Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other Cases

Jaden’s Law We talk to the mother of Jaden Phillips about a proposed legislation, bill H 3602, “Jaden’s Law.” The bill is of great significance to Jaden’s family after tragically losing their 19 year old son in a boating accident. “Jaden’s Law” is designed to address critical gaps in the South Carolina’s response system for boating accents. It would enact new requirements for 911 dispatchers to ac...

On July 27, 2022, 17 year old Gavin Guffey of York County, SC took his life after being a victim of a sextortion scheme.  A Nigerian man, Hassanbunhusssein Abolore Lawal has been extradited to SC and faces charges. It is alleged that Lawal coerced Gavin into sending sexually explicit images and then attempted to extort Gavin and family members by threatening to release the images. Seton Tucker and...

In the previous 2 episode we went in to detail on what has been dubbed the Rose Petal Murder. The trial was scheduled to begin January 13. It has been delayed and you will hear why. On Oct 13, 2021, 41 year old Christina Parcell was found brutally murdered in Greer, SC. Parcell had suffered 31 stab wounds and www. Fitsnews.com dubbed the homicide the Rose Petal Murder because rose petals were foun...

In the previous episode we went in to detail on what has been dubbed the Rose Petal Murder. In this episode we discuss the strategies and problems facing the defense and the prosecution as the trial is scheduled to begin January 13. We discuss with Seton's father and attorney Matt Siembieda. Matt Siembieda is an attorney and law professor at Temple Law School. On Oct 13, 2021, 41 year old Christin...

On Oct 13, 2021, 41 year old Christina Parcell was found brutally murdered in Greer, SC. Parcell had suffered 31 stab wounds and www. Fitsnews.com dubbed the homicide the Rose Petal Murder because rose petals were found scattered around Parcell’s body. When word of Christina Parcell’s murder spread, there was an outpouring of kind words about Christine. However, sometimes things are not what they...

This episode examines the South Carolina Capital punishment. How is it decided whether a murder becomes a capital offense? Who decides whether someone might face the death penalty? Why was Alex Murdaugh not charged with a capital offense? Those questions and more are answered by former U.S. States Attorney for the District of South Carolina, Bill Nettles. Nettles discusses a very interesting case...

Alex Murdaugh filed a 132-page appellate brief that asks the South Carolina Supreme Court to overturn his convictions on the murder of his wife, Maggie and his youngest son, Paul. We discuss with Seton's father and attorney Matt Siembieda. 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 murde...

Attorney Lori Murray, known on TikTok as Lawyer Lori, discusses South Carolina law an how it may affect getting answers about the death of Kaden Moses. In the Dec 5, 2024 episode of Impact, Erika Moses spoke with Matt and Seton about the many questions he has about the investigation into her son's death. On December 30, 2023, 14 year old Kaden Moses was found fatally shot in his bedroom in his hom...

On December 30, 2023, 14 year old Kaden Moses was found fatally shot in his bedroom in his home in Clinton, SC. The autopsy report classified his death as a homicide. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has told Kaden's mother, Erika, that the case is closed, unless "additional credible evidence is discovered" the case will remain closed. Erika Moses spoke with Matt and Seton about...

Russell Lafitte was convicted of financial crimes that he committed with Alex Murdaugh. Lafitte appealed and is now out of prison. There is more on juror #785, the egg juror, Myra Crosby. A judge recuses himself from a lawsuit involving the Mallory Beach boat crash. Monkeys escaped from the monkey farm in the low country of South Carolina. In this episode attorney Matt Siembieda break down all the...

Susan Smith was convicted in 1995 of drowning her two young sons. Smith was sentenced to life in prison but avoided the death penalty. Smith had her fist parole hearing November 19th and her parole was denied. In this episode you will from Susan Smith, her attorney, her ex husband, the prosecutors and more who made statements at her hearing. Susan Smith's story shocked the nation in October of 199...

Joe McCulloch is the attorney for Myra Crosby. Crosby is also known as the "egg juror' and "juror 785". Crosby was dismissed from the Murdaugh jury just hours before deliberation. McCulloch, on Crosby's behalf, has petitioned the South Carolina Supreme Court to give a reason as why the court has not allowed certain parts of the Murdaugh murder trial proceedings, including en camera discussions bet...

