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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, while still pursuing justice for all the

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37:03

Who Killed Maggie and Paul Murdaugh? Part Three (S01E42)

True Sunlight ·

2022/04/27

Multiple sources have told FITSNews that high-velocity impact spatter was present on the shirt Alex Murdaugh was wearing the night of the murders and that this evidence has been independently analyzed and confirmed by multiple forensic experts — including by at least one out-of-state laboratory. In this special breaking episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Mandy , Liz, and Will dive into all of the details in the June 7, 2021 double homicide of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh — a murder investigation

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45:20

Hutt-winked and Harpootlianed: The Good Ole Boys...

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2022/04/20

This episode is about so much more than jailhouse phone calls right now. This is about the future of the justice system in our state. Will we continue to stand by and let Good Ole Boys like Dick Harpootlian and Brad Hutto run our courts? Or is it finally time for a change? In this episode, Liz, Mandy and David take you through every bit of Dick and Jim’s lawsuit — including all of their mistakes. You’ll hear from South Carolina FOIA expert attorney Jay Bender. And we’re not done with the Bowen

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61:03

Bowen Turner & The Two Systems Of Justice (S01E40)

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2022/04/13

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

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47:39

Doubling Down On Duffie Stone - Conduct and Conflicts...

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2022/04/06

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 explain why Stone’s involvement was concerning and what it means to the case. Bonus! You’ll hear comedian

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46:45

Transparency or Trickery? John Marvin And The...

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2022/03/30

Are the Murdaugh’s in the middle of PR push? And what happened to all of the money? In episode 38, Mandy Matney, and Liz Farrell unpack a ton of information that came out about the Murdaugh family in the last week. We talk about possible tampering with evidence at the double homicide scene. And a mysterious check from Alex to a local police chief. To view Gregory Alexander's full campaign video click here. And a special thank you to our sponsors: Cerebral, Hunt-A-Killer, Priceline, Embark Vet,

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46:41

"Dear Cory": Letters, Lies And The Law (S01E37)

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2022/03/23

There is A LOT to unpack about Cory Fleming. So much, that it doesn’t all fit into one episode. But this week, we received a shocking document showing Fleming’s apparent defense — and it includes a letter and text messages between Alex and Cory as Alex sat in both a Florida rehab facility and a SC jail respectively. In episode 37, Mandy, Liz and Eric Bland unpack both Cory Fleming’s bond hearing and his shocking defense in a plea to the Georgia Bar. It seems like Cory isn’t going down without a

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34:57

‘A Golden Day For Justice’: Cory Fleming Indicted On...

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2022/03/17

Suspended attorney Cory Fleming was indicted on 18 charges related to the Gloria Satterfield case. While we wait for his bond hearing, Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland unpack the latest indictments and what it means for the justice system. While Fleming was finally indicted, so many others who allegedly participated in this scheme have escaped accountability so far. Fleming’s arrest is a big deal — we will tell you why. And a special thank you to our sponsors: Cerebral,

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41:20

The Old Guard Is Changing: A Bombshell Deposition...

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2022/03/09

A recently released deposition has revealed troubling accusations about a powerful judge who is at the helm of criminal and civil procedures in the Lowcountry. If her involvement in the Gloria Satterfield case was as intentional as the depositions say, then the South Carolina justice system – where judges are pretty much untouchable – has a huge problem on its hands. In this episode, Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell pick apart Chad Westendorf's deposition led by Eric Bland. And a special thank you

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34:13

Above The Law? (S01E34)

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2022/03/02

On Monday, Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin filed a federal lawsuit in an attempt to block Richland County from releasing more jailhouse calls through the Freedom of Information Act. In today’s episode, we tell you exactly why this case isn’t a typical true crime story and why Alex isn’t your typical (alleged) criminal. In this case, we’re dealing with a former public official and a whole lot of alleged public corruption. As we peel back the layers of history in the

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64:44

Incoming Call From Alex Murdaugh: The Jailhouse Tapes...

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2022/02/23

Get a rare inside look into the Murdaugh family dynamic and Alex Murdaugh’s manipulations from behind bars. In this episode, Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell share recordings of Alex Murdaugh’s jailhouse phone calls to his son Buster, brothers John Marvin and Randy, sister Lynn and sister-in-law Liz. These gripping calls reveal a supportive family that seems to be held captive by an utter narcissist who is really good at getting people to do what he wants. Listen in as John Marvin informs Alex about the

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46:40

Jellyfish and Moselle - What Happened To The Money?...

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2022/02/16

The team learned more about Alex Murdaugh’s ties to an alleged drug smuggler and it led us to... jellyfish? In this episode, Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell walk you through complicated property transactions that could suggest there is more to them than meets the eye. Considering the players involved, the millions of dollars missing, and the pieces of land they chose — everything should be inspected with a fine tooth comb. Also in this episode, Liz and Mandy explain exclusive details from the Moselle

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40:59

Drug Smuggling And Operation Jackpot - What Happened...

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2022/02/09

Some of the biggest questions in this case revolve around the money — what happened to it? Why was Alex Murdaugh (allegedly) stealing it in the first place? Does it have anything to do with the murders? To understand Alex Murdaugh’s ties to drug trafficking and find answers to the money questions— we need to look at a man who was a good friend of the family. A man named Barrett T. Boulware. In this episode, you’ll hear about the Murdaugh family’s ties to alleged drug smugglers and look at how this

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38:15

Who Was Maggie Murdaugh And What About Buster? (S01E30)

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2022/02/02

You asked, we answered. Our followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram submitted hundreds of questions about the case in the last week. A lot of you asked questions about the Murdaugh’s family history – who Maggie was... Who buster is... What was in Paul’s criminal past? What was in Alex’s criminal past? How did these people with so much wealth, power and privilege become the family in the center of a snowballing crime ring? In this episode, Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell dive into these very

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53:32

How Many People Will Go Down For This? (S01E29)

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2022/01/26

After Friday’s indictments, Alex Murdaugh now stands accused of stealing at least $8.4 million and faces 74 charges. If the latest indictments told us anything, it’s that Alex did not do this alone - but how many people will go down for this? And how bad will this get? In this episode, Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell walk you through every detail of Alex's newest indictments that appear to hint others are involved and may face indictments of their own soon. Attorney Justin Bamberg, who is representing

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50:49

What Happened To Hakeem Pinckney? Part One (S01E28)

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2022/01/19

Hakeem Pinckney was an inspiration. He spent his whole life overcoming the odds. His hearing started deteriorating at a young age, but he never complained. In fact, he won a national championship in football when he was a senior at the SC School for the Deaf and Blind. But when he was 19, he was in a horrific crash with three other family members that forever changed his life. For Hakeem, the injuries would leave him a quadriplegic dependent on a ventilator. In 2010, Alex Murdaugh, Corey Fleming

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57:14

‘He’s in Trouble’: What Happened At Alex Murdaugh’s...

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2022/01/12

For the fourth time in five months, Alex Murdaugh appeared before a judge for a bond hearing on Monday, January 10, 2022. In this episode, Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell will unpack every detail of the intense hearing. You’ll hear from attorneys Justin Bamberg and Eric Bland speak on behalf of their clients, alleged victims of Alex Murdaugh,. You’ll hear Alex’s attorney Dick Harpootlian dismiss the victims as “the same ole song.” You’ll hear powerful testimony from Lt. Thomas E. Moore, an injured

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2:55

TRAILER: Murdaugh Murders Podcast (S01E0)

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2022/01/06

For nearly 100 years, one family traded influence and held power in the South Carolina lowcountry until a fatal boat crash involving an allegedly intoxicated heir-apparent shed sunlight on a true crime saga like no-other. Award-winning journalist Mandy Matney has been investigating the Murdaugh family since that fateful night in 2019. The now-infamous Murdaugh family is surrounded by seven criminal investigations into insurance fraud, obstruction of justice, the 2021 double homicides of Paul

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37:30

Who Killed Maggie & Paul? Part Two (S01E26)

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2022/01/05

Almost seven months after Paul Murdaugh and Maggie Murdaugh were murdered in Colleton County, South Carolina, multiple sources close to the investigation said 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

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42:00

Taking On "The Firm" - Part One (S01E25)

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2021/12/29

“The law firm dropped the ball here…” Previously on the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, we told you about how Alex Murdaugh is accused of stealing more than $6.2 million in alleged schemes related to his fake FORGE accounts at Bank of America dating back to 2016. He’s accused of stealing millions of dollars from clients while he was a partner at the law firm started by his great grandfather - PMPED. But so far, PMPED has escaped accountability. While PMPED partners have been claiming to “make Alex’s

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49:37

Who Killed Stephen Smith? Part Five (S01E24)

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2021/12/22

After years of fighting for justice in her son Stephen Smith’s case, Sandy Smith has a renewed sense of hope that her son’s killer will be found. After she felt blindsided by her former attorney Andy Savage, Sandy Smith has hired Mike Hemlepp, Jr. as her new attorney. Hemlepp believes this case will absolutely be solved. If you know any information that could help SLED solve Stephen Smith’s case, PLEASE, call Crimestoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111 or submit tips on their website here. And

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