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

  1. 2d ago

    The Latest On Buster Murdaugh's Defamation Suit Against Netflix

    Buster Murdaugh’s defamation lawsuit against Netflix targets his alleged false portrayal in the documentary series Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal, claiming the program wrongly linked him to the 2015 death of his classmate Stephen Smith. That suit is in state court. A separate federal suit against Warner Bros. was settled. In this episode, Matt and Seton attended the latest hearing in the case, and they take you into the courtroom to hear the Netflix, Gannett, and Buster Murdaugh legal teams argue their case. 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 #Murdaugh #BusterMurdaugh #medialaw #courtroom #defamation #netflix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  3. Jul 30

    The Rose Petal Murder: A New Trial On The Horizon?

    In this episode, we revisit the Rose Petal Murder case with Troy Styles of Blunt Force Media to discuss significant new developments that could reshape the case. In February 2025, after brief deliberations, a Greenville County jury convicted Zachary Hughes of the October 2021 murder of Christina Parcell. Hughes was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The case has now been remanded to the circuit court, where a judge will determine whether newly discovered evidence, following the victim's fiancé's recent guilty plea, warrants a new trial. Hughes' direct appeal has been placed on hold pending that decision. One of the issues raised on appeal is Hughes' claim that he was not permitted to present a complete defense at trial. Hughes has maintained that he killed Parcell to protect her minor daughter from what he believed was ongoing sexual abuse.  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 #Legal case, #courtroom performance, #conspiracy, #murder trial, # legal analysis, Z#achary Hughes, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Jul 21

    Journalist Mandy Matney Found in Contempt of Court

    In this episode of Impact of Influence, The Professor joins Matt Harris and Seton Tucker to examine a recent contempt of court ruling involving journalist Mandy Matney. The court imposed significant monetary sanctions after finding Matney in contempt, and we break down the judge's order, the court's reasoning, and what could happen next as the legal process continues. Topics discussed include: The legal standards for contempt of court and the sanctions that may be imposed. The importance of complying with court orders and subpoenas. The potential consequences for journalists and other parties who fail to follow court directives. The court's analysis of Mandy Matney's arguments and defenses. What this ruling could mean moving forward and the possible next steps in the case. The Professor, Matt Siembieda, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and a law professor at Temple University, bringing legal insight and analysis to the discussion. 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

  5. Jul 15

    The Next Steps in the Murdaugh Retrial with the Professor

    Matt 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

  6. Jul 7

    South Carolina Podcaster Faces Contempt of Court

    Journalist 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

  7. Jun 30

    Retrial of Alex Murdaugh Begins

    The 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

  8. Jun 21

    Special Father's Day Episode, "The Professor's Involvement In The Civil Rights Fight

    For 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

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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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