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Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other Cases

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The Murdaugh family was one of South Carolina's most powerful legal families. Three generations of Murdaughs held the position of solicitor in the lowcountry for almost one hundred years. In February of 2019 a boat crash killed 19 year old Mallory Beach. Paul Murdaugh, the son of prominent SC attorney, Alex Murdaugh, was charged with three felony counts of boating under the influence, including ca... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Siembieda
Temple law professor and University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School graduate.
Temple University
Episode: Murdaugh Emergency Hearing Recap: The Professor Breaks It Down
Troy Styles
Investigative journalist, Blunt Force Media
Blunt Force Media
Episode: The Rose Petal Murder: A New Trial On The Horizon?
Jenn Wood
Journalist from FitsNews
FitsNews
Episode: Yemassee Chief Gregory Alexander: and The Murdaugh Weapons Mystery
Lori Murray
Attorney known as LawyerLori
LawyerLori (TikTok/online presence)
Episode: Murdaugh Venue Change, Buster's Defamation Case & More With Lawyer Lori
Dr. Julie Cerel
Licensed clinical psychologist; Professor at University of Kentucky; Director of Suicide Prevention and Exposure Lab
University of Kentucky
Episode: Mica Miller & Understanding Death By Suicide: A Conversation With An Expert
Robbie Harvey
Commentator on true crime; involved with Netflix documentary coverage
Independent journalist/commentator
Episode: Mica Miller: A Case Overview With Robbie Harvey
Caitlin M. Gurney
Partner with Ballard Spahr, representing Gannett and Michael DeWitt; media and entertainment litigation expert
Ballard Spahr (Law Firm)
Episode: The Latest On Buster Murdaugh's Defamation Suit Against Netflix
Eric Bland
Attorney involved with Mandy Matney and the Murdaugh-related cases
Bland Richter / Legal Team in Murdaugh coverage
Episode: South Carolina Podcaster Faces Contempt of Court
Ann Burgess
Psychiatric nurse whose work helped the FBI profiling methods; referenced in Mindhunter
Clinical/Academia
Episode: Gilgo Beach Killer with S.C. Connections is Sentenced

Hosts

Seton Tucker
Host with background in legal analysis and media commentary; appears across many episodes.
Matt Harris
Co-host providing courtroom strategy, updates on ongoing cases, and media commentary.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • Flat Awful

    No originality, no journalism backgrounds. Listen to True Sunlight and Cup of Justice instead, those are excellent podcasts. This on sucks.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SuzzieSeaTurtle
    United States24 days ago
  • Highly recommend

    This podcast always does a great job of covering all sides of a story and starting unbiased. They get great guests to explain complicated issues. If you enjoy learning about the legal aspects of some of the high profile cases, this is definitely the podcast to follow.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cockcommander
    United Statesa month ago
  • Sound

    Great discussions but consistently bad/low audio

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    tara wv
    United States2 months ago
  • Great, neutral reporting

    Don’t pay any mind to the Mandy Matney bots/mean girls.

    This is a great podcast that maintains neutrality and doesn’t stoop to the cursing and name calling of other podcasters (not journalists).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CB_SC
    United States2 months ago
  • Murdaugh Updates

    Certain Richland County hotels are booked solid for week of Masters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RH Reader
    United States2 months ago

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Praise for depth of legal context and real-time case updates.
Listeners appreciate balanced analysis and access to expert guests.
Critiques focus on perceived bias and pacing, with calls for clearer court-focused storytelling.

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Murdaugh Emergency Hearing Recap: The Professor Breaks It Down
Q: Who had the better day at the hearing, the state or the defense?
The Professor assessed the hearing as roughly even: the defense obtained permission to test DNA, but the judge rejected or sharply limited many other defense requests.
Murdaugh Emergency Hearing Recap: The Professor Breaks It Down
Q: What are the defense's goals in testing the remaining DNA samples?
The defense may hope to find a common DNA contributor across samples, exclude individuals, or use the testing and the state's earlier handling of the evidence to raise reasonable doubt.
Murdaugh Retrial: What The Greg Alexander Factor Means Legally
Q: Does potentially exculpatory impeachment evidence have to be ultimately proven true to be subject to disclosure?
No. Siembieda says evidence must be disclosed if there is a possibility that it may be exculpatory.
Murdaugh Retrial: What The Greg Alexander Factor Means Legally
Q: How does a grand jury work?
Siembieda explains that South Carolina has county and state grand juries, and says a grand jury typically has 23 members with at least 12 votes needed to return an indictment.
Flurry of Filings: What's at Stake in Friday's Murdaugh Hearing
Q: If there was an investigation in 2023 after the conviction, does the defense have a right to that?
Siembieda says information that could help prove the defendant's innocence or impeach a witness may be subject to disclosure under Brady, even during an active grand jury investigation. He says the judge may review the material privately to determine what must be disclosed.

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A hard-hitting true crime and legal-analysis show that tracks high-profile Southeast cases with a steady focus on court proceedings, media influence, and civil/constitutional questions. Episodes commonly dissect trials, appeals, deposition practices, and the interplay between journalism and justice, often featuring legal scholars, reporters, and authors who illuminate procedure, evidence, and media ethics. A standout is the hosts' ability to juxtapose courtroom strategy with behind-the-scenes commentary and before-and-after context of ongoing cases. Listeners likely value rigorous analysis, balanced perspectives when possible, and up-to-date coverage of complex litigation and sensational trials, with a willingness to explore how media frami... more

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