Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other Cases

We have talked about the death of Shanquella Robinson and the mystery surrounding her death in five precious episodes. They are labeled S2. Please go back and listen to understand more about this case. In this episode we run a special that Tonya Rivens produced with Under the Crown. This is Tonya's description October 29th will mark the one-year anniversary of the death of Shanquella Robinson. Although no one has been charged in Shanquella's homicide, Robinson's father, Bernard Robinson, says he knows that justice will be served. On October 28, 2022 Shanquella Robinson traveled to the luxury Fundadores Beach Club in San José del Cabo, Mexico with six others. Less than 24 hours later, Robinson was dead. Her travel companions told the family that Shanquella died from alcohol poisoning. A viral video revealed that Shanquella was physically assaulted prior to her death. Mexican authorities stated that an autopsy disclosed that the 25-year-old suffered from severe neck and spine injuries. In November 2022, Mexican authorities issued arrest warrants for femicide and asked for the suspect to be extradited. Some legal experts say it's not common for the U.S. to extradite its citizens. According to Bernard, Shanquella was friends with only one person in the group, Khalil Cooke. And when asked about Khalil's friendship with his daughter, Bernard replied, "to be her best friend, you know truly, he wasn't no friend." Robinson says it feels like the group of 6, also called the Cabo 6, has been allowed to commit a crime, return to the U.S., and to not be held accountable. In April of this year, the F.B.I. stated that they would not pursue federal charges at the time due to lack of evidence. Bernard says that he was angered and still gets upset at times, but he believes that there will be justice. "God's gonna still bring justice, and that's how I'm gonna stand," he says. Bernard says that he's had to stand on his faith in God and take each day by day over the past year. He also has a letter written by a family friend and church member to share with the Cabo 6. She's been called America's daughter however Shanquella's story has touched the lives of people around the world. To watch the video https://youtu.be/qRAOLEQe5e4?si=wIoTMvZqmPnj0YFc Please reach out to Matt and Seton on Impact of Influence FB page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. D'Michelle Dupre analyzed the autopsy report from Mexico and the autopsy from the U.S. She shares her thoughts. The autopsy from Mexico stated Shanquella had a broken neck. The autopsy from the U.S. found that she did not. Dr. Dupre is a retired Forensic Pathologist and former Medical Examiner. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A video, of Shanquella being beaten, starts showing up in social media feeds. This video fires up an investigation into Shanquella's death Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 28, 2022, Shanquella Robinson and six travel companions flew from Charlotte, NC to Cabo, Mexico. The next day she was pronounced dead in her vacation villa. The cause of death has been disputed. A videos released on social media of Shanquella being savagely beaten in the same villa where she died. What happened in that room on October 28 and 29th? How did Shanquella die? We begin our search for the truth and justice for Shanquella. In this episode we talk with Bernard Robinson, the father of Shanquella. He paints a beautiful picture of what Shanquella was like and their relationship. Mr. Robinson walks us through the days and weeks after he heard the news his daughter had passed. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seton is at Alex Murdaugh's murder trial in Walterboro. She tells us about the vibe in the small town that is now host to this international trial. Seton breaks down the jury selection process and shares interesting moments. Judge Newman hears pre trial motions. The expert on balistics is challeneged by ther defense. The expert has some possibly game changing insight. There's an agreement on the shirt with the alleged spatter. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In November of 1997, two days before Thanksgiving, Earl and Terry Robertson were brutally murdered by their son, Jimmy Robertson. The story captivated the nation. The story of a well off couple being murdered by their math genius son caught the eye of the country. Plus, Jimmy had an accomplice. What was her story? The trial was covered gavel to gavel on CourtTV. In the first episode of the series Matt and Seton give you all that happened leading up to the gruesome murders, the scene of the crime, and the arrests that followed. In upcoming episodes you will be able to listen to parts of the trial, you will hear from the lead prosecutor and a reporter who had a run in with Robertson a few weeks before the murders. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcasting Network 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. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and The Impact of Influence Youtube channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Murdaugh entered into a plea deal with South Carolina for his financial crimes. During his sentencing, some of his victims spoke to Alex. Seton Tucker was at the sentencing and we let you hear some of what the victims, Alex, and the attorneys said. Seton and Matt Harris started the podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. You can reach out to them on the Impact of Influence FB page Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcasting company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Murdaugh's defense team has petitioned the South Carolina Supreme Court to prohibit Judge Newman from presiding over any future trial or any hearing involving Alex. Former district attorney and former defense attorney John Snyder joins us to break down the defense's reasons for wanting Judge Newman removed. Joe McCulloch joins the podcast to discuss what might come next in the ever evolving Murdaugh saga. Joe says there is no blueprint for this case. It is very unusual and what the SC Supreme Court rules be watched by the entire country Joe represents two of the jurors who were on Alex's jury. Both of Joe's clients have given affidavits to the defense in the jury tampering filing. He has been practicing law in SC since 1977 and currently is part of the McCulloch & Schillaci law firm. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris have been covering all things Murdaugh since the double murder of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh in June of 2021. Reach out to them on the Impact of Influence Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seton talked to Alex's brother, John Marvin, about the night of the murders. Plus, John Marvin discussed the role he played in helping find Maggie's phone the day after the double homicide. Also; the private investigator who followed Paul Murdaugh clears up when she was watching him. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A transcript from a hearing is released that alleges Paul Murdaugh was followed by a P.I. prior to Paul and Maggie's Murder. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk with Sabrina Gast, a South Carolina Coroner, about what a coroner does. We find out the role a coroner plays in an investigation, and we discuss the portrayal of coroners in tv and film. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our legal analyst, John Snyder, discusses the latest maneuvers over Alex Murdaugh's assets. John explains a legal move that Alex might use to protect his son. Hampton bank CEO, Russell Laffitte, was fired for allegedly giving Alex an illegal loan. We talk to a Hampton native about the history of Palmetto State Bank, and the Laffitte family's involvement. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Murdaugh faces a lot of new charges. That leads to more questions about where are the "missing" millions? Forensic accounting comes up a lot in the Murdaugh story, and the FBI agent on Ozark is a forensic accountant. That's why we decided to talk to a forensic accountant about what one does. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fired bank CEO, Russell Laffitte, loaned client's money to Alex. Our legal analyst, John Snyder tells us why that is egregious. An accused drug dealer, Barrett Boulware, name pops up again. Plus we speak with Jay Bender, the foremost authority on the Freedom of Information Act. He has harsh words for the way law enforcement has acted during the Murdaugh saga. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bank CEO is fired due to his connection with Alex Murdaugh. Alex's lawyers get another bond hearing to ask that Alex's bond be lowered. We learn more about Alex's finances. Plus, Alex rambles on the jailhouse phone. And, 2 more of Alex's alleged victims's stories are heard and they paint a horrible picture Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Changes were made in Alex Murdaugh's old law firm, and a will was revealed. We discuss that and more with our legal analyst, John Snyder. Plus, we talk with Professor John Blume, the director of the Cornell Death Penalty Project, about Alex Murdaugh's grandfather's controversial death penalty cases. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we talk to a professor about money laundering. We learn why Mallory Beach's family is upset (justifiably), and another attorney seeks justice. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did Alex Murdaugh receive special treatment at his bond hearing? Our legal expert, John Snyder, give his analysis. Plus, one of Alex's alleged victims speaks! Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The details on Alex Murdaugh's bond hearing. We talk to WSAV reporter Andrew Davis about Alex's first statements since his wife and son were murdered. How much is Alex's bond, and why that amount? Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex charged with 21 new crimes! Millions missing! Cousin Eddie involved? Bank of America sued! Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices