x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other Cases

Evergreen Podcasts

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 causing the death of Mallory Beach. June 7, 2021 Alex Murdaugh found his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul,

true crime

All Episodes

68:26

Breaking Down Alex Murdaugh's Appeal in Front of SC...

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2026/02/16

Attorney, Matt Siembieda, joins Seton and Matt to delve into the oral argumenst of Alex Murdaugh's appeal before the South Carolina Supreme Court. They discuss the dynamics of judicial questioning, the significance of the egg juror's testimony, and the implications of financial evidence presented during the trial. The conversation highlights the credibility of witnesses, the strategies employed by both the state and defense, and predictions regarding the potential for a new trial. Matt Siembieda

en

20:39

Reflections on Alex Murdaugh Trial Through Eyes of...

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2026/02/09

Oral arguments on Alex Murdaugh's appeal are set for February 11, 2026.Seton and Matt bring back interviews with key players from the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. A legal saga that has captured national attention. This Impact episode provides listeners with a unique glimpse into the complexities of the legal battle, featuring insights from both the prosecution and defense. You will hear from South Carolina solicitor, Creighton Waters, and Murdaugh's defense attorneys, Jim Griffin and

en

34:36

Unraveling the Murdaugh Appeal: Insights from Blanca...

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2026/02/04

Oral arguments on Alex Murdaugh's appeal are set for February 11, 2026.= In the latest podcast episode, we dive deep into the complexities surrounding the Alex Murdaugh appeal, featuring insights from author Blanca Simpson and legal expert Joe McCulloch. Their perspectives shed light on the emotional toll of the trial and the intricacies of the appeals process. In the podcast, Blanca Simpson reflects on the emotional burden she carries as she contemplates the possibility of a retrial for Alex

en

52:35

Updates on Murdaugh Appeal and Tepe Murders

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2026/01/29

Impact updates you on two cases in this episode.First an update on Alex Murdaugh's appeal. Oral arguments are scheduled for February 11th, when the South Carolina Supreme Court will hear Murdaugh's appeal against his murder charges. Impact discusses the parameters for the Court set up for arguments. Next an update on the Tepe murders. Dec 30, Spencer and Monique Tepe were found dead in their home. Their two young children were home but unharmed. There was no sign of a robbery or a break in. The

en

44:54

Record in Murdaugh Appeal Supplemented to Include...

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2026/01/21

In this episode, attorney and law professor, Matt Siembieda, joins Impact to delve into the ongoing legal saga surrounding Alec Murdaugh, particularly focusing on the implications of a recent motion to supplement the record in his appeal. They discuss the upcoming oral arguments scheduled for February 11th, where the South Carolina Supreme Court will hear Murdaugh's appeal against his murder charges. The conversation highlights the procedural aspects of the case, including the significance of

en

59:38

Arrest in Ohio Double Murder of Tepe Couple, Plus...

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2026/01/12

Dec 30, Spencer and Monique Tepe were found dead in their home. Their two young children were home but unharmed. There was no sign of a robbery or a break in. The Columbus Police Department was tight lipped and the speculation became intense.January 10, an arrest was made of Monique's ex-husband, Michael David McKee. McKee is a vascular surgeon near Chicago. Impact brings you the latest on this tragedy. Bo Barton joined Impact to discuss how these types of investigations work. Barton worked

en

30:19

Confidentiality Ordered, Gag Pending in Beach v Parker's

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2026/01/08

Six years after Mallory Beach's tragic death in a boat crash, one lawsuit still lingers. It is the "Outrage" case against Parker's Corporation. Impact has done a few episodes on this case. In this episode the discussion revolves around a confidentiality order and a request for a gag order. In addition, a letter was released indicating how contentious this suit has become, with one podcaster mocking an involved party's "man parts" . Plus, texts reveal malicious comments made about a podcaster

en

47:39

Latest on Buster Murdaugh Defamation Lawsuit

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2025/12/22

The defamation lawsuit filed by Buster Murdaugh in the South Carolina Supreme Court involves Netflix/Cinemark, Michael Dewitt and The USA Today Company is moving along.You will hear parts of the Netflix documentary, Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal that Buster Murdaugh believes caused the defamation to his name. A lot of Impact listeners have thoughts on the lawsuit and you will hear some of them. Matt Siembieda, an attorney and law professor at Temple Law School, joins Impact to discuss

en

60:28

Becky Hill Pleads Guilty But Not to Jury Tampering &...

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2025/12/19

December 8, former Colleton County Clerk of Court, Becky Hill, pled guiltyto four charges but not to jury tampering. Attorney, Joe McCulloch joined Impact to give his reaction to the non guilty verdict. McCulloch has represented clients in front of the SC Supreme Court so he is qualified to give us insight into how the Alex Murdaugh appeal might look in front of the South Carolina Supreme Court. McCulloch represents two of the jurors from the Murdaugh double murder trial and he has intimate

en

68:38

Beach vs Parkers "Outrage Lawsuit" Heats Up

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2025/12/12

Six years after Mallory Beach's tragic death in a boat crash, one lawsuit still lingers. It is the "Outrage" case against Parker's Corporation.This is a follow up episode involving new text messages and more battles about leaked videos. Former USC media law professor, Jay Bender, explains South Carolina journalistic shield laws. 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

en

50:19

Reactions To Murdaugh Dramatization Series

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2025/12/04

Seton and Matt get reactions to the Hulu series, Murdaugh: Death in the Family.You will hear from people who are still traumatized by the boat crash that killed Mallory Beach. Blanca Simpson joined Impact again. Blanca was the Murdaugh's long time housekeeper and friend of Maggie Murdaugh and author of Within the House of Murdaugh, talks about the series. Amie Williams was a juror in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial and wrote the book, The Long Road to Justice. She gives her thoughts on the

en

33:05

Date Set On Murdaugh Appeal & Kaden Moses Case...

