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True Sunlight

True Sunlight

Luna Shark

Previously known as the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, 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 Gilley, 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. Check out our new Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com/ SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBM For current & accurate updates: TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ instagram.com/truesunlightpod/ Twitter.com/mandymatney Twitter.com/elizfarrell youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia
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True Sunlight - South Carolina's Chappaquiddick
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06/23/21 • 20 min

In order to understand the double homicide investigation of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh, we need to understand the Murdaugh family, their power in South Carolina and the three mysterious deaths tied to them.   For the latest updates on the case visit: fitsnews.com/ And a special thank you to: The Bannon Law Group - From sitting by the fires to setting them, the Bannon Law Group has got you covered. Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247 Support the Reporting: https://www.fitsnews.com/fitsnews-subscription-options For current and accurate updates: Fitsnews.com or Twitter.com/mandymatney This podcast is produced and developed by Bernays Incorporated - Marketing Solutions To Improve Our World. Learn more at Bernaysinc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On Friday, November 19th, we learned that prosecutors issued 27 additional felony charges against Alex Murdaugh bringing the total possible jail time to over a hundreds years and our sources believe that could be just the beginning.

In this special edition we'll review the 27 new counts and expand on the implications as we introduce our new partner in true crime, Liz Farrell. Liz was there when Mandy first discovered inconsistencies in the only document recorded in the Satterfield settlement which blew the lid off a saga like no other.

In this episode you'll hear a moment between Mandy and Eric Bland in which he explains all the dominos that had to fall in order for Murdaugh's litany of crimes to come to light.

And a special thank you to:

The Bannon Law Group - From sitting by the fires to setting them, the Bannon Law Group has got you covered.

Lauren Taylor Law - Few events are more traumatic and stressful than a divorce - let Lauren Taylor make a plan tailor made for you. Visit Lauren Taylor dot com to learn more.

Nature's Highway CBD - Nature’s Highway is dedicated to introducing consumers to the life changing potential of CBD and its family of other relevant cannaboiniods. We pride ourselves on providing the purest, highest quality hemp products at the most competitive prices.

Midwood Smokehouse - Your neighborhood smokehouse using nothing but NC hickory hard wood and hard work to make the best barbecue around.

Ross & Pines - Uncovering the truth and fighting police coverups is what Noah Pines and his team of lawyers at Ross & Pines do when defending you from being falsely accused, or wrongly convicted, of committing a crime.

For current and accurate updates: Twitter.com/mandymatney

Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show

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True Sunlight - South Carolina's Chappaquiddick - (S01E1)
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06/23/21 • 24 min

In order to understand the double homicide investigation of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh, we need to understand the Murdaugh family, their power in South Carolina and the three mysterious deaths tied to them.

And a special thank you to:

The Bannon Law Group - From sitting by the fires to setting them, the Bannon Law Group has got you covered.

Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show

Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247

For current and accurate updates: Twitter.com/mandymatney

This podcast is produced and developed by Luna Shark Productions.

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True Sunlight - Who Killed Stephen Smith? Part One
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06/30/21 • 24 min

In 2015, Stephen Smith was killed in Hampton County, South Carolina and the case remains unsolved. Recently, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) opened a new investigation into Stephen's death. On this episode, we take a deep dive into case files to find out what went wrong in that investigation and how its connected to the Murdaugh Murders of 2021. Thank you to Haskins & Co for sponsoring this episode. Haskins & Company helps law firms grow online. Learn more at Haskins.co. And a special thank you to the Bannon Law Group for supporting our mission. From the big house to your dream house, the Bannon Law Group has got you covered. BannonLawGroup.com This episode of Murdaugh Murders Podcast discusses horrific community tragedies. Hopeful Horizons creates safer communities by changing the culture of violence and offering a path to healing. If you or someone you know is experiencing interpersonal violence please go to hopefulhorizons.org to learn more about their mission. Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247 Support the Reporting: https://www.fitsnews.com/fitsnews-subscription-options For current and accurate updates: Fitsnews.com or Twitter.com/mandymatney This podcast is produced and developed by Bernays Incorporated - Marketing Solutions To Improve Our World. Learn more at Bernaysinc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On Tuesday, October 19, South Carolina Judge Clifton Newman made a shocking decision in denying Alex Murdaugh bond. Murdaugh was arrested in Orlando, Florida Thursday and charged with two felony counts of obtaining property by false pretenses related to the Gloria Satterfield case, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). In this special breaking edition of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, we will walk you through the bond hearing and you’ll hear attorney Eric Bland’s reaction to the decision.

