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This week, The (Charleston) Post and Courier reported that Yemassee Police Chief Greg Alexander — a loyal ally of accused murderer Alex Murdaugh — is under State Grand Jury investigation on accusations that he transported the Murdaugh murder weapons and bloody clothing to his police station after Alex's wife and son were killed on June 7, 2021. For years, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have reported on Alexander's ties to Murdaugh — and huge questions have existed from the start about his movements that night and why he was at the murder scene at all. Alex's little brother tried to answer those questions at the 2023 trial, but only added to the confusion. While it's encouraging that SLED and the Attorney General's Office are finally investigating, Mandy and Liz smell something fishy. Why is this leaking now? Who benefits from these headlines six months before Alex's trial? And what role, if any, does Team Murdaugh have in making it public?We'll get into more Murdaugh filings on Part Two with all the Mullen matters reserved for next week - tune in Monday 10/5/26 on Patreon, YouTube or Facebook to watch the redacted hearing.Let's Dive In…

This episode is sponsored by Revelation Gold Group – Matt Harris, the co-host of Impact of Influence, joins me to give an update on the latest developments in the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh - including explosive allegations against a local police chief who is rumored to have helped dispose of the murder weapons. Plus, Senate Democrats block two bipartisan bills that would've banned insider stock trading by Congress and protected ratepayers from any increase in energy prices prompted by data centers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the free podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerCheck out my preferred gold & silver company: Revelation Gold GroupHelp support Pete's Walk to End Alzheimers here.All the links to Pete's Prep are free! Plus get exclusive content here!VHS to Digital & Video Transfer Services in Charlotte NC Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

Immediately after Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of murdering his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, his attorneys asked Judge Clifton Newman to set aside the verdict and grant him a new trial. The defense argued that prosecutors had failed to prove the murders beyond a reasonable doubt and challenged the sufficiency of the state's largely circumstantial case. Newman rejected the request almost immediately, saying the evidence of guilt was overwhelming. The guilty verdict therefore remained intact, and Murdaugh was sentenced the next day to two consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole.That was only the beginning of Murdaugh's efforts to overturn the conviction. Months later, his attorneys filed a separate motion for a new trial based on allegations that Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill had improperly influenced jurors by making comments about Murdaugh's testimony and encouraging them to reach a quick verdict. After an evidentiary hearing, that effort was also denied, with the court finding that Hill had made inappropriate remarks but had not influenced the jury's decision. Murdaugh's legal team continued pursuing the issue on appeal, but his first attempt to undo the verdict had come within minutes of the conviction itself, and Judge Newman shut it down on the spot.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

In this episode, IOI is joined by Jenn Wood of FitsNews to discuss her reporting on the latest developments in the Alex Murdaugh case, including DNA analysis, and cell phone data. The bigger story is about potential law enforcement involvement and cover up in the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. https://www.fitsnews.com 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 and please subscribe to the Impact Youtube Channel 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 return Make sure you mention Impact of Influence Never pay full price again. Go to fromrebel.com — F-R-O-M-R-E-B-E-L dot com — home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love #MurdaughCase #TrueCrime #SouthCarolinaNews #FitsNews #TrueCrimeCommunity #Murdaugh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The prosecution convicted Alex Murdaugh of double murder in March 2023 without ever producing the weapons used to kill his wife Maggie and son Paul at the family's Moselle estate on June 7, 2021. The shotgun that killed Paul and the rifle that killed Maggie have never been recovered.FITSNews reported on September 25, 2026, that SLED investigators and statewide grand jury prosecutors are now investigating allegations that Yemassee Police Chief Greg Alexander helped dispose of those weapons. Locals in Hampton County have called Alexander the Murdaugh family's fixer for years.Witnesses have allegedly testified before the grand jury that they saw the murder weapons in Alexander's hands in the immediate aftermath of the killings. The Post and Courier reported that a second, unnamed Yemassee officer is also under investigation. The accusation: both officers allegedly transported weapons and bloody clothing into the Yemassee police department the morning after the murders.Alexander's attorney admits his client was at the Moselle property that night. Yemassee doesn't have jurisdiction over the estate.About a month after the killings, Alex Murdaugh wrote Alexander a $5,000 check. Alexander told FITSNews it was a loan for his parents and he was just a pass-through. He declined to say whether the money was repaid. Murdaugh family members and allies gave $5,500 to Alexander's campaign for Hampton County sheriff.Alexander's history with the Murdaugh power structure goes back further. In 2012, he was indicted for stealing nearly $11,000 in seizure money from motorists. He was tried in Hampton County with the Murdaugh family's backing, acquitted, and returned to the force.If the grand jury witnesses are credible, the retrial implications are significant. The prosecution's case has always rested on Alex acting alone. A police chief allegedly holding the murder weapons changes that narrative before a second jury hears the case in April 2027.Alexander has not been charged. His attorney calls the allegations absurd. Alex Murdaugh maintains his innocence.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/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitterhttps://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.#AlexMurdaugh #GregAlexander #HiddenKillers #MurdaughMurderWeapons #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #SLED #MurdaughRetrial #GrandJury #SouthCarolina

Witnesses are reportedly telling a statewide grand jury that Yemassee Police Chief Greg Alexander had the Murdaugh murder weapons in his possession in the immediate aftermath of the June 7, 2021, killings at the family's Moselle estate. FITSNews reported the investigation on September 25, 2026.Maggie Murdaugh was killed with a .300 Blackout rifle. Her son Paul was killed with a 12-gauge shotgun. Alex Murdaugh was convicted of both murders in 2023. Neither weapon was ever found.Alexander is not the only officer under scrutiny. The Post and Courier reported that a second, unnamed Yemassee town policeman is also being investigated. Both are accused of transporting weapons and bloody clothing into the Yemassee police department the morning after the murders.Alexander's own attorney acknowledged that his client was at the crime scene on the night of the killings. The Moselle property sits outside Yemassee's jurisdiction.The financial ties between Alexander and the Murdaugh family are documented. Alex Murdaugh wrote Alexander a $5,000 check approximately one month after the murders. Alexander said the money was a loan for his parents. Murdaugh family members and allies contributed $5,500 to Alexander's campaign for Hampton County sheriff.During Alex Murdaugh's first trial, Nathan Tuten — who worked as a runner for Murdaugh's law firm — testified that Alexander was present during some of the cash deliveries Tuten made to Alex's office.In 2012, Alexander was indicted by a statewide grand jury for stealing nearly $11,000 in seizure money from motorists. He went to trial in Hampton County with the Murdaugh family in his corner. He was acquitted and eventually rose to chief of police.The prosecution convicted Alex Murdaugh at the first trial using shell casing evidence, gunshot residue on a blue raincoat, and digital data — without the physical weapons. The retrial is scheduled for April 2027.Alexander has not been charged. His attorney, Joe McCulloch, calls the allegations absurd.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/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitterhttps://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.#AlexMurdaugh #GregAlexander #HiddenKillers #MurdaughMurderWeapons #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #SLED #MurdaughRetrial #GrandJury #SouthCarolina

On June 7, 2021, somebody used a 12-gauge shotgun and a .300 Blackout rifle to kill Maggie and Paul Murdaugh at the family's Moselle hunting estate in Colleton County. Both weapons disappeared that night. Alex Murdaugh was convicted of both murders in March 2023 without either gun in evidence. He was granted a retrial, now scheduled for April 2027.FITSNews reported on September 25, 2026, that the missing weapons are now at the center of a statewide grand jury investigation. SLED investigators and prosecutors are looking into allegations that Greg Alexander — the police chief of Yemassee, South Carolina, and a close friend of Alex Murdaugh — helped dispose of the firearms.Witnesses have allegedly testified before the grand jury that they saw the weapons in Alexander's possession in the immediate aftermath of the killings. The Post and Courier reported that a second Yemassee town policeman is also under investigation. Both officers are accused of transporting weapons and bloody clothing into the Yemassee police department the morning after the murders.Alexander's attorney acknowledged his client was at the Moselle crime scene that night — a property outside his jurisdiction. About one month after the killings, Alex wrote Alexander a check for $5,000. Alexander told FITSNews the money was a loan for his parents. He didn't say whether it was repaid.When Alexander ran for Hampton County sheriff, Murdaugh family members contributed $5,500 to his campaign. At Alex's first trial, Nathan Tuten testified that Alexander was present in Alex's office when Tuten delivered envelopes of cash.In 2012, Alexander was indicted for stealing nearly $11,000 in seizure money. He was acquitted in Hampton County with the Murdaugh family's support and eventually made chief of police.Alexander has not been charged with any crime. His attorney, Joe McCulloch, calls the allegations absurd. Neither SLED nor the attorney general's office has confirmed the investigation.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/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitterhttps://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.#AlexMurdaugh #GregAlexander #HiddenKillers #MurdaughMurderWeapons #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #SLED #MurdaughRetrial #GrandJury #SouthCarolina

Alex Murdaugh's decision to testify became one of the most damaging moments of his murder trial because it forced him to admit that he had lied repeatedly about a critical piece of evidence. For months, Murdaugh had maintained that he was not at the dog kennels shortly before his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, were killed, but a video recovered from Paul's phone captured Murdaugh's voice there minutes before the murders. On the stand, he finally acknowledged that he had been at the kennels and admitted that he had lied to investigators, family members and others about his whereabouts. He blamed paranoia stemming from his opioid addiction, but the admission gave prosecutors exactly what they needed to argue that he had been deceptive from the beginning about one of the central facts in the case.His testimony also opened the door for prosecutors to confront him directly with his broader history of dishonesty and financial crimes, allowing them to portray the kennel lie as part of a much larger pattern rather than an isolated mistake. During cross-examination, Murdaugh repeatedly had to concede that he had manipulated clients, stolen money and lied to people who trusted him, while still asking jurors to believe his account of the murders. Instead of neutralizing the prosecution's case, his testimony reinforced its central theme that Murdaugh was willing to lie when the truth threatened him. By admitting he had been at the scene and then trying to explain away months of deception, Murdaugh effectively gave jurors a firsthand demonstration of the credibility problem prosecutors had spent the trial building.

Immediately after Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of murdering his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, his attorneys asked Judge Clifton Newman to set aside the verdict and grant him a new trial. The defense argued that prosecutors had failed to prove the murders beyond a reasonable doubt and challenged the sufficiency of the state's largely circumstantial case. Newman rejected the request almost immediately, saying the evidence of guilt was overwhelming. The guilty verdict therefore remained intact, and Murdaugh was sentenced the next day to two consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole.That was only the beginning of Murdaugh's efforts to overturn the conviction. Months later, his attorneys filed a separate motion for a new trial based on allegations that Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill had improperly influenced jurors by making comments about Murdaugh's testimony and encouraging them to reach a quick verdict. After an evidentiary hearing, that effort was also denied, with the court finding that Hill had made inappropriate remarks but had not influenced the jury's decision. Murdaugh's legal team continued pursuing the issue on appeal, but his first attempt to undo the verdict had come within minutes of the conviction itself, and Judge Newman shut it down on the spot.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Investigative journalists ⁠⁠Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠⁠ are again joined by Atlanta attorney Noah Pines for a rare glimmer of accountability in South Carolina: Judge Carmen Mullen is finally headed to a public disciplinary hearing — not over the Satterfield settlement, but over the night she was recorded trying to get a deputy to arrest a man for the crime of being weird in his own home.  Mandy, Liz, and Noah break down the dash-cam audio, how the ODC process works, and why Georgia's "Grim Reaper" cleans up its bench while South Carolina's judges cling to power.  Then: reports that the state grand jury is looking at Yemassee Police Chief Greg Alexander in connection with the Murdaugh murder weapons — plus the $5,000 check Alex Murdaugh wrote him two weeks after the murders, and the greatest denial in Lowcountry history: "I ain't no cat. I don't cover up no doo doo."  ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Join LUNASHARK Premium on Patreon Support Our Legal Defense GoFundMe: Help Journalist Mandy Matney Fight $176,500 Contempt Order Or support our reporting: ⁠https://lunashark.supercast.com/donations/new⁠ Lawyers & Judges: Send legal suggestions or offers for Pro Hac / Pro Bono representation to legal@lunasharkmedia.com Episode References American Bar Association's Center for Professional Responsibility ⚖️ Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia ⚖️ “Rare open discipline hearing to put spotlight on actions of an SC judge” - The State, updated Sept 26, 2026

