become a footnote in her own murder, Laura began her deep dive that to fix the narrative and deconstruct and decode Alex Murdaugh's behaviour with forensic precision. Don't forget to listen to the new episodes with Mandy Matney and creators of the show, starting from Ep 285 and join in for additional episodes and interviews with Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and David Moses in the Crime Analyst Squad: patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst ****** Laura analyses Alex Murdaugh's third interview/interrogation with SLED's Special Agent David Owen and Senior Special Agent Jeff Croft on August 11, 2021. Murdaugh's good friend and lawyer Cory Fleming was by his side. Laura details several challenges that SLED agents put to Murdaugh as well as Murdaugh's answers which revealed significant inconsistencies in his re-telling of what happened on June 7. Join Laura as she breaks down the inconsistencies and red flags. You won't want to miss this. #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #MurdaughMurders #AlexMurdaugh #Interview #MaleViolence #DomesticAbuse #DomesticHomicide #WomenMatter #SLED #Timeline #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNt1BLJ7m0g&list=PLi5WopdqHC8Bf0jMNOsGibQPp6Ml5AG1w&index=17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuuSWtgoehc https://abcnews4.com/news/local/murdaughs-former-housekeeper-testifies-about-maggies-secret-concerns-and-31m-lawsuit-alex-murdaugh-paul-double-murder-trial-blanca-turrobiate-simpson-colleton-county-wciv Sources https://www.insideedition.com/new-redacted-report-on-murdaugh-homicide-case-released-67837 https://abc7chicago.com/alex-murdaugh-trial-murders-police-interview/12822225/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-murdaugh-trial-week-3-trust-brotherhood-understanding/id1573560247?i=1000598595137 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/postandcourier.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/b1/4b1c1cc2-d2d6-11eb-afdb-d3f46ba7adfb/60d102ba870af.pdf.pdf https://www.postandcourier.com/news/sled-releases-redacted-reports-in-murder-case-of-paul-and-maggie-murdaugh/article_b303166c-d2ca-11eb-a6e5-73a0a55fa5b1.html#newsletter-popup Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For those interested in learning more, Laura offers Masterclasses covering topics such as profiling behaviour, preventing murder and suicide in slow motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, coercive control, and stalking. Training information is available at: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com The Crime Analyst Squad is a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events. Join the community or follow along: Patreon: Crime Analyst Squad YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five start review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Merry Christmas from True Sunlight! In this holiday edition, investigative journalist Mandy Matney shares unexpected jury duty experience in Beaufort County—complete with an awkward courthouse reunion with lawyer-lawmaker Todd Rutherford. Mandy reflects on the question that led to her dismissal as a juror… whether legitimate reasons exist to not stop for police lights, diving deep into the dangers of police pursuits and the corruption she's witnessed firsthand covering Low Country law enforcement. Then Mandy and Liz Farrell dive deep into how Horry County Police Department potentially planted a bag of steroids in Scott's truck to support Weldon Boyd's narrative that Scott was a "drug crazed, raging out of control maniac." And finally we're expressing deep gratitude for the True Sunlight community—whose support helps hold public agencies and good ol boys accountable. We're making the world a little brighter, one investigation at a time. So much to cover, so let's dive in!
The Hulu's series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family' has generated renewed interest in the case. This special release of the original investigative series Laura shared in April 2023 is in addition to recent interviews about the series. Incensed that Maggie had become a footnote in her own murder, Laura began her deep dive that to fix the narrative and deconstruct and decode Alex Murdaugh's behaviour with forensic precision. Don't forget to listen to the new episodes with Mandy Matney and creators of the show, starting from Ep 285 and join in for additional episodes and interviews with Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and David Moses in the Crime Analyst Squad: patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst ****** Laura analyses Alex Murdaugh's second interview with SLED's Special Agent David Owen and Senior Special Agent Jeff Croft on June 10, 2021. Murdaugh is once more interviewed in a car three days after the murders. On this occasion Jim Griffin, Murdaugh's lawyer, is present. SLED try and pin Murdaugh down on the timeline of events and his movements on June 7th. Join Laura as she highlights tactics used by Murdaugh to avoid the concept of time and how sharp Murdaugh's memory is regarding some matters yet how hazy his recollection is about others that happened just a few days before in this hour-long interview. You won't want to miss this. #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #MurdaughMurders #AlexMurdaugh #Interview #MaleViolence #DomesticAbuse #DomesticHomicide #WomenMatter #SLED #Timeline #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast Clips https://abcnews4.com/news/local/murdaughs-former-housekeeper-testifies-about-maggies-secret-concerns-and-31m-lawsuit-alex-murdaugh-paul-double-murder-trial-blanca-turrobiate-simpson-colleton-county-wciv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rihFqhPHGCY&list=PLi5WopdqHC8Bf0jMNOsGibQPp6Ml5AG1w&index=15 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-murdaugh-trial-week-3-trust-brotherhood-understanding/id1573560247?i=10005985951 Sources https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/postandcourier.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/b1/4b1c1cc2-d2d6-11eb-afdb-d3f46ba7adfb/60d102ba870af.pdf.pdf https://www.wjcl.com/article/murdaugh-murders-timeline-evidence/42846491 https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/alex-murdaugh-murders-verdict-timeline-b2293378.html Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For those interested in learning more, Laura offers Masterclasses covering topics such as profiling behaviour, preventing murder and suicide in slow motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, coercive control, and stalking. Training information is available at: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com The Crime Analyst Squad is a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events. Join the community or follow along: Patreon: Crime Analyst Squad YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five start review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For almost 20 months, investigative journalists Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Beth Braden have covered the Mica Francis case. They've filed dozens of Freedom of Information Act requests, listened to hours of recordings, gone through stacks of police reports, court documents, transcripts and text messages to piece together what the final months, weeks and days of Mica's life looked like as she tried to extricate herself from her husband, “Pastor” John Paul Miller. On April 27, 2024 — the day Mica killed herself in a remote part of a North Carolina swamp — JP was the leader of Solid Rock Ministries in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where he had built, destroyed and rebuilt his megachurch all while, according to records and accusations made by family, friends and former church members, using his position of power and his so-called connection to God to bully, harass and torment his young wife, Mica — all the while denying wrongdoing and escaping accountability. On Dec. 18, 2025, the United States Government announced that JP Miller (finally) was going to be held accountable for his alleged actions against Mica, who investigators say killed herself as a result of JP's threats and abuse. He has been charged with one count of cyberstalking for his alleged actions between Nov. 16, 2022 and the day of Mica's death and one count of lying to federal investigators. Today we're enjoying vindication and a day of celebration that Mandy and Liz hope will have more people talking about the effects of coercive control abuse. So much to cover, so let's dive in!
The Hulu's series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family' has generated renewed interest in the case. This special release of the original investigative series Laura shared in April 2023 is in addition to recent interviews about the series. Incensed that Maggie had become a footnote in her own murder, Laura began her deep dive that to fix the narrative and deconstruct and decode Alex Murdaugh's behaviour with forensic precision. Don't forget to listen to the new episodes with Mandy Matney and creators of the show, starting from Ep 285 and join in for additional episodes and interviews with Mandy Matney and others in the Crime Analyst Squad: patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst ****** Laura continues to analyse Alex Murdaugh's first interview with Special Agent David Owen from SLED and Colleton County Sheriff's Office Detective Laura Rutland on June 7, 2021. Laura deconstructs Murdaugh's narrative highlighting indicators of deception, a moment of leakage about the current state of Murdaugh's relationship with Maggie, and a major hole in Murdaugh's story. You won't want to miss this. Listener discretion is advised. #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #MalloryBeach #MurdaughMurders #AlexMurdaugh #Lowcountry #CoerciveControl #PowerAndContro #MaleViolence #DomesticAbuse #DomesticHomicide #MaleEntitlement #Accountability #WomenMatter #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yauxjR377w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ-7jwlxjbg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzuZIYcjmLk Sources NewsNation Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8hXZkqgl7k https://www.wjcl.com/article/murdaugh-murders-timeline-evidence/42846491 https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/alex-murdaugh-murders-verdict-timeline-b2293378.html Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For those interested in learning more, Laura offers Masterclasses covering topics such as profiling behaviour, preventing murder and suicide in slow motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, coercive control, and stalking. Training information is available at: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com The Crime Analyst Squad is a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events. Join the community or follow along: Patreon: Crime Analyst Squad YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five start review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Over the past few weeks investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have had to fight for every breath they've taken on account of the stress from gas station guy Greg Parker, Mark C. Moore and Debbie Barbier's constant legal bullying and harassment. (3:30) First up on the show, the "Green Shirt Guy" Brian Stahlheber—who was charged in the unhinged Squiresgate incident on Hilton Head this past September—has filed the whiniest 18-page motion for a speedy trial imaginable, complete with a cartoon about TikTok followers preventing justice. We wish we were kidding. (27:15) Meanwhile, Horry County officials scrambled to scrub former Public Safety Director Randy Webster's name from a $24 million building after sexual harassment allegations surfaced. Randy's defense to HR? He was "just being friendly." Liz and Mandy go through Randy's statement to HR on Oct. 17, the same day he abruptly decided to leave his position. And it is everything that is wrong with certain men when it comes to the workplace. But the real outrage? (51:00) South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson broke his own policy against commenting on ongoing investigations to go on his cousin's podcast and spew nonsense about the Scott Spivey case. (01:03:00) Plus: "Pastor" JP Miller calls the cops again (shocking!) over signs, and his father gets arrested instead. So much to cover, so let's dive in!
The Hulu's series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family' has generated renewed interest in the case. This special release of the original investigative series Laura shared in April 2023 is in addition to recent interviews about the series. Incensed that Maggie had become a footnote in her own murder, Laura began her deep dive that to fix the narrative and deconstruct and decode Alex Murdaugh's behaviour with forensic precision. Don't forget to listen to the new episodes with Mandy Matney and creators of the show, starting from Ep 285 and join in for additional episodes and interviews with Mandy Matney and others in the Crime Analyst Squad: patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst ****** Laura analyses Alex Murdaugh's first interview with Special Agent David Owen from SLED and Colleton County Sheriff's Office Detective Laura Rutland on June 7, 2021. This interview took place in a car, after Murdaugh claimed he found his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, dead up at the kennels at Moselle. Murdaugh's personal attorney Danny Henderson was also present. Laura highlights several puzzling and bizarre moments and red flags in Murdaugh's account to law enforcement. You won't want to miss this. Listener discretion is advised. #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #MalloryBeach #MurdaughMurders #AlexMurdaugh #Lowcountry #CoerciveControl #PowerAndContro #MaleViolence #DomesticAbuse #DomesticHomicide #MaleEntitlement #Accountability #WomenMatter #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzuZIYcjmLk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9or_y7PNyKE Sources Newsnation Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8hXZkqgl7k https://www.wjcl.com/article/murdaugh-murders-timeline-evidence/42846491 https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/alex-murdaugh-murders-verdict-timeline-b2293378.html Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For those interested in learning more, Laura offers Masterclasses covering topics such as profiling behavior, preventing murder and suicide in slow motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, coercive control, and stalking. Training information is available at: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com The Crime Analyst Squad is a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events. Join the community or follow along: Patreon: Crime Analyst Squad YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five start review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell talk with attorney Eric Bland about the coordinated harassment they're facing in the the Beach v. Parker litigation—and why it represents everything broken about South Carolina's legal accountability system. Briefly touching on former Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill pleading guilty without prison time, the conversation shifts to a more insidious problem: lawyers weaponizing their licenses to harass journalists who dare to cover public court filings. Mandy and Liz detail how their personal phone numbers and unverified text messages have been released, how they've been subjected to invasive depositions despite not being parties to the case, and how Greg Parker's legal team continues expanding discovery far beyond the actual pleadings. The trio explores how the phrase "officer of the court" has become meaningless when trust has eroded. With trial approaching in Beach v. Parker, Judge Kelly has an opportunity to draw clear boundaries—but will he? ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Episode References “Ex-clerk of court linked to Murdaugh trial pleads guilty to charges, won't serve prison time” - WIS10, Dec 8, 2025
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have endured a lot during the nearly seven years they've covered the Murdaugh family but NOTHING like what they're experiencing now. Shortly after Mallory Beach's death, Mallory's family filed a lawsuit in search of justice and accountability and an assurance that Parker's Kitchen would shore up the training of their cashiers when it comes to the sale of alcohol to minors. Instead of seeking to settle the case, Parker's Kitchen, Greg Parker and their legal team appear to have embarked down a very dark path, engaging two political operatives — one known for “mischief-making” and the other known for harassment campaigns against individuals — to help lessen their liability in the case. Which brings us to the past six months, during which Greg Parker's attorneys have used mischaracterizations and unsupported theories to turn their focus on Mandy and Liz in an effort to silence them and their coverage of the case(s)… So much to cover, so let's dive in!
The Hulu's series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family' has generated renewed interest in the case. This special release of the original investigative series Laura shared in April 2023 is in addition to recent interviews about the series. Incensed that Maggie had become a footnote in her own murder, Laura began her deep dive that to fix the narrative and deconstruct and decode Alex Murdaugh's behaviour with forensic precision. Don't forget to listen to the new episodes with Mandy Matney and creators of the show, starting from Ep 285 and join in for additional episodes and interviews with Mandy Matney and others in the Crime Analyst Squad: patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst ****** Laura shares her analyses about the targeting of Maggie and Paul, the choice of location, the sequence of events and when triangulated, it reveals that this horrific double murder could only have been committed by someone close to them. Laura dives deeper into the crime scene behaviour including the modus operandi of how Maggie and Paul were killed, the different types of weapons and different types of ammunition being used and how this points to the killer(s) being from outside the home. Laura explains how the evidence fights itself and shares her experience about what this means, as well as spotlighting the puzzling law enforcement response. Listener discretion is advised. #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #MalloryBeach #MurdaughMurders #AlexMurdaugh #Lowcountry #CoerciveControl #PowerAndContro #MaleViolence #DomesticAbuse #DomesticHomicide #MaleEntitlement #Accountability #WomenMatter #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkRNpOQzO0Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YhIkjK_6AY&t=1043s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzuZIYcjmLk Sources https://www.netflix.com/title/81519789 https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GYztM8w3XD7mRsAEAAACv https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/ https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/20/us/murdaugh-family-connected-deaths/index.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/alex-murdaugh-murders-verdict-timeline-b2293378.html https://people.com/crime/alex-murdaugh-allegedly-lured-wife-cabin-texted-friend- seemed-fishy/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10050605/Alex-Maggie-Murdaughs-marriage-crisis-family-insider-reveals.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YhIkjK_6AY&t=1043s https://www.insideedition.com/911-audio-from-the-murdaugh-murders-68596 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For those interested in learning more, Laura offers 2025 Masterclasses covering topics such as profiling behavior, preventing murder and suicide in slow motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, coercive control, and stalking. Registration details and more training information are available at: Register for Masterclasses www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com The Crime Analyst Squad is a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events. Join the community or follow along: Patreon: Crime Analyst Squad YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five start review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell open up to attorney Eric Bland about being targeted in the ongoing Beach v. Parker civil conspiracy litigation, where Greg Parker's legal team has made them collateral damage through aggressive subpoenas and invasive depositions. Liz describes enduring eight hours of what she calls "harassment disguised as a deposition," where Parker's attorneys asked irrelevant personal questions about her salary and divorce, then published some of that information in public court filings. We also look at Mark Tinsley 's suggestion in court that connections may exist between a felon who published allegedly stolen texts and Parker's legal team. Eric Bland highlights his expertise identifying abusive litigation tactics and his growing disillusionment with South Carolina's Office of Disciplinary Counsel, sharing a stunning example of a lawyer who allegedly falsified court documents yet faced no consequences. Despite the stress and sleepless nights, we remain committed to exposing the truth wherever it leads… and we thank you all for being right there with us. ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Episode References Judge levies $48k sanctions for legal process abuse in case involving U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace ABC News 4 - October 30, 2025
While the FBI investigation results in JP Miller's case remain unconfirmed, Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell, host the first ever True Sunlight Podcast 'Allegedly Worst Men Pageant' Awards Show. Between the Weldon Boyd and Scott Spivey case in Myrtle Beach, SC to the Gilley case in Houston Texas to Alan Wilson's failing office— Mandy and Liz unpack the lies, misconduct and audacity. So much to cover, so let's dive in!
The Hulu's series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family' has generated renewed interest in the case. This special release of the original investigative series Laura shared in April 2023 is in addition to recent interviews about the series. Incensed that Maggie had become a footnote in her own murder, Laura began her deep dive that to fix the narrative and deconstruct and decode Alex Murdaugh's behaviour with forensic precision. Don't forget to listen to the new episodes with Mandy Matney and creators of the show, starting from Ep 285 and join in for additional episodes and interviews with Mandy Matney and others in the Crime Analyst Squad: patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst ****** In this episode, Laura analyses the 911 call Alex Murdaugh made on June 7, 2021, in which he claimed he had discovered the dead bodies of his wife, Maggie, and his son, Paul. Alex Murdaugh called 911 at 10.07pm and claimed he discovered their bodies at Moselle, the family's 1770-acre estate in the small town of Islandton, South Carolina. Laura forensically deconstructs the call and identifies numerous red flags. Listener discretion is advised. #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #MalloryBeach #MurdaughMurders #AlexMurdaugh #Lowcountry #CoerciveControl #PowerAndContro #MaleViolence #DomesticAbuse #DomesticHomicide #MaleEntitlement #Accountability #WomenMatter #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast Clips https://www.netflix.com/title/81519789 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR2uEYRsbDE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YhIkjK_6AY&t=1043s Sources https://www.netflix.com/title/81519789 https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GYztM8w3XD7mRsAEAAACv https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/ https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/20/us/murdaugh-family-connected-deaths/index.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/alex-murdaugh-murders-verdict-timeline-b2293378.html https://people.com/crime/alex-murdaugh-allegedly-lured-wife-cabin-texted-friend- seemed-fishy/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10050605/Alex-Maggie-Murdaughs-marriage-crisis-family-insider-reveals.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YhIkjK_6AY&t=1043s https://www.insideedition.com/911-audio-from-the-murdaugh-murders-68596 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For those interested in learning more, Laura offers 2025 Masterclasses covering topics such as profiling behavior, preventing murder and suicide in slow motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, coercive control, and stalking. Registration details and more training information are available at: Register for Masterclasses www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com The Crime Analyst Squad is a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events. Join the community or follow along: Patreon: Crime Analyst Squad YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five start review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In 2009, attorney Jonny McCoy asked a simple question: "Why are you arresting him?" That question led to his own arrest, fabricated charges, a suicide witnessed in jail, four years of malicious prosecution, and a complete mental breakdown that nearly cost him his life. Now, after years of intensive trauma treatment and a move to Denver to rebuild his mind, Jonny is back practicing law in South Carolina—representing the very people targeted by the corruption he survived. In this Thanksgiving week episode, he walks us through his journey from practicing insurance defense to becoming one of the state's most prominent civil rights attorneys, including his work on the Julian Betton case that resulted in an $11.25 million settlement after Horry County police fired 29 shots at a man over $100 worth of marijuana. Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Jonny McCoy pulls no punches discussing SLED's role and, and what actually needs to change to fix corruption in law enforcement. He also opens up about living with PTSD, surviving multiple suicide attempts, and why he's grateful for the truth-tellers who make this work possible. This episode includes frank discussions of suicide, mental health struggles, police violence, and incarceration trauma. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Episode References Jonny McCoy's incredible story - “A friend in need”
Laura continues her conversation with award-winning investigative journalist Mandy Matney, creator of The Murdaugh Murders podcast and executive producer of Murdaugh: Death in the Family on Hulu, where they dive deeper into Alex Murdaugh's psychopathy and the spiders web of his coercive control. Laura and Mandy take a deeper look at the dynamics of the Murdaugh family and those within their inner circle - unpacking family and friend relationships, exploring signs of psychopathy, coercive control, and sexual coercion. Together, they explore the red flags, risk factors, and manipulation tactics that enable predators to operate undetected and the role that charm, influence, and privilege play in fooling those around them, and silencing victims. This powerful discussion exposes how coercive control manifests behind closed doors and how patterns of power, dominance, and entitlement escalate to murder. Listen, learn, and share. Understanding these behavioural patterns is essential to recognising risk and saving lives. Clips https://fb.watch/DruJt5Y0hs/ Sources Crime Analyst Series – Case 006 The Murdaugh Murders Murdaugh Murders Podcast Murdaugh: Death in the Family, Hulu · Ep 286: The Murdaugh Murders REMASTERED: The Murders of Maggie and Paul, Part 1 #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #MurdaughMurders #GloriaSatterfield #StephenSmith #MalloryBeach #VictimsMatter #Accountability #MaleEntitlement #AlexMurdaugh #MaleViolence #Patriarchy #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #TrueCrimePodcast #HULU #MandyMatney #Murdaugh #TrueCrimePodcast You can find more from Mandy Matney here: Mandy IG Mandy WebsiteMurdaugh Murders Podcast Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For those interested in learning more, Laura offers 2025 Masterclasses covering topics such as profiling behavior, preventing murder and suicide in slow motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, coercive control, and stalking. Registration details and more training information are available at: Register for Masterclasses www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com The Crime Analyst Squad is a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events. Join the community or follow along: Patreon: Crime Analyst Squad YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five start review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Hulu's series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family' has generated renewed interest in the case. This special release of the original investigative series Laura shared in April 2023 is in addition to recent interviews about the series. Incensed that Maggie had become a footnote in her own murder, Laura began her deep dive that to fix the narrative and deconstruct and decode Alex Murdaugh's behaviour with forensic precision. Don't forget to listen to the new episodes with Mandy Matney and creators of the show, starting from Ep 285 and join in for additional episodes and interviews with Mandy Matney and others in the Crime Analyst Squad: patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst ****** On June 7, 2021, 52-year-old Margaret ‘Maggie' and her 22-year-old son, Paul, were shot dead at Moselle, the family's 1770-acre estate in the small town of Islandton, South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh was recently convicted of their murders after a six-week trial. In this episode, Laura analyses the victimology, the Murdaugh family and the death of Mallory Beach in 2018, which is connected. Join Laura as she deconstructs the psychology, the behaviour and the power and control dynamics in this case, which is complex and seemingly never ending. Listener discretion is advised. #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #MalloryBeach #MurdaughMurders #AlexMurdaugh #Lowcountry #CoerciveControl #PowerAndContro #MaleViolence #DomesticAbuse #DomesticHomicide #MaleEntitlement #Accountability #WomenMatter #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR2uEYRsbDE https://www.live5news.com/2023/01/16/murdaugh-family-tree-explained/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/alex-murdaugh-update-maggie-autopsy-b2303511.html Sources https://www.netflix.com/title/81519789 https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GYztM8w3XD7mRsAEAAACv https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/ https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/20/us/murdaugh-family-connected-deaths/index.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/alex-murdaugh-murders-verdict-timeline-b2293378.htmlhttps://people.com/crime/alex-murdaugh-allegedly-lured-wife-cabin-texted-friend- seemed-fishy/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10050605/Alex-Maggie-Murdaughs-marriage-crisis-family-insider-reveals.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YhIkjK_6AY&t=1043s https://www.insideedition.com/911-audio-from-the-murdaugh-murders-68596 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For those interested in learning more, Laura offers 2025 Masterclasses covering topics such as profiling behavior, preventing murder and suicide in slow motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, coercive control, and stalking. Registration details and more training information are available at: Register for Masterclasses www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com The Crime Analyst Squad is a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events. Join the community or follow along: Patreon: Crime Analyst Squad YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five start review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode from June 2022—Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell share revealing jailhouse phone calls that exposed Alex Murdaugh's true character months before his murder conviction. Hear Alex dismissively mention Stephen Smith and Gloria Satterfield by name, suggest Buster give away Maggie's belongings as Christmas gifts, and obsessively manipulate his family while positioning himself as the victim. Mandy and David add retrospective commentary on the recordings revealing textbook narcissistic patterns: blame-shifting, victim mentality, and seemingly an inability to express genuine remorse.Episode ReferencesMMP #33 - Incoming Call From Alex Murdaugh: The Jailhouse TapesMMP #49 - Incoming Call From Alex Murdaugh - Part TwoMMP #50 - Incoming Call From Alex Murdaugh - Part Three