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The Bannon Law Group - From sitting by the fires to setting them, the Bannon Law Group has got you covered.

Lauren Taylor Law - Few events are more traumatic and stressful than a divorce - let Lauren Taylor make a plan tailor made for you.

Ross & Pines - Uncovering the truth and fighting police coverups is what Noah Pines and his team of lawyers at Ross & Pines do when defending you from being falsely accused, or wrongly convicted, of committing a crime.

Nature's Highway CBD - Nature’s Highway is dedicated to introducing consumers to the life changing potential of CBD and its family of other relevant cannaboiniods. We pride ourselves on providing the purest, highest quality hemp products at the most competitive prices.

Midwood Smokehouse - We're your neighborhood smokehouse using nothing but NC hickory hard wood and hard work to make the best barbecue around.

For current and accurate updates: Twitter.com/mandymatney

Buy us a coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MurdaughMurders

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True Sunlight - Who Killed Stephen Smith? Part Four (S01E17)
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11/10/21 • 39 min

While a lot of the recent Murdaugh Murders news has focused on Alex Murdaugh, his insurance fraud schemes, and "assisted suicide" plot, we want to make this episode 17 about Stephen Smith. Because his life mattered too.

In this episode, we’ll revisit the December 7, 2015 anonymous tip to South Carolina Highway Patrol, examine the December 9, 2015 alternative theory presented by Hampton law enforcement, and the eventual interview six months later which concluded the SCHP investigation into Stephen's brutal death.

To learn more about how you can help preserve Stephen's legacy and help his family, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/standingforstephensmith

And a special thank you to:

The Bannon Law Group - From sitting by the fires to setting them, the Bannon Law Group has got you covered.

Lauren Taylor Law - Few events are more traumatic and stressful than a divorce - let Lauren Taylor make a plan tailor made for you. Visit Lauren Taylor dot com to learn more.

Nature's Highway CBD - Nature’s Highway is dedicated to introducing consumers to the life changing potential of CBD and its family of other relevant cannaboiniods. We pride ourselves on providing the purest, highest quality hemp products at the most competitive prices.

Midwood Smokehouse - Your neighborhood smokehouse using nothing but NC hickory hard wood and hard work to make the best barbecue around.

Ross & Pines - Uncovering the truth and fighting police coverups is what Noah Pines and his team of lawyers at Ross & Pines do when defending you from being falsely accused, or wrongly convicted, of committing a crime.

For current and accurate updates: Twitter.com/mandymatney

Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show

Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247

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On Thursday, October 14, Alex Murdaugh was arrested on two felony charges related to the Gloria Satterfield Case. In episode 13 of The Murdaugh Murders Podcast, we speak with Eric Bland about what the charges mean for his clients — the victims — and what is next for Alex Murdaugh. Will he be able to get out of this?

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And a special thank you to:

The Bannon Law Group - From sitting by the fires to setting them, the Bannon Law Group has got you covered.

Lauren Taylor Law - Few events are more traumatic and stressful than a divorce - let Lauren Taylor make a plan tailor made for you.

Ross & Pines - Uncovering the truth and fighting police coverups is what Noah Pines and his team of lawyers at Ross & Pines do when defending you from being falsely accused, or wrongly convicted, of committing a crime.

For current and accurate updates: Twitter.com/mandymatney

Buy us a coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MurdaughMurders\

Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show

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True Sunlight - "Dear Cory": Letters, Lies And The Law (S01E37)
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03/23/22 • 46 min

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.

