True Sunlight

Every single time one of the boys “goes down” or we think they’re down, two more sprout from the surface showing their beady little eyes and empty souls.We've said this many times but our team is definitely experiencing Murdaugh fatigue. But we’ve noticed that the second we back off the story a little, shenanigans that need sunlight start up again. But what a difference a week makes!After his federal sentencing, Alex Murdaugh’s best friend and co-conspirator Cory Fleming found himself in a much less friendly courtroom this week where he pleaded guilty to 23 state charges.True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell talk about the dramatic hearing and unpack what might have been prosecutor Creighton Waters’ best performance yet.We'd also like to dedicate today's episode to Joan Meyer, of Marion, Kansas. The full video of her stand against the illegal search of her home many attribute to her death can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e50NOlm6dkI&t=1sAnd just reiterating our big announcement about Blood On Their Hands - Mandy's new book which will be available in book stores near you on November 14th! Learn more or Pre-order your copy at bloodontheirhandsbook.com or lunasharkmedia.com/book. Premium members will also get access to a ton of new content matched with each chapter when the book releases in November. And don't forget Premium Members get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE.We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. By popular demand, Cup of Justice has launched as its own weekly show. Go to cupofjusticepod.com to learn more or click the link in the episode description to get a hot cup of justice wherever you get your podcasts!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Itp67SQTZEHQGgrX0TYTl?si=39ff6a0cc34140f3SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPAnd a special thank you to our sponsors: Microdose.com, PELOTON, Simplisafe, and others. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer!For current & accurate updates:TrueSunlight.comfacebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPodTwitter.com/mandymatneyTwitter.com/elizfarrellyoutube.com/@LunaSharkMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first co-conspirator of Alex Murdaugh is finally behind bars! True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell attended Cory Fleming’s sentencing hearing this week in Charleston, South Carolina, where they watched Fleming — a former attorney who took advantage of Gloria Satterfield’s family — throw himself on the mercy of the court.The two share highlights from the hearing and explore new questions, such as: Was this a real display of remorse? Or did this just get worse? Did the federal government get played by Alex Murdaugh’s former best friend?As mentioned on Cup Of Justice, Fleming will serve 46 months in federal prison and pay $102,221 in restitution for his involvement in the scheme to steal millions from the Satterfield family. Moments after Judge Richard Gergel announced his sentence on August 15, Fleming voluntarily surrendered and was escorted out of the U.S. District Court in Charleston by U.S. Marshals.Plus Mandy Matney's new book Blood On Their Hands will be available in book stores near you on November 14th! Learn more and pre-order your copy at bloodontheirhandsbook.com or lunasharkmedia.com/book. Premium members will also get access to a ton of new content matched with each chapter when the book releases in November. And this week we've got a special update from reporter Beth Braden on the Grant Solomon case exclusively for Premium members. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Through lunasharkmedia.com, Premium Members get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts - all in one place. We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. By popular demand, Cup of Justice has launched as its own weekly show. Go to cupofjusticepod.com to learn more or click the link in the episode description to get a hot cup of justice wherever you get your podcasts!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Itp67SQTZEHQGgrX0TYTl?si=39ff6a0cc34140f3SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPAnd a special thank you to our sponsors: Microdose.com, PELOTON, Simplisafe, and others. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer!For current & accurate updates:TrueSunlight.comfacebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/Instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ Twitter.com/mandymatneyTwitter.com/elizfarrellyoutube.com/@LunaSharkMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After sharing the latest in the Murdaugh Murders cases involving Cory Fleming and the federal system that appears to be going easy on Alex Murdaugh’s co-conspirators, True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell return to the Grant Solomon case out of the Nashville area. The two — along with reporter Beth Braden — search for answers in thousands of texts between Grant and his father exchanged in the months leading up to Grant’s strange death.  Check out the Emily D. Baker interview of Mandy here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8VK7lLaYrg and Mandy's interview of Emily is currently available in your premium feed once you become a member of our Luna Shark Premium Membership community.Laura Richards interview of Mandy can be found here: https://www.crime-analyst.com/ep-143-the-murdaugh-murders-cross-over-with-mandy-matney-part-15/ -  Mandy's interview of Laura will be up for Soak Up The Sun members soon. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Through lunasharkmedia.com, Premium Members get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts - all in one place. We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. By popular demand, Cup of Justice has launched as its own weekly show. Go to cupofjusticepod.com to learn more or click the link in the episode description to get a hot cup of justice wherever you get your podcasts!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Itp67SQTZEHQGgrX0TYTl?si=39ff6a0cc34140f3SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPAnd a special thank you to our sponsors: Microdose.com, PELOTON, Simplisafe, and others. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer!For current & accurate updates:TrueSunlight.comfacebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/Instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ Twitter.com/mandymatneyTwitter.com/elizfarrellyoutube.com/@LunaSharkMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Previously known as the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, True Sunlight is the intersection of True Crime, journalism and systematic corruption. Welcome to the new face of MMP.True Sunlight is the antithesis of True crime. True Sunlight values accuracy over "access journalism". True Sunlight is shed with empathy — not exploitation. True Sunlight was created as a matter of public service — not just entertainment. While the name of the podcast has changed, our mission, values and team have not. We are simply expanding our horizons while continuing to shine a much needed bright light on crime and corruption wherever it appears.Celebrated journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are taking their style of reporting beyond Alex Murdaugh and his co-conspirators while pursuing justice for all the victims you've met so far.Ranked #1 and #2 globally in 2021 and 2023 respectively as the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, True Sunlight provides unmatched insight into the crimes and criminals exposed on MMP and dives deep into new instances of corruption across the US.We empower listeners to understand their legal and judicial systems through investigative journalism while providing tools to hold agencies and public figures accountable in order to change those systems for the better. Listen on any streaming service or visit TrueSunlight.com to learn more. Premium Members also get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. And for those just wanting ad-free listening without all the other great content, we now offer ad-free listening on Apple Podcast through a subscription to Luna Shark Plus on the Apple Podcasts App. And we also offer access to exclusive video content through our new YouTube Premiere subscription.Check out our new Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com/SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMFor current & accurate updates:TrueSunlight.comfacebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/Instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ Twitter.com/mandymatneyTwitter.com/elizfarrellyoutube.com/@LunaSharkMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell take a deeper look at Judge Gergel's sentence for convicted felon Russell Laffitte and zoom in on who the $3.55 million restitution will be paid to.It was appalling to hear again how much pain Russell has caused the Plylers and Pinckneys and how their old wounds won’t close because of what Russell did. We reflect on the powerful testimonies and why its such a loss to public interest that these victims voices will not be heard by the public.Throughout the day, all signs from Judge Gergel indicated that his sentencing would be severe and send a message that this type of complex crime that requires years of bad decisions will not be tolerated. However, 7 years in federal prison just doesn’t feel fair when it comes to the “cruel” and “complex” crimes described in court....The question is… why… and will this ever change if not now...?Want to look at the documents referenced in this episode and others? Consider joining our Luna Shark Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Through lunasharkmedia.com, Premium Members get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts - all in one place. We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. By popular demand, Cup of Justice has launched as its own weekly show. Go to cupofjusticepod.com to learn more or click the link in the episode description to get a hot cup of justice wherever you get your podcasts!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Itp67SQTZEHQGgrX0TYTl?si=39ff6a0cc34140f3SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPAnd a special thank you to our sponsors: Microdose.com, PELOTON, Simplisafe, and others. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer!For current & accurate updates:TrueSunlight.comfacebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/Instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ Twitter.com/mandymatneyTwitter.com/elizfarrellyoutube.com/@LunaSharkMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and Beth Braden dive into the Grant and Gracie Solomon case out of Nashville, Tennessee.This horrifying, complex story is similar to the Murdaugh story in so many ways. It is a case of crime and corruption with systemic failures and social media efforts standing up against the Good Ole Boys. This is the first of many episodes on this case. Want to look at the documents referenced in this episode and others? Consider joining our Luna Shark Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Through lunasharkmedia.com, Premium Members get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts - all in one place. We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. By popular demand, Cup of Justice has launched as its own weekly show. Go to cupofjusticepod.com to learn more or click the link in the episode description to get a hot cup of justice wherever you get your podcasts!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Itp67SQTZEHQGgrX0TYTl?si=39ff6a0cc34140f3SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPAnd a special thank you to our sponsors: Microdose.com, PELOTON, Simplisafe, and others. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer!Find us on social media:facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/Instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ Twitter.com/mandymatneyTwitter.com/elizfarrellyoutube.com/@LunaSharkMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Mallory Beach’s family, attorney Mark Tinsley, and other boat crash victims have spent several years fighting for accountability, the parties have finally reached a multi-million-dollar settlement with Parker’s Kitchen.This week, Liz Farrell sat down for an exclusive interview with Mark Tinsley, who became known to the world as Zero Dark Tinsley and Tinsley the Tiger during the Alex Murdaugh trial.Want to look at the documents referenced in this episode and others? Consider joining our Luna Shark Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Through lunasharkmedia.com, Premium Members will get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts - all in one place. We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. By popular demand, Cup of Justice has launched as its own weekly show. Go to cupofjusticepod.com to learn more or click the link in the episode description to get a hot cup of justice wherever you get your podcasts!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Itp67SQTZEHQGgrX0TYTl?si=39ff6a0cc34140f3SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPAnd a special thank you to our sponsors: Microdose.com, PELOTON, Simplisafe, and others. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer!Find us on social media:facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/Instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ Twitter.com/mandymatneyTwitter.com/elizfarrellyoutube.com/@LunaSharkMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things have gone way too far, and it’s time to take action. True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell look at the organized efforts online to silence victims, journalists, bloggers and other influencers … people who are using their voices for good.In this episode they talk to Rae Andreacchio, a Mississippi mother who has been attacked and defamed as she seeks answers about how her son Christian died in 2014. Andreacchio stood up to the bullying and took her case to federal court. Also in this episode, the story behind Dooce blogger Heather Armstrong’s death and what might have contributed to her decision to take her own life. Want to look at the documents referenced in this episode and others? Consider joining our Luna Shark Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Through lunasharkmedia.com, Premium Members will get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts - all in one place. We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. By popular demand, Cup of Justice has launched as its own weekly show. Go to cupofjusticepod.com to learn more or click the link in the episode description to get a hot cup of justice wherever you get your podcasts!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Itp67SQTZEHQGgrX0TYTl?si=39ff6a0cc34140f3SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPAnd a special thank you to our sponsors: Microdose.com, PELOTON, Simplisafe, and others. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer!Find us on social media:facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/Instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ Twitter.com/mandymatneyTwitter.com/elizfarrellyoutube.com/c/MurdaughMurders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell go down the rabbit hole on South Carolina Judge Casey Manning, who is perhaps most famously known for his role in the secret release of convicted murderer Jeroid Price, who remains on the run.Mandy and Liz break down a 2019 case involving the brutal murder of a South Carolina mom of five by her ex-boyfriend. Judge Manning’s behavior during the trial was reportedly so egregious and awful that it now threatens to overturn the man’s conviction.In sharing yet another example of South Carolina’s broken justice system, True Sunlight continues to bring attention to the world that created a monster like Alex Murdaugh. You’ll also hear a quick Stephen Smith update and plans for future cases.And since we need a break - we’re taking the week of July 4 OFF!! That means no Cup of Justice and No True Sunlight episodes next week. And if you want to go down a deep dive with us, we'll be sharing 500 pages of Jeroid Price's prison record with our LUNASHARK Premium members that we'll review with all premium members when we get back. And Starting July 1st, Premium Members will be able to visit lunasharkmedia.com to get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts - all in one place. I’m so excited about this and so thankful for the members who support us and are helping us rekindle a love of journalism for so many. This work you are supporting is so important. Thank you so much for your understanding and we'll see y'all in two weeks! - Mandy and the LUNASHARK team Want to look at the documents referenced in this episode and others? Consider joining our Luna Shark Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Through lunasharkmedia.com, Premium Members will get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts - all in one place. We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. By popular demand, Cup of Justice has launched as its own weekly show. Go to cupofjusticepod.com to learn more or click the link in the episode description to get a hot cup of justice wherever you get your podcasts!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Itp67SQTZEHQGgrX0TYTl?si=39ff6a0cc34140f3SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPAnd a special thank you to our sponsors: Microdose.com, PELOTON, Simplisafe, and others. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer!Find us on social media:facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/Instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ Twitter.com/mandymatneyTwitter.com/elizfarrellyoutube.com/c/MurdaughMurders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell revisit the Bowen Turner case as new details emerge from a victim’s family.After bringing much needed sunlight to the secret plea deal being struck between a lawyer-legislator and the prosecution, the family of Dallas Stoller went suddenly quiet. They said they were told to stay out of the media so Dallas’ case could be reopened.Also, we expose a sexual assault case involving a football star named David Bennett Galloway III that looks like it was handled a lot like Turner’s case.Call the elected officials InvolvedSecond Circuit Solicitor’s Office(803) 642-1557 (ask for David Miller or Bill Weeks)solicitor@aikencountysc.gov State Senator Brad Hutto:Business Phone (803) 212-6140Business Phone (803) 534-5218Send message to Brad Hutto here:https://www.scstatehouse.gov/email.php?T=M&C=912499891Want to look at the documents referenced in this episode and others? Consider joining our Luna Shark Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Through lunasharkmedia.com, Premium Members will get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts - all in one place. We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. By popular demand, Cup of Justice has launched as its own weekly show. Go to cupofjusticepod.com to learn more or click the link in the episode description to get a hot cup of justice wherever you get your podcasts!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Itp67SQTZEHQGgrX0TYTl?si=39ff6a0cc34140f3SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPAnd a special thank you to our sponsors: Microdose.com, PELOTON, Simplisafe, and others. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer!Find us on social media:facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/Instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ Twitter.com/mandymatneyTwitter.com/elizfarrellyoutube.com/c/MurdaughMurders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices