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True Sunlight

Previously known as the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, 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 Gilley, while still pursuing justice for all the victims you"ve met so far like Stephen Smith, Dallas Stoller, and

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35:49

Cup Of Justice Bonus 4: A Surprise Recording and The...

True Sunlight ·

2022/10/12

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 State Bank last week — that he has recordings proving the bank’s board was aware of what he was doing. Does this mean Russell secretly suspected he was being set up as the fall guy? How many more recordings does he have? Could Russell Laffitte bring down his family’s bank in an effort to avoid prison time? In other BIG NEWS! since publishing

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57:01

The Curious Case of Arthur Badger (S01E64)

True Sunlight ·

2022/10/05

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 reap benefits from the Badger family’s unimaginable tragedy. Despite how egregious it is and despite how much it has exposed the underworld of Alex Murdaugh, these circumstances deserve a more critical examination than they’ve received thus far. Names you’ll recognize like Corey Fleming, Carmen Mullen and others continue to pop up and we get

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31:05

Cup of Justice Bonus 3: Motives and Motivations -...

True Sunlight ·

2022/09/30

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 indefinitely postpone that trial so Alex could prepare for his speedy murder trial. The Attorney General’s Office told us the murder case still hasn’t been scheduled. While we wait for those crucial announcements, Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland want to share some conversations about what might be happening behind the scenes. In other

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42:49

Who Are They Protecting? Part One (S01E63)

True Sunlight ·

2022/09/28

Recent revelations and legal filings have us wondering if investigators are maintaining the momentum needed to hold all of Alex Murdaugh’s alleged conspirators accountable. Or are they taking a page from the Good Ole Boys handbook and hoping that one man’s punishment will get the public to shut up and move on? Mandy and Liz share their take on journalistic ethics as it pertains to victims, dive deep into recent motion filings, and take a look at the entangling alliances within the federal and state

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34:57

Cup of Justice Bonus 2: Under Oath, But Above...

True Sunlight ·

2022/09/23

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 have Russell’s wife address the court. Plus insight on how the justice system can be different for a privileged person like Russell Lafftte. Will Russell Laffitte really go to trial in November? Liz, Mandy and Eric unpack everything about the players involved, the privilege involved, and what’s next. In other BIG NEWS! since publishing this

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66:57

'Rich People Problems': The Victimization of Russell...

True Sunlight ·

2022/09/21

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. Mandy and Liz take a hard look at a recently released transcript of what went down in federal court on Sept. 6. What should have been a run-of-the-mill hearing, was anything but as Russell and Susie tried to convince a judge that he too is a victim of Alex Murdaugh. We also hear a powerful response from Alania Plyler and stay tuned for more

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53:02

Who Killed Stephen Smith? Part Six (S01E61)

True Sunlight ·

2022/09/14

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 help after Sandy’s previous attorney let her down. We asked Sandy and Mike where things with the case stood and how they felt about everything. While the case gained some momentum last year after SLED took it over from the South Carolina Highway Patrol, it’s now 15 months later and we were hoping by now to know more. Mandy and Liz take a new

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39:09

Cup Of Justice Bonus 1: Will The Murdaugh Murders...

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2022/09/11

Disclaimer: This episode contains language that some people may find offensive. In our first ever “Cup Of Justice” bonus episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland unpack some big questions in the Murdaugh double homicide case. When will the trial for the murders of Maggie & Paul Murdaugh actually happen? What’s Dick Harpootian’s strategy? Why was Eric Bland working on a case with Dick Harpootlian and where does that stand? What happens next in the murder

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48:24

The Big Picture Comes Into Focus - What Happened To...

True Sunlight ·

2022/09/07

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 latest discovery of how Alex is connected to an alleged Colleton County drug dealer. Russell Laffitte’s battle to have one of his two ankle monitors removed leads to more shocking details coming out about his alleged scheme with Alex. You'll also hear Mandy share an announcement that our entire team is excited for. SUNscribe to our free email

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72:20

Judge Newman Orders Full Stop On Dick's 'Carnival...

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2022/08/31

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 the very complicated details that legacy media failed to mention. You'll also hear Mandy and Liz share some personal news about their recent departure from FITSNews and the team will tell you about some exciting plans on the horizon. Subscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. AND

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56:38

‘If You Come For The King, You Best Not Miss’: Chaos...

True Sunlight ·

2022/08/24

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 create chaos in the double homicide case and - per usual - mainstream media is happily helping them with that. Mandy, Liz & David poured through a pile of documents filed in the last week – and dove deep into Harpootlian’s press conference. We also cover the latest — including new indictments filed against Russell Laffitte, Alex Murdaugh,

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57:54

Broken Trust & The Unseen Villains (S01E57)

True Sunlight ·

2022/08/17

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 spent millions to minimize his liability in the Mallory Beach wrongful death case and has aimed his ire toward the people with the least amount of power. In this episode Mandy & Liz take a look at two shocking admissions Parker made to Valerie Bauerlein in the Wall Street Journal over the weekend; and we correct the record on journalism. Plus

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71:27

'The Magic Men' - What Happened To The Plyler...

True Sunlight ·

2022/08/10

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 the ways these two men (allegedly) secretly enriched themselves off their settlement money. We talk with Alania Plyler about what it was like having Russell Laffitte as her conservator and the betrayal she now feels knowing what he was doing the entire time. Plus legal analysis on what duties a conservator is supposed to perform from Eric

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49:33

What Happened To Hakeem Pinckney? Part Two (S01E55)

True Sunlight ·

2022/08/03

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 deceased quadriplegic man — and then tried to cover their tracks. We show once again that there is no “bottom” in the world of South Carolina’s good ole boys. Also on the episode, Liz Farrel gives you a behind the scenes look at Laffitte’s federal bond hearing and Mandy updates you on Dick Harpootlian’s motion for a gag order in the murder

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61:00

Our Entire System On Trial (S01E54)

True Sunlight ·

2022/07/27

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 transparency and zealous attention to restore public faith. In this episode we take a deep dive into the perplexing prosecution strategies and deliberate defense strategies swirling around the various criminal charges pointed at Alex Murdaugh. Mandy and Liz revisit odd statements made by the Murdaugh camp early in the double homicide

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46:50

Alex Murdaugh Charged With Murder And Denied Bond:...

True Sunlight ·

2022/07/21

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 Murdaugh. Bowen Turner’s probation was revoked. Alex Murdaugh’s bond was denied. And Russell Laffitte was federally indicted. All of these things are a big deal. In this special breaking episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Mandy and Liz dive into the details of the bond hearing. What does all of this mean for the future of the SC

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44:51

Alex Murdaugh To Be Charged With Killing Wife Maggie...

True Sunlight ·

2022/07/13

Agents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) are scheduled to present evidence against Alex Murdaugh in the double homicide of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh this Thursday July 14, 2022. THAT IS A BIG DEAL. In this episode, you’ll hear from the journalists who have been covering this story since 2019 — Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell explain what this news means, how we were able to report it, and what’s coming next. Could this be a capital murder case? When we will know more details about

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57:33

"Overkill" : Incoming Call From Alex Murdaugh - Part...

True Sunlight ·

2022/06/29

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 tapes, we have a better understanding of how Alex’s family sees this tangled web playing out in the media. You'll hear what Alex says, and doesn't say about Maggie and Paul in heart wrenching, but very telling conversations with Buster, John Marvin and Liz Murdaugh. Plus an update on Eddie Smith’s arrest, and the money laundering, drug and

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67:19

Incoming Call From Alex Murdaugh - Part Three (S01E50)

True Sunlight ·

2022/06/22

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 the MMP team. After reviewing the tapes, we learned a lot more about Buster’s University of South Carolina Law School readmittance and the alleged $60,000 payment to Butch Bowers last fall. In this episode, we play several calls where this transaction is discussed and Mandy and Liz explain how this isn’t the first time the Good Ole Boys have

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43:46

Incoming Call From Alex Murdaugh - Part Two (S01E49)

True Sunlight ·

2022/06/15

After officials released Alex Murdaugh’s jailhouse phone call recordings, we now have a much clearer understanding of the former attorney and volunteer solicitor’s relationships, plots, and life behind bars. The Murdaugh Murders Podcast has been working tirelessly listening to more than 100 phone calls between Alex and his family members. This episode will be one of at least two covering these public records. During this episode, you’ll hear Alex speak with his family about moving around assets

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