Murdaugh Murders Podcast

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Murdaugh Murders Podcast(MMP) was a true crime podcast by Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney that ran from June 2021 to May 2023. [1] In 2023, the podcast was renamed True Sunlight: Exposing Crime and Corruption, broadening its scope to other true crime stories.

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Plot

Mandy Matney investigated and blogged about the unfolding case in real time. Her coverage was some of the most in-depth and detailed while events were transpiring. The case was complex and multi-faceted, she provided summaries, context, background, side stories, and broke new information. She examined not only the actions of Murdaugh but the low country establishment many of who were ultimately found guilty of crimes.

Reception

According to Apple Podcasts, in 2021 it was the number one ranked podcast in the world for that year. MMP also earned a top 10 spot in Apple's best new podcasts for 2021. [2] According to the Washington Post , the podcast was influential by first introducing the public to the Murdaugh family and the trial and conviction of Alex Murdaugh. [3] According to The Guardian , the podcast "enthralled the country" and was influential with major studios in deciding to make their own versions of the story. [4] Matney's investigations often led to breaking new information about the case. [4]

Hulu series

In early 2023, the podcast began development as a scripted series for Hulu. [5] In September 2024, Hulu announced that Michael D. Fuller and Erin Lee Carr are co-creators and executive producers for Murdaugh: Death in the Family . [6] Nick Antosca and Alex Hedlund are also executive producers along with Mandy Matney. The leads are Jason Clarke as Alex Murdaugh and Patricia Arquette as Maggie Murdaugh. [7] The series is scheduled to premiere on October 15, 2025. [8]

References

  1. ↑ Matney, Mandy (June 23, 2021). "Murdaugh Murders: Mandy Matney Launches Podcast". FITSNews.
  2. ↑ "Apple Podcasts presents the Best of 2021". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  3. ↑ Bella, Timothy (March 3, 2023). "Netflix, HBO and podcasts made the public case against Alex Murdaugh". The Washington Post. Among those influential media spaces is the "Murdaugh Murders," the popular podcast hosted by reporters Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell that helped introduce audiences to the South Carolina legal dynasty and its alleged crimes for the first time. At nearly 100 episodes, the podcast has 28,000 reviews and ranked first globally in 2021, according to Apple Podcasts
  4. 1 2 Lawrence, Andrew (December 16, 2021). "The lawyer who tried faking his death, and the writer exposing his crime dynasty". The Guardian . Archived from the original on December 16, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  5. ↑ Thomas, Carly (March 3, 2023). "Shows and Podcasts Breaking Down the Murdaugh Family, Murder Investigation and Trial". Hollywood Reporter.
  6. ↑ Otterson, Joe (September 6, 2024). "Patricia Arquette to Lead Murdaugh Family Scripted Series at Hulu". Variety. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  7. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (September 6, 2024). "Patricia Arquette To Star In Hulu Limited Series Based On Murdaugh Murders". Deadline. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  8. ↑ Bucksbaum, Sydney (September 3, 2025). "First look at Murdaugh: Death In the Family shows Patricia Arquette in true crime 'cautionary tale' (exclusive)". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved September 5, 2025.
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