Alex Murdaugh's decision to testify became one of the most damaging moments of his murder trial because it forced him to admit that he had lied repeatedly about a critical piece of evidence. For months, Murdaugh had maintained that he was not at the dog kennels shortly before his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, were killed, but a video recovered from Paul's phone captured Murdaugh's voice there minutes before the murders. On the stand, he finally acknowledged that he had been at the kennels and admitted that he had lied to investigators, family members and others about his whereabouts. He blamed paranoia stemming from his opioid addiction, but the admission gave prosecutors exactly what they needed to argue that he had been deceptive from the beginning about one of the central facts in the case.His testimony also opened the door for prosecutors to confront him directly with his broader history of dishonesty and financial crimes, allowing them to portray the kennel lie as part of a much larger pattern rather than an isolated mistake. During cross-examination, Murdaugh repeatedly had to concede that he had manipulated clients, stolen money and lied to people who trusted him, while still asking jurors to believe his account of the murders. Instead of neutralizing the prosecution's case, his testimony reinforced its central theme that Murdaugh was willing to lie when the truth threatened him. By admitting he had been at the scene and then trying to explain away months of deception, Murdaugh effectively gave jurors a firsthand demonstration of the credibility problem prosecutors had spent the trial building.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

1926 CHARLESTONUnraveling The Murdaugh Murder MysteryJames Lasdun, author of The Family Man: Blood and Betrayal in the House of Murdaugh, Part One: Lasdun examines the June 2021 murders of Maggie Murdaugh and her son Paul at their Moselle estate in the South CarolinaLowcountry, contextualizing the crime within the century-old legal dynasty and political influence of the Murdaughfamily. The narrative details the initial investigation, highlighting Alex Murdaugh's persistent lie about his whereabouts during the shootings, which was ultimately exposed by video footage recovered from Paul's phone. Lasdun explores Alex's vast financial unraveling, stemming from years of embezzling millions from his law firm and clients, severe opioid addiction, and a staged roadside shooting. (1)

1920 GREENVILLLE, SOUTH CAROLINAMurdaugh Trial And Family AnnihilationJames Lasdun, Part Two: Lasdun analyzes the trial, forensic evidence, and psychological complexities surrounding the Murdaugh double murder. He reviews the prosecution's case, including ballistics linking the crime to family firearms and digital timeline data extracted from cellphones and vehicles. The narrative delves into the systemic lack of oversight at Alex Murdaugh's law firm and partner bank that enabled multi-million-dollar swindles. Lasdun explores criminological concepts of "family annihilators" and psychopathy, comparing Alex to figures like Jean-Claude Romand. The discussion concludes with the jury's rapid guilty verdict and Alex's bizarre, unrepentant hour-long courtroom address. (2)

State investigators and prosecutors are probing reports that at least one Lowcountry law enforcement official assisted accused killer Alex Murdaugh in disposing of the weapons used in the double homicide of his wife and younger son.News of the investigation was exclusively reported this week by http://FITSNews.com.Our founding editor Will Folks and research director Jenn Wood explore this bombshell development - and its implications for Murdaugh's upcoming retrial. Will and Jenn also discuss reports that Murdaugh's attorneys have made significant progress linking the June 2021 murders of Maggie Murdaugh and Paul Murdaugh to a Lowcountry gang.In our second segment, chief photog and lead investigative reporter Andrew Fancher details the arrest of two Upstate law enforcement officers - and the selective transparency accompanying the incident. Andy also previews his upcoming reporting on files released from the substantially less-than-aggressive state and federal investigations of former Spartanburg County sheriff Chuck Wright.---Chapters:0:00 - Murdaugh Madness27:57 - Pickens Problems36:05 - Chuck Continues---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 episode, IOI explores the latest developments in South Carolina legal cases, including the Murdaugh retrial, venue changes, and Buster's defamation lawsuit, along with some colorful local stories with Lawyer Lori. You can find attorney Lori Murray on all the socials; look for Lawyer Lori. 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 and please subscribe to the Impact Youtube Channel 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 return Never pay full price again. Go to fromrebel.com — F-R-O-M-R-E-B-E-L dot com — home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love #LawyerLori #SouthCarolinaNews #LocalPolitics #ChapinSC #ShitShowSC #murdaugh #alexmurdaugh #defamation #bustermurdaugh #netflixlawsuit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Judge Debra McCaslin just moved Alex Murdaugh's murder retrial to Sumter County — a location the defense never requested and the prosecution never suggested. The defense had pushed hard for Charleston, even offering to permanently waive all venue appeals if McCaslin gave them their preferred city. She didn't. The prosecution opposed Charleston on cost and logistics but never fought for a specific alternative. McCaslin made the call herself. Her eight-page order lays out why the trial had to leave Colleton County entirely. The Murdaugh family held the prosecutor's seat in the 14th Circuit for eighty-six consecutive years. That dynastic control contaminated the jury pool beyond repair. Becky Hill's conviction for jury tampering, obstruction, and perjury made the courthouse itself a liability. During the original 2023 trial, fewer than one in seven prospective jurors qualified to serve, and McCaslin says that number would be worse now. Sumter County sits in a completely different judicial circuit with roughly three times the population. The retrial is April 5, 2027, with McCaslin personally running jury selection. The defense's failed push for Charleston has a consequence: without their preferred venue, the promise to waive appeals is off the table. If this retrial ends in a conviction, venue stays a live issue all the way to the state Supreme Court.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/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.#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughRetrial #SumterCounty #JudgeMcCaslin #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #BeckyHill

Fewer than one in seven. That's how many prospective jurors qualified to serve during Alex Murdaugh's first murder trial. Judge Debra McCaslin called that number a floor, not a ceiling — and then moved the retrial eighty-six miles away to Sumter County. The defense fought for Charleston and offered McCaslin something extraordinary: a permanent waiver of all venue appeals in exchange for their preferred courtroom. McCaslin rejected the deal. The prosecution didn't push for any specific alternative. McCaslin selected Sumter on her own. Three generations of the Murdaugh family ran the 14th Circuit prosecutor's office for eighty-six consecutive years. That kind of influence doesn't wash out with time. McCaslin found that some residents still revere the family name while others resent it, and either reaction disqualifies a juror. Becky Hill's conviction for obstruction, perjury, and misconduct contaminated the courthouse itself. McCaslin's order describes a building now inseparably linked to the original conviction and the Supreme Court's decision to throw it out. Sumter County sits in a different judicial circuit with a population three times Colleton's size. The retrial is set for April 5, 2027. McCaslin will personally oversee every step of jury selection. The defense didn't get what they wanted, which means venue stays a live appellate issue if there's a second conviction.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/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.#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughRetrial #SumterCounty #JudgeMcCaslin #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #BeckyHill