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2025/11/26

The South Carolina Supreme Court has set a date to hear oral arguments in Alex Murdaugh's appeal of his murder convictions of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul.An attorney and law professor at Temple Law School, Matt Siembieda, joins the podcast to discuss the last filings of the State and Defense before oral arguments take place. Also; Siembieda talks about what a second trial might look like. There is an update on the death of Kaden Moses. On December 30, 2023, 14 year old Kaden Moses was found

en

34:14

Stephanie Tinsley on Her Passion Project and The Hulu...

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2025/11/20

Stephanie Tinsley created the true crime podcast, Everything They Missed. It is about the 2007 savage murder of Danny Harris in Memphis, a father of four, two of them Memphis police officers. Mr. Harris's body was left unnoticed and decomposing in his home for 2 months. The case was closed suspiciously and within 48 hours, police zeroed in on a 24-year-old black man, Andrew Hayes with a 3rd grade level IQ, who had never met the victim. After a 27-hour unrecorded interrogation, Andrew confessed. The

en

21:14

Lawsuits From Nancy Mace "Scorched earth Speech &...

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2025/11/12

In February, South Carolina US House of Representative, Nancy Mace gave a "scorched earth" speech on the house floor. In the speech she accused several men of serious crimes, including rape, physical abuse and sex trafficking. None of the men Mace accused have been charged with any of the crimes she accused them of and all have denied her allegations. This episode brings you the latest filings and responses from some of the parties. In this episode an important ruling by the judge and an

en

70:31

Inside the Scott Spivey Case: A Reporter Update

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2025/11/06

Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein joined Impact to bring the latest news on the the Scott Spivey Case. Valerie previously joined the show on the May 1 episode.Valerie Bauerlein's podcast, Camp Swamp Road is part pf the WSJ podcasts. A 2023 road rage incident near Myrtle Beach turned deadly. Weldon Boyd fatally shot and killed 33 year old Scott Spivey. Boyd claimed self defense under South Carolina's Stand Your Ground Law. Questions emerged about the investigation after Boyd's phone

en

56:07

Could A New Lead Provide Answers in the 2015 Death of...

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2025/10/31

James Seidel from Crime and Cask Investigations discusses his source that told him about who was responsible for the death of Stephen Smith.A decade ago, 19-year-old Stephen Smith was discovered lying dead in the middle of a quiet country road in Hampton County, South Carolina — killed by a brutal strike to the head. The case was swiftly — and controversially — labeled a hit-and-run. Smith’s homicide still remains unsolved. No arrests. No accountability. And those who loved him are still waiting

en

49:41

Blanca Simpson, Recounts Night of the Murdaugh...

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2025/10/22

This is part two of the interview with Blanca Simpson, former housekeeper and close friend of Maggie Murdaugh. Blanca talks about the day of the murder, the aftermath, the investigation, Alex Murdaugh's murder trial and more.In part one you heard Blanca reveal what went on inside the Murdaugh home, as she offered a rare behind scenes look at the Murdaugh Family. In part two Blanca talks about the day of the murders and the aftermath. Blanca's book is Within The House of Murdaugh Amid A unique

en

47:18

Inside the Murdaugh Home: Blanca Simpson On The Real...

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2025/10/17

In this two part series, you will hear from Blanca Simpson, former housekeeper and close friend of Maggie Murdaugh. She reveals what went on inside the Murdaugh home, offering a rare behind scenes look at the Murdaugh Family.In part two Blanca talks about the day of the murders and the aftermath. 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

en

54:05

Father of Murder Victim, "I have A Cause, Something...

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2025/10/08

In this episode we are going to talk with Stephen Frederico, the father of Logan Feredrico. Mr. Federico is battling to make sure career criminals are kept off the street in hopes to prevent more tragedies like the one that struck his family.Logan Federico, 22, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, was visiting friends in Columbia, South Carolina, on May 3 when a career criminal broke into the home where she was staying with friends. Police say the killer, identified as 30-year-old Alexander Dickey,

en

23:14

Discovery Wars In Outrage Suit Between Beach & Parker's

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and... ·

2025/10/02

Six years after Mallory Beach's tragic death in a boat crash, one lawsuit still lingers. It is the "Outrage" case against Parker's Corporation.This episode dives into leaked videos, heated discovery battles, and accusations of intimidation, as both sides fight to control the narrative. 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. Impact of

en

106 results

Similar Podcasts

Australian True Crime

Bravecasting

True Crime Podcast 2026 - Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

True Crime Podcast 2025

Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast

Jay Nicoll

The Conspiracy Files

Bloody FM

Crime at Bedtime

Jack Laurence