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

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

Neil Gordon co-wrote a book about Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial with Clerk of Court, Becky Hill, who's come under fire for plagiarism and allegations of jury tampering. Gordon is revealing how he discovered the plagiarism and where he'll donate his share of the profits from the sale of the book. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy talks with Gordon and FITSNews founder Will Folks about Hill's mysteriously missing county-issued cell phone in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show about the biggest stories in crime.HOST:Angenette Levy: twitter.com/Angenette5CRIME FIX PRODUCTION:Head of Social Media, YouTube - Bobby SzokeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinVideo Editing - Daniel CamachoAudio Editing - Brad MaybeGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@LawandCrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vincent and Joel sit down with FITS News founder Will Folks to talk through the hottest political topics, judicial reform, updates on the Murdaugh trial, the flipped dynamic on Abortion policy, the state of national politics, the Presidential Election, and so much more! Hear journalistic insight and a behind the scenes look at this years most controversial decisions and what to expect from next year's high impact elections. This fascinating episode takes a look at real problems and hot button issues that impact your lives every day. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C.  Support the showKeep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcastFacebook.com/BITBRpodcasthttps://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com

There are reports that the Stephen Smith case is in front of a grand jury. One of Sandy Smith's attorneys, Eric Bland, believes there will be action on the case by Labor Day.Fitsnews and Will Folks allowed us to share with you some of the police interviews that were done with Stephen's sister and mother 8 days after he was found dead in the middle of the road.Plus, why Alex Murdaugh has not asked to be moved to a federal prison.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Convicted double murderer Alex Murdaugh has received messages of love and support from women on his prison-issued tablet. The disgraced lawyer has been in prison for over a month since a jury found him guilty of killing his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. The Law&Crime Network's Angenette Levy talks with FITSNews founding editor Will Folks about his outlet obtaining the messages and psychologist Dr. John Delatorre about people who write to inmates they've never met.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW:Save 10% on your entire POM Pepper Spray order by using code LAWCRIME10 at http://bit.ly/3IGNFxvLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokePodcasting - Sam GoldbergWriting & Video Editing - Michael DeiningerGuest Booking - Alyssa FisherSocial Media Management - Vanessa Bein & Kiera BronsonSUBSCRIBE TO OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Court JunkieObjectionsThey Walk Among AmericaCoptales and CocktailsThe Disturbing TruthSpeaking FreelyLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's Wake Up Carolina!We discuss the tragic shooting incident in Nashville.We play parts of our podcast interview with Will Folks, founder of FitsNews.com.www.studio550boston.com

A former sex worker claimed Alex Murdaugh was a client of hers in the past who often got violent during their trysts. Lindsey Edwards recalled a time when the disgraced lawyer allegedly “violently choked” her during a drug-fueled date. The Law&Crime Network's Angenette Levy discusses the claims with the founding editor of FITSNews, Will Folks, who sat down with Edwards in an exclusive interview. LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokePodcasting - Sam GoldbergWriting & Video Editing - Michael DeiningerGuest Booking - Alyssa FisherSocial Media Management - Vanessa Bein & Kiera BronsonSUBSCRIBE TO OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Court JunkieObjectionsThey Walk Among AmericaCoptales and CocktailsThe Disturbing TruthSpeaking FreelyLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Alex Murdaugh trial continues with the defense presenting their case.Will Folks from Fitsnews.com joins us. We ask him about cultivating sources, how he choses to do reporting, and the media coverage of the trial.We also discuss Alex's drug issues, and how Will thinks the trial going so far.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Vincent and Joel sit down with FITS News founder and one of South Carolina's premier journalists Will Folks to talk through the recent Midterm Elections, Why the Governor's race was so one sided, gerrymandered- anti-competitive - districts, S.C.'s future in the legislature, why state democrats lost by such landslides, how the 2024 presidential race is shaping up, and so much more. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C. 

In this heavily caffeinated edition of the FITSNews Week In Review we dove right into recent bombshell Murdaugh crime and corruption saga developments.For months informed speculators – ourselves included – have posited it is highly unlikely a few ‘lone wolves' could have successfully executed the complex financial crimes Alex Murdaugh, Cory Fleming, and Russell Laffitte stand accused of committing.Are we to believe that a rouge banker hid hundreds of thousands of dollars of fraud over an extended period of time from the other members of the Palmetto State Bank board of directors?Are we to believe that a rouge lawyer hid similarly serious crimes from his law partners?Until this week the answer to these questions were yes, but according to sources close to the federal prosecution of Russell Laffitte, audio referenced at secretive hearing held Thursday addressed a $680,000 payout to Alex Murdaugh's former law firm.The alleged details of the recording call the 'lone wolf' narrative into question, and could usher in an expansion of the prosecution of alleged co-conspirators. The Murdaugh saga has exposed the world to a side of the South Carolina justice - or injustice - system that many hadn't seen before. Are the alleged crimes, crimes which should have been detected and prosecuted years ago, indicative of systemic rot in the Palmetto State? Are they evidence of a dynasty built on decades of uncontested power in the state's southeastern corner? Or are they merely evidence of a few bad apples? These questions remain unanswered, and have led to many debates between those who argue that the state's Judicial system is fundamentally flawed and those who believe it is fundamentally benevolentThe alleged details of the recording call the ‘lone wolf' narrative into question, and could usher in an expansion of the prosecution of alleged co-conspirators.The Murdaugh saga has exposed the world to a side of the South Carolina justice – or injustice – system that many hadn't seen before.Are the alleged crimes, crimes which should have been detected and prosecuted years ago, indicative of systemic rot in the Palmetto State? Are they evidence of a dynasty built on decades of uncontested power in the state's southeastern corner? Or are they merely evidence of a few bad apples?These questions remain unanswered, and have led to many debates between those who argue that the state's Judicial system is fundamentally flawed and those who believe it is fundamentally benevolent.FITSNews founding editor Will Folks had a spirited discussion with Strom Law attorney Alexandra Beneventoin which the two debated the efficacy of the state's judicial system. 

Will Folks from Fits News joins the show to talk to Lea about gaming laws in the state of South Carolina. He expresses a strong opinion on gambling. They discuss ways gambling could be accepted in the state. In addition, 

Our founding editor Will Folks is back in the chair for this Saturday's edition of the FITSNews Week in Review! In this episode, we treaded dangerously close to Real Housewives of Greenville territory – delving into the cast of characters tied to the sex scandal surrounding U.S. congressman William Timmons.Missed that drama? Well, “it started with a whisper …” and yes, Will quoted (and even tried to sing a few bars) of that song in his expansive, entertaining take on the circus swirling around the family values “Republican.”As a reminder, FITSNews doesn't really care who politicians sleep with (unless they bill their dalliances to the taxpayer) – but we were dragged headfirst into this still-unfolding drama.To recap: FITSNews never sought comment from the congressman on his alleged affair with a Charleston socialite. Nor did we indicate that we had any plans to publish a report on the rumored tryst (we hadn't even really had a proper conversation about it in the newsroom). Also, FITSNews has a  longstanding policy of not getting involved in the private lives of public officials – a policy Timmons and his team were no doubt well aware of.Still, we were provided with an unsolicited 18-word statement in which Timmons asked for “prayers and privacy” as he and his wife, Sarah Timmons, worked through “some difficult private matters.”In case you aren't familiar with how these things typically go – and I'd hope for your own sake that you aren't – it's not exactly standard operating procedure to give a media outlet a quote about your affair when they are simply doing their due diligence on a tip.It seemed to us as though Timmons almost wanted this story out there so it wouldn't continue to fester. If he was hoping his indiscretions would slip quickly out of the news cycle, though, he was sorely disappointed.In this week's episode Will discussed the allegations against Timmons and the (at times ludicrous) public statements made by those impacted by the scandal in detail.In other news, the ‘Murdaugh Murders' crime and corruption saga is heating up and we were proud to give readers and viewers an exclusive look at the role geofencing (the use of cell phone location data to pinpoint who was at a crime scene) could play in the prosecution of the killer or killers of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.In our Murdaugh segment, we played a clip from researcher Jennifer Wood's special report on this subject.We're continuing to keep our eyes peeled and our ears to the ground on this story – and have heard that major developments related to the case could happen in the very near future. Stay tuned.Finally, Will took a moment to address this news outlet's open microphone policy. We've had the privilege of publishing a lot of great guest columns lately, and announced earlier this week that we will be bringing on a new guest columnist to further broaden the idealogical spectrum on our site.The team here at FITSNews – like our readers – doesn't always see eye-to-eye. And that's a good thing. No one person, party or ideology gets it right all the time – and we hope to provide a sort of intellectual proving ground where the best ideas compete against one another to see which ones come out on top.One last programming note: For those of you covering the Bowen Turner saga, we will be covering the accused rapist bond revocation hearing next Wednesday in Orangeburg, S.C. In case you missed our recent coverage of a buddy-buddy reception given to a new judge by a powerful law firm (one with deep ties to the state legislature), give Will's piece from earlier this week a read. The story didn't make this week's show … but it shone a light on the interpersonal relationships that threaten the notion of “blind justice” in South Carolina.

