Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other Cases
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, brutally murdered, shot to death on their property known as Moselle.On March 2, 2023 Alex was convicted of murdering Maggie and Paul.Between th...
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SC Response to Murdaugh Appeal, Hill's Comments "Fleeting and Foolish"
The State filed their response to Alex Murdaugh's appeal of his double murder of conviction of his wife and son. In their 182 page brief they laid out their case that the evidence pointing to Murdaugh's guilt was so overwhelming, that Cler…
Deposition Paints Unflattering Picture of Us Rep Nancy Mace & Jane Doe Lawsuit
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 …
Lawsuits Follow SC Congresswoman Nancy Mace's "Scorched Earth Speech"
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 …
Could Alex Murdaugh's Newly Discovered Texts Help His Defense?
Jenn Wood of FITSNews joins the podcast to talk about previously unseen text messages she discovered tied to Alex Murdaugh's 2023 double homicide trial, in which he was convicted of murdering his wife Maggie and son Paul. The uncovered tex…
SC Congresswoman Nancy Mace Blasts SC AG Alan Wilson
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. In the Impact…
"Scorched Earth" South Carolina Rep Nancy Mace Gives Speech on House Floor
In February, SC US Representative, Nancy Mace gave a 53 minute speech on the House floor that accused four men of terrible crimes against women. All the men of denied the accusations and none have been charged with the crimes. Mace accused…
South Carolina Serial Killer Pee Wee Gaskins's Defense Attorney Tells His Story
This episode starts with a few minutes of taking listener comments and questions. Then a replay of an episode from November 2023. A few weeks ago Matt and Seton Interviewed Dick Harpootlian who prosecuted Pee Wee Gaskins. In this episode …
Colucci Retrial: Case Dismissed for Now
Michael Colucci, a Summerville, South Carolina jeweler, was once again on trial for the death of his wife, seven years after his initial trial ended in a mistrial. Michael Colucci is accused of killing his wife, Sara Lynn Colucci, in May …
Justice Revisited: Retrial of Alleged Murderer Michael Colucci
Michael Colucci, a Summerville, South Carolina jeweler, is once again on trial for the death of his wife, seven years after his initial trial ended in a mistrial. Michael Colucci is accused of killing his wife, Sara Lynn Colucci, in May 20…
The 4th Anniversary of the Murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh
June 7, 2021 Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were found murdered on their estate in rural Colleton County, SC. Prominent South Carolina attorney, Alex Murdaugh made the 911 call to authorities about the murders. After a nearly six week trial Alex …
Attorney Matt Siembieda Explains SC Stand Your Ground Law & How it Applies to Spivey Case
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…
What Do 911 Calls Reveal About Stand Your Ground Defense in Shooting of Scott Spivey
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…
Clerk of Court in Murdaugh Murder Trial Arrested! Will Alex Get New Trial?
Becky Hill, the former Colleton County clerk of court, was arrested and charged with obstructing justice and misconduct in Colleton County and perjury in Richland County. The perjury charge stems from her testimony in a January 2024 hearin…
Dick Harpootlian Talks About Alex Murdaugh's Chances for New Trial & His New Pee Wee Gaskins Book
This is part two of an interview with Joe McCulloch and Dick Harpootlian. In this episode, Harpootlian discusses his new book about South Carolina serial killer, Pee Wee Gaskins, talks about the chances of Alex Murdaugh getting a new tria…
Satan Loving Killer Ate The Ears of His Victims, Attorneys Joe McCulloch & Dick Harpootlian Explain How The System Failed
A man described as a “budding serial killer” was placed in a state-approved mental health residential care home in Columbia, South Carolina, where he allegedly killed and cannibalized two individuals over a five-month period. The accused co…
Feed Drop: God Hook: The Ohio Craigslist Killings Is Available Now
In this new installment of her true crime series, journalist Carol Costello delves into the complex case of the Ohio Craigslist Killings, and in doing so, unearths the untold story of the crimes that preceded the murders – and the victims …
Did South Carolina Stand Your Ground Law Justify Road Rage Homicide?
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…
Updates On Alex Murdaugh and Murdaugh Related Cases
The South Carolina State Supreme Court granted the State and additional 120 days to respond to Alex Murdaugh's appeal of his double murder conviction.Questions are raised about the pace of the Becky Hill investigation.Alex's banker buddy, R…
Columbia, SC Man Tells Story of Being Falsely Imprisoned For 66 Days
On September 30, 2024, Ty'Ran Tyrell Dixon, a professional football player from Columbia, SC was detained by law enforcement and told there was a warrant for his arrest of murder that occurred in Barnwell, SC on October 15, 2023.Dixon not o…
25 Year Later, A Break in The Disappearance of 9 yr Old Asha Degree?
Asha Degree was just nine years old when she disappeared from her home in Shelby, North Carolina, more than 25 years ago. Since then, various law enforcement agencies, including local, state, and federal authorities, have been working to so…
An Interview With the Rose Petal Murder Defense Team
Andy Moorman and Mark Moyer are the defense attorneys for Zachary Hughes, who was convicted of murdering Christina Parcell. The case was dubbed the Rose Petal Murder by Fitsnews.Andy and Mark discussed the case on this episode. In the pre…
An Interview With the Rose Petal Murder Prosecutor
Walter Wilkins, The Solicitor for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, joined the podcast to discuss his prosecution of Zachary Hughes.Wilkins discussed his strategy for the trial and the testimony that surprised him from the "Rose Petal Murder…
A Win For Buster Murdaugh's Team
A win for Buster Murdaugh's team. Seton and Matt break it down.Alex Murdaugh's hopes to get a new trial take another step.Russell Lafiite gets news on his new federal trial.Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast…
Kaden Moses Family Meets With SC Solicitor, Will There Be Charges?
