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  • Updates on Murdaugh Appeal and Tepe Murders

    Updates on Murdaugh Appeal and Tepe Murders
    Jan 29 2026
    Impact updates you on two cases in this episode. First an update on Alex Murdaugh's appeal. Oral arguments are scheduled for February 11th, when the South Carolina Supreme Court will hear Murdaugh's appeal against his murder charges. Impact discusses the parameters for the Court set up for arguments. Next an update on the Tepe murders. Dec 30, Spencer and Monique Tepe were found dead in their home. Their two young children were home but unharmed. There was no sign of a robbery or a break in. The Columbus Police Department was tight lipped and the speculation became intense. January 10, an arrest was made of Monique's ex-husband, Michael David McKee. McKee is a vascular surgeon near Chicago. Bo Barton joined Impact to discuss how these types of investigations work. Barton worked for years with the South Carolina Law Enforcement division in various roles including as a homicide detective. Barton became a certified profiler and at the time he was one of only 108 certified profilers on the planet. 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
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    53 m
  • Record in Murdaugh Appeal Supplemented to Include Hill Guilty Plea

    Record in Murdaugh Appeal Supplemented to Include Hill Guilty Plea
    Jan 21 2026
    In this episode, attorney and law professor, Matt Siembieda, joins Impact to delve into the ongoing legal saga surrounding Alec Murdaugh, particularly focusing on the implications of a recent motion to supplement the record in his appeal. They discuss the upcoming oral arguments scheduled for February 11th, where the South Carolina Supreme Court will hear Murdaugh's appeal against his murder charges. The conversation highlights the procedural aspects of the case, including the significance of credibility issues surrounding key witnesses, particularly Becky Hill, who pled guilty to perjury. 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
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    45 m
  • Confidentiality Ordered, Gag Pending in Beach v Parker's

    Confidentiality Ordered, Gag Pending in Beach v Parker's
    Jan 8 2026
    Six years after Mallory Beach's tragic death in a boat crash, one lawsuit still lingers. It is the "Outrage" case against Parker's Corporation. Impact has done a few episodes on this case. In this episode the discussion revolves around a confidentiality order and a request for a gag order. In addition, a letter was released indicating how contentious this suit has become, with one podcaster mocking an involved party's "man parts" . Plus, texts reveal malicious comments made about a podcaster and an attempt to spread misinformation about that podcaster and her podcast. 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
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    30 m
  • Latest on Buster Murdaugh Defamation Lawsuit

    Latest on Buster Murdaugh Defamation Lawsuit
    Dec 22 2025
    The defamation lawsuit filed by Buster Murdaugh in the South Carolina Supreme Court involves Netflix/Cinemark, Michael Dewitt and The USA Today Company is moving along. You will hear parts of the Netflix documentary, Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal that Buster Murdaugh believes caused the defamation to his name. A lot of Impact listeners have thoughts on the lawsuit and you will hear some of them. Matt Siembieda, an attorney and law professor at Temple Law School, joins Impact to discuss defamation law. 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 Refresh your winter wardrobe with Quince. . Go to Quince dot com slash IMPACT for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. That's Q-U-I-N-C-Edot com slash IMPACT. Free shipping and 365-day returns. Quince dot com slash IMPACT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 m
  • Becky Hill Pleads Guilty But Not to Jury Tampering & Jurors' Attorney Reacts

    Becky Hill Pleads Guilty But Not to Jury Tampering & Jurors' Attorney Reacts
    Dec 19 2025
    December 8, former Colleton County Clerk of Court, Becky Hill, pled guilty to four charges but not to jury tampering. Attorney, Joe McCulloch joined Impact to give his reaction to the non guilty verdict. McCulloch has represented clients in front of the SC Supreme Court so he is qualified to give us insight into how the Alex Murdaugh appeal might look in front of the South Carolina Supreme Court. McCulloch represents two of the jurors from the Murdaugh double murder trial and he has intimate knowledge on what they have told investigators. To contact Joe Mculloch http://www.mccullochlaw.com 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 Refresh your winter wardrobe with Quince. . Go to Quince dot com slash IMPACT for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. That's Q-U-I-N-C-Edot com slash IMPACT. Free shipping and 365-day returns. Quince dot com slash IMPACT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h
  • Beach vs Parkers "Outrage Lawsuit" Heats Up

    Beach vs Parkers "Outrage Lawsuit" Heats Up
    Dec 12 2025
    Six years after Mallory Beach's tragic death in a boat crash, one lawsuit still lingers. It is the "Outrage" case against Parker's Corporation. This is a follow up episode involving new text messages and more battles about leaked videos. Former USC media law professor, Jay Bender, explains South Carolina journalistic shield laws. 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
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    1 h y 9 m
  • Reactions To Murdaugh Dramatization Series

    Reactions To Murdaugh Dramatization Series
    Dec 4 2025
    Seton and Matt get reactions to the Hulu series, Murdaugh: Death in the Family. You will hear from people who are still traumatized by the boat crash that killed Mallory Beach. Blanca Simpson joined Impact again. Blanca was the Murdaugh's long time housekeeper and friend of Maggie Murdaugh and author of Within the House of Murdaugh, talks about the series. Amie Williams was a juror in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial and wrote the book, The Long Road to Justice. She gives her thoughts on the series. Neil Gordon has a series on Amazon about the Murdaugh trial called Trial Watchers. Stephanie Tinsley gives her thoughts on the Hulu Series.Stephanie Tinsley created the true crime podcast, Everything They Missed. Stephanie is married to attorney Mark Tinsley. Mark's name is familiar to Impact listeners due to his involvement with the Alex Murdaugh trial, the Scott Spivey case and with the family of Mallory Beach. Stephanie discusses the Hulu Murdaugh special. 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 For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Matframes - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code IMPACT at checkout. That’s A-U-R-A Frames.com promo code IMPACT. This deal is exclusive to listeners and frames sell out fast, so order yours now to getitin time forthe holidays! Support the show by mentioning us at checkout! Terms and conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 m
  • Date Set On Murdaugh Appeal & Kaden Moses Case Reviewed

    Date Set On Murdaugh Appeal & Kaden Moses Case Reviewed
    Nov 26 2025
    The South Carolina Supreme Court has set a date to hear oral arguments in Alex Murdaugh's appeal of his murder convictions of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. An attorney and law professor at Temple Law School, Matt Siembieda, joins the podcast to discuss the last filings of the State and Defense before oral arguments take place. Also; Siembieda talks about what a second trial might look like. There is an update on the death of Kaden Moses. 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. The case seems to be moving forward. Attorney, Lori Murray posted the info on the Justice for Kaden Facebook page. To hear more about this tragic case listen to the three previous episodes on the case on December 5, 2024, February 12, and March 12. 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 For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Matframes - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code IMPACT at checkout. That’s A-U-R-A Frames.com promo code IMPACT. This deal is exclusive to listeners and frames sell outfast, so order yours now to getitin time forthe holidays! Supportthe show by mentioning us at checkout Terms and conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 m