In this remastered episode from November 2022, we examine the constantly shifting alibi that Alex Murdaugh's defense team presented in the weeks before his murder trial. Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell break down how Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin manipulated media coverage through strategically timed motions and carefully worded statements that technically told the truth while omitting crucial context. This episode also reveals the five key elements of a Murdaugh defense motion and shows how the defense team planted seeds of doubt through confusing exhibits and sensational headlines. Plus we reflect on what we now know after Alex's conviction, this episode serves as a masterclass in media literacy and the importance of scrutinizing sources—especially when they have a history of misleading the public. Episode References Alex Murdaugh's Notice of Alibi Defense - Nov 17, 2022 Alex Murdaugh's Motion to Exclude Fast Testimony About Evidence Destroyed by the State - Nov 23, 2022
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland dive into three major developments shaking the South Carolina legal landscape… First, we're breaking down renewed public scrutiny of attorney Dick Harpootlian, reacting to his recent media comments, his portrayal in Murdaugh: Death in the Family, and long-standing grievances about his courtroom behavior and treatment of others. (12:30) Then we're looking at disturbing developments in the Beach v. Parkers civil conspiracy case, where criminal defense attorney Mark Moore seems to have a new target: The First Amendment. We'll look at a new wave of subpoenas from attorney Mark Moore targeting journalists, podcast supporters, and private citizens in what appears to be retaliation for media coverage. We'll analyze their legal validity, the chilling effect on sources, his absurd theories, and potential motions to quash. (36:40) The hosts dissect the rapidly-unraveling Horry County “sex scandal” narrative, contrasting the official account with new allegations of retaliation, misconduct, and flawed media coverage. Thoughtful, fiery, and deeply transparent—this episode confronts power, misinformation, and the real-world consequences of unethical attorneys (in general) and corrupt institutions. Want legal advice?Contact Bland-Richter - blandrichter.com -
In this November 2022 episode—remastered with updated context—Mandy Matney dissects one of Dick Harpootlian's most shameful pre-trial stunts: publicly insinuating Curtis "Eddie" Smith of being the "real killer" based on a failed polygraph test. Watch Dick spiral through desperate theories—from Eddie to groundskeepers to anyone but Alex—while Creighton Waters finally fights back against the media manipulation. Learn about the crucial evidence: high-velocity impact spatter, Paul's phone video destroying Alex's alibi, and the timeline that placed Alex at the scene. This episode also tackles Judge Carmen Mullen's alleged abuse of power and captures the moment Dick compared himself to... Abraham Lincoln...?With trial just weeks away, Dick's chaos strategy was in full effect. Spoiler: it didn't work. The jury saw through everything within just a few hours of deliberating. Episode References“Attorney says Alex Murdaugh ‘decided to end his life' after murders of his wife and son” - The Today Show, Sept 15, 2022
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell expose a shocking case of alleged retaliation at Horry County Police Department. When CIT Investigator Kelsey Manemeit filed a sexual harassment complaint against Deputy County Administrator Randy Webster—whose name adorns a $24 million building—she expected justice. Instead, she and county PIO Mikayla Moskov were accused of participating in a allegedly fabricated "sex scandal" and forced to resign. Attorney Jonny McCoy shares how HCPD Chief Kris Leonhardt allegedly weaponized an internal affairs investigation to punish women who reported misconduct, while Webster quietly retired with his reputation intact. Today we examine disturbing text messages, questionable timelines, and a pattern of alleged corruption in the same department that failed Mica Francis Miller and Scott Spivey. Did transparency claims mask retaliation, and why did this case represent a reckoning for Horry County's Good Ole Boy network? Tune into Jonny McCoy's Facebook to watch his press conference at THURSDAY November 13 at 2 pm
This remastered 15th episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast features journalists Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney unpacking the contradictions, chaos, and cover stories surrounding Alex Murdaugh's now-infamous roadside shooting.Recorded as the truth about Alex's insurance fraud scheme began to unravel, this episode reveals how the incident became a desperate attempt to shift public sympathy while investigators closed in.Mandy and Liz Farrell dissect conflicting 911 calls, bizarre timelines, and law enforcement's inconsistent response — exposing how power, privilege, and deception collide in South Carolina's Lowcountry.With insights from attorney Johnny McCoy, they explore how “Cousin Eddie” Smith became the fall guy for a tangled web of lies.Episode References“Accused of misappropriation of funds, Alex Murdaugh resigns from law firm and enters rehab” - Hampton County Guardian, Updated Sept 7, 2021“Attorney says Alex Murdaugh ‘decided to end his life' after murders of his wife and son” - The Today Show, Sept 15, 2021
On the remastered 11th episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, journalists Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney revisits the chaotic days following Alex Murdaugh's alleged roadside shooting — a moment that exposed the cracks in the powerful lawyer's web of lies and manipulation.Through exclusive reporting and sharp skepticism, Mandy questions whether the “suicide-for-hire” story ever made sense, unraveling contradictions between what Alex's attorneys claimed and what evidence actually showed.This episode also captures how media outlets were misled by Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin's PR spin — and why challenging their narrative became a defining moment for independent journalism.Revisiting this episode now, it's clear this was when the Murdaugh myth began to crumble publicly, revealing not only a desperate man but a culture (and legacy media) that long protected him.Episode References“Accused of misappropriation of funds, Alex Murdaugh resigns from law firm and enters rehab” - Hampton County Guardian, Updated Sept 7, 2021“Lawyer Shot After Wife and Son Were Killed Had Been Pushed Out of Law Firm” - New York Times, Sept 6, 2021
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In Broken Trust and the Unseen Villains, journalists Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney revisit one of the most emotionally charged and revealing chapters in the Murdaugh saga. Recorded during the heated birth of the Beach Family / Mark Tinsley / Parker's Kitchen civil conspiracy battle (which is still not adjudicated as of November 2025), this episode exposed the powerful network of influence working to silence victims and harass those who sought the truth. Mandy and Liz reflect on the online trolling, intimidation tactics, alleged ethical breaches, and those who seemed to target Mandy and Liz for reporting the truth — and how empathy from listeners countered the cruelty. On this 57th episode we dissected revelations about Greg Parker's private investigators, the Wall Street Journal's coverage, and the media manipulation at play. This episode highlights unseen cost of telling the truth in a state where power and privilege remain deeply entwined.“A Convenience-Store Magnate, Teen Drinking and a Fatal Boat Crash: The Legal Case Shaking South Carolina” - Wall Street Journal, Aug 13, 2022
Originally released in April 2022, Who Killed Maggie & Paul? Part Three marked a critical point in the Murdaugh Murders investigation.In this episode, journalists Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney reveal the first major breakthrough: physical evidence linking Alex Murdaugh directly to the Moselle crime scene through high-velocity impact spatter found on his shirt. The team unpacked how this discovery—and Alex's shifting alibi—transformed public perception and intensified scrutiny of law enforcement's handling of the case. The episode also connected the dots between Alex's crumbling finances, the upcoming Beach lawsuit hearing, and the mounting pressure that preceded the murders. This remastered edition revisits that pivotal reporting, pairing sharp analysis with haunting 911 call audio and expert forensic insight. It captures the moment when rumor gave way to reality—and the truth about the Murdaugh family's empire of deceit began to unravel in full view of the world. “FOX Carolina's exclusive interview with Murdaugh attorney Jim Griffin: Part One” - Fox Carolina, Oct 12, 2021
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have a Spidey sense and it's telling them that karma is coming for Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, pastor John-Paul Miller.(3:33) JP, who is currently facing two lawsuits accusing him of sexually assaulting two teen girls at his father's Christian school, has been under investigation by the FBI for quite some time. In fact, it was just over a year ago that the FBI sent a cavalry to raid his house. After asking his congregation at Mercy Church to pray and fast for him in a “life or death” situation this past weekend, it seems something has this churchy business bro scared. Could it be handcuffs? Also on the show North Myrtle Beach businessman (16:54) Weldon Boyd files a bizarre and laugh-worthy lawsuit against Mark “Zero Dark” Tinsley aka Tiger Tinsley, claiming that Mark's “self-aggrandizement” and desire to be “famous” is preventing Weldon from getting a fair trial. Is Weldon anticipating criminal charges? Plus a rundown on the history of Horry County Police Department's shady beginnings.So much to cover, so let's dive in!
Originally released in January 2022, Who Killed Maggie & Paul? Part Two captures the moment when the investigation into the Murdaugh murders turned another corner.Journalists Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney dig into what their trusted sources were saying about key evidence placing Alex Murdaugh at the Moselle crime scene—and the pressure building around law enforcement to act.We dissect conflicting timelines, question the Colleton County coroner's findings, and trace how Alex's shifting alibis exposed deep cracks in South Carolina's justice system.This remastered edition revisits the reporting with new clarity in light of Alex Murdaugh's later conviction, offering listeners a gripping look at how truth slowly breaks through layers of privilege, power, and corruption that once seemed impenetrable in the Lowcountry. Lots to cover, so let's dive in...
When the Murdaugh Murders Podcast first released Episode 46 in May of 2022, it exposed how the 2019 boat crash that killed Mallory Beach became the case that cracked open a century-old power system in South Carolina.In this newly remastered edition, journalists Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney revisit the episode that revealed how one tragedy unraveled the Murdaugh dynasty — and how victims' families fought back against money, influence, and intimidation.The hosts trace the ongoing fallout from the Beach family's civil cases, the legislative push to reduce corporate accountability in alcohol sales, and the extraordinary courage behind Mals-Palz, the nonprofit created in Mallory's memory. Lots to cover, so let's dive in...
Before Episode Six of Hulu's “Murdaugh: Death in the Family” releases this week, we're taking a moment to revisit one of our most pivotal episodes — MMP #84, first published on March 15, 2023 when our Luna Shark team was still reeling from the aftermath of Alex Murdaugh's double-murder trial. Yet, even then, we knew the story wasn't over. This episode marks a reminder that accountability journalism doesn't end with a verdict… it begins there.Co-hosts and journalists Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney take a look at the latest criticism of the murder investigation and South Carolina Law Enforcement Division — as well as Jim Griffin's strange post-trial social media presence and Russell Laffitte's defeats in the courtroom. Plus, you'll hear about the renewed fight for justice in Stephen Smith's case. This is a story about hope and heartbreak — about a community that refused to look away, and a mother, Sandy Smith, whose determination continues to inspire all of us.Lots to cover, so let's dive in...
Producer David Moses reflects on episode published back in September of 2022 and shares his opinion on the persistent failures, lost evidence, and political fear that have stalled justice for nearly a decade. Listen to Cup of Justice #124 to learn more about the mysterious calls Eric Bland received from Randy Murdaugh and an anonymous 'journalist'. In this episode, journalists Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney confront the institutional cowardice that allowed a young man's murder to be buried under rumor and silence—and honor Sandy Smith's relentless fight for truth. With comments from Sandy's former attorney Mike Hemlepp, this episode connects Stephen's unsolved homicide to the broader collapse of trust in South Carolina's justice system. As dramatized in Hulu's Murdaugh: Death in the Family, Stephen's story is no longer just about corruption—it's about courage.Lots to cover, so let's dive in...
In this powerful remastered episode, journalists Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney revisits Sandy Smith's 2016 letter to the FBI — the desperate plea of a mother who refused to let her son's death be forgotten. With new commentary, Mandy exposes how systemic neglect and media exploitation compounded Sandy's pain, even as she fought for the truth about Stephen's suspicious death. This episode tracks the turning points that brought new allies into Sandy's fight — attorney Mike Hemlepp's compassionate advocacy, SLED's renewed investigation, and the community's rallying support. Mandy also reflects on how Hulu's Murdaugh: Death in the Family gives global voice to Stephen and Sandy's story, transforming private grief into public demand for justice. If you know any information that could help SLED solve Stephen Smith's case, PLEASE, contact tips@sled.sc.gov.And please consider donating to the Justice For Stephen Go Fund Me.
In this haunting installment from November 10, 2021, journalist Mandy Matney revisits the 2015 death of Stephen Smith, exposing how South Carolina's Highway Patrol let the case go cold—and we ask why. Mandy's new commentary reveals how incompetence blurred into intentional avoidance and how political pressure protected the powerful. In this episode, we revisit the December 7, 2015 anonymous tip to South Carolina Highway Patrol, examine the December 9, 2015 alternative theory presented by Hampton law enforcement, and the eventual interview six months later which concluded the SCHP investigation into Stephen's brutal death. Stephen's story is no longer a rumor whispered down rural roads—it's a call for accountability.Lots to cover, so let's dive in...
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell peel back the latest layers of South Carolina's two-tier justice system — where accountability seems to stop at the badge... After a viral video showed fired Beaufort County Deputy Billy Squires holding teenagers at gunpoint in a Hilton Head neighborhood, it took an entire month — and mounting public outrage — before SLED finally charged him and his neighbor. Mandy, Liz, and producer David dissect the weak charges, the troubling omissions in the affidavits, and what this case reveals about how law enforcement protects its own.Then, the team pivots to another jaw-dropping courtroom saga (19:33): JP Miller's latest failed appeal. Liz unpacks the judge's scathing 10-page ruling, JP's manipulative “Faith First Academy” contracts, and the continued fallout surrounding Mica Francis' death.And finally, we're examining a little known financial arrangement for lawyer legislators to pay private attorneys HUGE sums of public tax money for what seems to us like little to no good reason... Looking at YOU, MARK MOORE. Leave A Review for Hulu's Original Series! “Murdaugh: Death in the Family” on IMDB ⭐ “Murdaugh: Death in the Family” on Rotten Tomatoes
When Murdaugh Murders Podcast first released Episode 45 on May 18, 2022, it marked a turning point in exposing South Carolina's deep-rooted legal corruption.In this remastered edition, journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell revisit how Alex Murdaugh's lies and influence weaponized the justice system — from the manipulation of insurance payouts to the silence of the South Carolina Bar Association. We received new information from the attorneys and insurance companies who investigated Gloria Satterfield's death. Not only do these new details raise more questions about what happened at Moselle the day of her alleged “trip and fall,” the new information highlights one of the major problems in this state: lawyers helping lawyers. Through reflection and renewed context, this episode underscores why reform in the Palmetto State remains urgent — and why Gloria Satterfield's story continues to shine a light on truth, accountability, and systemic failure.Lots to cover, so let's dive in...
In this newly remastered episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, journalist Mandy Matney revisits the day she realized hidden truths about Gloria Satterfield's mysterious fall—and the paper trail that exposed Alex Murdaugh's financial deception.Looking back when this episode was published on December 1, 2021, Mandy recalls being in court as sunlight finally pierced the Murdaugh family's shadowy network and fiery attorney Eric Bland confronted a system built to protect power and silence.Mandy Matney & Liz Farrell take you through everything they know about Gloria's injuries and the mysterious documents surrounding her death. Plus, the courtroom tension, and reflections on Gloria's stolen humanity—now echoed in Hulu's original series Murdaugh: Death in the Family. This episode reminds us why Mandy, Liz and the Luna Shark team began this journey in the first place: to expose corruption, honor victims, and bring long-overdue accountability to our systems of justice. Lots to cover, so let's dive in...
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