Lori Murray (Lawyer Lori on TikTok) joined the show to discuss the meeting she attended with Kaden Moses's parents with SLED and the solicitor.Murray doesn't hold back on her thoughts that there should be charges brought against the juvenil…
Rose Petal Murder Conviction, Legal Expert Examines Case For Appeal
The trial of the murder of Christina Parcell began on February 10, 2025.It concluded 2/21/2025 with Zachary Hughes being sentenced to life for the murder of Parcell.Hughes had a very unusual defense. He admitted to killing Parcell but he cl…
Rose Petal Murder Verdict is Reached
The trial of the murder of Christina Parcell began on February 10, 2025.It concluded 2/21/2025 with Zachary Hughes being sentenced to life for the murder of Parcell.Hughes had a very unususal defense.His testimony and the verdict are discus…
Rose Petal Murders Trial Days 4 and 5
The trial of the murder of Christina Parcell began on February 10, 2025.In this epsiode a review of the fourth and fifth days of the trial. The defense rested following day 5.There are four other episodes on this case. Those were released o…
Rose Petal Murder Trial Begins
The trial of the murder of Christina Parcell began on February 10, 2025. Seton Tucker attended the trial and she discusses the first two days of the trial.There are three other episodes on this case. Those were released on January 10, 13, a…
Kaden Moses Death Certificate States "Shot By Another Person"
In this follow up episode we discuss the release of Kaden's Date Certificate. On the death certificate it reads, "How injury Occurred Shot by another person".Former District Attorney, John Snyder joins us to talk about the case from a D.A.'…
Jaden's Law, A Grieving South Carolina Mother's Fights For Change
Jaden’s LawWe talk to the mother of Jaden Phillips about a proposed legislation, bill H 3602, “Jaden’s Law.” The bill is of great significance to Jaden’s family after tragically losing their 19 year old son in a boating accident. “Jaden’s L…
Nigerian Man Extradited for Sextortion of SC Teen
On July 27, 2022, 17 year old Gavin Guffey of York County, SC took his life after being a victim of a sextortion scheme. A Nigerian man, Hassanbunhusssein Abolore Lawal has been extradited to SC and faces charges. It is alleged that Lawal …
Rose Petal Murder Trial Delayed
In the previous 2 episode we went in to detail on what has been dubbed the Rose Petal Murder.The trial was scheduled to begin January 13. It has been delayed and you will hear why.On Oct 13, 2021, 41 year old Christina Parcell was found bru…
Rose Petal Murder Trial Set To Begin: An Attorney Breaks Down Strategy
In the previous episode we went in to detail on what has been dubbed the Rose Petal Murder.In this episode we discuss the strategies and problems facing the defense and the prosecution as the trial is scheduled to begin January 13.We discus…
Murder in the South Carolina Piedmont: The Rose Petal Murder of Christina Parcell
On Oct 13, 2021, 41 year old Christina Parcell was found brutally murdered in Greer, SC. Parcell had suffered 31 stab wounds and www.Fitsnews.com dubbed the homicide the Rose Petal Murder because rose petals were found scattered around Parc…
Examining Capital Punishment in South Carolina
This episode examines the South Carolina Capital punishment.How is it decided whether a murder becomes a capital offense? Who decides whether someone might face the death penalty?Why was Alex Murdaugh not charged with a capital offense?Thos…
Alex Murdaugh Files Brief Outlining His Appeal. Does It Stand A Chance?
Alex Murdaugh filed a 132-page appellate brief that asks the South Carolina Supreme Court to overturn his convictions on the murder of his wife, Maggie and his youngest son, Paul.We discuss with Seton's father and attorney Matt Siembieda.Ma…
An Attorney On How South Carolina Law Might Affect Getting Answers In Kaden Moses Death
Attorney Lori Murray, known on TikTok as Lawyer Lori, discusses South Carolina law an how it may affect getting answers about the death of Kaden Moses.In the Dec 5, 2024 episode of Impact, Erika Moses spoke with Matt and Seton about the man…
A Grieving Mother Wants Answers Surrounding Tragic Death of Her Son
On December 30, 2023, 14 year old Kaden Moses was found fatally shot in his bedroom in his home in Clinton, SC.The autopsy report classified his death as a homicide.The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has told Kaden's mother,…
Alex Murdaugh's Banker Buddy Gets New Trial and Monkey Farm News
Russell Lafitte was convicted of financial crimes that he committed with Alex Murdaugh. Lafitte appealed and is now out of prison. There is more on juror #785, the egg juror, Myra Crosby.A judge recuses himself from a lawsuit involving the…
Killer Mom, Susan Smith's Parole Hearing
Susan Smith was convicted in 1995 of drowning her two young sons.Smith was sentenced to life in prison but avoided the death penalty.Smith had her fist parole hearing November 19th and her parole was denied.In this episode you will from Sus…