The defense wanted Charleston so badly that Harpootlian offered to permanently waive all venue appeals if McCaslin agreed. She didn't agree. Instead, McCaslin's eight-page order landed on Sumter County, a location roughly eighty-six miles from Walterboro with three times the population of Colleton County. Nobody on either side had suggested it. The order traces the problem back nearly a century. The Murdaugh family held the prosecutor's seat across five counties from 1920 to 2006. McCaslin found that the dynasty left the entire 14th Circuit incapable of producing an impartial jury. Hill's criminal convictions for tampering with the original jury made the courthouse itself inseparable from the legal violations that overturned the verdict. When the first trial was held in 2023, fewer than one in seven summoned jurors qualified to sit. McCaslin described that figure as a starting point, not a final tally. Sumter sits in a separate judicial circuit and is home to Shaw Air Force Base. The prosecution had opposed Charleston on logistical grounds but left the ultimate decision to the judge. The retrial is scheduled for April 5, 2027, with McCaslin running jury selection directly. The venue waiver the defense dangled is now worthless, and Murdaugh's appellate options remain intact.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/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.#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughRetrial #SumterCounty #JudgeMcCaslin #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #BeckyHill

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/lrHBm8bqSuY  This Case Brief details a pre-trial motions hearing for the retrial of Alex Murdaugh. The court ruled that the results of polygraph examinations, the state's motion to use Murdaugh's prior testimony from his first trial, and the defense's motion to change venue and other motions. RESOURCES Keffe D Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8ZC_l1jpnc Murdaugh's Attorney Apologizes - https://youtu.be/oXq2ovXMGww Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les dynasties ont toujours fasciné. Richesse, pouvoir, impunité... On pense les familles riches à l'abri du besoin et de la violence. Mais parfois, elles se révèlent être le théâtre des pires horreurs… C'est le cas de la famille Murdaugh, une puissante famille d'avocats américains. Le 7 juin 2021, Maggie Murdaugh et son fils Paul sont retrouvés sauvagement assassinés devant leur pavillon de chasse en Caroline du Sud. Mais que s'est-il passé ? Qui a bien pu s'en prendre aux membres de cette famille, aussi riche que controversée ? Les derniers mensonges d'Alex Le 23 janvier 2023, au tribunal du Comté de Colleton, s'ouvre le procès d'Alex Murdaugh, accusé du double meurtre de sa femme Maggie et de son fils Paul.  Un an et demi plus tôt, Alex était encore le puissant héritier d'une dynastie qui, depuis 100 ans, faisait sa loi dans les marais de Caroline du Sud. Il était un avocat riche et corpulent.  Mais à l'ouverture du procès, Alex Murdaugh, en chemise blanche et veste de blazer anthracite, apparaît amaigri. Il a visiblement perdu de sa superbe en détention préventive. Pourtant, il clame toujours haut et fort son innocence. Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Martin Quenehen Voix : François Hatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Les dynasties ont toujours fasciné. Richesse, pouvoir, impunité... On pense les familles riches à l'abri du besoin et de la violence. Mais parfois, elles se révèlent être le théâtre des pires horreurs… C'est le cas de la famille Murdaugh, une puissante famille d'avocats américains. Le 7 juin 2021, Maggie Murdaugh et son fils Paul sont retrouvés sauvagement assassinés devant leur pavillon de chasse en Caroline du Sud. Mais que s'est-il passé ? Qui a bien pu s'en prendre aux membres de cette famille, aussi riche que controversée ? La chute du roi La police découvre rapidement la dépravation d'Alex. Puissant avocat de Caroline du Sud et héritier d'une dynastie locale d'hommes de loi, il fait face, au moment des meurtres, à des accusations de fraudes portant sur des dizaines de millions de dollars… Et il se révèle également totalement accro aux opioïdes… Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Martin Quenehen Voix : François Hatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Les dynasties ont toujours fasciné. Richesse, pouvoir, impunité... On pense les familles riches à l'abri du besoin et de la violence. Mais parfois, elles se révèlent être le théâtre des pires horreurs… C'est le cas de la famille Murdaugh, une puissante famille d'avocats américains. Le 7 juin 2021, Maggie Murdaugh et son fils Paul sont retrouvés sauvagement assassinés devant leur pavillon de chasse en Caroline du Sud. Mais que s'est-il passé ? Qui a bien pu s'en prendre aux membres de cette famille, aussi riche que controversée ? Une fortune familiale malhonnête ? D'où vient la fortune des Murdaugh, ceux qu'on surnomme “Les Rois des Marais” ? A priori, le soir du 7 juin 2021, cette question ne semble pas la plus urgente pour élucider le meurtre de Maggie et Paul. Mais pour comprendre le mobile d'un crime et débusquer le (ou les…) coupables, il faut souvent avoir une vue d'ensemble. Car l'assassinat des riches est rarement un acte gratuit… Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Martin Quenehen Voix : François Hatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Les dynasties ont toujours fasciné. Richesse, pouvoir, impunité... On pense les familles riches à l'abri du besoin et de la violence. Mais parfois, elles se révèlent être le théâtre des pires horreurs… C'est le cas de la famille Murdaugh, une puissante famille d'avocats américains. Le 7 juin 2021, Maggie Murdaugh et son fils Paul sont retrouvés sauvagement assassinés devant leur pavillon de chasse en Caroline du Sud. Mais que s'est-il passé ? Qui a bien pu s'en prendre aux membres de cette famille, aussi riche que controversée ? Le double meurtre de Moselle Road 7 juin 2021, sur une route du comté de Colleton, Caroline du Sud… Barry McCoy, le chef de la brigade locale Fire and rescue, rentre chez lui, quand il reçoit à un appel du shérif… Deux personnes ont été blessées par arme à feu sur Moselle Road. Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Martin Quenehen Voix : François Hatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you will hear excerpts from the most recent Alex Murdaugh status conference as we get closer to his retrial for the murders of Maggie and Paul. Impact unpacks the latest developments in the Murdaugh case, focusing on the discovery process, key testimonies, and legal strategies. Impact explores how the defense aims to discredit investigators and the implications of new evidence and tips. 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 return Never pay full price again. Go to fromrebel.com — F-R-O-M-R-E-B-E-L dot com — home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love. #Murdaugh #legalstrategy, #investigation, #courtroom, #evidence, #witness estimony Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a limited time, get 40% off your first Hungryroot order plus a free item in every box for life at https://hungryroot.com/LAWNERD with code LAWNERD. Try Gusto online payroll and benefits software for small businesses at https://gusto.com/LAWNERD and get three months free when you run your first payroll. This episode breaks down several high-profile legal updates, beginning with the Las Vegas murder trial of Keffe D regarding the 30-year-old killing of Tupac Shakur, where the defendant's own book and statements are being used against him by the prosecution. She also discusses the recent Bricks & Minifigs private civil settlement involving a vintage Star Wars LEGO collection, noting that corporate claims have been resolved but she is waiting for names to be formally dismissed from the federal docket. Additionally, she covers the unsealing of a grand jury indictment against 14 individuals running a highly profitable cocaine trafficking ring out of two Penn State fraternities that was uncovered through personal Venmo transactions. Finally, she touches on the Alex Murdaugh case, detailing the dismissal of his lawsuit against clerk Becky Hill for lack of standing, a court-approved change of venue for his upcoming retrial, and an apology from defense attorney Dick Harpootlian for making a false statement about an alleged successful polygraph test. RESOURCES Keffe D Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8ZC_l1jpnc  Courthouse Becky's Motion to Dismiss - https://youtu.be/a2-nRldN-jo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part Two of Two There's a new Creighton Waters in town… In Part 2 of Episode 161, Investigative journalists⁠ Mandy Matney⁠ and⁠ ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ break down the stunning filing in which the lead prosecutor formally corrected Dick Harpootlian's false claim that Alex Murdaugh passed a polygraph "with flying colors" — complete with a savage citation noting defense co-counsel's incredulous reactions in real time.  Then, Joe McCullough pushes himself into the spotlight while pushing to unseal the Egg Lady records — conveniently trying to pull the in-camera transcripts from view that tell the real story.  Dots Connected: Judge McCaslin's change-of-venue ruling leans on the Beach v. Parker venue order that bashes Liz and Mandy's opinions, the one built on months of purchased lawfare, harassment, and  a landline survey of 333 people, and designed to blame journalists for publicity the villains created themselves.  Shenanigans?  Shenanigans AF… ⁠Vote for Laura Richards and Mandy Matney's SXSW Panel⁠! Let's Dive In…

