Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other Cases

Warning this episode contains graphic descriptions of a murder scene. Alex Murdaugh has been charged with murdering his wife and son. His trial continues in Walterboro, SC. Pathologist, Dr. Ellen Riemer, took the stand and described the wounds that Maggie and Paul sustained when they were murdered in June of 2021. You will hear some of the the courtroom testimony from Dr. Riemer. Our Sponsors:* Ch...

16 days have passed since the trial of Alex Murdaugh began. He is charged with murdering his wife and son in June of 2021. The prosecution put more witnesses on the stand. The state continues to build their case to convict Alex Murdaugh of murdering his wife and son. In this episode we discuss the testimony of Blanca. She was Maggie's friend and cleaned her house, did laundry, and ran errands for...

Our legal analyst, John Snyder, breaks down some moves the attorneys have made during the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. He discusses the defense's call for a mistrial. Snyder has been involved in murder trials both as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — htt...

It's our 100th episode! We are so thankful! The prosecution calls more witnesses to discuss Alex's financial crimes in hopes the jury will feel Alex murdered Maggie and Paul because Alex new the gig was up. Alex's vehicle adds to the timeline the night of the murders. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at...

Judge Newman makes a ruling on admitting Alex's financial crimes. We break down Alex's Mother's caretaker's explosive testimony! Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy...

We have been at the trial of Alex Murdaugh. Two big videos, that have been rumored to exist, were finally seen by the jury and the public. They do not look good for Alex. We give you the details on the videos, how they effect the case, and the reaction by those in the courtroom. Two of Paul Murdaugh's buddies testify. They both humanize Paul to the jury and talk about Alex and Paul's relationship....

It's the second week of Alex Murdaugh's Murder Trial. Matt's in the courtroom and we break down testimony from law enforcement and the cross by Alex's defense team. Plus, what did Alex say? Was it a confession? Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impac...

The second week of Alex Murdaugh's trial has begun. Sara Holstein Graves grew up with the Murdaugh's and she talks about the people on the witness list. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://red...

Seton was in the Colleton County Courthouse for the trial Of Alex Murdaugh's murder trial. Week one concluded and for the first time the public heard Alex's entire 911 call from the night of the murders. Law enforcement officers, investigators, and first responders were among those called to testify. We discuss the highlights and talk about the questions that were raised. Our Sponsors:* Check out...

1/25 The jury was selected. The prosecution and the defense gave their opening statements. We break it all down. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: http...

Seton is at Alex Murdaugh's murder trial in Walterboro. She tells us about the vibe in the small town that is now host to this international trial. Seton breaks down the jury selection process and shares interesting moments. Judge Newman hears pre trial motions. The expert on balistics is challeneged by ther defense. The expert has some possibly game changing insight. There's an agreement on the s...

Warning this episode includes graphic descriptions of the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Alex Murdaugh's defense team files a motion that includes details of the scene of Maggie and Paul's murders. These are details that have never been officially released. Dr. D'Michelle P. Dupre is a former law enforcement officer, retired physician, and forensic pathologist/medical examiner. Dr. Dupre bre...

As we approach Alex Murdaugh's murder trial we discuss a FitsNews report on the juror questionnaire. Our legal analyst, John Snyder, discusses jury selection strategies. He gives some great insight into how the process might go. "Cousin" Eddie Smith might be called as a witness. Which side benefits if he testifies? Our low country historian, Sara Holstein Graves, teaches us the history of Walterbo...

The death penalty is off the table in Alex Murdaugh's murder trial. However; there are other questions. There are questions bout certain witnesses, polygraph admissibility, too much discovery vs too little, will Alex's financial crimes be admissible and more. Plus, Alex's banker bud, Russell Lafitte, hires two new lawyers and files an appeal of his conviction. We break it all down with our legal a...

We take break from Murduagh, to tell the story of a crime from the 80's. It's a gruesome murder where the victim's head and hands were cut off. If you are following the Murdaugh case, two familiar names pop up in this murder. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-famil...

Alex Murdaugh's defense team's motions are heard by Judge Newman. The State lays out their theory on Alex's motive. Will Alex's shirt be seen by the jury? We break it all down with our legal analyst, John Snyder. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-imp...

Our legal analyst, John Snyder, joins us to break down new motions from Alex Murdaugh's defense team. The defense wants to know more about what the State plans on using as a motive for the murder. Fitsnews.com reports on their sources description of the murder scene. Russell Lafitte, the banker, looks to appeal his conviction. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a grea...

Alex Murdaugh's defense team files a motion. The motion attacks the prosecution's expert and the spatter evidence. Joseph Scott Morgan, a forensic expert, discusses what is alleged in the motion. We learn things about the double murder investigation through the exhibits in the motion. Listen to Joseph Scott Morgan's podcast Body Bags. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY fo...

Former ban CEO, Russell Lafitte was found guilty on all charges. We discuss the craziness that went on during jury deliberation. Shout out to Riley Benson of WCBD News 2 for keeping us up with 11 hour deliberation. Our legal analyst, John Snyder joined us to help recap the verdict. Plus, Alex Murdaugh's team released his alibi defense for the murders of his wife and son. Our Sponsors:* Check out R...

Seton was at the federal trial of Russell Lafitte, Alex's banker. We discuss the rest of the prosecution's case. Plus, the defense called John Marvin Murdaugh. We talk with WSAV anchor/reporter, Andrew Davis, about the Alex Murdaugh HBO documentary he was a part of. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at —...

The first week of the federal trial of Russell Lafitte concluded. There were big revelations. Our legal analyst, John Snyder, joins us to break down the opening arguments, the three witnesses that testified and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support...

The HBO documentary on the Murdaugh dynasty and murders, showed an interview with one of Alex Murdaugh's attorneys, Jim Griffin. Griffin's version of what happened in the hours before the murders of Maggie and Paul, created some questions. We broke down the timeline. Russell Lafitte's federal trial has begun Our legal analyst, John Snyder, joins us to break down the pre trial happenings. Learn mor...

Trooper Thomas Moore was injured in an accident while on duty in 2018. Alex Murdaugh stole money that belonged to Trooper Moore. Trooper Moore tells us about the accident, how Alex stole the money, and how Moore is still waiting on Workers' Compensation to help him with his injuries and his finances. Trooper Moore was one of the first people on the scene when Stephen Smith was found dead in the mi...

In a pre trial hearing for Alex's murder trail, a potential piece of the State's evidence changes what we thought we knew about the timeline the night of the murders. Will it cook Alex? The two sides discussed, phone records, gunshot residue and what pieces of evidence found at the crime scene were or were not tested. "Cousin Eddie's polygraph is a topic of conversation and Eddie's attorney speaks...

Alex's defense team files motions asking the prosecution to hand over some very interesting items. We let you know what Alex's attorneys are asking for, why they might be asking, what the requests mean, and will the motions succeed. Our legal analyst, John Snyder breaks down the motions. Plus, one of the motions asks for "Cousin" Eddie Smith's polygraph results. How will the results come into play...