On October 28, 2022, Shanquella Robinson traveled with 6 people to Cabo, Mexico for vacation. The next day she was pronounced dead in her vacation villa. The first reports were that she died of alcohol poisoning. Then an autopsy from Mexico listed her cause of death as violent and with severe neck and spinal injuries. Her death became even more complicated when a video surfaced on social media of...

Alex Murduagh's former home, Moselle, has a new owner. Seton talked to the new owner and he has some things he wanted to share. Seton's Uber driver happened to have a connection to a man put to death by South Carolina in September. That lead to an interesting conversation. There was a lot of response to the interview Impact did with Murdaugh juror Aimee Williams. Plus, some clarification from anot...

There was a settlement in a Mallory Beach fatal boat crash lawsuit. A judge in another Beach case recuses himself. There are new filings in Buster Murdaugh's defamation lawsuit. 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...

Amie Williams was the 12th juror during the Alex Murdaugh trial in which Alex was convicted of murdering his wife and son. Williams has written a book about the experience, The Long Road to Justice: Unraveling Alex Murdaugh's Tangled Web. Williams shares her thoughts on the trial and what it was like to be a juror in a case that was watched by the entire country. What are her thoughts on exactly h...

In the sixth, and final episode, of the Jimmy Robertson series, you will hear the attorneys arguments for and against Robertson getting the death penalty. In November of 1997, two days before Thanksgiving, Earl and Terry Robertson were brutally murdered by their son, Jimmy Robertson. The story captivated the nation. The story of a well off couple being murdered by their math genius son caught the...

Attorney Mark Tinsley represents the family of Mallory Beach who was killed in a boat crash in which the alleged driver was Paul Murdaugh. The Beach family is involved in an outage lawsuit with Parker's Convenience Store. Tinsley is asking that the Judge in the step down from the case. We discuss that with Seton's father and attorney Matt Siembieda. Matt Siembieda is an attorney and law professor...

Alex Murdaugh receives a blow in his attempt for a lesser sentence on financial crimes.. Murdaugh's disgraced banker buddy, Russell Lafitte, asks for a new trail. Buster Murdaugh's defamation lawsuit moved to state court. We discuss with Seton's father and attorney Matt Siembieda. Matt Siembieda is an attorney and law professor at Temple Law School. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of...

Michael Dewitt is the author of the books "Wicked Hampton County" and "The Fall of the House of Murdaugh". Dewitt covered the Alex Murdaugh trial for the Gannett Newpapers. Michael joined Seton and Matt to discuss the way the Murdaugh trial affected their lives and what will become of their podcast "The Wicked South" Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after...

The South Carolina Supreme Court gave new instructions to Alex Murdaugh's defense team. Plus updates on the Mallory Beach family's case against Parkers. 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 fro the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen...

In November of 1997, two days before Thanksgiving, Earl and Terry Robertson were brutally murdered by their son, Jimmy Robertson. The story captivated the nation. The story of a well off couple being murdered by their math genius son caught the eye of the country. Plus, Jimmy had an accomplice. What was her story? In Part 5 of the series, Matt and Seton cover Robertson's "accomplice", Meredith Moo...

Seton and Matt read part of the in-camera conference that took place in Judge Newman's chambers shortly before Juror 785 was dismissed from the jury in Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial. Does this corroborate or contradict what Myra, Juror 785, has stated to the media and in her book? What are the potential implications for Alex Murdaugh's appeal? We discuss with Seton's father and attorney Matt...

Seton and Matt's interview with juror 785, Myra Catherine Crosby, invoked some strong reaction from listeners. They discuss those comments and other thoughts from listeners. The interview with Crosby can be found on the Impact of Influence Youtube channel and it was the previous episode in podcast form. Myra Catherine Crosby was removed from the Alex Murdaugh jury the same day Alex was found guilt...

Myra Catherine Crosby was removed from the Alex Murdaugh jury the same day Alex was found guilty of murdering his wife and son. Crosby, nicknamed the "egg juror' by the media believes there was an effort to have her removed form the jury because she was not 100% convinced that the State had met the burden of proof in convicting Murdaugh. Crosby is convinced Becky Hill, the Clerk of Court, is guilt...