Part Two of Two There's a new Creighton Waters in town… In Part 2 of Episode 161, Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell break down the stunning filing in which the lead prosecutor formally corrected Dick Harpootlian's false claim that Alex Murdaugh passed a polygraph "with flying colors" — complete with a savage citation noting defense co-counsel's incredulous reactions in real time.  Then, Joe McCullough pushes himself into the spotlight while pushing to unseal the Egg Lady records — conveniently trying to pull the in-camera transcripts from view that tell the real story.  Dots Connected: Judge McCaslin's change-of-venue ruling leans on the Beach v. Parker venue order that bashes Liz and Mandy's opinions, the one built on months of purchased lawfare, harassment, and  a landline survey of 333 people, and designed to blame journalists for publicity the villains created themselves.  Shenanigans?  Shenanigans AF… Vote for Laura Richards and Mandy Matney's SXSW Panel! Let's Dive In…

Part Two of Two There's a new Creighton Waters in town… In Part 2 of Episode 161, Investigative journalists⁠⁠ Mandy Matney⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠Liz Farrell⁠⁠ break down the stunning filing in which the lead prosecutor formally corrected Dick Harpootlian's false claim that Alex Murdaugh passed a polygraph "with flying colors" — complete with a savage citation noting defense co-counsel's incredulous reactions in real time.  Then, Joe McCullough pushes himself into the spotlight while pushing to unseal the Egg Lady records — conveniently trying to pull the in-camera transcripts from view that tell the real story.  Dots Connected: Judge McCaslin's change-of-venue ruling leans on the Beach v. Parker venue order that bashes Liz and Mandy's opinions, the one built on months of purchased lawfare, harassment, and  a landline survey of 333 people, and designed to blame journalists for publicity the villains created themselves.  Shenanigans?  Shenanigans AF… ⁠⁠Vote for Laura Richards and Mandy Matney's SXSW Panel⁠⁠! Let's Dive In…

In this episode, "The Professor" joined Impact to analyze the recent developments as Alex Murdaugh moves toward the retrial of his overturned murder conviction. Murdaugh's defense attorney, Dick Harpootlian, admits he lied in court about Murdaugh passing a polygraph about the murders. The Professor, Matt Siembieda, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and a law professor at Temple University, bringing legal insight and analysis to the discussion. 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 #Murdaugh #polygraph #alexmurdaugh, #legalethics, #court , #defense strategies, #South Carolina law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's DNA under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails that's never been identified — and an outside lab is about to get a shot at it. Judge Debra McCaslin ordered independent testing on the unknown male genetic material at an August 14 pretrial hearing, siding with defense arguments that SLED's own retesting method risked destroying the sample for good. Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer break down what happened in that Lexington County courtroom. McCaslin also pulled Alex Murdaugh's retrial entirely outside the 14th Judicial Circuit, pointing to the impossibility of seating an unbiased jury in a county Murdaugh's family effectively ran for three generations. She ruled the state can replay Murdaugh's own 2023 sworn testimony for the new jury, including his admission that he lied about being at the kennels the night his wife and son were killed. In a separate development, the defense told the court that weapons recovered in a recent Allendale County homicide may be ballistically linked to the Moselle murder weapons — a claim prosecutor Creighton Waters said blindsided him despite his daily contact with SLED. McCaslin is now personally overseeing jury selection after questions surfaced about when Becky Hill's interference in the original trial actually started. Murdaugh's team is also asking the judge to void the murder charges over allegations a SLED agent fabricated grand jury evidence. Next hearing: November 14. Retrial: April 5, 2027. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod 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. #AlexMurdaugh #MaggieMurdaugh #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrimeToday #MurdaughRetrial #SLED #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #CreightonWaters #PaulMurdaugh 

A South Carolina county of 37,000 people, where the Murdaugh family ran the local prosecutor's office for three generations, will not be hosting Alex Murdaugh's retrial. Judge Debra McCaslin pulled the case entirely outside the 14th Judicial Circuit at an August 14 pretrial hearing, and Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer break down everything else that happened in that courtroom. Murdaugh's defense told the court that weapons from a recent Allendale County homicide may be ballistically linked to the Moselle murder weapons — information prosecutor Creighton Waters said he'd never heard, despite daily contact with SLED. McCaslin ordered independent lab testing on unidentified male DNA recovered from under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails, siding with the defense's argument that SLED's own retesting process risked destroying the sample. She ruled Murdaugh's 2023 sworn testimony — including his admission that he lied about being at the kennels the night his wife and son died — can be replayed for the new jury. She's also now personally managing jury summons after questions arose about whether court official Becky Hill's interference in the original trial began earlier than previously understood. Murdaugh's team separately wants the murder charges voided outright, alleging a SLED agent fabricated evidence presented to the grand jury; that motion has not been ruled on. The next hearing lands November 14, with the retrial set for April 5, 2027. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod 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. #AlexMurdaugh #MaggieMurdaugh #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #MurdaughRetrial #SLED #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #CreightonWaters #PaulMurdaugh 

Alex Murdaugh's lawyers have accused a SLED agent of fabricating evidence used to charge him with murder in the first place. That motion is now sitting in front of Judge Debra McCaslin, one of several bombshells to come out of an August 14 pretrial hearing. Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer cover the full hearing, start to finish. McCaslin pulled the retrial entirely outside the 14th Judicial Circuit, ruling that a county where Murdaugh's family ran the prosecutor's office for three generations can't seat an unbiased jury. She ordered independent lab testing on unidentified male DNA recovered from under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails, agreeing with the defense that SLED's own retesting process could destroy the sample. She ruled the state can replay Murdaugh's 2023 sworn testimony for the new jury, including his admission that he lied about being at the kennels the night his wife and son were killed. And in the hearing's final stretch, the defense told the court that weapons tied to a recent Allendale County homicide may be ballistically linked to the Moselle murder weapons — a claim prosecutor Creighton Waters says caught him completely off guard despite talking to SLED every day. McCaslin is now personally overseeing jury selection after questions surfaced about Becky Hill's interference in the original trial. Next court date: November 14. Retrial: April 5, 2027. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod 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. #AlexMurdaugh #MaggieMurdaugh #JenniferCoffindaffer #MurdaughTrial #MurdaughRetrial #SLED #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #CreightonWaters #CriminalJustice 

Alex Murdaugh's retrial jury may hear him lie to them before they even meet him. Judge Debra McCaslin ruled at an August 14 pretrial hearing that the state can replay Murdaugh's own 2023 sworn testimony for the new jury — including his admission that he wasn't telling the truth about being at the kennels the night his wife and son were killed. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony Brueski to cover the full hearing. McCaslin also pulled the retrial entirely outside the 14th Judicial Circuit, citing the near impossibility of an unbiased jury in a county where the Murdaugh family ran the prosecutor's office for three generations. Where the case actually lands is still undecided, with the defense pushing for Charleston. The defense also dropped a bombshell claim: weapons from a recent Allendale County homicide may be ballistically connected to the Moselle murder weapons — news that prosecutor Creighton Waters said caught him completely off guard despite his daily contact with SLED. McCaslin cleared independent DNA testing on unidentified male genetic material found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails, and she's now personally overseeing jury selection after questions emerged about when Becky Hill's interference in the first trial actually began. A separate defense motion asks the judge to void the murder charges outright over allegations that a SLED agent fabricated grand jury evidence. Next court date: November 14. Retrial: April 5, 2027. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod 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. #AlexMurdaugh #MaggieMurdaugh #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillersLive #MurdaughRetrial #SLED #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #CreightonWaters #CriminalJustice 

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Part One of Two Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell break down everything that happened at Alex Murdaugh's most recent hearing.Team Murdaugh came to Friday's retrial hearing armed with a "bombshell" that turned out to be a dud… a rumor from fitsnews claiming Murdaugh murder weapons were tied to a recent Allendale County killing. However, no article existed, prosecutor Creighton Waters had never heard of it, and SLED debunked the claim within minutes.Mandy and Liz break down how the fumble unraveled in real time — and why so much of the media ran with it anyway. Then there's the venue circus: Dick Harpootlian putting his own associate on the stand to testify about budget hotels and Cracker Barrel commutes, insisting on Charleston-only... before pivoting to Richland County in a Monday letter to Judge McCaslin. Plus, the ruling that matters most: Alex's sworn testimony from the first trial — the lies, the kennel video admission, all of it — is allowed into the record in Murdaugh 2.0. Testifying has consequences. So does lying about where you were when your family was murdered.Vote for Laura Richards and Mandy Matney's SXSW Panel!Let's Dive In…

In this episode, we analyze the recent Murdaugh status conference, and Judge McCaslin's rulings. "The Professor", Matt Siembieta, joins Impact to discuss change of venue, prior tesimony and more decisions that were made about Murdaugh's upcoming retrial on double murder conviction. The Professor, Matt Siembieda, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and a law professor at Temple University, bringing legal insight and analysis to the discussion. 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

Luigi Mangione confessed to murder and was convicted of stalking. Lindsay Clancy had four providers who never spoke to each other. Alex Murdaugh's prosecutor found out about his own evidence from the defense table.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony Brueski on True Crime Today to cover all three cases.Mangione told a federal judge on August 14 that he shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He posed as a financial manager overseeing billions to get the conference location. The federal murder charge had already been dismissed. His lawyers filed a double jeopardy motion to kill the state murder case within hours. He is twenty-eight and faces sentencing in December with prosecutors seeking life.The Clancy trial at Plymouth Superior Court is three weeks into testimony. Clancy's nurse practitioner had no idea she had seen her psychiatrist fourteen times. She searched "hallucinations" on her phone five days before the killings. Peer-reviewed literature documents a four percent infanticide rate for postpartum psychosis. She broke her spine in a suicide attempt and is permanently paralyzed.At Murdaugh's Lexington County hearing, Judge Debra McCaslin ordered independent DNA testing on Maggie Murdaugh's fingernail evidence and moved the retrial out of the Colleton County circuit. The defense raised a potential connection between Allendale County murder weapons and the Murdaugh case. Creighton Waters, who speaks with SLED daily, said he had never heard of it.Coffindaffer covers what an investigator sees in all three cases and where each one goes from here.Lindsay Clancy and Alex Murdaugh have pleaded not guilty. All individuals are presumed innocent.Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer.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/@UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJgJoin 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.#LindsayClancy #LuigiMangione #AlexMurdaugh #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrimeToday #TrueCrime #PostpartumPsychosis #DoubleJeopardy #SLED #CriminalJustice