A special thank you to our sponsors: Cerebral, Hunt-A-Killer, Priceline, Embark Vet, VOURI, Hello Fresh, Babbel, Article, and others.

The Murdaugh Murders Podcast is created by Mandy Matney and produced by Luna Shark Productions. Our Executive Editor is Liz Farrell. Advertising is curated by the talented team at AdLarge Media. A special audio track for this episode was produced by Jevon Daly.

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Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show

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On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, SLED released the 911 recording from February 2, 2018 - the day that Gloria Satterfield allegedly fell at the Moselle property and later died in the hospital.

On this tragic call, you can hear Maggie Murdaugh & Paul Murdaugh describe Gloria's condition as the 911 operator battles to glean information from each.

Mandy Matney & Liz Farrell take you through everything they know about Gloria's injuries and the mysterious documents surrounding her death. You'll also hear from Eric Bland, who now represents the Satterfield family, with his take on this disturbing call.

Thank you for listening and thank you for considering this next big deal: In 2022 we want to commission up to 5 different stories for deep-dive investigations. We're seeking investigators, journalists, arm-chair detectives and others to tell a story they've always wanted to share in order to expose the truth wherever it leads. Cold cases, active investigations, crimes and corruption is our aim and we want to help you blow the lid off of the next big story. We fund your project, you tell the story - we just help you along. Visit MurdaughMurdersPodcast.com/truth for more details.

To learn more about how you can help preserve Stephen's legacy and help his family, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/standingforstephensmith

And a special thank you to our sponsors: the Bannon Law Group, Lauren Taylor Law, Ross & Pines, Nature's Highway CBD, Midwood Smokehouse and others.

For current and accurate updates: Twitter.com/mandymatney

Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show

Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247

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True Sunlight - Was Alex Murdaugh Actually Shot?
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10/04/21 • 28 min

Alex Murdaugh was allegedly shot in a botched "Assisted Suicide Plot" on Saturday, September 4th, 2021. According to arrest warrants, Alex Murdaugh concocted a scheme to commit suicide with the help of Curtis "Eddie" Smith so his son Buster Murdaugh would receive a $10,000,000 insurance payout. Smith's attorney Jarrett Bouchette rejects this assertion. We also hear claims from Murdaugh's defense attorney and prosecutor's pleas for enhanced monitoring while out on bond for multiple felonies. Mandy addresses Dick Hartpoolian's comment made during Murdaugh's bond hearing. To read more about this saga, check out Mandy’s series at Fitsnews.com And a special thank you to: The Bannon Law Group - From sitting by the fires to setting them, the Bannon Law Group has got you covered. Lauren Taylor Law - Few events are more traumatic and stressful than a divorce - let Lauren Taylor make a plan tailor made for you. Visit Lauren Taylor dot com to learn more. Gilstrap Roofing - Leading the way in quality roofing services. Spanning four generations, the Gilstrap family holds the same values today as we did back in 1935. Maven Real Estate: - Maven Realty is a full-service real estate brokerage servicing the Charleston Sc market. No transaction is too large or too small for their talented team. SERG Restaurant Group & Nectar Farm Kitchen For current and accurate updates: Fitsnews.com or Twitter.com/mandymatney Buy us a coffee to keep us going at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MurdaughMurders Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247 Support the Reporting: https://www.fitsnews.com/fitsnews-subscription-options For the latest updates in this saga, subscribe to Fitsnews.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How many episodes does True Sunlight have?

True Sunlight currently has 209 episodes available.

What topics does True Sunlight cover?

The podcast is about News, True Crime, News Commentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on True Sunlight?

The episode title 'South Carolina's Chappaquiddick' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on True Sunlight?

The average episode length on True Sunlight is 54 minutes.

How often are episodes of True Sunlight released?

Episodes of True Sunlight are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of True Sunlight?

The first episode of True Sunlight was released on Jun 23, 2021.

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