Best The Murder Of Stephen Smith Podcasts (2025)

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TSP #89 - ‘I’m a survivor’: Lawyer Behind Explosive Lawsuit Accusing JP Miller Of Rape Has No Fear + Pastor Disaster In Court This Week 1:26:18

4d ago1:26:18

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Investigative journalists — Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — broke major news this past Tuesday with the announcement that Myrtle Beach pastor JP Miller has been accused of raping a 15-year-old girl at his father’s church, Cathedral Baptist Church (formerly All Nations Church), in 1998 and again sexually assaulting her in 2023. The lawsuit was filed …

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Alex Murdaugh’s Appeal: The Legal Battle That Could Change Everything 28:33

1h ago28:33

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Alex Murdaugh’s Appeal: The Legal Battle That Could Change Everything Alex Murdaugh’s appeal is shaping up to be just as explosive as his trial, and we’re diving deep into the legal battle that could change everything. With claims of jury tampering, courtroom misconduct, and the media’s overwhelming influence, this case isn’t just about guilt or in…

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6 Years Ago: The Shocking Cover-Up Behind the Murdaugh Boat Crash 20:23

1h ago20:23

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On the night of February 24, 2019, a boating trip turned deadly when a boat owned by Alex Murdaugh—a powerful South Carolina attorney—crashed into a bridge, throwing 19-year-old Mallory Beach into the dark waters of Archer’s Creek. What seemed like a tragic accident soon unraveled into something much darker: a web of privilege, power, and an allege…

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Buster Murdaugh vs. Netflix: The Lawsuit That Could Change True Crime Forever! 30:00

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Buster Murdaugh is the only surviving son of disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, the once-powerful lawyer who was convicted of murdering his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and youngest son, Paul Murdaugh in 2021. As a member of the influential Murdaugh family, which controlled the legal system in South Carolina’s Lowcountry for nearly a centur…

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TSP #88 - Accused Killer Lee Gilley’s Shocking ‘Innocence Website’ + Could Bowen Turner Get Released Next Week? + More JP Miller Chaos 1:16:02

11d ago1:16:02

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Investigative journalists — Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have encountered one of the strangest things they’ve ever seen from a murder suspect who hasn’t even been arraigned yet … a campaign website! Last week a listener sent in a tip about former South Carolina resident Lee Gilley, who is facing a Capital Murder charge in Houston, Texas, in the Oct…

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Introducing: CRIME HOUSE TRUE CRIME STORIES 15:51

8d ago15:51

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Crime House True Crime Stories is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. Every episode features two notorious cases from that week in crime history, tied by a common theme like infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Every Monday, uncover the full stories behind the headlines as host Vanessa Richardson t…

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TSP #87 - Bowen Turner Arrested (Again!) For Violating Parole + JP Miller’s Settlement Offer to Protesters 1:05:45

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Once again, investigative journalists — aka “bloggers,” “viral podcasters,” “spewers of bilious screed” and “self-proclaimed journalists”— Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have to tear up the script as their usual onslaught of breaking news hits on production day … but this time, they only have themselves to blame. On Tuesday, Mandy received a tip that…

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TSP #86 - JP Miller’s Legal Retaliation Against Protesters Backfires Again + Court Docs Show JP’s Chummy Relationship with ‘Journalist’ 1:27:51

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Investigative journalists — aka “bloggers,” “viral podcasters,” “spewers of bilious screed” and “self-proclaimed journalists”— Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their in-depth coverage of the Mica Francis case with the latest on Pastor JP Miller’s legal bullying of protesters and content creators. On Wednesday, two more cases against the protes…

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TSP #85 - JP Miller’s War Against Protesters Heats Up: 28 Lawsuits Filed + A Deranged 911 Call 1:02:48

1M ago1:02:48

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue shining sunlight on the Mica Francis story. On today’s episode, a former church member being sued by JP Miller turns the tables on him with a fiery counterclaim. According to court filings, THREE DAYS before Mica’s death, JP asked this church member to write “Dedicated to Mica” on the …

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TSP #84 - The Man With Endless Audacity: JP Miller Files Pathetic Lawsuits + More Inconsistencies in Chris Skinner Case 1:06:56

1M ago1:06:56

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue shining sunlight on the Mica Francis case and the SUNLIGHT IS WORKING. This week, the True Sunlight Podcast dives deep into the bizarre legal world of JP Miller, the pastor at the center of so much controversy. We'll explore how JP is now suing multiple protesters and online critics fo…

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TSP #83 - JP Miller’s Cozy and Strange Emails to Police Part Two + Would Mica’s Law Have Actually Helped Mica Francis? 1:10:17

2M ago1:10:17

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their deep dive into the Mica Francis case in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Today’s episode begins with a clarification concerning Mica’s divorce attorney Regina Ward and the settlement terms reached between JP Miller and Mica’s family this past summer. Also on the show, in a press con…

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Millions Ordered in Murdaugh Fraud Scheme as Gloria Satterfield Case Unravels 12:26

1M ago12:26

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A South Carolina federal judge has ordered Alex Murdaugh and his accomplice, Cory Fleming, to pay millions for orchestrating an insurance fraud scheme that stole over $4 million meant for the family of Murdaugh’s housekeeper, Gloria Satterfield. Judge Richard Gergel issued a $14.8 million judgment against Murdaugh and a $3.75 million judgment again…

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TSP #82 - JP Miller Tried To Blame Mica’s Death On A Cop, New Emails Show + Wayne Miller’s Churchy Business Loans Make An Odd Appearance 1:35:51

2M ago1:35:51

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Investigative journalists — and proud “podcasters” — Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell reveal the latest in the Mica Francis story, starting with emails from JP Miller and his sidekick Tricia Ross that were sent to police days after Mica’s death, urging the police to investigate one of their own in connection to Mica’s death. Yes, seriously. Turns out M…

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Alex Murdaugh Ordered To Pay $14.8 Million, Admits He's Broke 9:18

2M ago9:18

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Alex Murdaugh, a once-powerful attorney whose life unraveled into a whirlwind of scandal, deceit, and tragedy, has been ordered to pay $14.8 million to Nautilus Insurance Company. This federal court judgment underscores the far-reaching consequences of Murdaugh’s fraudulent schemes, including one involving the tragic death of his family’s housekeep…

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TSP #81 - From Alex Murdaugh to Lee Gilley: True Highlights From 2024 + More Churchy Businesses For JP Miller? 54:15

2M ago54:15

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From the Alex Murdaugh trial’s alleged jury tampering and subsequent appeals; investigations into the deaths of Stephen Smith and Mica Francis (Miller), examining potential foul play; and the ongoing legal battles surrounding Bowen Turner and Michael Colucci, both facing multiple accusations of serious crimes — we covered a lot of cases and controv…

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Buster Murdaugh Files Suit In Attempt To Clear His Name-2024 Year in Review 8:01

2M ago8:01

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Buster Murdaugh Files Suit In Attempt To Clear His Name-2024 Year in Review This is the " The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and of…

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Buster Murdaugh Files Suit In Attempt To Clear His Name-2024 Year in Review 8:01

2M ago8:01

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This is the " The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that have dominated the news. This is not your average …

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The Language of Deception, Mark Bowden Analyzes Alex Murdaugh-2024 Year in Review 8:15

2M ago8:15

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This is the " The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that have dominated the news. This is not your average …

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Polygraphs, Pleas, and Prison: The Downfall of Alex Murdaugh-2024 Year in Review 8:09

2M ago8:09

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This is the " The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that have dominated the news. This is not your average …

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Alex Murdaugh Sentenced To 40 Years For Financial Crimes-2024 Year in Review 4:21

2M ago4:21

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This is the " The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that have dominated the news. This is not your average …

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Will Buster Murdaugh's Lawsuit Help Find The True Killer Of Stephen Smith? -2024 Year in Review 7:26

2M ago7:26

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This is the " The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that have dominated the news. This is not your average …

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Will Buster Murdaugh's Lawsuit Help Find The True Killer Of Stephen Smith? -2024 Year in Review 7:26

2M ago7:26

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This is the " The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that have dominated the news. This is not your average …

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TSP #80 - "Keep Checks" and Chaos: JP Miller's Costly Pattern Of Tithing The Taxpayers - Plus! The Curious Case of the Vanishing Traffic Tickets 1:08:45

2M ago1:08:45

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Beth Braden look at the actions and interactions the actions and interactions of JP Miller, a South Carolina pastor, following the death of his wife, Mica Miller. Our investigation dives into 'sooooo' many police reports filed involving Miller, his church, and protestors, raising questions about potential …

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Jury Tampering Allegations Bring Murdaugh Case to South Carolina Supreme Court-2024 Year in Review 10:36

2M ago10:36

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This is the " The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that have dominated the news. This is not your average …

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Will The Supreme Court Grant Alex Murdaugh A New Trial?-2024 Year in Review 7:20

2M ago7:20

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This is the " The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that have dominated the news. This is not your average …

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Supreme Court To Hear And Possibly GRANT Alex Murdaugh A New Trial-2024 Year in Review 7:10

2M ago7:10

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This is the " The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that have dominated the news. This is not your average …

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LISTEN To Full Alex Murdaugh Juror Testimony Stating Becky Hill DID Influence Her Verdict-2024 Year in Review 12:33

2M ago12:33

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This is the " The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that have dominated the news. This is not your average …

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TSP #79 - Bad Blood: JP Miller’s Father and the Very Bad Lessons He Taught His Son 1:11:37

2M ago1:11:37

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell - along with researcher and reporter Beth Braden - take a fresh look at what Myrtle Beach Pastor JP Miller seemed to be saying in his bizarre ramblings in front of his congregation the day after his wife, Mica Francis, died. And then they go back even further to explore the insidious messages J…

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Appeal Raises New Questions in Alex Murdaugh Murder Convictions 16:09

3M ago16:09

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Alex Murdaugh’s defense team has filed a 132-page appeal to the South Carolina Supreme Court, seeking to overturn his convictions for the 2021 murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. Central to the appeal are allegations of misconduct by court clerk Becky Hill and claims that the trial judge erred in allowing evidence of Murdaugh’s financial cr…

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South Carolina Supreme Court to Review Jury Tampering Allegations in Murdaugh Murder Trial 7:43

3M ago7:43

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Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh has launched a new bid for freedom, filing an appeal to overturn his convictions for the brutal 2021 murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. This latest development, a meticulously crafted 121-page document submitted to the South Carolina Supreme Court, alleges jury tampering by Becky Hill, the former clerk of c…

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TSP #78 - What Happened to Mica Francis On Her Way to Work? + Russell Laffitte’s Hearing and Alex Murdaugh’s Appeal 1:16:50

3M ago1:16:50

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have spent months behind-the-scenes — along with researcher and reporter Beth Braden — trying to piece together what happened to Mica Francis in the 34 minutes between when she left for work on April 27 and when she bought a gun shortly before allegedly killing herself in a North Carolina swamp…

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Murdaugh Accomplice Freed and Facing New Challenges: What’s Next for Russell Laffitte? 6:59

3M ago6:59

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On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the unraveling legal saga of Russell Laffitte, a former Hampton banker and accused accomplice in the infamous Murdaugh financial fraud scheme. As Laffitte prepares to return to South Carolina state court, the case grows more complex with federal appellate rulings vacating his prior conviction due to constitut…

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TSP #77 - The Tangled Web of What JP Miller Knew on the Night Mica Died + Is Big Creighton Energy Coming Back For More? 1:06:53

3M ago1:06:53

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The Mica Francis case takes another turn as Solid Rock moves to "The Rat Hole". Questions continue to be raised about what Myrtle Beach Pastor JP Miller knew about his estranged wife’s death on the night her body was found in a North Carolina swamp … and when he knew it. Are those questions fair? Are they warranted? Are they just the beginning to f…

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TSP #76 - Land of Too Many Coincidences: Pastor JP Miller and the Mysterious Death of His Alleged Paramour’s Husband... 1:10:35

3M ago1:10:35

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Less than three years before Mica Francis’ body was found in a North Carolina swamp after her alleged suicide, there was another strange death near Solid Rock at Market Common, the Myrtle Beach church that belonged to Mica’s husband Pastor JP Miller. That’s the death of Chris Skinner, the 41-year-old quadriplegic man who was married to the woman JP…

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LISTEN To Full Alex Murdaugh Juror Testimony Stating Becky Hill DID Influence Her Verdict-2024 Year in Review 12:21

3M ago12:21

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This is the " The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that have dominated the news. This is not your average …

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TSP #75 - Russell Laffitte’s Big Break + How Christa Bauer Gilley’s Family Is Fighting to Keep Her Babies Safe 1:01:18

3M ago1:01:18

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After accused killer Lee Gilley appeared in court in Houston, Texas supported by lead defense attorney Dick DeGuerin, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell dive in to what happened to Christa Bauer Gilley of Summerville, South Carolina. Court documents in the case reveal shocking details of how Lee Gilley acted after his wife’s dea…

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TSP #74 - JP Miller’s Mystery Apology and His Big Night in Jail + the Latest in the Christa Bauer Gilley Case 1:23:39

4M ago1:23:39

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After investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell wrapped up last week’s episode — in which Mandy wondered when we’d ever see Myrtle Beach pastor JP Miller in handcuffs — they got their wish. JP spent one glorious night in jail after a physical confrontation between him and a female protester. And the drama didn’t end there... On today’s…

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Criminal Probe Delays Ethics Hearing on Becky Hill’s Alleged Misconduct in Murdaugh Trial 7:12

4M ago7:12

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A highly anticipated ethics hearing into Becky Hill, the former Colleton County clerk of court who gained national attention during Alex Murdaugh's murder trial, has been postponed indefinitely due to a pending criminal investigation. The S.C. Ethics Commission, which had scheduled the hearing for Dec. 19, cited the investigation by the South Carol…

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Alex Murdaugh Saga: Criminal Investigation Looms Over Ethics Scandal Of Court Clerk Becky Hill 11:21

4M ago11:21

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On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the latest twists in the Becky Hill scandal. With her ethics hearing indefinitely postponed due to a pending criminal investigation, we examine the serious allegations against Hill, from misusing her position to promote her book to accusations of jury tampering during Alex Murdaugh’s trial. Brueski unpacks ho…

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TSP #73 - Justice for Mica: With FBI Raid, JP Miller’s World Comes Crumbling Down 1:08:15

4M ago1:08:15

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UPDATE: JP Miller was arrested for third degree assault. Justice for Mica Miller is percolating six months and more than 20 episodes after investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell began reporting her the death and what her life looked like in the leadup to it. On Friday, the FBI finally moved in on Mica’s husband... Myrtle Beach Pasto…

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TSP #72 - Bowen Turner Release Day: How a Prosecutor Helped The Thrice Accused Rapist Avoid Accountability 1:22:58

4M ago1:22:58

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Thrice accused rapist Bowen Turner is getting out of prison on Halloween, and in this episode, journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell warn the women of South Carolina while explaining who is responsible for the systemic failure that led to Turner’s swift release. Did Assistant Solicitor Kevin Hope fail when he agreed to the plea sentence for Turn…

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Bullet Holes Found in Murdaugh Estate Kennel: New Owner Claims It Proves Innocence 13:48

4M ago13:48

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On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the explosive new twist in the Alex Murdaugh case. Alex Blair, the new owner of Murdaugh’s estate, claims he discovered bullet hole evidence that could shatter the prosecution's theory of how the murders unfolded. As Blair raises doubts about Murdaugh’s guilt, we explore whether the legal system got it wrong.…

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TSP #71 - Top 10 Systemic Failures That Benefited Bowen Turner + The Big Suicide Lie and the Christa Bauer Gilley Case 1:10:31

4M ago1:10:31

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell begin their look into the Oct. 7 death of 38-year-old Christa Bauer Gilley in Texas and the arrest of her husband, Lee Gilley, who initially told investigators that Christa died by suicide after an argument they had. Christa, who was nine weeks pregnant at the time of her death, was strangled t…

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The Latest On Alex Murdaugh's Request For A New Murder Trial From SC Supreme Court 21:05

4M ago21:05

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On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the explosive new developments surrounding Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial. With the South Carolina Supreme Court agreeing to review the case, the question of jury tampering has taken center stage. Former jurors reveal behind-the-scenes interactions with court clerk Rebecca Hill, raising serious concerns about f…

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TSP #70 - What Happened To Mica In 2018? + How the SC Attorney General Is Failing Domestic Abuse Victims + Murdaugh Madness 1:24:06

5M ago1:24:06

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell return to the Mica Francis case and to March 23, 2018 … the day of Mica’s alleged first attempt at suicide.... Medical records from that day say her husband — pastor JP Miller — called one of Mica’s mental health providers at 10 a.m. to say that Mica had stolen JP’s credit card, snuck out of th…

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Alex Murdaugh's Financial Crimes Appeal Failed, What Will Happen With Murder Appeal? 11:21

5M ago11:21

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In this episode of True Crime Deep Dive, we unravel the shocking downfall of Alex Murdaugh, once a prominent South Carolina attorney, now convicted of financial crimes and serving life in prison for the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. We explore Murdaugh's long history of betrayal, including the millions he stole from vulnerable clients…

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Disbarred Attorney Alex Murdaugh Dropped from Wrongful Death Lawsuit After $500,000 Insurance Payout to Mallory Beach's Family 13:32

5M ago13:32

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Disbarred South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh has been officially removed from a wrongful death lawsuit following a $500,000 settlement with the family of Mallory Beach, who died in a tragic boat crash in February 2019. This development, confirmed by court documents, brings a partial close to the legal aftermath of the fatal accident, which also …

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Alex Murdaugh Settles Mallory Beach Boat Accident Case 10:32

5M ago10:32

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In this in-depth episode of True Crime Deep Dive, we unravel the complex and tragic downfall of Alex Murdaugh, once a powerful South Carolina attorney who now sits behind bars, convicted of murdering his own wife and son. But before that shocking turn of events, there was another tragedy that began the unraveling of his seemingly untouchable life—t…

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More Alex Murdaugh Jurors Speak Out Against Becky Hill's Behavior & Confirm Jury TamperingMore Alex Murdaugh Jurors Speak Out Against Becky Hill's Behavior & Confirm Jury Tampering 12:08

5M ago12:08

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In this gripping episode of True Crime Deep Dive, we explore the latest twist in the notorious case of Alex Murdaugh, the disgraced attorney convicted of murdering his wife and son. After being sentenced to life without parole, Murdaugh’s legal team is now pushing for a new trial, alleging jury tampering involving former court clerk Rebecca Hill. A…

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More Murdaugh Murders | The Ongoing Investigation Into The Death of Gloria Satterfield 16:49

5M ago16:49

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In this heart-wrenching episode, we turn our attention to the mysterious death of Gloria Satterfield, the beloved housekeeper who worked for the Murdaugh family for over two decades. Gloria died in 2018 after a reported "trip and fall" at the Murdaugh's estate, a tragedy that raised more questions than answers. As her sons grieved, Alex Murdaugh of…

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