Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other Cases

We start with the latest news on Colleton County Clerk of Court, Becky Hill. You may remember that Neil Gordon co-authored, Behind the Doors of Justice, with Becky Hill. Melissa Gordon was the photographer for the book. Since the book was published, Hill admitted to plagiarizing a portion of the book and she faces multiple ethics investigations. Hill was also accused by Alex Murdaugh's defense team of potential jury tampering for some of the statements she allegedly made to jurors. Neil and Melissa Gordon join the podcast to discuss how the controversy surrounding Hill affected sales of the book and their opinion of Hill. Plus, the Gordon's discuss how law enforcement interviewed them about their time spent with Becky Hill. Neil Gordon is starting a new project, a book and video series, with Mike Petchenik. You can hear all about it and you can find out more at www.trialwatchers.com Support our sponsor Regal Cinemas and Regal Unlimited. Sign up now in the Regal app or www.regmovies.com/unlimited and use our code IMPACTREG Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcasting Network 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. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and please subscribe to the Impact Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The book, Tremors in the Blood: Murder, Obsession, and the Birth of The Lie Detector explores the history of the polygraph. We discuss that history with the author, Amit Katwala. Are the machines "truth serum" or "junk science"? Did the inventors stand by the reliability? How has the polygraph failed law enforcement and people accused of heinous crimes? Support our sponsor Regal Cinemas and Regal Unlimited. Sign up now in the Regal app or www.regmovies.com/unlimited and use our code IMPACTREG Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcasting Network 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. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and please subscribe to the Impact Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On April 1, Alex Murdaugh was in federal court to find out his sentence on financial crimes. We discuss his failed polygraph and his sentence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Murdaugh's plea deal on federal financial crimes is in jeopardy. Alex failed a lie detector test. The author of The Fall of The House of Murdaugh, Michael Dewitt, joins us to talk about the book and the death of Alex's mother. Support our sponsor Regal Cinemas and Regal Unlimited. Sign up now in the Regal app or www.regmovies.com/unlimited and use our code IMPACTREG Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcasting Network 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 fro the southeast region of the U.S. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2008, a pregnant mother and her ten month old daughter were found dead near train tracks in Moncks Corner, SC. There were many questions surrounding her death. Kadie Major's death was ruled a suicide but Kadie's mother continued to fight for justice. The case was reopened in 2018. 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 fro the southeast region of the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Burden is a new investigative true-crime podcast from Orbit Media. The show tells the story of Detective Louis Scarcella, once celebrated for his prowess in solving tough cases in 1990s New York City. Scarcella becomes embroiled in controversy as a group of convicted murderers (who all claim to be innocent!) turned jailhouse lawyers uncover his involvement in dozens of cases, leading to the release of over 20 individuals he helped convict. But can they get themselves out too? The government has paid out a record-breaking $150 million in wrongful conviction settlements with more to come. The Burden is out now on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ACLU is challenging the South Carolina Department of Corrections policy preventing inmates from speaking to reporters in person, among other restrictions. Matt Siembieda is an attorney and law professor at Temple Law School. Mr Siembieda breaks down how the US Supreme Court has ruled on similar cases and how the SC policy will be challenged by the ACLU. 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 fro the southeast region of the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and Elizabeth Calvert, disappeared from Hilton Head Island March 3,2008. Their disappearance shook the beach town In the days that followed, law enforcement, closed in on Dennis Gerwing as a suspect Gerwing was an unassuming accountant As the police closed in , Gerwing took his own life. His method of suicide was odd In the days that followed it was discovered Gerwing was living a double life 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 fro the southeast region of the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 6, 2023 in Lexington, South Carolina a man was shot and killed on his property. Ryan Lindler Sr. and Ryan Lindler Jr., farmers from the area, were charged with the murder of Kevin Newhouse. The father and son are claiming self defense and may invoke the SC "stand your ground" law as a defense. Attorney Lori Murray joined the podcast as a representative for the victim, Kevin Newhouse. Look for the Impact of Influence on Facebook and join on the conversation. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris cover true crime throughout the southeast. Impact is part of the Evergreen Podcast company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan Smith Spicy Phone Calls and Murdaugh Updates New reports detail convicted murder, Susan Smith sexy communications while incarcerated. Will and should Smith's past relationship with a prison guard influence her upcoming parole? We cover all the latest Murdaugh, including a hand towel with a possible blood smear found at Moselle after the Murders of Maggie and Paul and an investigation into Becky Hill as to whether she committed perjury. Another Murdaugh book is announced, this time it’s by a juror. This is not the first time a juror in a high profile case has written a book. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris started the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh and covered the Murdaugh story in great detail. Now they are covering true crime stories that are connected to the southeastern part of the United States. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook. Impact of influence is now a YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices