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In this episode, law professor Matt Siembieda joins Impact of Influence to break down what's at stake in Friday's Alex Murdaugh status conference. IOI explores the flurry of filings that have been filed by both the prosecution and defense leading into Friday's hearing. The Professor, Matt Siembieda, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and a law professor at Temple University, bringing legal insight and analysis to the discussion. 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. #Alec Murdaugh #legalcase, #trial #DNA, #ballistics, #grandjury #Murdaughcase, #grandjury #legal strategy #truecrime Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Make sure you mention IOI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing 513: Devil in the Mountains from True Crime Obsessed. Follow the show: True Crime Obsessed A brutal killer is on the loose, stabbing and shooting people at random. Nobody is safe. All we know about him is that he has "movie star good looks" and drives a car with throat... whatever that means. BUT DON'T WORRY: JOE "WELL, MY MY MY" KENDA IS ON THE CASE. And you know he's gonna get the guy, even as he and everyone else IGNORE THE WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN PAYING ATTENTION all around them. Ugh. OK, here we go! Find and watch "Devil in the Mountains" on HuluLOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Episode Sponsors: Miracle Made - Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/TCO and use the code TCO to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF Bilt - Download the Bilt app and join the membership for where you live, at www.joinbilt.com/tco Salt and Stone - Try Salt and Stone’s discovery set to find your signature scent — Go to www.SaltandStone.com/TCO and use code TCO at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Jolie - The clinically proven filtered showerhead designed to remove chlorine and heavy metals that can damage your skin and hair. Try Jolie risk-free for 60 days by going to www.jolieskinco.com/TCO ButcherBox - ButcherBox delivers over 100 premium protein choices straight to your door! Go to www.ButcherBox.com/tco for a special offer PLUS $20 off your first box!  WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!! DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

In this episode, we revisit the Rose Petal Murder case with Troy Styles of Blunt Force Media to discuss significant new developments that could reshape the case. In February 2025, after brief deliberations, a Greenville County jury convicted Zachary Hughes of the October 2021 murder of Christina Parcell. Hughes was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The case has now been remanded to the circuit court, where a judge will determine whether newly discovered evidence, following the victim's fiancé's recent guilty plea, warrants a new trial. Hughes' direct appeal has been placed on hold pending that decision. One of the issues raised on appeal is Hughes' claim that he was not permitted to present a complete defense at trial. Hughes has maintained that he killed Parcell to protect her minor daughter from what he believed was ongoing sexual abuse.  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 is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns #Legal case, #courtroom performance, #conspiracy, #murder trial, # legal analysis, Z#achary Hughes, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, law professor Matt Siembieda joins Impact of Influence to break down the latest developments involving Yemassee Police Chief Greg Alexander and what they could mean for Alex Murdaugh’s upcoming murder retrial. The Professor, Matt Siembieda, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and a law professor at Temple University, bringing legal insight and analysis to the discussion. 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. #MurdaughTrial #LegalAnalysis #TrueCrimeCommunity #CourtroomDrama #ImpactOfInfluence Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Make sure you mention IOI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, IOI is joined by Jenn Wood of FitsNews to discuss her reporting on the latest developments in the Alex Murdaugh case, including DNA analysis, and cell phone data. The bigger story is about potential law enforcement involvement and cover up in the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. https://www.fitsnews.com Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcasting Network 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. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and please subscribe to the Impact Youtube Channel Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day return Make sure you mention Impact of Influence Never pay full price again. Go to fromrebel.com — F-R-O-M-R-E-B-E-L dot com — home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love #MurdaughCase #TrueCrime #SouthCarolinaNews #FitsNews #TrueCrimeCommunity #Murdaugh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, IOI explores the latest developments in South Carolina legal cases, including the Murdaugh retrial, venue changes, and Buster's defamation lawsuit, along with some colorful local stories with Lawyer Lori. You can find attorney Lori Murray on all the socials; look for Lawyer Lori. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcasting Network 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. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and please subscribe to the Impact Youtube Channel Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day return Never pay full price again. Go to fromrebel.com — F-R-O-M-R-E-B-E-L dot com — home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love #LawyerLori #SouthCarolinaNews #LocalPolitics #ChapinSC #ShitShowSC #murdaugh #alexmurdaugh #defamation #bustermurdaugh #netflixlawsuit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Impact of Influence, we take a closer look at four law enforcement reports referenced in court filings in the Beach v. Parker civil “outrage” lawsuit.Impact walks through what was reported to law enforcement, what was documented in the reports, and what happened with each incident.This episode is about the reports themselves and the information contained in the court filings—not speculation about how they may ultimately impact the case.IOI sticks to the documents, the filings, and the facts available to us. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcasting Network 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. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and please subscribe to the Impact Youtube Channel Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day return Never pay full price again. Go to fromrebel.com — F-R-O-M-R-E-B-E-L dot com — home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love #ImpactOfInfluence #BeachVParker #TrueCrimePodcast #LegalDrama #CourtroomDrama #TrueCrimeCommunity #LegalNews #SouthCarolinaNews #MandyMatney #MalloryBeach #ParkerLawsuit #DepositionDrama #TrueCrimeDiscussion #PodcastLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we want to warn you that we will be talking about suicide and mental health. If you or a loved one are struggling with mental health, please seek help. There is a National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. All you have to do is call or text 988 and a trained counselor is there to help.  Mica Miller was a 30-year-old worship leader from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, whose tragic death in April 2024 sparked national attention, an FBI investigation, and a Netflix documentary series titled ⁠Death of the Pastor's Wife⁠. In 2024 shortly after the death of Mica Miller, IOI interviewed a leading expert on death by suicide. Many new facts were revealed after the interview was conducted. However; the insight from the expert is very useful. Dr. Julie Cerel who shares her extensive research into death by suicide.Dr. Cerel is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky. She is the director of the Suicide Prevention & Exposure Lab at the University of Kentucky and the Wilson Profession of Mental Health. Her research has focused on suicide exposure and bereavement, suicide attempt survivors and suicide prevention. She is a Past-President of the American Association of Suicidology. In 2023 she was elected a fellow of the American Psychology Association. She is the author of over 114 academic publications and co-author of Seeking Hope: Stories of the Suicide Bereaved. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcasting Network 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. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and please subscribe to the Impact Youtube Channel Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day return Never pay full price again. Go to fromrebel.com — F-R-O-M-R-E-B-E-L dot com — home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #micamiller #JusticeForMica #PodcastEpisode #NetflixDoc #Storytelling #MyrtleBeach #mentalhealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mica Miller was a 30-year-old worship leader from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, whose tragic death in April 2024 sparked national attention, an FBI investigation, and a Netflix documentary series titled Death of the Pastor's Wife. Robbie Harvey (@therobbieharvey) worked with the producers of the Netflix special. Harvey joins IOI to share his in-depth reporting on the case. 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 is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day return Never pay full price again. Go to fromrebel.com — F-R-O-M-R-E-B-E-L dot com — home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #PodcastClip #InvestigativeJournalism #CrimeStory #JusticeForMicah #RobbieHarvey #PodcastEpisode #NetflixDoc #Storytelling #MyrtleBeach #SurvivorStories #DocumentaryTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you will hear excerpts from the most recent Alex Murdaugh status conference as we get closer to his retrial for the murders of Maggie and Paul. Impact unpacks the latest developments in the Murdaugh case, focusing on the discovery process, key testimonies, and legal strategies. Impact explores how the defense aims to discredit investigators and the implications of new evidence and tips. 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 is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day return Never pay full price again. Go to fromrebel.com — F-R-O-M-R-E-B-E-L dot com — home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love. #Murdaugh #legalstrategy, #investigation, #courtroom, #evidence, #witness estimony Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, "The Professor" joined Impact to analyze the recent developments as Alex Murdaugh moves toward the retrial of his overturned murder conviction. Murdaugh's defense attorney, Dick Harpootlian, admits he lied in court about Murdaugh passing a polygraph about the murders. The Professor, Matt Siembieda, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and a law professor at Temple University, bringing legal insight and analysis to the discussion. 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 is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns #Murdaugh #polygraph #alexmurdaugh, #legalethics, #court , #defense strategies, #South Carolina law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we analyze the recent Murdaugh status conference, and Judge McCaslin's rulings. "The Professor", Matt Siembieta, joins Impact to discuss change of venue, prior tesimony and more decisions that were made about Murdaugh's upcoming retrial on double murder conviction. The Professor, Matt Siembieda, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and a law professor at Temple University, bringing legal insight and analysis to the discussion. 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 is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, IOI delves into the latest developments in the Murdaugh case, including legal motions, venue transfers, and forensic evidence. The Professor, Matt Siembieda, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and a law professor at Temple University, bringing legal insight and analysis to the discussion. 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 is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster Murdaugh’s defamation lawsuit against Netflix targets his alleged false portrayal in the documentary series Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal, claiming the program wrongly linked him to the 2015 death of his classmate Stephen Smith. That suit is in state court. A separate federal suit against Warner Bros. was settled. In this episode, Matt and Seton attended the latest hearing in the case, and they take you into the courtroom to hear the Netflix, Gannett, and Buster Murdaugh legal teams argue their case. 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 is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns #Murdaugh #BusterMurdaugh #medialaw #courtroom #defamation #netflix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Impact of Influence, The Professor joins Matt Harris and Seton Tucker to examine a recent contempt of court ruling involving journalist Mandy Matney. The court imposed significant monetary sanctions after finding Matney in contempt, and we break down the judge's order, the court's reasoning, and what could happen next as the legal process continues. Topics discussed include: The legal standards for contempt of court and the sanctions that may be imposed. The importance of complying with court orders and subpoenas. The potential consequences for journalists and other parties who fail to follow court directives. The court's analysis of Mandy Matney's arguments and defenses. What this ruling could mean moving forward and the possible next steps in the case. The Professor, Matt Siembieda, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and a law professor at Temple University, bringing legal insight and analysis to the discussion. 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 is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices