TSP #118 - âSquiresGateâ Children at Gunpoint: Teen Victims & the Sheriffâs Posse Gone Wild
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell shine a light on the viral incident now known as Squires-Gate where kids were held at gunpoint by a cop on Hilton Head Island When off-duty Beaufort County Sheriffâs Deputy Billy Squires pulled a gun on a group of teens and dragged them across the street, uproar led to silence from officials. Sheriff P.J. Tanner has not addressed the misconduct, and the system seemed more interested in protecting its own than protecting children. Mandy and Liz walk listeners through the chilling footage, the sheriffâs troubling response, and the tangled web of âgood ole boyâ networks that have kept the Lowcountry under the grip of unchecked power for decades. But beyond the headlines and hashtags, this episode centers the victims â the terrified teenagers whose trauma has been met with indifference by those sworn to serve and protect. Plus a little update from Horry County on (38:58) Weldon Boyd.... So much to cover, so letâs dive in! đĽ˝đŚ Trailer for Huluâs Murdaugh: Death in the Family is here!! đĽ Give Murdaugh: Death in the Family a follow on Instagram and TikTok âŹ ď¸ Murdaugh: Death in the Family Billboard in Time Square!! đ˝ď¸ Episode References Mandyâs Instagram Post of Beaufort County Sheriffâs Officer Video Part One đŁ Lizâs Facebook Post of Beaufort County Sheriffâs Officer Video Part Two đŁ Beaufort County Sheriffâs Officeâs Press Releases - First Statement & Second Statement đŁď¸ âFamilies of teens release new video of altercation with BCSO deputyâ - WSAV, Sept 30, 2025 đ° Horry County FY 2025 Financial Plan đ˛ âRussell Laffitte Sentenced to 5 Years for Conspiracy, Wire Fraud, Bank Fraud, and Misapplying Bank Fundsâ - US Attorneyâs Office, District of South Carolina, Sept 29, 2025 đPrevious Episodes: COJ 148 đ§ Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...âď¸ Learn more about Premium Membership at â â â â â â â â â â â lunashark.supercast.comâ â â â â â â â â â â to get bonus episodes like our Premium Dives, Corruption Watchlist, Girl Talk, and Soundbites that help you Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight Here's a link to some of our favorite things: â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVnâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â info@lunasharkmedia.comâ â â â â â â â â
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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell shine a light on the viral incident now known as Squires-Gate where kids were held at gunpoint by a cop on Hilton Head Island When off-duty Beaufort County Sheriffâs Deputy Billy Squires pulled a gun on a group of teens and dragged them across the street, uproar led to silence from officials. Sheriff P.J. Tanner has not addressed the misconduct, and the system seemed more interested in protecting its own than protecting children. Mandy and L...