

True Sunlight
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Previously known as the Murdaugh Murders Podcast,
(which inspired Hulu's Original Series Murdaugh: Death in the Family), True Sunlight is the intersection of True Crime, journalism and systematic corruption. Celebrated journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are taking their style of reporting beyond Alex Murdaugh and his co-conspirators. We expose the truth wherever it leads giving voice to victims like Mica Francis, Sara Lynn Colucci, and Christa Bauer, while still pursuing justice for all the victims you've met so far like Stephen Smith, Dallas Stoller, and others.
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.
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 where crime meets 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.
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(which inspired Hulu's Original Series Murdaugh: Death in the Family), True Sunlight is the intersection of True Crime, journalism and systematic corruption. Celebrated journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are taking their style of reporting beyond Alex Murdaugh and his co-conspirators. We expose the truth wherever it leads giving voice to victims like Mica Francis, Sara Lynn Colucci, and Christa Bauer, while still pursuing justice for all the victims you've met so far like Stephen Smith, Dallas Stoller, and others.
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.
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 where crime meets 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.
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Apr 27, 2022 • 35min
MMP #42 - Who Killed Maggie and Paul Murdaugh? Part Three
Multiple sources have told us that high-velocity impact spatter was present on the shirt Alex Murdaugh was wearing the night of the murders and that this evidence has been independently analyzed and confirmed by multiple forensic experts — including by at least one out-of-state laboratory.
In this special breaking episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Mandy and Liz dive into all of the details in the June 7, 2021 double homicide of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh — a murder investigation like no other.
You’ll also hear from Linda Rourke, a professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, speak about high velocity impact spatter for you to get a better understanding of the the science.
We also tell you about a big update in the Bowen Turner case.
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Apr 20, 2022 • 42min
MMP #41 - Hutt-winked and Harpootlianed: The Good Ole Boys Strike Back
This episode is about so much more than jailhouse phone calls right now. This is about the future of the justice system in our state.
Will we continue to stand by and let Good Ole Boys like Dick Harpootlian and Brad Hutto run our courts? Or is it finally time for a change?
In this episode, Liz, Mandy and David take you through every bit of Dick and Jim’s lawsuit — including all of their mistakes.
And we’re not done with the Bowen Turner case, either. Over the weekend, State Senator Brad Hutto called Mandy a “pseudo journalist.” And he sent a listener a shocking letter, which you’ll hear in this episode.
We will be posting a call-to-action on our Facebook and Instagram pages soon, so stay tuned!
How can you help?
Call the public officials Involved:
Assistant County Attorney Christopher Ziegler: Office: 803-576-2070, Direct: 803-576-2076, Email: Ziegler.Christopher@richlandcountysc.gov
State Senator Brad Hutto: Home Phone (803) 536-1808, Business Phone (803) 534-5218, Business Phone (803) 212-6140, Email:BradHutto@scsenate.gov
State Senator Dick Harpootlian: Business Phone 803-212-6148, Email: RichardHarpootlian@scsenate.gov
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Apr 13, 2022 • 58min
MMP #40 - Bowen Turner & The Two Systems Of Justice
19-year-old Bowen Turner is accused of raping three women between 2018-2019. One of those victims, Dallas Stoller, died in November of 2021.
In this special episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, you’ll hear from Dallas’ sister and father, who were in the courtroom last week when Turner got a shocking sweetheart deal of just five years probation.
He won’t have to register as a sex offender. Solicitor David Miller of the Second Circuit Solicitor’s Office agreed to the deal. Judge Markley Dennis approved the sentence.
Like Paul Murdaugh, Bowen Turner had the privilege of being represented by a state senator. State Senator Brad Hutto negotiated this shocking deal for his client to go free - even after he violated his bond conditions more than 60 times.
In this episode, you will hear from Mandy & Liz tell you exactly what went wrong in this case and how this case exemplifies a much bigger problem in our judicial system.
You’ll also hear from survivor Chloe Bess, who was slut-shamed in court by Senator Brad Hutto after she was assaulted by Bowen Turner.
How can you help?
Read this post: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.ford.1238/posts/pfbid0xSjEDQhS1dDX1Y1oxwZmx14eK3kwqv6bVbEU9tqABYa6YqSYVvaBSnZy2gQzPY6El
Or this thread: https://twitter.com/MandyMatney/status/1513676053331513348
Call the elected Officials Involved:
Second Circuit Solicitor’s Office (Ask for Deputy David Miller or his boss Bill Weeks): (803) 642-1557
State Senator Brad Hutto: Home Phone (803) 536-1808, Business Phone (803) 534-5218, Business Phone (803) 212-6140, Email:BradHutto@scsenate.gov
Judge Markley Dennis: (843) 719-4435, mdennisj@sccourts.org
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Apr 6, 2022 • 34min
MMP #39 - Doubling Down On Duffie Stone - Conduct and Conflicts In The 14th Circuit
While there was a lot of news related to the Murdaugh saga in the last week, this episode will focus on 14th Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone and why his involvement in this case matters.
We still have questions that need to be answered and, as residents who live in the 14th Circuit, we are concerned about our solicitor and justice system in the Lowcountry.
In this episode, hear a special guest explain why Stone’s involvement was concerning and what it means to the case.
Bonus! You’ll hear comedian Kathleen Madigan talk about Mandy from her live show in Charleston. Check our her AMAZING Pubcast here: https://apple.co/3DHXCq0
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Mar 30, 2022 • 45min
MMP #38 - Transparency or Trickery? John Marvin And The Murdaugh Money
Are the Murdaugh’s in the middle of PR push? And what happened to all of the money?
In episode 38, Mandy Matney, and Liz Farrell unpack a ton of information that came out about the Murdaugh family in the last week.
We talk about possible tampering with evidence at the double homicide scene. And a mysterious check from Alex to a local police chief.
To view Gregory Alexander's full campaign video click here.
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Mar 23, 2022 • 45min
MMP #37 - "Dear Cory": Letters, Lies And The Law
There is A LOT to unpack about Cory Fleming. So much, that it doesn’t all fit into one episode. But this week, we received a shocking document showing Fleming’s apparent defense — and it includes a letter and text messages between Alex and Cory as Alex sat in both a Florida rehab facility and a SC jail respectively.
In episode 37, Mandy, Liz and Eric Bland unpack both Cory Fleming’s bond hearing and his shocking defense in a plea to the Georgia Bar.
It seems like Cory isn’t going down without a fight, even after a hard fall from grace.
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Mar 17, 2022 • 33min
MMP #36 - ‘A Golden Day For Justice’: Cory Fleming Indicted On 18 Charges
Suspended attorney Cory Fleming was indicted on 18 charges related to the Gloria Satterfield case. While we wait for his bond hearing, Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland unpack the latest indictments and what it means for the justice system.
While Fleming was finally indicted, so many others who allegedly participated in this scheme have escaped accountability so far.
Fleming’s arrest is a big deal — we will tell you why.
And a special thank you to our sponsors: Cerebral, Hunt-A-Killer, Priceline, Embark Vet, VOURI, Hello Fresh, Babbel, Article, and others.
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Mar 9, 2022 • 39min
MMP #35 - The Old Guard Is Changing: A Bombshell Deposition
A recently released deposition has revealed troubling accusations about a powerful judge who is at the helm of criminal and civil procedures in the Lowcountry.
If her involvement in the Gloria Satterfield case was as intentional as the depositions say, then the South Carolina justice system – where judges are pretty much untouchable – has a huge problem on its hands.
In this episode, Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell pick apart Chad Westendorf's deposition led by Eric Bland.
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Mar 2, 2022 • 32min
MMP #34 - Above The Law?
On Monday, Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin filed a federal lawsuit in an attempt to block Richland County from releasing more jailhouse calls through the Freedom of Information Act.
In today’s episode, we tell you exactly why this case isn’t a typical true crime story and why Alex isn’t your typical (alleged) criminal. In this case, we’re dealing with a former public official and a whole lot of alleged public corruption.
As we peel back the layers of history in the Murdaugh family, We see that Alex and Paul Murdaugh’s misdeeds didn’t happen in a vacuum.
For decades, it appears like people have been looking the other way as the Murdaugh family’s unchecked power spun out of control.
See more videos on the Murdaugh Murders here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPC7aLBzSFHqIz_jDachzQA
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Feb 23, 2022 • 1h 3min
MMP #33 - Incoming Call From Alex Murdaugh: The Jailhouse Tapes
Get a rare inside look into the Murdaugh family dynamic and Alex Murdaugh’s manipulations from behind bars.
In this episode, Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell share recordings of Alex Murdaugh’s jailhouse phone calls to his son Buster, brothers John Marvin and Randy, sister Lynn and sister-in-law Liz.
These gripping calls reveal a supportive family that seems to be held captive by an utter narcissist who is really good at getting people to do what he wants.
Listen in as John Marvin informs Alex about the fallout from Alex’s alleged crimes. Hear Buster’s take on getting recognized while gambling in Las Vegas and his warning to Alex, “I’m not saying you are, but I really hope you’re not doing anything you shouldn’t be doing in there.”
And witness Alex’s desperate attempts to get his sister-in-law to put money on another inmate’s account.
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