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Why Did It Take So Long to Arrest An SC Lawmaker Charged With Distributing Videos of Men Raping Babies?   Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are accustomed to being disgusted by politicians who happily take part in the Good Ole Boy system when it comes to protecting bad actors from taking accountability. But this latest case has them screaming with anger.  Last month, South Carolina state Rep. Robert John “RJ” May III was arrested and charged with 10 federal counts of distributing child sex abuse materials. So why is it taking so long for RJ May to be removed from office? Why was there so much hesitation and delay before arresting him? And why was his case given to two agencies that had very personal ties to him?  Mandy and Liz explore the answers to those questions, as well as the biggest question of all: Why aren’t men accused of perpetuating such vile and heinous abuse of children — including babies — not seen as immediate potential threats to society?  Plus, (24:30) Part Two of our real-time coverage of the Scott Spivey shooting (AKA the Horry County Police Department corruption case) about Weldon Boyd’s star witness, Witness No. 1. Mandy and Liz continue connecting the dots and digging into the inconsistencies in witness testimony and have found themselves at a complete loss for why the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office continues to refuse to appoint a special prosecutor to the state’s biggest “Stand Your Ground” case.  Let’s dive in! 🥽🦈 Episode References Walking With Stephen Memorial Event Sign Up 💚 Mandy’s FB Post on SC House Ethics Inquiry on RJ May 🌐 “How internet sex crime hunters snared SC State Rep. RJ May in a digital trap” - The State, July 2, 2025 📰 SC AG Alan Wilson’s Statement on Indictment of RJ May - June 13, 2025 🌐 “SC House leader demands expulsion of Rep. May after child abuse material charges” - ABC4 News, June 13, 2025 📰 “Nobody Suspected Police Shielded a Killer Until the Dead Man’s Sister Dug In” - Wall Street Journal, July 5, 2025 📰 WalkingWithStephen.com 🌐 Premium Resources RJ May’s Executed Arrest Warrant⁠ 📄 ⁠Government’s Motion for Detention for RJ May - June 12, 2025⁠ 📄 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Premium Membership at lunashark.supercast.com to get more Premium bonus episodes like the Corruption Watchlist, Girl Talk, and Soundbites that help you Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight Premium Members ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ all in one place. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Here's a link to some of our favorite things: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: ⁠⁠⁠lunashark.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/mandy_matney⁠⁠⁠   |   ⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/elizfarrell⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TrueSunlight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their in-depth, real-time reporting on the Scott Spivey shooting case (aka the Horry County Police Department public corruption case).  On this week’s episode: Was Heather Weisz from South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson’s office working as a prosecutor or Weldon Boyd and Bradley William’s free defense attorney?  Also on the show, the first part of True Sunlight’s deep dive into the so-called star witness for Weldon and Bradley. Other than Weldon, Witness No. 1 is the only other person who called 911 to report Scott for driving erratically and allegedly pointing a gun at people. Does Witness No. 1’s account hold up after looking at the evidence? Photos taken by the shooters, surveillance footage, Weldon’s recorded calls, body camera footage and a second by second breakdown of what happened on Camp Swamp Road tell a different story.  Plus! We’re sharing part of our Premium Dive on Jury Duty from LUNASHARK Librarian Kate Thomas. Kate’s episode is chock-full of info on why Jury Duty is so important, though flawed at times, and also features an interview with Jim and Meredith Bannon from the Bannon Law Group - our first advertisers and our besties.   Learn more about Premium Membership at lunashark.supercast.com to get more Premium bonus episodes like the Corruption Watchlist, Girl Talk, and Soundbites that help you Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight.  Let’s dive in! 🥽🦈 Episode References “Diddy acquitted on most serious charges, found guilty of prostitution crimes” - NewsNation, July 2, 2025 📰 Sign up for Walking With Stephen Memorial Walk on July 12, 2025 💚 Sunlight on Scott Spivey Spotify Playlist 🎧 SC Code of Law - Title 17, Chapter 13 on Citizen’s Arrest ⚖️ “What are the Citizen’s Arrest Laws in SC?” - Coastal Law, Nov 19, 2021 📰 Check out “The Women They Could Not Silence” by Kate Moore and all of Mandy’s favorite books 📚 Premium Resources 15th Circuit Solicitor Letter to SCAG - Sept 15, 2023⁠ 📄 ⁠Investigation Report from Det. Alan Jones - April 5, 2024⁠ 📄 ⁠AG Office’s Letter to SLED - April 3, 2024⁠ 📄 ⁠Scott Spivey Wrongful Death Complaint - June 3, 2024⁠ 📄 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Members ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ all in one place. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Here's a link to some of our favorite things: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: ⁠⁠lunashark.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/mandy_matney⁠⁠   |   ⁠⁠Instagram.com/elizfarrell⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TrueSunlight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have had enough with mainstream media. After a South Carolina judge dismissed Michael Colucci’s murder charge last week in the strangulation death of his wife in 2015, Mandy and Liz noticed a trend … members of the media seemed to be deviating from the facts of the case in favor of carefully coddling Michael by pushing his narrative for him.  But for Sara-Lynn Colucci, they did no such thing. Instead they were careless with their words and grossly mischaracterized what her state of mind was in the weeks leading up to her death. After a special episode of Cup of Justice this week with Sara-Lynn’s daughter, Bishop Venters, in her first public interview, the mission became clear. Bishop is ready to fight for justice for her mom. And she’s going to need an army behind her to get S.C Attorney General Alan Wilson to focus on his job and present Michael’s case to the grand jury again for a reindictment.  Also on today’s show, we found YET ANOTHER moment on Horry County Police Department body cameras where Weldon Boyd got help from an officer at the crime scene with Scott Spivey’s body sitting 30 yards away, shot to death by Weldon and his buddy Bradley Williams.  We’re diving deep into assembling the timeline… Lots to cover so let’s dive in! 🥽🦈 Episode References “Walking With Stephen” Information and Registration Links 🎟️ JusticeforSaraLynn.com ⚖️ Alan Wilson’s Campaign Announcement on Facebook & Instagram📣 After His Murder Indictment Was Dismissed, Michael Colucci Chats With Dateline NBC Producer Carol Gable  Dateline’s “True Crime Weekly” podcast episode 🎧 “SLED agent grilled at Murdaugh trial botches Michael Colucci murder case. Will it impact what's next?” - The Post & Courier, June 22, 2025 📰 Michael Colucci - Retrial Day 2 📺 “Horry County Officer Writes "ACT LIKE A VICTIM - CAMERA" On Note To Homicide Suspects” 📺 Nancy Mace’s Facebook Post with Spivey Family 🌐 Contact AG Alan Wilson’s Office ✍️ Referenced Previous Episodes: COJ 135 🎧 Sunlight on Scott Spivey Spotify Playlist 🎧 Premium Resources Scott Spivey Shooting CAD Report - Sept 9, 2023 📄 Investigation Report from Alan Jones - April 5, 2024 📄 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Members ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ all in one place. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Here's a link to some of our favorite things: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: ⁠lunashark.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/mandy_matney⁠   |   ⁠Instagram.com/elizfarrell⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TrueSunlight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have spent the past year preparing for Charleston-area good ole boy Michael Colucci to be tried again for the 2015 murder of his wife, Sara-Lynn Moore Colucci.  Twice a retrial was scheduled. And twice it didn’t happen. On Tuesday, after the jury had been seated, South Carolina Judge Roger M. Young quashed the indictment of Colucci and dismissed what was to be a two-week trial and the end of what had become the oldest open murder case in the state. For 10 years, Sara-Lynn’s family, including her mother and her only daughter, Bishop, who was a child at the time her mother died, have had to sit silently time and time again as the justice system continued to fail them. What didn’t help matters? Original prosecutor and current public official Megan (Burchstead) Burleson’s surly and defensive behavior on the stand on Tuesday… 😡The judge’s decision, though fair, was utterly disappointing and has Mandy and Liz fired up and ready to fight hard for justice to be served.  Let’s dive in! 🥽🦈Episode References Liz Farrell’s FB Post Recapping Colucci Trial Day 2 🌐 Watch Tuesday’s entire hearing with press conference on YouTube LUNASHARK’s TikTok on Megan Burchstead’s Testimony 🌐 The Colucci Case Spotify Playlist 🎧 Alan Wilson & the AG’s Office Press Release on Colucci Ruling 🗣️ Contact Alan Wilson at the AG’s Office 📱📧 Premium Resources Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Members ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ all in one place. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Here's a link to some of our favorite things: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: lunashark.supercast.com Instagram.com/mandy_matney   |   Instagram.com/elizfarrell   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TrueSunlight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Michael Colucci finally going to trial for allegedly murdering Sara Lynn Colucci in 2015? Why does Weldon Boyd claim witnesses back up his story in the Scott Spivey shooting? Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell discuss two separate but related cases in South Carolina that highlight obvious systemic failures within the justice system.  First, we focus on the upcoming retrial of Michael Colucci for the murder of his wife, Sara Lynn Moore Colucci, emphasizing red flags in his 911 call, his ‘gathering storm’ of financial and stress leading up to her death, and the volatile nature of their relationship.  Then we examine the alleged wrongful death of Scott Spivey, critically analyzing Horry County Police Department's investigation, the inconsistencies in witness testimonies, and the actions of Weldon Boyd, exposing a potential cover-up and lack of thorough inquiry by authorities.  What does it take to achieve greater transparency and accountability in South Carolina's legal processes, particularly in cases involving influential men…? Let’s dive in! 🥽🦈 Episode References Colucci Case Overview 🌐 The Colucci Case Spotify Playlist 🎧 “Jennifer Foley wants her brother Scott Spivey’s death investigated” - The Post & Courier, May 6, 2025 🎞️ Premium Resources Soundbites on Colucci⁠ episode 🎧 ⁠Sara Lynn Colucci’s Death Incident Report - May 21, 2015⁠ 📄 ⁠Michael Colucci’s Citizen Dispute & Fraudulent Check - June 19, 2015⁠ 📄 ⁠Michael Colucci’s Theft Report Monck’s Corner - Oct 5, 2015⁠ 📄 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Members ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ all in one place. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Here's a link to some of our favorite things: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TrueSunlight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell encountered something new on the JP Miller beat over the past week and it might just be his villain origin story. Myrtle Beach churchy-business bro “Pastor” John-Paul Miller — who stands accused of stalking and harassing his estranged wife Mica Francis and allegedly contributing to her death in April 2024 — got married this past weekend to his rumored longtime paramour Suzie Skinner — the widow of a quadriplegic man who was found dead at the bottom of his community pool in September 2021 (two weeks after he allegedly told JP to stay away from his wife and kids). The beach wedding appeared to be hastily pulled together and none of their combined seven children were seen at the wedding, according to sources. The big question everyone has on their minds after Sunday’s nuptials: What are these two up to? Also on the show Mandy and Liz share more recordings in the Scott Spivey case (aka the Horry County Police Department corruption case). Turns out North Myrtle Beach businessman Weldon Boyd got even more help from police officers after he and his friend Bradley Williams shot and killed Scott on Sept. 9, 2023. LUNASHARK reporter and researcher Beth Braden discovered that about an hour after Scott was killed, HCPD Officer Kerry Higgs advised Weldon to stop talking because he might have to walk his story back later. Higgs told Weldon to wait for detectives to get to the scene because they would give him the timeline and chronology of events (presumably so Weldon could shape his narrative around it).  Meanwhile a detective with HCPD — the one who interviewed the only witness to see what Scott did (didn’t do) in the very last moments of his life — filed a report mixing up the order of events in a way that only served to help corroborate Weldon’s account … directly contradicting the witness’ 911 call and his video interview.  Plus, we'll give an update on surprising news out of Houston, TX connected to the (2:32) Christa Bauer Gilley case. Let’s dive in! 🥽🦈 Episode References Share your 🥂Happiest Birthday Wishes🎉 with Mandy on LUNASHARK’s Insta! Mandy’s FB Post about the Miller/Skinner Wedding 🌐 Murdaugh Series Wrap Party Posts from Mandy and ELC 🌐 Sunlight on Scott Spivey Spotify Playlist 🎧 The Colucci Case Spotify Playlist 🎧 Premium Resources Alison William’s Emergency Custody Motion Affidavit - May 28, 2024 📄 Jane Doe No. 1’s Lawsuit - Feb 25, 2025 📄 Jane Doe No. 2’s Lawsuit - March 5, 2025 📄 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Members ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ all in one place. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our LUNASHARK Merch 👕⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What We're Buying... Chewy - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chewy.com/mandy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Save $20 on your first order and get free shipping at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chewy.com/mandy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit our storefront here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shop.anchor.store/chewy/@trusunlightpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here's a link to some of our favorite things: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** Thank you to Lori M. for an adjustment near 27:55 :) For current & accurate updates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TrueSunlight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter.com/mandymatney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter.com/elizfarrell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are back and we begin today’s episode revisiting (01:02) how Scott Spivey was shot to death in his vehicle by Weldon Boyd and Bradley Williams in September 2023.  A significant development comes in the form of a "legal filing", an "absurd 9-page motion to stay" by Bradley Williams' attorney, Robert E. Lee… yup, that’s the name he prefers… We’ll also share a disturbing, but pertinent call between Weldon and his granny discussing the incident.  Then (23:00) we share updates on the 'updated' sentence of suspended Hilton Head Island attorney Peter Strauss, the as-yet-unscheduled sentencing for Russell Laffitte, Michael Colucci’s retrial scheduled for June 16th and Lee Gilley’s Houston status hearing on June 4th for his murder trial.   As our primary focus, (25:06) Mandy and Liz critically examine the 2025 Horry County Police investigation into the 2021 death of Chris Skinner, husband of JP Miller's alleged mistress, highlighting discrepancies between the official ruling of accidental death and video evidence suggesting something else. We’ll share police interviews with Chris Skinner's friends, noting the friend's belief the death was a suicide possibly influenced by JP Miller, and questioning the wife's inconsistent statements and demeanor.  Ultimately, we are advocating for truth and justice in all these cases.  Lots to cover, so let's dive in... 🥽🦈 Thank you to the Hampton County Building & Planning Department and Hampton County Sheriff Anthony Russell for helping us with the July 12th “Walking with Stephen” Event 💚 Walk Registration is Live Soon! Episode References SC v. Michael Colucci (2018) on Court TV Sunlight On Scott Spivey Video Recap The Colucci Case Spotify Playlist Sunlight on Scott Spivey Spotify Playlist Christa Bauer Gilley Case Spotify Playlist Horry County Officer Writes "ACT LIKE A VICTIM - CAMERA" On Note To Homicide Suspects 🎞️ Premium Resources ⁠Bradley Williams’ Motion to Stay - May 20, 2025⁠ 📄 ⁠Scott Spivey’s Wrongful Death Complaint - June 3, 2024⁠ 📄 ⁠Peter Strauss’ Amended Federal Judgment - Filed May 22, 2025⁠ 📄 Michael Colucci’s ⁠Arrest Warrant⁠ & ⁠Grand Jury Indictment⁠ Documents 📄 ⁠Jane Doe #1⁠ & ⁠Jane Doe #2⁠’s Motion for Default Judgment - May 28, 2025 📄 ⁠Horry County Coroner’s Report in Chris Skinner’s Death⁠ 📄 Referenced Episodes: TSP 76, 84, 93, & 97 🎧 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Members ⁠⁠⁠⁠also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on ⁠⁠⁠⁠lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ all in one place. ⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our LUNASHARK Merch 👕⁠⁠⁠⁠ What We're Buying... Chewy - ⁠⁠⁠⁠chewy.com/mandy⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Save $20 on your first order and get free shipping at ⁠⁠⁠⁠chewy.com/mandy⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit our storefront here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shop.anchor.store/chewy/@trusunlightpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here's a link to some of our favorite things: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** Thank you to Lori M. for an adjustment near 27:55 :) For current & accurate updates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TrueSunlight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter.com/mandymatney⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter.com/elizfarrell⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this special LUNASHARK Premium Dive episode, LUNASHARK Librarian Kate Thomas examines divorce laws, particularly in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia, highlighting the complexities and potential dangers, especially for victims of abuse. Today, we are motivated by the loss of Mica Francis, whose tragic death raises questions about how outdated divorce laws may have failed to protect her from an alleged abuser. We explore the requirements for divorce in these three case study states, including separation periods and fault grounds. The links below provide resources and guidance for individuals experiencing abuse or seeking divorce, emphasizing the importance of legal knowledge and support. We'll be back with True Sunlight #101 next week, but please consider joining LUNASHARK Premium today by clicking the link below or use the promo code 'TSP100' at Lunashark.supercast.com to get your first month as a Soak Up The Sun Member absolutely free.  So... let's get comfortable with this uncomfortable topic.  Let's dive in... 🥽🦈  *Note: The mandatory periods under Louisiana Civil Code article 103 vary depending on whether there are minor children.    Louisiana Civil Code article 102 permits a spouse to file for divorce prior to physical separation, at the time of physical separation or any time thereafter.   The petition is pending during the mandatory waiting period.   Episode Resources: “America Makes It too Hard and Dangerous to Get Divorced” - Time Magazine, April 27, 2023 "Partner violence surrounding divorce: A record‐linkage study of wives and their husbands" - National Library of Medicine, Sept 2022 “Divorce rules vary across states, stalling separations” - NewsNation, May 1, 2023 Mica Francis Episode Playlist “From Constitution to Constitution, 1868-1895: South Carolina's Unique Stance on Divorce” - The South Carolina Historical Society, January 1997 “Proposed SC bill expands grounds for divorce” - ABC News 4, March 29, 2019 “Measure would shorten separation for SC divorce” - Washington times, Feb 25, 2014 Mandy Powers Norrell on COJ 78 Divorce Resources South Carolina Family Court FAQ’s & SC Code of Laws North Carolina Judicial Branch’s Divorce Information & NC Code of Laws “Dating and Sex After Separation: What’s Allowed” Georgia Legal Aid’s Divorce FAQ’s & GA Code of Laws WomensLaw.org’s Divorce by State Abuse Resources National Domestic Violence Hotline & Interactive Safety Plan Guide RAINN & How to Support a Loved One Laura Richards’ Coercive Control & DASH Risk Assessment Laura Richards' 6 Ways to Help a Woman Being Abused Instagram Post Laura Richard’s on COJ 86 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Members ⁠⁠⁠⁠also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on ⁠⁠⁠⁠lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ all in one place. ⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our LUNASHARK Merch 👕⁠⁠⁠⁠ What We're Buying... Chewy - ⁠⁠⁠⁠chewy.com/mandy⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Save $20 on your first order and get free shipping at ⁠⁠⁠⁠chewy.com/mandy⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit our storefront here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shop.anchor.store/chewy/@trusunlightpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here's a link to some of our favorite things: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TrueSunlight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter.com/mandymatney⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter.com/elizfarrell⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — and the whole LUNASHARK team — are celebrating 100 episodes of True Sunlight Podcast, the show that emerged from their relentless pursuit of justice in the highly acclaimed Murdaugh Murders Podcast (which, of course, is the basis for the star-studded Hulu scripted series currently filming in Atlanta).  What better way to celebrate two years of post-Murdaugh reporting than with an old throwback … breaking Murdaugh news on a Wednesday! Former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill was arrested and charged with four felony counts — two misconduct in office charges, an obstruction of justice charge and perjury.  Though three of the charges are related to Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial they are NOT related to Dick and Jim’s claims of jury-tampering. Two of the charges are specifically related to photos of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh’s dead bodies, which were allegedly leaked to a "news" agency during the trial and later distributed to random people following the Murdaugh case. Hmmm... But will these charges affect Alex’s chances at getting a new trial?  Also on the show, an update in the (18:49) Jane Doe lawsuits against Myrtle Beach “pastor” John-Paul Miller.  Plus, our continuing coverage of (34:17) the Weldon Boyd Calls. From the second North Myrtle Beach businessman opened his truck door after shooting 33-year-old Scott Spivey of Tabor City, North Carolina, to death in September 2023, Boyd began his search for the perfect narrative — one that would explain his presence on Camp Swamp Road and fit the definition of the Stand Your Ground law; that would explain why Scott was shot to death in the back and in his truck; one that integrated the emerging bits of information Weldon appeared to be getting from the shadows of the so-called investigation by Horry County Police Department.  