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Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other Cases
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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 Mattharrispodcast@gmail.com
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The Next Steps in the Murdaugh Retrial with the Professor
3d ago00:32:13Tap to summarizeMatt Siembieda, the Professor, explains what happened in the recent Murdaugh status conference. He explores courtroom dynamics, trial logistics, and the strategic moves in this high-profile case. Matt Siembieda, is an attorney and law professor at Temple Law School. 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. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →South Carolina Podcaster Faces Contempt of Court
2w ago01:26:01Tap to summarizeJournalist Mandy Matney, who has closely covered the Beach v. Parker’s “outrage” lawsuit, became part of the legal battle when attorneys for Parker’s Corporation subpoenaed her for a deposition.Matney did not appear at the location specified in the subpoena, citing safety concerns that she raised shortly before the deposition was scheduled to begin. According to court filings and testimony, Matney believed the designated location was unsafe. The parties were unable to agree on an alternative location, resulting in the deposition not taking place.Following her failure to appear, Parker’s attorneys filed a motion to compel her deposition and later sought to have her held in contempt of court. The court was asked to determine whether Matney’s reasons for not attending were legally justified and whether her actions warranted sanctions or other consequences. The " professor", Matt Siembieda, joins Impact to shed light on this battle. Matt Siembieda, is an attorney and law professor at Temple Law School. 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. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Retrial of Alex Murdaugh Begins
3w ago00:36:12Tap to summarizeThe next chapter in the Alex Murdaugh saga has begun. Alex Murdaugh returned to a Lexington courtroom as the judge set the stage for his upcoming murder retrial, establishing key deadlines and revealing what's next in one of the most closely watched true crime cases in America. In this episode of Impact of Influence, we take you inside the hearing, and give you our first takes on what happened, why it matters, and what it could mean for both the prosecution and the defense as the countdown to retrial begins. Could these early courtroom decisions shape the outcome of the case? We break down the biggest moments and what to watch for in the months ahead. 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. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors, including Quince. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns code word Impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Special Father's Day Episode, "The Professor's Involvement In The Civil Rights Fight
4w ago00:39:43Tap to summarizeFor this special Father's Day episode we hear from Seton's father, "the Professor" Matt Siembieda. Matt Siembieda is an attorney and law professor at Temple Law School. He was also involved in the civil rights movement and he gives us his firsthand account of his involvement. This interview with the Professor originally appeared on The Wicked South Podcast with Michael Dewitt. 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. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors, including Quince. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns code word Impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Gilgo Beach Killer with S.C. Connections is Sentenced
Jun 1900:42:14Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we explore the sentencing of Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer. Part of this episode is a past Impact episode that dealt with Heuermann's connection to South Carolina. We also reflect on a past interview with FBI profiler Ann Burgess. Burgess was the inspiration for the character Dr. Wendy Carr on the Netflix series Mindhunter. She helped the FBI develop modern psychological profiling for serial killers. You can hear that full episode from the August 28, 2023, Impact of Influence podcast titled The Mindhunter Who Studied Charlotte Strangler Speaks <iframe frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" src="https://playlist.megaphone.fm?e=FPMN3389978214" width="100%"></iframe> 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. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors, including Quince. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns code word Impact #GilgoBeach, #RexHeuermann, #criminalprofiling, #FBI, #serialkillers, #criminalpsychology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Beach V Parker's: No Evidence Or Hiding The Ball?
Jun 1000:57:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Impact discusses the latest updates on the Murdaugh retrial. This includes the appointment of a new judge and the potential for a change of venue in the case. The " professor", Matt Siembieda, joins Impact to shed light on the legal strategies and potential outcomes involving the Beach V Parker Outrage Case. #Murdaughcase, #legalmotions, #venuechange, #evidencedisclosure, #socialmediainfluence, #legalanalysis, #courtroomstrategy, #SouthCarolinalaw Matt Siembieda, is an attorney and law professor at Temple Law School. 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. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Prominent Attorney Breaks Down The SC Stand Your Ground Law
Jun 300:52:40Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Zach Merritt, a seasoned defense attorney, discusses the intricacies of South Carolina's stand your ground law, recent case examples, and legal strategies. Gain insights into self-defense laws, courtroom tactics, and the impact of legal decisions on real cases. 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. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day return #Self-defense law, Stand your ground, South Carolina legal cases, Criminal defense, Legal strategy, Courtroom tactics, Civil and criminal law, Case analysis, Law education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Murdaugh, Murdaugh, and More Murdaugh with the Professor
May 2801:25:31Tap to summarizeIn the high-stakes world of legal drama, few cases have captured public attention like that of Alex Murdaugh. In this episode, Impact explores the crucial elements surrounding Alex Murdaugh’s situation, his lawsuit against Becky Hill, the implications of a potential death penalty, and the ongoing controversies related to the boat crash outrage lawsuit. Joining the podcast is the Professor. Matt Siembieda, an attorney and law professor at Temple Law School. 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. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →New Murdaugh Book Dives Into The Psychology of Alex
May 2200:36:34Tap to summarizeJames Lasdun, the author of The Family Man, Blood and Betrayal In The House of Murdaugh, joins Impact. At the heart of the Murdaugh case lies the shocking act of a father allegedly killing his son, Paul Murdaugh. This tragic narrative is not just about the crime itself but also about understanding the psychological and emotional landscape that leads to such an act. Lasdun highlights the rarity of a father killing an adult son, noting that such occurrences usually involve younger children. This raises the question: what drives a seemingly loving father to commit such a heinous act? 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. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Alex Murdaugh Murder Convictions Overturned
May 1400:41:27Tap to summarizeThe Supreme Court of South Carolina ruled that Alex Murdaugh is entitled to a new trial, citing improper influences on the jury. According to the court, Becky Hill's comments and actions compromised the integrity of the jury, violating Murdaugh’s right to a fair trial. The court emphasized that every defendant is entitled to an impartial jury, free from external influences. The court found that Hill made statements to jurors that suggested Murdaugh was guilty. While the court did not review every evidentiary issue raised by Murdaugh's appeal, it provided guidance on the admissibility of his financial crimes in the upcoming trial. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson expressed disappointment but acknowledged the necessity of a fair trial. Wilson stated that he intends to seek a speedy retrial, hoping to have it completed by the end of the year. Joining the podcast is Matt Siembieda, an attorney and law professor at Temple Law School. 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. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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