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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.
You can find them on their Impact of Influence FB page or Mattharrispodcast@gmail.com

Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other Cases Evergreen Podcasts

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    • 4.0 • 2.8K Ratings

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.
You can find them on their Impact of Influence FB page or Mattharrispodcast@gmail.com

    Journalist Tells Story of SC Mass Murderer Pee Wee Gaskins

    Journalist Tells Story of SC Mass Murderer Pee Wee Gaskins

    Seton and Matt talk with Jeff Keating, host of the podcast "Pee Wee Gaskins Was Not My Friend". Pee Wee Gaskins is one of the most infamous and prolific mass murderers in South Carolina history. Alex Murdaugh's, attorney, Dick Harpootlian was the solicitor who put Pee Wee on death row. However; even on death row, Pee Wee was able to reach out and threaten Dick and his family.
    Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen podcast Network
    Seton Tucker and Matt Harris started the podcast after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh and continue to cover Alex Murdaugh.
    They are also now covering other crimes that have been committed in the south.
    You can find Impact of Influence on FB
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    • 44 min
    A Conversation With SC Serial Killer, Pee Wee Gaskins, Defense Attorney

    A Conversation With SC Serial Killer, Pee Wee Gaskins, Defense Attorney

    Donald Henry "Pee Wee" Gaskins Jr. is one of South Carolina's most notorious serial killers.
    He murdered more than a dozen people between 1970 and 1975.
    Gaskins was sentenced to 10 concurrent life sentences.
    While serving his sentence at Central Correctional Institute (CCI) prison in Columbia, South Carolina, he murdered another inmate.
    Dick Harpootlian prosecuted Pee Wee and Jack Swerling defended Pee Wee Gaskins. Gaskins was sentenced to death, which was administered in September of 1991.
    In this episode we talk with Jack Swerling about the case and his dealing with Pee Wee Gaskins.
    Seton Tucker and Matt Harris started the Impact of Influence podcast just after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. They continue to cover all things Murdaugh but have branched out to cover other crimes that have occurred throughout the southeast.
    You can find Impact of Influence on FB
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    • 37 min
    Alex Murdaugh's Plea Deal on State Financial Charges

    Alex Murdaugh's Plea Deal on State Financial Charges

    Alex Murdaugh made plea deal on the financial charges the State had filed.
    In front of Judge Newman, Creighton Waters read the charges and how much time Alex had agreed to in the deal.
    You can hear parts of the proceedings in this episode.
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    • 26 min
    Deep Dive Into State Response To Jury Tampering

    Deep Dive Into State Response To Jury Tampering

    The State of South Carolina filed a formal response to Alex Murdaugh's filing of jury tampering by the Clerk of Court, Becky Hill, during his double murder trial.
    This is much deeper dive into the motion than we did in the previous episode.
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    • 37 min
    State Denies Alex Murdaugh's Jury Tampering Allegations

    State Denies Alex Murdaugh's Jury Tampering Allegations

    The State has responded to Alex Murdaugh's motion for a new trial.
    The Clerk of Court, Rebecca Hill, who is accused of tampering with the jury, filed an affidavit denying the charges.
    SC attorney, John Warren breaks down legal terms you need to know, how all future Murdaugh litigation may precede, and what could happen if Alex Murdaugh is granted a new trial on double murder.
    Seton Tucker and Matt Harris started the Impact of Influence podcast just weeks after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh.
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    • 36 min
    Alex Murdaugh Wants Judge Newman Removed

    Alex Murdaugh Wants Judge Newman Removed

    Alex Murdaugh's defense team has petitioned the South Carolina Supreme Court to prohibit Judge Newman from presiding over any future trial or any hearing involving Alex.
    Former district attorney and former defense attorney John Snyder joins us to break down the defense's reasons for wanting Judge Newman removed.
    Joe McCulloch joins the podcast to discuss what might come next in the ever evolving Murdaugh saga. Joe says there is no blueprint for this case. It is very unusual and what the SC Supreme Court rules be watched by the entire country
    Joe represents two of the jurors who were on Alex's jury. Both of Joe's clients have given affidavits to the defense in the jury tampering filing. He has been practicing law in SC since 1977 and currently is part of the McCulloch & Schillaci law firm.
    Seton Tucker and Matt Harris have been covering all things Murdaugh since the double murder of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh in June of 2021.
    Reach out to them on the Impact of Influence Facebook page
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    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5
2.8K Ratings

2.8K Ratings

AngelaFromCA ,

Oh brother

Even after a guilty verdict, the show tries to prove there is a good case for appeal. He’s guilty and has been convicted yet the show plays bias clips. Ridiculous

2go2Mexico ,

Please don’t go there

I’m just going to ask politely that you do not dig up the Larry Gene Bell case. It’s not worth the pain and heartache you will inflict on the families of the victims. It’s in the past so please leave it there out of respect . Your ratings are not more important than their peace of mind.

Respectfully
D~

hksbfjclcnsnskm ,

Day One Listener

I absolutely LOVE this podcast and look forward to every new episode. I have listened to several Murdaugh podcasts; this is the ONLY one that presents both sides without making either side feel defensive or challenged. I love their banter and their presentation style. Both Seton and Matt seem like someone you’d love to have a coffee with and that makes their episodes enjoyable. They are honest and vulnerable which is refreshing in this super-polished, fake, media-driven world. Keep up the good work and I’ll keep listening and recommending you!

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