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... more
For years, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have wondered how the conversations go when Good Ole Boy police officers try to help... more
It’s been a week filled with breaking news and, as usual, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are on... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have great news to share … (00:52) Lee Gilley — the Houston man accused of strangling his wife, killing... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell share updates (1:19) about South Carolina’s thrice-accused rapist Bowen Turner and his quest to get off the... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell provide updates on the case of Chris Skinner's suspicious death, Buster Murdaugh’s defamation... more
After hearing news about the latest plot twist in the Mica Francis case, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are taking another look... more
This week, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — with the help of reporter and researcher Beth Braden — share Part One of the elusive... more
This week, investigative journalists — Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — broke news that a second Jane Doe case had been filed against Myrtle... more
Investigative journalists — Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — broke major news this past Tuesday with the announcement that Myrtle... more
Investigative journalists — Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have encountered one of the strangest things they’ve ever seen from a murder suspect who hasn’t... more
Once again, investigative journalists — aka “bloggers,” “viral podcasters,” “spewers of bilious screed” and “self-proclaimed journalists”— Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have to tear... more
Investigative journalists — aka “bloggers,” “viral podcasters,” “spewers of bilious screed” and “self-proclaimed journalists”— Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their in-depth coverage of... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue shining sunlight on the Mica Francis story. On today’s episode, a former church member being sued by JP Miller... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue shining sunlight on the Mica Francis case and the SUNLIGHT IS WORKING. This week, the True Sunlight... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their deep dive into the Mica Francis case in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Today’s episode begins with a clarification... more
Investigative journalists — and proud “podcasters” — Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell reveal the latest in the Mica Francis story, starting with emails from... more
From the Alex Murdaugh trial’s alleged jury tampering and subsequent appeals; investigations into the deaths of Stephen Smith and Mica... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Beth Braden look at the actions and interactions the actions and interactions of JP Miller, a South Carolina pastor,... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell - along with researcher and reporter Beth Braden - take a fresh look at what Myrtle Beach Pastor JP... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have spent months behind-the-scenes — along with researcher and reporter Beth Braden — trying to piece together what happened to... more
The Mica Francis case takes another turn as Solid Rock moves to "The Rat Hole". Questions continue to be raised... more
Less than three years before Mica Francis’ body was found in a North Carolina swamp after her alleged suicide, there... more
After accused killer Lee Gilley appeared in court in Houston, Texas supported by lead defense attorney Dick DeGuerin, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz... more
After investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell wrapped up last week’s episode — in which Mandy wondered when we’d ever see Myrtle Beach... more
UPDATE: JP Miller was arrested for third degree assault. Justice for Mica Miller is percolating six months and more than 20 episodes... more
Thrice accused rapist Bowen Turner is getting out of prison on Halloween, and in this episode, journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell warn the... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell begin their look into the Oct. 7 death of 38-year-old Christa Bauer Gilley in Texas and the arrest of... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell return to the Mica Francis case and to March 23, 2018 … the day of Mica’s alleged... more
As you likely know, we are taking off from COJ and True Sunlight this week to focus on educating students... more
Investigative reporters Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell celebrate Alex Murdaugh’s biggest loss yet … one that will effectively keep him behind bars for the... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell take on the Good Ole Boys once again, starting with lawyers who knowingly file frivolous... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their coverage of two appeal hearings heard last week in the case of thrice-accused... more
The Bowen Turner case in South Carolina has been one for the outrage records. Listeners across the country have been... more
Leaked medical records from Mica Francis’ in-patient and outpatient visits to mental health facilities were leaked to the public over... more
Investigative reporters Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their look into the Mica Francis case with Part Two of their deep dive into the... more
Investigative reporters Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their in-depth coverage of the Mica Francis case. Earlier this month, exhibits filed with Horry County Probate Court by... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are once again forced to scrap their plans for an episode topic because... more
After Monday’s settlement was announced between Myrtle Beach Pastor JP Miller and the family of his estranged wife, Mica Francis,... more
Today, investigative reporters Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell take a look at everything JP Miller has said on the record thus far... more
Investigative reporters Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell share two newly released 911 calls in the Mica Francis case. In the first call,... more
