Russell Laffitte finally takes the stand, admitting that he “unintentionally” stole money on behalf of Alex Murdaugh. Will Russell’s insistence that Alex tricked him resonate with the jury? Did Russell’s father and sister just implicate themselves in federal crimes...
COJ 08 – Big Moments and Bad Ideas: Week One of the Russell Laffitte Trial
Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland meet up in Charleston to share their thoughts on who the winners and losers are so far in Russell Laffitte’s federal trial. They also check in with South Carolina Rep. Justin Bamberg — who is fresh off his re-election victory —...
COJ 07 – The Truth Behind Crime Documentaries Plus Russell’s Revenge
Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland get real about the dark world of true-crime documentaries in light of the new HBO Max series focused on this sordid saga and what it’s like when Hollywood descends on your neck of the woods. Plus our hosts ponder some recent...
COJ 04 – A Surprise Recording and The Sacrificial Loser
Before the wedding this weekend, Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland took a moment to discuss the big surprise that Russell Laffitte dropped on Palmetto State Bank last week — that he has recordings proving the bank’s board was aware of what he was doing. Does...
COJ 02 – Under Oath, But Above Consequence?
Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland talk about the shocking decision from Russell Laffitte’s defense team to put him on the stand and their decision to have Russell’s wife address the court. Plus insight on how the justice system can be different for a privileged...
TSP 18 – Actually, Alex Murdaugh WANTS to be Difficult + Cory Fleming Isn’t Really Sorry At All
It’s been another wild week in the world of Alex Murdaugh. True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell give a breakdown of what happened at Alex’s federal plea hearing last week and the vicious dealings that have occurred since then. What is Alex’s larger...