Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other Cases

by 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, brutally murdered, shot to death on their property known as Moselle. On March 2, 2023 Alex was convicted of murdering Maggie and Paul. Between the murders and the convictions many other crimes came to light. No one could have expected the twists and turns the story has taken and it is not finished. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris started the Impact of Influence podcast soon after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. You may have seen them talking about the Murdaugh saga on CourtTV, Murdaugh documentaries on Oxygen and Fox Nation and episodes on American Greed and Nancy Grace. Seton and Matt continue updating the Murdaugh story and are now covering other crimes that have occurred throughout the Southeast. Impact of Influence is now a Youtube channel You can find them on their Impact of Influence FB page or [email protected]

Episodes

SC Father, Son Charged With Murder Claim Self Defense

32m · Published 28 Feb 21:22

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

25m · Published 22 Feb 16:24

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

The Story of the Killer Mom, Susan Smith & Interview With Her Prosecutor

44m · Published 16 Feb 21:31

Susan Smith’s story shocked the nation in October of 1994 when she claimed a black man had kidnapped her two young sons. For nine days, she made dramatic pleas on national television for their safe return but suspicions quickly turned to Smith herself. Susan Smith confessed on November 3, 1994 to the unthinkable she had strapped her children into their car seats into a lake drowning them both. Smith received a life sentence and isceligibke for parole in 2024. We talk to the prosecutor in the case, Tommy Pope. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and for the Impact of Influence Youtube channel. Setin Tucker and Matt Harris started the podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh and covered that case intensley. Now they cover true crime cases throughout the southeast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Litigation..and More Litigation Surrounding Murdaugh

26m · Published 08 Feb 22:49

Litigation involving Alex Murdaugh never seems to end. Some of the litigation discussed in this episode is Murdaugh adjacent. Alex's money is distributed to his victims, there is a defamation lawsuit, drug charges involving Alex's alleged dealers and more. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris started the podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. The Impact of Influence podcast will continue covering true crime stories from th southeast region of the United States. Seton and Matt also host The Wicked South Podcast with journalist Michael DeWitt. Search for Impact of Influence on Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justice Toal Rules No New Trial For Alex Murdaugh

1h 5m · Published 01 Feb 21:42

Justice Toal denied a request from Alex Murdaugh for a new trial on his murder conviction. Alex's defense team argued jury tampering by Clerk of Courts, Becky Hill. You can hear parts of the evidentiary hearing in this episode, and our reaction to the action. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris started the podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. The Impact of Influence podcast will continue covering true crime stories from th southeast region of the United States. Seton and Matt also host The Wicked South Podcast with journalist Michael DeWitt. Search for Impact of Influence on Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorneys Weigh In On Alex Murdaugh's Hope For New Trial

35m · Published 25 Jan 18:26

Alex Murdaugh is hoping to overturn his conviction of murdering his wife and son, based on jury tampering. Attorney Nancy Jo Thomason shares her thoughts on how Alex's evidentiary hearing might go and what issues the jurors might face. Matt Siembieda is an attorney and law professor at Temple Law School. Mr. Siembieda gives a lesson on the case law involved in this case. He also happens to be Seton's dad. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris started the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. On Facebook search for Impact of Influence. Please subscribe to the Impact of Influence YouTube page. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Huge Blow To Alex Murdaugh's Chance For New Trial

28m · Published 17 Jan 22:02

Alex Murdaugh's chance at a new trial based on jury tampering by the Colleton County Clerk of Courts took a big hit this week. Justice Toal made some decisions on how the evidentiary hearing will work will not make it easy on Alex's defense team. We break it down in this episode. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began this podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Join in the conversation on the Impact of Influence Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney Joe McCullough On What To Expect In Murdaugh Jury Tampering Hearing

42m · Published 10 Jan 21:42

Columbia, SC attorney, Joe McCullough, joins the podcast to discuss what might happen in the upcoming hearings pertaining to Alex Murdaugh's charge of jury tampering in his double murder conviction. McCullough has practiced law in South Carolina for decades both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. He represents two of the jurors who were part of the jury in the Murdaugh murder trial. He also has a long history with Supreme Court Justice Toal. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris started the Impact of influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Look on Facebook for Impact of Influence Please subscribe to the Impact of Influence Youtube channel Impact is a part of the Evergreen podcast network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Latest in Alex Murdaugh's Jury Tampering Allegations

32m · Published 05 Jan 19:46

A judge has been appointed to hear Alex Murdaugh's allegation of jury tampering in his murder conviction. Both sides have filed pre-hearing briefs supporting their case. Becky Hill, the Colleton County Clerk of Courts, is embroiled in even more controversy. You can find Impact of Influence on Facebook. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris started the Impact of Influence podcast just after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S.C. Senator Wes Climer Seeks Judicial Election Reform

25m · Published 28 Dec 14:55

S.C. Senator Wes Climer, (R) District 15-York Co., joined the podcast to talk about judicial election reform in South Carolina. South Carolina is one of two states in which the legislature picks judges. Senator Climer is fighting to change that process. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. The podcast has since continued covering Alex Murdaugh but also other crimes and news events in the southeast. On Facebook you can find Impact of Influence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other Cases has 206 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 104:56:09. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on February 22nd 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 14th, 2024 08:10.