Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other Cases1 Maj 2025

Did South Carolina Stand Your Ground Law Justify Road Rage Homicide?

A 2023 road rage incident near Myrtle Beach turned deadly. Weldon Boyd fatally shot and killed 33 year old Scott Spivey. Boyd claimed self defense under South Carolina's Stand Your Ground Law. Questions emerged about the investigation after Boyd's phone calls were released. There are also questions abut Boyd's relationship with law enforcement and how the investigation was handled. Seton and Matt talked with Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein about the case. Bauerlein is a WSJ National Affairs Reporter. Author of the instant NYT bestseller “The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty" and you can Follow Valerie on X @vbauerlein Here are links to her articles https://www.wsj.com/us-news/spivey-killing-stand-your-ground-f45a3492?mod=e2fb https://www.wsj.com/us-news/scott-spivey-weldon-boyd-police-shield-3edcf133?mod=e2fb 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. Magic Mind has a limited time offer 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchase with code IMPACT at checkout Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. That’s code FACTORPODCAST at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Special Father's Day Episode, "The Professor's Involvement In The Civil Rights Fight

For this special Father's Day episode we hear from Seton's father, "the Professor" Matt Siembieda. Matt Siembieda is an attorney and law professor at Temple Law School. He was also involved in the...

21 Juni 39min

Gilgo Beach Killer with S.C. Connections is Sentenced

In this episode, we explore the sentencing of Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer. Part of this episode is a past Impact episode that dealt with Heuermann's connection to South Carolina. W...

19 Juni 42min

Beach V Parker's: No Evidence Or Hiding The Ball?

In this episode, Impact discusses the latest updates on the Murdaugh retrial. This includes the appointment of a new judge and the potential for a change of venue in the case. The " professor", Mat...

10 Juni 57min

Prominent Attorney Breaks Down The SC Stand Your Ground Law

In this episode, Zach Merritt, a seasoned defense attorney, discusses the intricacies of South Carolina's stand your ground law, recent case examples, and legal strategies. Gain insights into self-def...

3 Juni 52min

Murdaugh, Murdaugh, and More Murdaugh with the Professor

In the high-stakes world of legal drama, few cases have captured public attention like that of Alex Murdaugh. In this episode, Impact explores the crucial elements surrounding Alex Murdaugh’s situat...

28 Maj 1h 25min

New Murdaugh Book Dives Into The Psychology of Alex

James Lasdun, the author of The Family Man, Blood and Betrayal In The House of Murdaugh, joins Impact. At the heart of the Murdaugh case lies the shocking act of a father allegedly killing his son, ...

22 Maj 36min

Alex Murdaugh Murder Convictions Overturned

The Supreme Court of South Carolina ruled that Alex Murdaugh is entitled to a new trial, citing improper influences on the jury. According to the court, Becky Hill's comments and actions compromised ...

14 Maj 41min

SC Podcaster/Journalist Facing Contempt of Court

In this episode Impact dives into a lawsuit that relates to a 2019 boat crash that killed 19 year old Mallory Beach. The alleged driver of the boat was Paul Murdaugh. The lawsuit being discussed is t...

7 Maj 53min