Tragically this week, two abused women were failed by the justice system and allegedly killed by their partners — Lauren... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their coverage of the Mica Francis case, starting with JP Miller’s shock and horror upon discovering a shirtless... more
We originally planned to take this week off entirely, but guess what happened...? We got a flood of FOIA responses in... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — formerly of Murdaugh Murders Podcast — give an update on the latest drama involving Alex Murdaugh.... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue down their path of discovery in the Mica Francis (Mica Miller) case and how her estranged husband,... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their real-time coverage of Mica's case — which they’re now going to call the Mica Francis case to give Mica... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell find more pieces to the puzzle in what Mica Miller's life was like before her death in a North... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their deep dive into the Mica Miller case and into Mica’s estranged pastor husband,... more
Before South Carolina pastor’s wife Mica Miller was found dead in a North Carolina state park at the end of... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell untangle the very strange — and very heartbreaking — death of Mica Miller, a 30-year-old... more
The Michael Colucci retrial is less than two weeks away in the Charleston area of South Carolina. Did Michael kill... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — known for their work in covering Alex Murdaugh's murders and atrocious schemes — continue... more
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue to shine the light on a corrupt judicial system in South Carolina. This week they... more
Sandy Smith, David and Mandy headed to Wichita to speak at the Kansas Governor's Office Crime Victims Rights Conference this... more
On today's True Sunlight Podcast, Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell update you on what went down at Alex Murdaugh’s federal sentencing hearing... more
On today's True Sunlight Podcast, Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell break down what happened at Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill’s... more
On today's True Sunlight Podcast, Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell begin their dive down the complex rabbit hole that is the Sara... more
On today's True Sunlight Podcast, Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell talk to South Carolina Victims Assistance Network attorney Sarah Ford and Karl Stoller,... more
On today's True Sunlight Podcast, Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their investigation into the photos and screenshots found on Stephen Smith’s... more
True Sunlight Podcast co-hosts True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue to unpack the evidence in the Stephen Smith case file.... more
Just like in our Cup of Justice Episode 69 that published Tuesday on the separate feed, we’re going to do something a... more
It’s FOIA around and find out time again on True Sunlight Podcast! True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell unpack the latest... more
True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are finally free from the constant noise of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh and ready to... more
The Alex Murdaugh Rollercoaster (finally) comes to a stop. True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell break down everything that happened at... more
So while we have a bit of an Alex Murdaugh break this week, True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell wanted to... more
On today’s show, True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell finally see some hope after five months of Murdaugh chaos. This week,... more
On today’s show, True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell discuss Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin’s latest filing with the court ahead... more
After examining exclusive documents and videos from the early days of SLED’s case, True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are wondering if... more
True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell take a look back at 2023 and how the effort to convict Alex Murdaugh became... more
First and foremost, we are announcing a new way to send tips and communications as we pursue answers in the... more
Are investigators getting closer to Alex Murdaugh’s missing millions? True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell discuss an under-the-radar disciplinary action issued... more
True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell break down Alex Murdaugh’s 50-minute speech to the court during his sentencing Nov. 27 for... more
True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell unpack everything that went down at what has to be the most bizarre court proceeding in... more
Luna Shark Productions continues its mission of getting the story straight and giving voice to victims by presenting part two... more
True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell sort through the receipts that South Carolina Solicitor David Pascoe brought with him to the... more
Once again, the prosecution is proving that Alex Murdaugh is nothing more than a judicial terrorist; and his lawyers will... more
On this 23rd episode, True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell catch you up on the latest drama in the Alex Murdaugh cases... more
Are Dick and Jim STILL trying to get at Alex Murdaugh’s assets? True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell... more
Alex Murdaugh thought he could order the federal government to do his bidding. This week, a federal judge told him... more
Despite the past four years of basically becoming Murdaugh scholars, True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell still find... more
True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have another mystery on their hands. Where in the world is Alex... more
It’s been another wild week in the world of Alex Murdaugh. True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell give... more
Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh is headed to federal court to plead guilty for the first time in any of his... more
At the end of an epic three-part hearing Thursday, South Carolina Judge Clifton Newman sentenced Alex Murdaugh’s former best friend... more
In this very special episode of True Sunlight, we continue our mission of getting the story straight and giving voice... more
True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell focus on everything we know about the day Grant Solomon died. We’re going... more
Every single time one of the boys “goes down” or we think they’re down, two more sprout from the surface... more
The first co-conspirator of Alex Murdaugh is finally behind bars! True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell attended Cory... more
After sharing the latest in the Murdaugh Murders cases involving Cory Fleming and the federal system that appears to be... more
Previously known as the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, True Sunlight is the intersection of True Crime, journalism and systematic corruption. Welcome to the new face of MMP. True... more
True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell take a deeper look at Judge Gergel's sentence for convicted felon Russell... more
True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and Beth Braden dive into the Grant and Gracie Solomon case out... more
After Mallory Beach’s family, attorney Mark Tinsley, and other boat crash victims have spent several years fighting for accountability, the... more
Things have gone way too far, and it’s time to take action. True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell... more
True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell go down the rabbit hole on South Carolina Judge Casey Manning, who... more
True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell revisit the Bowen Turner case as new details emerge from a victim’s... more
True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell go down a new rabbit hole that leads them to a story... more
After Alex Murdaugh suggested the insurance company he defrauded in his housekeeper’s 2018 death go to HER family to recover... more
Despite Dick and Jim’s insistence that their client has been cooperating with federal investigators, Beth Braden, a journalist from Tennessee... more
Welcome to the new face of MMP. True Sunlight is the antithesis of True crime. True Sunlight values accuracy over... more
This is the last episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast created by Mandy Matney, written with journalist Liz Farrell and... more
On Tuesday, about 100 people gathered at the South Carolina statehouse to talk about something really important — victims and... more
Only one person alive knows what really happened to Gloria Satterfield the day she was found bleeding from the head... more
Our team has spent the last week diving down different rabbit holes related to the Jeroid Price case. We talked about... more
Murdaugh Murders Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrel take a look at the shocking SECRET release of convicted murderer... more
In this 88th episode, Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrel unpack Russell Laffitte’s latest attempt to get a do-over in... more
First off, if you’re on social media, please please please take part in our Green Day for Justice campaign to... more
There has been a TON of buzz in the Stephen Smith case, which is a good thing. Just like they... more
Eight years after 19-year-old Stephen Smith’s body was found on a rural South Carolina road, investigators are finally saying the... more
Thank you for your patience as this episode is publishing later than usual. As I said on social media, our... more
Now that Alex Murdaugh has been convicted in the murders of his wife and son, it’s time to take a... more
The trial of Alex Murdaugh is coming to an end and soon the jury will deliver its verdict. Mandy Matney and... more
The trial of Alex Murdaugh is now in its fifth week and the defense is trying its hardest to convince... more
We’re in the middle of week four of the Alex Murdaugh trial and it’s been – very on brand in... more
The third week of Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial started with a big blow to the defense after Judge Clifton Newman... more
We’re in week two of the trial against Alex Murdaugh and it’s been one heck of a high-speed rollercoaster ride... more
A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!! By popular demand, Cup of Justice has launched as its own weekly show!! Go to cupofjusticepod.com to... more
The trial of Alex Murdaugh has begun and already a lot has been revealed about the night he allegedly killed... more
Murdaugh Murders Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland take a hard look at Dick... more
Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder trial is set to begin amid new revelations about the “tombstone buddies” who have enabled his behavior... more
Murdaugh Murders Podcast hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland discuss the latest in lead-up to... more
After nearly four years, a major update has been announced in the boat crash case — Buster Murdaugh has settled... more
Dick, Jim and Alex get fact-checked when prosecutor Creighton Waters files a post-Christmas no-holds-barred response to their latest memo, revealing... more
In the second of a two-part episode, Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland talk about the... more
In this first part of a two-part episode, Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland talk about... more
In the 15 years he volunteered at the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, Alex Murdaugh prosecuted exactly one case — that... more
For better or worse, the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office and Dick and Jim have given us even more insight... more
After hosting another spirited live-chat of Alex Murdaugh’s latest pretrial hearing in the double-murder case, Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and... more
Of all the lawsuits filed against Alex Murdaugh, only one has dared to take on his former law partners at... more
On this 70th episode, Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell critically examine the three latest documents filed by Alex Murdaugh’s defense... more
The Murdaugh Murders Podcast team saw its first major legal victory this week. After a tense deliberation, a jury found... more
Russell Laffitte finally takes the stand, admitting that he “unintentionally” stole money on behalf of Alex Murdaugh. Will Russell’s insistence... more
Mandy and Liz are live and on the scene in Charleston for week two of the Russell Laffitte trial. Laffitte... more
Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland meet up in Charleston to share their thoughts on who the winners and... more
Mandy and Liz are live and on the scene in Charleston, SC for the highly dramatic federal trial of Alex... more
Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland get real about the dark world of true-crime documentaries in light of the... more
With fewer than 90 days left before Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder trial, we take a look at all the evidence we... more
Could Judge Carmen Mullen's interference in a police matter have led to kidnapping charges? Why is Alex Murdaugh waiving his... more
Last week we revealed that 14th Circuit Judge Carmen Mullen — who has been a key figure in the Murdaugh... more
Mandy Matney took a moment to chat with Liz Farrell and Eric Bland to review a few legal maneuvers from... more
Before the wedding this weekend, Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland took a moment to discuss the big surprise... more
In this episode Mandy and Liz dive deeper into the Arthur Badger case and share how Russell Laffitte, Alex Murdaugh... more
As we reported in MMP this week, the Judge Hall reversed his earlier order that basically split the "boat crash"... more
Recent revelations and legal filings have us wondering if investigators are maintaining the momentum needed to hold all of Alex... more
Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland talk about the shocking decision from Russell Laffitte’s defense team to put him... more
Russell Laffitte and his wife, Susie, gave an epically tone-deaf performance in an effort to get one of his two... more
In this episode, we caught up with Stephen’s mother, the wonderful and resilient Sandy Smith, and Mike Hemlepp, Jr., the... more
Disclaimer: This episode contains language that some people may find offensive. In our first ever “Cup Of Justice” bonus episode of... more
What happened to the money? The big picture is coming into focus as several new revelations surrounding Alex Murdaugh were... more
Monday’s pre-trial motion hearing in Alex Murdaugh's murder case was fiery and dramatic… even for this case. In Episode 59, Mandy,... more
This last week was another roller coaster of insanity in the Murdaugh Murders Saga. Murdaugh’s defense team has amped up... more
Just when you think the Murdaugh saga can’t get any worse, along comes Greg Parker.... An owner of a chain of... more
The Plyler sisters were just little girls when Alex Murdaugh and Russell Laffitte entered their world. Now, more than 15 years... more
Today we take a deeper dive into how former Hampton County attorney Alex Murdaugh and former Palmetto State Bank CEO... more
We believe the entire system is on trial here. And it’s time the Attorney General’s office starts understanding that citizens of... more
In the last seven days, we’ve been very busy at the Murdaugh Murders Podcast. Alex Murdaugh was officially charged in the... more
Agents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) are scheduled to present evidence against Alex Murdaugh in the double... more
Mandy, Liz, and the team dive deeper into the jailhouse phone calls with shocking revelations. After listening – and relistening –... more
In this special 50th episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Mandy, Liz, and the team do another deep dive into... more
After officials released Alex Murdaugh’s jailhouse phone call recordings, we now have a much clearer understanding of the former attorney... more
Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh's murders. Unfortunately, there still have not been any arrests in... more
A motion filed last week by John T. Lay and Peter M. McCoy Jr. — the two attorneys who were... more
So today we want to take you back to the story that was the beginning of the end for the... more
We received new information from the attorneys and insurance companies who investigated Gloria Satterfield’s death. Not only do these new... more
The Good 'Ole Boys had a very bad week in South Carolina. Last Wednesday, the S.C. Attorney General’s Office announced three... more
As police are still investigating the five deaths that have been tied to the Murdaugh family, we’re trying to answer... more
Multiple sources have told FITSNews that high-velocity impact spatter was present on the shirt Alex Murdaugh was wearing the night... more
This episode is about so much more than jailhouse phone calls right now. This is about the future of the justice... more
19-year-old Bowen Turner is accused of raping three women between 2018-2019. One of those victims, Dallas Stoller, died in November... more
While there was a lot of news related to the Murdaugh saga in the last week, this episode will focus... more
Are the Murdaugh’s in the middle of PR push? And what happened to all of the money? In episode 38, Mandy... more
There is A LOT to unpack about Cory Fleming. So much, that it doesn’t all fit into one episode. But this... more
Suspended attorney Cory Fleming was indicted on 18 charges related to the Gloria Satterfield case. While we wait for his... more
A recently released deposition has revealed troubling accusations about a powerful judge who is at the helm of criminal and civil... more
On Monday, Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin filed a federal lawsuit in an attempt to block Richland County... more
Get a rare inside look into the Murdaugh family dynamic and Alex Murdaugh’s manipulations from behind bars. In this episode, Mandy... more
Some of the biggest questions in this case revolve around the money — what happened to it? Why was Alex... more
You asked, we answered. Our followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram submitted hundreds of questions about the case in the last... more
After Friday’s indictments, Alex Murdaugh now stands accused of stealing at least $8.4 million and faces 74 charges. If the latest... more
Hakeem Pinckney was an inspiration. He spent his whole life overcoming the odds. His hearing started deteriorating at a young age,... more
Get a rare inside look into the Murdaugh family dynamic and Alex Murdaugh’s manipulations from behind bars. In this episode, Mandy Matney and... more