Its been lonely here at FITSNews HQ this week with our founding editor Will Folks soaking up the rays (and possibly grease from fried fish). Easy, ladies In Will's absence we've pulled out all the stops to put together a great show for you. I'm most excited for you to see the special report put together by our researcher extraordinaire Jennifer Wood on the potential for federal involvement in the Murdaugh murders crime and corruption saga.But before we debut Jenn's special report I walk you through two other important developments: the fallout from last week's partisan primaries and a new way for the governor to hold Palmetto State school district leaders accountable.S.C. Attorney General candidate Lauren Martel led a “MAGA slate” protest of her partisan primary loss. Martel was soundly defeated in her bid against third-term incumbent attorney general Alan Wilson.Martel's protest was centered around the failure of election workers to be administered an oath required by law. While I am in support of following all laws that legitimize our elections, I characterized Martel's challenge as “frivolous” in this week's episode.I gave slightly more credence to house district 43 candidate Mark Corral, who announced late Tuesday night that he too was submitting a letter disputing the election. Unlike Martel, Corral lost by a far narrower margin of 139 votes (or 3.84 percent) to incumbent Randy Ligon.Corral protested the relocation of precinct polling places because he alleged that one location was moved outside of an adjacent precinct in violation of S.C. Code §7-7-910.Both Corral and Martel had to prove that their races would have turned out differently had the issues they cited not occurred, and none of the candidates who challenged their primary results were able to cross that evidentiary threshold in a hearing held before the S.C. GOP executive committee on Thursday evening.I then moved on to the run-off election in the Republican primary between candidates Ellen Weaver and Kathy Maness for the state superintendent of education position.Potentially more important for the day-to-day operation of S.C. schools is how governor Henry McMaster‘s investigation into  Richland School District Two proceeds in the coming weeks.Following months of allegations of improprieties by district leadership, the governor has formally requested that S.C. state inspector general Brian Lamkin investigate the district and provide him with a report of his findings.We end the episode with FITSNews researcher Jennifer Wood's special report on RICO charges and what would need to happen for them to be applied in the Murdaugh case.

Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh's murders. Unfortunately, there still have not been any arrests in the crime that has evolved into the most notorious murder investigation in recent South Carolina history.  However, this week FITSnews broke some important news in the double homicide.  Audio and video evidence obtained by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division shows that Alex Murdaugh was at Moselle in the moments just before the murders.  In this episode, Mandy and Liz take you through everything we know about the double homicide — the means, the motive, and opportunity.  We've learned in this case how important sunlight is — and you'll hear attorneys Eric Bland and Ronnie Richter and FITSNews founding editor Will Folks talk about that.  Also in this episode, we share good news in the jailhouse phone call case.  FITSNews video interview with Eric Bland and Ronnie Richter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss3pMrYOQHk FITSNews Podcast: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/fitsnews-week-in-review-fitsnews-4QTC8YXFdar/ The Murdaugh Murders Podcast is created by Mandy Matney and Luna Shark Productions. Our Executive Editor is Liz Farrell. Advertising is curated by the talented team at AdLarge Media. Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/MurdaughPod/ https://www.instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ ** Click to ADVERTISE WITH OUR MEDIA PARTNERS AT FITSNEWS.COM ** For current and accurate updates: Fitsnews.com or Twitter.com/mandymatney Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247 Support the Reporting: https://www.fitsnews.com/fitsnews-subscription-options Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh's murders. Unfortunately, there still have not been any arrests in the crime that has evolved into the most notorious murder investigation in recent South Carolina history.  However, this week we broke some important news in the double homicide.  Audio and video evidence obtained by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division shows that Alex Murdaugh was at Moselle in the moments just before the murders.  In this episode, Mandy and Liz take you through everything we know about the double homicide — the means, the motive, and opportunity.  We've learned in this case how important sunlight is — and you'll hear attorneys Eric Bland and Ronnie Richter and FITSNews founding editor Will Folks talk about that.  Also in this episode, we share good news in the jailhouse phone call case.  The Murdaugh Murders Podcast is created by Mandy Matney and Luna Shark Productions. Our Executive Editor is Liz Farrell. Advertising is curated by the talented team at AdLarge Media. Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/MurdaughPod/ https://www.instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ For current and accurate updates: Twitter.com/mandymatney Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was another busy week at FITSNews as our intrepid researcher Jenn Wood paid a visit to our South Carolina headquarters. Jenn's ability to effortlessly assemble and piece together information rivals that of Penelope Garcia from Criminal Minds – and you'll see the fruits of her latest visit in the coming weeks as the ‘Murdaugh Murders' crime and corruption saga approaches a point of critical mass.While Jenn was busy scouring public indexes and doing deep dives on property records and corporate filings, our founding editor Will Folks dropped a bombshell in the ongoing Bowen Turner saga – questioning whether two of the three sexual assault cases against the accused teen rapist were improperly assigned to the office of S.C. second circuit solicitor Bill Weeks.This report was met almost immediately with a broadside from S.C. first circuit solicitor David Pascoe – the prosecutor who assigned the cases to Weeks. According to Pascoe, he had “no doubt” the office of Alan Wilson was behind the story – and accusing the attorney general of “irresponsibly” playing politics in order to get a “sensational headline.”Will had a far more positive and productive conversation with S.C. senator Katrina Shealy about possible legislative solutions to improve the state's badly broken “justice system.” FITSNews will continue to work with Shealy and any other members of the legislature to enact much needed reforms aimed at preventing miscarriages of justiceWill and Jenn also attended a press conference at the attorney general's office announcing a major drug bust. According to Wilson and his law enforcement/ prosecutorial partners, the La Familia cartel used a Greenville S.C. Mexican restaurant – and its fleet of food trucks – to traffic drugs throughout the Upstate.Talk about a memorable “Taco Tuesday …”Incidentally, Will and Jenn used approximately half a tank of gas getting to and from the press conference – which based on current prices means this news outlet is on the verge of bankruptcy.But seriously – gas is expensive right now. And on this week's show Will walked us through how Palmetto State leaders are not helping the situation.We cap the episode off with an update on the Brittanee Drexel case. Drexel's loved ones finally have answers. Raymond Douglas Moody, 62, of Georgetown, S.C. has been charged with murder, kidnapping and criminal sexual conduct in the first degree in connection with the case.

It was a big week for news in South Carolina as Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Will Folks broke a trio of big exclusives related to the still-unraveling ‘Murdaugh Murders' crime and corruption saga.Will and Liz discussed all of these new developments in depth in our increasingly popular ‘Week in Review' segment … which recaps the big stories we broke (or covered) over the previous seven days.We also took a closer look at the latest developments in the still-unfolding Bowen Turner saga – with Farrell and Folks offering their takes on where that story could be headed. Also, I am continuing to work on our documentary of the Bowen Turner saga as a case study in South Carolina's “injustice system.”Finally, there's a new sheriff in the South Carolina House of Representatives – but unlike the “Queen's coronation” coverage provided by the Palmetto State' mainstream media, Will came loaded for bear when it comes to assessing his potential impact on a host of important outcomes in the Palmetto State.Here are the show notes and don't forget you can now access the show on Apple and Spotify …*****SHOW NOTESMURDAUGH MURDERSHigh-Velocity Impact Spatter Directly Ties Alex Murdaugh To Double Homicide, Sources SayMaggie Murdaugh Was ‘Lured' To Moselle On The Night Of Her Murder, Sources SayMurdaugh Murders: Grand Jury Was Probing Alex Murdaugh's Finances Prior To Moselle HomicidesWhat Can Blood Spatter Tell Us? Forensic Expert ExplainsAlex Murdaugh Paid $110K For A Funeral Home In 2020? That Seems … UnusualBOWEN TURNER NOT OFF THE HOOK YET?Bowen Turner Saga: It's Not OverBowen Turner Case: Family Of Dallas Stoller Launches PetitionSolicitor Seeks Sanctions For Bowen Turner's Numerous And Flagrant ViolationsSTATE HOUSE SHAKE UPSouth Carolina House: The Dominos Are About To FallSouth Carolina State House: Meet The New Boss*****Once again, please do not hesitate to share your comments and criticisms (constructive or otherwise). Each one of them helps us improve the product we are cranking out.To share your feedback, email me (dylan@fitsnews) or tweet to me (@DNolan2000).