The lead prosecutor in the Alex Murdaugh murder case found out about potential evidence linked to the murder weapons from the defense — in open court. Creighton Waters told the judge on August 14 that he had never heard of the development. He said he communicates with SLED daily.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony Brueski on True Crime Today to go through the Lexington County pretrial hearing and what it means for the retrial scheduled for April 2027.Judge Debra McCaslin granted the defense access to fingernail DNA collected from Maggie Murdaugh. SLED's standard method had confirmed unknown male DNA but failed to identify it. The defense had fought to prevent SLED from retesting the sample internally, arguing the process would consume the only material available for independent analysis. McCaslin ruled an outside lab would get access.The retrial has been relocated out of the Colleton County circuit. The first trial was held where the Murdaugh family name carried decades of institutional power. McCaslin is personally overseeing jury selection after the first conviction was thrown out due to jury tampering.The prosecution can play Murdaugh's sworn testimony from 2023, including his admission he lied about being at the kennels. It lost roughly twelve and a half hours of financial crimes evidence the Supreme Court excluded. The defense has separately raised allegations that SLED's case agent provided false testimony about a bloody T-shirt and that the lab halted testing when results did not match.Coffindaffer covers what the hearing reveals about SLED's case management and whether the prosecution is stronger or weaker heading into the second trial.Alex Murdaugh has pleaded not guilty. He is presumed innocent.Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer.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/@UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJgJoin 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.#AlexMurdaugh #MaggieMurdaugh #TrueCrimeToday #JenniferCoffindaffer #MurdaughRetrial #SLED #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #CreightonWaters #CriminalJustice

Alex Murdaugh's pretrial hearing on August 14 produced a moment prosecutors did not expect. The defense told Judge Debra McCaslin that weapons from a recent Allendale County murder may be connected to the Murdaugh murder weapons. Creighton Waters, the lead prosecutor, said in open court he had never heard of it — despite speaking with SLED on a daily basis.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony Brueski to analyze what happened in the Lexington County courtroom and what it says about the integrity of the case SLED built.McCaslin ordered that fingernail DNA from Maggie Murdaugh be released to the defense for independent testing. The existing SLED analysis identified an unknown male profile under her fingernails but could not establish whose it was. The defense had fought for months against SLED conducting its own retesting, arguing the process would consume the remaining sample.The venue has been moved out of the entire judicial circuit that includes Colleton County, where the Murdaugh family held the local prosecutor's seat for three generations. McCaslin will oversee jury selection directly — a decision the defense pushed for after the first trial was overturned due to jury tampering by the clerk of court.Murdaugh's sworn testimony from 2023 will be played for the new jury. That includes his admission that he lied about being at the kennels. The prosecution lost twelve and a half hours of financial crimes evidence the Supreme Court said should not have been allowed.Coffindaffer examines what the Allendale weapons revelation tells an investigator and how much of the prosecution's current position traces back to how SLED built this case.Alex Murdaugh has pleaded not guilty. He is presumed innocent.Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer.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/@UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJgJoin 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.#AlexMurdaugh #MaggieMurdaugh #HiddenKillers #JenniferCoffindaffer #MurdaughRetrial #SLED #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #CreightonWaters #CriminalJustice

Creighton Waters communicates with SLED daily. On August 14, he stood in a Lexington courtroom and admitted he had never heard of a possible connection between weapons from an Allendale County homicide and the firearms tied to the Murdaugh murders. The claim came from Murdaugh's defense team, not from the state's own investigators. McCaslin told the defense the claim raised her eyebrows.That admission followed a hearing stacked with prosecution setbacks. Judge McCaslin pulled the retrial out of Colleton County and the surrounding judicial circuit, where three generations of Murdaughs ran the local prosecutor's office. She gave the defense access to fingernail DNA from Maggie Murdaugh for its own lab analysis, overruling the state's argument that the evidence contained nothing new. She allowed conditional use of Murdaugh's prior testimony but restricted it to his statements about the night Maggie and Paul were killed.McCaslin assumed personal responsibility for building the jury pool after defense attorney Dick Harpootlian asked when Becky Hill's tampering influence on the first jury actually began. Hill, the former Colleton County clerk, pleaded guilty to perjury and obstruction.Murdaugh, who has pleaded not guilty, appeared unshackled and in a suit for the first time since his November 2023 financial crimes sentencing. His defense has a pending motion asking McCaslin to dismiss the murder indictments based on alleged fabrication of blood evidence by SLED's lead case agent. The prosecution has not yet responded. The next hearing is November 14 and the retrial is set for April 5, 2027.Links: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/tonybpodDisclaimer: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:#AlexMurdaugh #CreightonWaters #MurdaughRetrial #TrueCrimeToday #SLED #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #MurdaughTrial

Alex Murdaugh walked into a Lexington courtroom on August 14 wearing a dark blue suit and striped tie. It was the first time he appeared in civilian clothes since being sentenced for stealing twelve million dollars in November 2023. Judge McCaslin had ordered the change days earlier, ruling that showing a defendant in prison clothes and shackles for convictions not before her court risks prejudicing potential jurors. Murdaugh has pleaded not guilty to the murders of his wife Maggie and their son Paul.His defense team then won on nearly every front. McCaslin granted a venue change out of the 14th Judicial Circuit, where the Murdaugh family's ancestors served as chief prosecutors for most of the last century. She allowed independent testing of unknown male DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails and placed conditions on how prosecutors can use Murdaugh's sworn testimony from 2023, limiting it to testimony about the killings.McCaslin personally assumed control of jury selection after Dick Harpootlian raised concerns about when former clerk Becky Hill's interference with the original jury started. Hill pleaded guilty to perjury and obstruction after the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Murdaugh's conviction.Near the end of the hearing, the defense claimed weapons from a recent Allendale County homicide may be connected to the Murdaugh murder case. Lead prosecutor Creighton Waters said he had never heard of it. A motion to throw out the murder indictments over alleged evidence fabrication by SLED's lead case agent is still pending. Next hearing: November 14. Retrial: April 5, 2027.Links: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/tonybpodDisclaimer: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:#AlexMurdaugh #SLED #MurdaughRetrial #CreightonWaters #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #BeckyHill #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh

Alex Murdaugh's defense filed a new motion demanding prosecutors search again for evidence and witness credibility material generated since the first trial, and certify in writing, within thirty days, that nothing favorable was missed. It names no witness. It alleges no specific missing document. Tony Brueski breaks down why that might be the point. The supplemental Brady and Giglio motion lists ten categories: plea and cooperation agreements, new witness statements, updated personnel and internal affairs files, testing methodology and proficiency records, additional search warrants, and anything post-trial bearing on the verdict's integrity. Prosecutors haven't responded yet, and a sanctions motion tied to an earlier suppression claim from the first trial is still outstanding. The filing lands alongside a separate move from the state: prosecutors want a new jury to hear Murdaugh's own 2023 testimony, including his admission that he lied to investigators for about eighteen months about being at the kennels the night Maggie and Paul were killed. The state is also renewing motions to keep third-party guilt evidence from the jury and to bar any mention of a polygraph, after Murdaugh's attorneys once claimed Curtis Eddie Smith failed one on the murders. Prosecutors are pushing for a fresh review of digital evidence while opposing independent DNA testing sought by the defense. Judge Debra McCaslin has tentatively set the retrial for April 5, 2027. Murdaugh is presumed innocent, has denied the killings since 2021, and remains imprisoned on unrelated financial crimes. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod 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. #AlexMurdaugh #MaggieMurdaugh #HiddenKillers #MurdaughRetrial #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #MurdaughMurders #BradyMotion #DebraMcCaslin #DickHarpootlian 

For about eighteen months, Alex Murdaugh told investigators he was never at the kennels the night Maggie and Paul were killed. He later admitted, under oath, that wasn't true. Prosecutors now want a brand new jury to hear that admission directly from his own 2023 testimony. Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke break down what the state's filing is actually asking for. Alongside the testimony, prosecutors are renewing two pretrial wins from the first trial: keeping third-party guilt evidence from the jury, and barring any mention of a polygraph, a rule that matters because Murdaugh's own attorneys once told a court Curtis Eddie Smith failed one when asked about the murders. Prosecutors are also seeking a fresh review of digital evidence and fighting the defense's request for independent DNA testing. The defense has its own move on the table. A supplemental Brady and Giglio motion demands prosecutors search again for favorable evidence and witness credibility material generated since the first trial, and certify in writing within thirty days that the search was thorough. Ten categories are listed, from plea deals to personnel files to testing methodology, and the motion names no specific witness or missing document. A sanctions motion from the first trial remains unresolved, and prosecutors haven't responded. Judge Debra McCaslin has tentatively set the retrial for April 5, 2027. Alex Murdaugh is presumed innocent, has denied the killings since 2021, and remains imprisoned on unrelated financial crimes. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod 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. #AlexMurdaugh #MaggieMurdaugh #HiddenKillers #MurdaughRetrial #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #MurdaughMurders #BradyMotion #DebraMcCaslin #DickHarpootlian 

Ryan Kelly told Alex Murdaugh's jury that nothing tied alternate suspect Eddie Smith to the murders of Maggie and Paul. In June 2026, he was fired from a Charleston County internal affairs job. The records don't describe the allegations, and nothing currently links the firing to his SLED work or the Murdaugh case. Tony Brueski lays out exactly what's known and what isn't. The timing matters because of what else surfaced the same week. On August 5, 2026, Murdaugh's defense filed a Brady motion demanding prosecutors search every file, agency, and personnel record connected to the case and swear in writing that nothing favorable to Murdaugh is being withheld. It leans heavily on lead investigator David Owen's record: a 2015 murder case where a judge later quashed the indictment because the state sat on favorable evidence for nearly a decade, including a mother's account that Owen denied under oath. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins to weigh whether the defense's demand is a fishing expedition or something this investigation has earned. She also addresses the white shirt Murdaugh wore the night of the murders, which tested negative for human blood before a chemical used in SLED's own testing left it permanently unusable for any further analysis. The same day the motion was filed, a federal judge dismissed Murdaugh's $600,000 lawsuit against former clerk Becky Hill, whose jury tampering overturned his original convictions. Hill has pleaded guilty to obstruction, perjury, and misconduct and received no prison time. Judge Debra McCaslin hears arguments on the Brady motion August 14, 2026. Murdaugh is presumed innocent ahead of his 2027 retrial. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod 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. #AlexMurdaugh #BeckyHill #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #MurdaughRetrial #DavidOwen #SLED #SouthCarolina #MurdaughMurders #JusticeForMaggieAndPaul 

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Part Two of Two  South Carolina fined journalist Mandy Matney $5,000 to “deter similar conduct in the future and promote respect for the law.” It fined Cory Fleming, $0. Becky Hill, $0. Alex Murdaugh — who stole more than $12 million from grieving clients — $0.  Mandy opens Part Two of Episode 158 by laying that math out plainly, and asking what message it sends to every whistleblower in the state trying to change its broken systems. Then journalists⁠ Mandy Matney⁠ and⁠ ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ turn to Murdaugh v. Hill, the federal suit in which Alex demands at least $600,000 from the former clerk of court for what his lawyers call “criminal jury tampering” — a charge prosecutors declined to bring, because the jurors telling the story couldn't keep it straight. Plus: Becky's motion to dismiss, Phil Barber's savage briefs, another sealed discovery order, and why a sourdough starter metaphor explains this entire mess. Join the⁠ LUNASHARK® Premium Community⁠ now on Patreon - Together we go further ☀️

Part Two of Two  South Carolina fined journalist Mandy Matney $5,000 to “deter similar conduct in the future and promote respect for the law.” It fined Cory Fleming, $0. Becky Hill, $0. Alex Murdaugh — who stole more than $12 million from grieving clients — $0.  Mandy opens Part Two of Episode 158 by laying that math out plainly, and asking what message it sends to every whistleblower in the state trying to change its broken systems. Then journalists Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell turn to Murdaugh v. Hill, the federal suit in which Alex demands at least $600,000 from the former clerk of court for what his lawyers call “criminal jury tampering” — a charge prosecutors declined to bring, because the jurors telling the story couldn't keep it straight. Plus: Becky's motion to dismiss, Phil Barber's savage briefs, another sealed discovery order, and why a sourdough starter metaphor explains this entire mess. Join the LUNASHARK® Premium Community now on Patreon - Together we go further ☀️