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Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell discuss the reversal of Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction by the South Carolina Supreme Court and the implications of financial influence in the justice system.

It happened on a Wednesday… Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ break down the 27-page Alex Murdaugh murder conviction reversal that essentially boils down to two words: Blame Becky. They wrestle with the uncomfortable truth that money seems to help a defendant's chances at the state's highest court — while sticking to their belief that the evidence still points to one person who went down to the kennels and lied about it. In a unanimous 5-0 decision, the South Carolina Supreme Court reversed Alex Murdaugh's double-murder conviction, ruling that Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill "placed her fingers on the scales of justice." They also unpack the court's new guardrails on financial-crimes testimony at retrial, including the gutting decision to call Tony Satterfield's words unfairly prejudicial. Plus: reactions from Eric Bland, Mark Tinsley, AG Alan Wilson, and AG candidate David Pascoe. Same case. Same evidence. Same liar. Round Two starts now. Let's Dive in… 🥽 🦈 Join the LUNASHARK Premium Community - Together we go further ☀️ Episode Links Alex Murdaugh’s Reverse and Remand Order - May 13, 2026 📄 Reactions from Mandy and Liz on Supreme Court’s ruling 🌐…

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Hosts: Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell

Topics covered

• Alex Murdaugh
• murder conviction
• Supreme Court ruling
• financial crimes
• justice system
• investigative journalism

Keywords

• Alex Murdaugh
• murder trial
• Supreme Court
• reversal
• financial crimes
• justice
• investigative journalism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: South Carolina Supreme Court

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