19-year-old Bowen Turner is accused of raping three women between 2018-2019. One of those victims, Dallas Stoller, died in November of 2021. In this special episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, you'll hear from Dallas' sister and father, who were in the courtroom last week when Turner got a shocking sweetheart deal of just five years probation.  He won't have to register as a sex offender. Solicitor David Miller of the Second Circuit Solicitor's Office agreed to the deal. Judge Markley Dennis approved the sentence.  Like Paul Murdaugh, Bowen Turner had the privilege of being represented by a state senator. State Senator Brad Hutto negotiated this shocking deal for his client to go free - even after he violated his bond conditions more than 60 times. In this episode, you will hear from Mandy , Liz, and Will as we tell you exactly what went wrong in this case and how this case exemplifies a much bigger problem in our judicial system.  You'll also hear from survivor Chloe Bess, who was slut-shamed in court by Senator Brad Hutto after she was assaulted by Bowen Turner.  How can you help? Read this post: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.ford.1238/posts/pfbid0xSjEDQhS1dDX1Y1oxwZmx14eK3kwqv6bVbEU9tqABYa6YqSYVvaBSnZy2gQzPY6El Share this story: https://www.fitsnews.com/2022/04/08/yet-another-flagrant-miscarriage-of-justice-in-south-carolina/ Or this thread: https://twitter.com/MandyMatney/status/1513676053331513348 Call the elected Officials Involved: Second Circuit Solicitor's Office (Ask for Deputy David Miller or his boss Bill Weeks): (803) 642-1557 State Senator Brad Hutto: Home Phone (803) 536-1808, Business Phone (803) 534-5218, Business Phone (803) 212-6140, Email:BradHutto@scsenate.gov Judge Markley Dennis: (843) 719-4435, mdennisj@sccourts.org In this episode, hear special guest Will Folks of FITSNews, explain why these elected official's involvement was concerning and what it means to the case.  Check out the new FITSNEWS podcast here: https://apple.co/3Kr3dDC Oh! And please vote for Mandy as the Best Local Investigative Reporter in the Charleston City Paper here: https://bit.ly/38l2fuA And a special thank you to our sponsors: Cerebral, Hunt-A-Killer, Priceline, Embark Vet, VOURI, Hello Fresh, Babbel, Article, Daily Harvest, and others. The Murdaugh Murders Podcast is created by Mandy Matney and produced by Luna Shark Productions. Our Executive Editor is Liz Farrell. Advertising is curated by the talented team at AdLarge Media. Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/MurdaughPod/ https://www.instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ ** Click to ADVERTISE WITH OUR MEDIA PARTNERS AT FITSNEWS.COM ** For current and accurate updates: Fitsnews.com or Twitter.com/mandymatney Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247 Support the Reporting: https://www.fitsnews.com/fitsnews-subscription-options Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While there was a lot of news related to the Murdaugh saga in the last week, this episode will focus on 14th Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone and why his involvement in this case matters. We still have questions that need to be answered and, as residents who live in the 14th Circuit, we are concerned about our solicitor and justice system in the Lowcountry.  In this episode, hear special guest Will Folks of FITSNews, explain why Stone's involvement was concerning and what it means to the case.  Check out the new FITSNEWS podcast here: https://apple.co/3Kr3dDC Bonus! You'll hear comedian Kathleen Madigan talk about Mandy from her live show in Charleston. Check our her AMAZING pubcast here: https://apple.co/3DHXCq0 Oh! And please vote for Mandy as the Best Local Investigative Reporter in the Charleston City Paper here: https://bit.ly/38l2fuA And a special thank you to our sponsors: Cerebral, Hunt-A-Killer, Priceline, Embark Vet, VOURI, Hello Fresh, Babbel, Article, Daily Harvest, and others. The Murdaugh Murders Podcast is created by Mandy Matney and produced by Luna Shark Productions. Our Executive Editor is Liz Farrell. Advertising is curated by the talented team at AdLarge Media. Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/MurdaughPod/ https://www.instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ ** Click to ADVERTISE WITH OUR MEDIA PARTNERS AT FITSNEWS.COM ** For current and accurate updates: Fitsnews.com or Twitter.com/mandymatney Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247 Support the Reporting: https://www.fitsnews.com/fitsnews-subscription-options Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vincent and Joel sit down with Will Folks from FITSnews to get a behind the scenes look at what's going to happen this year at the State House and hear riveting details about some of South Carolina's most prominent politicians.  They discuss how Mr. Folks went from bar bouncer in Five Points, Columbia to Press Secretary for the Governor, what it was like working for Mark Sanford, how one party super-majority is harming the state, and so much more. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C.   

Almost seven months after Paul Murdaugh and Maggie Murdaugh were murdered in Colleton County, South Carolina, multiple sources close to the investigation told FITSNews that physical evidence directly ties Alex Murdaugh to the double homicide. We've been told that this evidence is substantial, serious and directly links Alex to this gruesome crime.  And that is a BIG deal.  In this episode, Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell reveal new information in the case as we put everything we know into context.  Do all roads lead to Alex? Also on this episode, we hear from South Carolina attorney and lawmaker Justin Bamberg again — who has stepped into the arena as a voice for victims.  And a special thank you to our sponsors: Cerebral, Betera, Aura Frames, Hunt-A-Killer, Bannon Law Group, Nature's Highway CBD, and others. Pre-sales for Murdaugh Murders Podcast merch is now live at MurdaughMurdersPodcast.com/MERCH. All net proceeds from merchandise sales are donated to victim-focused charities like Hopeful Horizons and others on a regular rotation. Hopeful Horizons is a children's advocacy, domestic violence and rape crisis center.  The Murdaugh Murders Podcast is created by Mandy Matney and produced by Luna Shark Productions. Our Executive Writer is Liz Farrell. Founding Editor of FITSNews.com Will Folks contributed to the reporting in this podcast. Advertising is curated by the talented team at AdLarge Media.. Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/MurdaughPod/ https://www.instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ As you know, we are a mission-driven podcast - we expose the truth wherever it leads.  In 2022 we plan to commission up to 5 different stories for deep-dive investigations. We're seeking investigators, journalists, arm-chair detectives and others to tell a story they've always wanted to share in order to expose the truth wherever it leads. Cold cases, active investigations, crimes and corruption is our aim and we want to help you blow the lid off of the next big story. We fund your project, you tell the story - we just help you along. Visit MurdaughMurdersPodcast.com/truth for more details. For current and accurate updates: Fitsnews.com or Twitter.com/mandymatney Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247 Support the Reporting: https://www.fitsnews.com/fitsnews-subscription-options Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's episode is about The Murdaugh's, a family deeply rooted in the South Carolina justice system with a dark past. From a boat crash, double homicide, and a failed murder attempt, this family's story is not something you can not make up. Follow along as Avery dives into all of the information and Dylan does his best to keep up as this case takes some unbelievable turns! Case Sources: The Murdaugh Family Saga: A Tangled Web of Secrets and Murder by Faith Karimi of CNN - https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/18/us/murdaugh-mystery-south-carolina/index.html  Mandy Matney, News Director at FITSNews  'She's Gone, Don't Worry About Her,': What the Murduaghs Did the Night Mallory Beach Died by Mandy Matney of FITSNews - https://www.fitsnews.com/2021/07/20/dont-worry-about-her-shes-gone-what-the-murdaughs-did-the-night-mallory-beach-died/ Murdaugh Murders Saga: Unpacking the Alex Murdaugh Bond Hearing by Will Folks of FITSNews - https://www.fitsnews.com/2021/09/18/murdaugh-murders-saga-unpacking-the-alex-murdaugh-bond-hearing/ South Carolina Law Enforcement Newsroom - https://www.sled.sc.gov/mediareleases.aspx Intro Music - Trick or Treat (instrumental) by RYYZN https://soundcloud.com/ryyzn Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/l_trick-or-treat Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/uNPXJ9CDzbc