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True Sunlight
Previously known as the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, (which inspired Hulu's Original Series Murdaugh: Death in the Family), True Sunlight is the intersection of True Crime, journalism and systematic corruption. Celebrated journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are taking their style of reporting beyond Alex Murdaugh and his co-conspirators. We expose the truth wherever it leads giving voice to victims like Mica Francis, Sara Lynn Colucci, and Christa Bauer Gilley, while still pursuing justice…
Episodes
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MMP #87: ‘I Can’t Believe It Has Happened’: Stephen Smith’s Body Exhumed
First off, if you’re on social media, please please please take part in our Green Day for Justice campaign to show the Smith family your love and support. A…
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MMP #86: Solving Stephen Smith’s Case, Clearing Up Misinformation and What’s Next with the Exhumation
There has been a TON of buzz in the Stephen Smith case, which is a good thing. Just like they did in the Satterfield case, Eric Bland and Ronnie Richter have…
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MMP #85: Who Murdered Stephen Smith? Part Seven: Stephen Smith’s Death Now Officially A Homicide
Eight years after 19-year-old Stephen Smith’s body was found on a rural South Carolina road, investigators are finally saying the thing his family has known…
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MMP #84: The Latest on Stephen Smith, SLED’s Investigation into the Murders and Russell Laffitte’s Future
Thank you for your patience as this episode is publishing later than usual. As I said on social media, our team is in adjustment mode after the adrenaline and…
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MMP #83: Alex Murdaugh Verdict: How We Got to Guilty + Creighton Waters Interview
Now that Alex Murdaugh has been convicted in the murders of his wife and son, it’s time to take a look back on all the pieces that had to come together for the…
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MMP #82: Week Six of the Alex Murdaugh Trial: ‘What A Tangled Web We Weave’
The trial of Alex Murdaugh is coming to an end and soon the jury will deliver its verdict. Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell break down the best and worst moments…
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MMP #81: Week Five of Alex Murdaugh's Trial: Maggie’s & Paul’s Last Day on Earth And The Timeline That Traps The Defense
The trial of Alex Murdaugh is now in its fifth week and the defense is trying its hardest to convince the jury that all of Alex’s big lies about what happened…
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MMP #80: Alex Murdaugh Trial Week Four: How many lies will the jury buy?
We’re in the middle of week four of the Alex Murdaugh trial and it’s been – very on brand in the last week. Since the last podcast, the courtroom drama has…
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MMP #79: Alex Murdaugh Trial Week 3: Trust, Brotherhood & Understanding The Motive
The third week of Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial started with a big blow to the defense after Judge Clifton Newman agreed to let the prosecution present evidence…
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MMP #78: Evidence Stacks Up Against Alex Murdaugh In Week 2 Of Trial
We’re in week two of the trial against Alex Murdaugh and it’s been one heck of a high-speed rollercoaster ride as we learn more about the investigation into…
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Feed Drop: CUP OF JUSTICE, Now On A Separate Feed!
A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!! By popular demand, Cup of Justice has launched as its own weekly show!! Go to cupofjusticepod.com to learn more or click the link in the…
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It’s Finally Here: The Trial of Alex Murdaugh Begins with Big Revelations (S01E77)
The trial of Alex Murdaugh has begun and already a lot has been revealed about the night he allegedly killed his wife, Maggie, and son Paul. Co-hosts Mandy…
True SunlightCup of Justice Bonus 14: The Most Aggressive Form of the Truth: Dick and Jim Push the Limits in Latest Motion
Murdaugh Murders Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland take a hard look at Dick and Jim’s last-minute attempt…
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Prelude To Murdaugh Murders Trial + ‘Tombstone’ Friends and the Good Ole Boy Enablers (S01E76)
Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder trial is set to begin amid new revelations about the “tombstone buddies” who have enabled his behavior throughout the years. Who…
True SunlightCup of Justice Bonus 13: Terrified Jurors, Unprepared Witnesses and Dirty Money: Countdown To The Murdaugh Trial
Murdaugh Murders Podcast hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland discuss the latest in lead-up to one of the biggest trials…
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Buster Breaks Free? Details of the Boat Crash Settlement (S01E75)
After nearly four years, a major update has been announced in the boat crash case — Buster Murdaugh has settled with the family of Mallory Beach and three of…
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Dividing and Hiding the Facts: The Self-Victimization of Alex Murdaugh (S01E74)
Dick, Jim and Alex get fact-checked when prosecutor Creighton Waters files a post-Christmas no-holds-barred response to their latest memo, revealing new…
True SunlightCup of Justice Bonus 12: What evidence will be allowed in the murder trial? + What the new charges could mean for Alex’s victims?
In the second of a two-part episode, Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland talk about the ongoing rumor that Maggie Murdaugh…
True SunlightCup of Justice Bonus 11: Days of Bowing at the Altar of the Good Ole Boys Are Over
In this first part of a two-part episode, Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland talk about the suspicious circumstances…
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What Happened To The Money? Part Six + The Only Case Alex Prosecuted (S01E73)
In the 15 years he volunteered at the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, Alex Murdaugh prosecuted exactly one case — that of an accused Colleton County drug…
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Bad Blood & Bad Dudes - Accusations Fly In Double Homicide Hearing (S01E72)
For better or worse, the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office and Dick and Jim have given us even more insight into the events that might have led to…
True SunlightCup of Justice Bonus 10: Dick and Jim Win the Headline Game In Murder Hearing But What Really Happened?
After hosting another spirited live-chat of Alex Murdaugh’s latest pretrial hearing in the double-murder case, Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland break…
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Who is Blanca? And What is PMPED Trying to Do Here? (S01E71)
Of all the lawsuits filed against Alex Murdaugh, only one has dared to take on his former law partners at PMPED. Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell take a look into…
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More Lies and Alibis: What We’re Learning Before The Double Homicide Trial (S01E70)
On this 70th episode, Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell critically examine the three latest documents filed by Alex Murdaugh’s defense team, 1) Alex's notice of…
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‘Accountability Happens Here’: Russell Laffitte Found Guilty On All Charges (S01E69)
The Murdaugh Murders Podcast team saw its first major legal victory this week. After a tense deliberation, a jury found former Palmetto State Bank CEO Russell…
True SunlightCup of Justice Bonus 9: The Vultures Are Circling But Will Russell Laffitte Be Found Guilty?
Russell Laffitte finally takes the stand, admitting that he “unintentionally” stole money on behalf of Alex Murdaugh. Will Russell’s insistence that Alex…
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MMP Live from Charleston 2: Bombshells and Breakdowns in The Russell Laffitte Trial (S01E68)
Mandy and Liz are live and on the scene in Charleston for week two of the Russell Laffitte trial. Laffitte is charged with six federal counts and faces more…
True SunlightCup of Justice Bonus 8: Big Moments and Bad Ideas: Week One of the Russell Laffitte Trial
Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland meet up in Charleston to share their thoughts on who the winners and losers are so far in Russell Laffitte’s federal…
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MMP Live from Charleston: Big Reveal In Double Homicide Case (S01E67)
Mandy and Liz are live and on the scene in Charleston, SC for the highly dramatic federal trial of Alex Murdaugh’s alleged co-conspirator Russell Laffitte…
True SunlightCup of Justice Bonus 7: The Truth Behind True Crime Documentaries Plus Russell’s Revenge
Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland get real about the dark world of true-crime documentaries in light of the new HBO Max series focused on this sordid…
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Who Killed Maggie and Paul? Part Five (S01E66)
With fewer than 90 days left before Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder trial, we take a look at all the evidence we suspected, but now know to exist in the case…
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Cup of Justice Bonus 6: Leading Up To The War
Could Judge Carmen Mullen's interference in a police matter have led to kidnapping charges? Why is Alex Murdaugh waiving his right to appear at all future…
True SunlightLand of No Consequences: ‘Judge Mullen Is Wanting To Make Stuff Up’ (S01E65)
Last week we revealed that 14th Circuit Judge Carmen Mullen — who has been a key figure in the Murdaugh world — tried to create a crime and orchestrate the…
True SunlightCup Of Justice Bonus 5: Motions, Motives & Mullen
Mandy Matney took a moment to chat with Liz Farrell and Eric Bland to review a few legal maneuvers from the Murdaugh camp. Plus the team discusses a bombshell…
True SunlightCup Of Justice Bonus 4: A Surprise Recording and The Sacrificial Loser
Before the wedding this weekend, Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland took a moment to discuss the big surprise that Russell Laffitte dropped on Palmetto…
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The Curious Case of Arthur Badger (S01E64)
In this episode Mandy and Liz dive deeper into the Arthur Badger case and share how Russell Laffitte, Alex Murdaugh and potentially others allegedly aimed to…
True SunlightCup of Justice Bonus 3: Motives and Motivations - What's Up Next For Alex Murdaugh?
As we reported in MMP this week, the Judge Hall reversed his earlier order that basically split the "boat crash" case in two and allowed the Murdaughs to…
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Who Are They Protecting? Part One (S01E63)
Recent revelations and legal filings have us wondering if investigators are maintaining the momentum needed to hold all of Alex Murdaugh’s alleged conspirators…
True SunlightCup of Justice Bonus 2: Under Oath, But Above Consequence?
Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland talk about the shocking decision from Russell Laffitte’s defense team to put him on the stand and their decision to…
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'Rich People Problems': The Victimization of Russell Laffitte (S01E62)
Russell Laffitte and his wife, Susie, gave an epically tone-deaf performance in an effort to get one of his two ankle monitors removed earlier this month…
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Who Killed Stephen Smith? Part Six (S01E61)
In this episode, we caught up with Stephen’s mother, the wonderful and resilient Sandy Smith, and Mike Hemlepp, Jr., the Columbia attorney who stepped up to…
True SunlightCup Of Justice Bonus 1: Will The Murdaugh Murders Trial Happen In January?
Disclaimer: This episode contains language that some people may find offensive. In our first ever “Cup Of Justice” bonus episode of the Murdaugh Murders…
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The Big Picture Comes Into Focus - What Happened To The Money? Part Five (S01E60)
What happened to the money? The big picture is coming into focus as several new revelations surrounding Alex Murdaugh were revealed this week, including our…
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MMP #59 - Judge Newman Orders Full Stop On Dick's 'Carnival Court'
Monday’s pre-trial motion hearing in Alex Murdaugh's murder case was fiery and dramatic… even for this case. In Episode 59, Mandy, Liz & David unpack all of…
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MMP #58 - ‘If You Come For The King, You Best Not Miss’: Chaos In The Murder Case
This last week was another roller coaster of insanity in the Murdaugh Murders Saga. Murdaugh’s defense team has amped up their strategy to fool the public and…
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MMP #57 - Broken Trust & The Unseen Villains
Just when you think the Murdaugh saga can’t get any worse, along comes Greg Parker.... An owner of a chain of local convenience store is estimated to have…
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MMP #56 - 'The Magic Men' - What Happened To The Plyler Sisters?
The Plyler sisters were just little girls when Alex Murdaugh and Russell Laffitte entered their world. Now, more than 15 years later, they are discovering all…
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MMP #55 - What Happened To Hakeem Pinckney? Part Two
Today we take a deeper dive into how former Hampton County attorney Alex Murdaugh and former Palmetto State Bank CEO Russell Laffitte allegedly defrauded a…
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MMP #54 - Our Entire System On Trial
We believe the entire system is on trial here. And it’s time the Attorney General’s office starts understanding that citizens of South Carolina demand…
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MMP #53 - Alex Murdaugh Charged With Murder And Denied Bond: What’s next?
In the last seven days, we’ve been very busy at the Murdaugh Murders Podcast. Alex Murdaugh was officially charged in the double homicide of Maggie and Paul…
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MMP #52 - Alex Murdaugh To Be Charged With Killing Wife Maggie And Son Paul
Agents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) are scheduled to present evidence against Alex Murdaugh in the double homicide of Maggie and…
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MMP #51 - "Overkill" : Incoming Call From Alex Murdaugh - Part Four
Mandy, Liz, and the team dive deeper into the jailhouse phone calls with shocking revelations. After listening – and relistening – to hours upon hours of of…
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MMP #50 - Incoming Call From Alex Murdaugh - Part Three
In this special 50th episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Mandy, Liz, and the team do another deep dive into the jailhouse phone calls obtained recently by…
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MMP #49 - Incoming Call From Alex Murdaugh - Part Two
After officials released Alex Murdaugh’s jailhouse phone call recordings, we now have a much clearer understanding of the former attorney and volunteer…
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MMP #48 - Means, Motive & Opportunity - Who Killed Maggie & Paul? Part Four
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…
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MMP #47 - Overdrawn and Under The Radar - What Happened To The Money? Part Four
A motion filed last week by John T. Lay and Peter M. McCoy Jr. — the two attorneys who were appointed as co-receivers in November 2021 to tally Murdaugh’s…
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MMP #46 - Alex Murdaugh’s Ground Zero: The Case That Changed Everything
So today we want to take you back to the story that was the beginning of the end for the Murdaugh family’s 100-year dynasty and the fall of the Good 'Ole Boys…
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MMP #45 - What Happened To Gloria Satterfield? Part Six
We received new information from the attorneys and insurance companies who investigated Gloria Satterfield’s death. Not only do these new details raise more…
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MMP #44 - ‘The Devil’s In The Details’: Russell Laffitte Indicted On 21 Charges + Bowen Turner Arrested
The Good 'Ole Boys had a very bad week in South Carolina. Last Wednesday, the S.C. Attorney General’s Office announced three superseding indictments against…
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MMP #43 - How Many People Will Go Down For This? Part Two
As police are still investigating the five deaths that have been tied to the Murdaugh family, we’re trying to answer a big question in this case — what…