Lots to cover, so let's dive in... 🥽🦈 Episode Resources Stay up-to-date and follow Mandy, Liz, and Beth on Facebook! 👀 Join LUNASHARK Premium today (use code TSP100) and check out our LUNASHARK Merch! ☀️👕🧢🛍️ “Walking with Stephen” Event 💚 Liz Farrell’s FB Post on Arrest & Charging of Becky Hill 🌐 Mica’s List & Mica’s Law ⚖️ Need a recap on a case? Check out these playlists 🎧 The Colucci Case Mica Francis Case & The 'Unrighteous' Millers Sunlight on Scott Spivey Referenced Episodes: TSP 43, 62 & 92 🎧 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ ⁠⁠⁠Premium Members ⁠⁠⁠also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on ⁠⁠⁠lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠ all in one place. ⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠ to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Check out our LUNASHARK Merch 👕⁠⁠⁠ What We're Buying... Chewy - ⁠⁠⁠chewy.com/mandy⁠⁠⁠ - Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Save $20 on your first order and get free shipping at ⁠⁠⁠chewy.com/mandy⁠⁠⁠ or visit our storefront here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.shop.anchor.store/chewy/@trusunlightpod⁠⁠⁠ Here's a link to some of our favorite things: ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn⁠⁠⁠ *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email ⁠⁠⁠info@lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠ and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** Thank you to Lori M. for an adjustment near 27:55 :) For current & accurate updates: ⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TrueSunlight.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter.com/mandymatney⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter.com/elizfarrell⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell dive into the fight for justice for Scott Spivey, who was killed in a shooting incident in Horry County, SC, after allegedly being chased for nine miles. Scott's sister, Jennifer Spivey Foley, has emerged as a powerful force demanding accountability. Along with attorney Mark ‘The Tiger’ Tinsley, Jennifer's lawsuit has unearthed a "treasure trove of evidence" pointing to an allegedly "corrupt and inept investigation by Horry County Police" and a flawed review by SLED and the Attorney General's Office. Jennifer reveals how she discovered crucial audio recordings from evidence collected on the shooter Weldon Boyd's phone, which contradict the official narrative. You'll hear Jennifer's powerful and emotional speech before the Horry County Council, where she outlined the biased investigation, mishandling of evidence (including Scott's body), and challenged officials directly. We also share the chilling audio from Weldon's own phone where he boasts Scott was "terrified" during the chase. The episode explores the political response, including a letter from Horry County lawmakers asking the governor to intervene. We scrutinize State Representative William Bailey's decision not to sign this letter and examine disturbing recorded phone calls where Weldon Boyd discusses a potential "proclamation for bravery" allegedly crafted by his attorney Ken Moss and SC State Rep. Bailey. Bailey denies involvement, but his statements appear contradicted by the evidence. We also dissect the Horry County Police Department's press conference aimed at mitigating backlash. Chief Kris Leonhart's explanation of "improperly labeled videos" is obviously inadequate. More significantly, Chief Leonhart's claim that former Deputy Chief Brandon Strickland had "no action on scene" is directly countered by Strickland's own voice on tape admitting he was "working in the shadows" for Weldon Boyd the night of the shooting.  Lots to cover, so let's dive in... 🥽🦈 Episode Resources Stay up-to-date and follow Mandy, Liz, and Beth on Facebook! 👀 “ACT LIKE A VICTIM - CAMERA” Note Video 🎞️ Horry County Council Meeting - May 6, 2025 🎞️ Horry County PD Press Conference - May 7, 2025 🎞️ Premium Links Scott Spivey Wrongful Death Lawsuit - June 3, 2024⁠ 📄 ⁠Motion to Compel in Wrongful Death Lawsuit - May 2, 2025⁠ 📄 ⁠Jimmy Richardson’s Letter to SC AG’s Office - Sept 15, 2023⁠ 📄 Referenced Episodes: COJ 128 & TSP 97 🎧 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ ⁠⁠Premium Members ⁠⁠also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on ⁠⁠lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠ all in one place. ⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠ to learn more: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE⁠⁠. ⁠⁠Check out our LUNASHARK Merch 👕⁠⁠ What We're Buying... Chewy - ⁠⁠chewy.com/mandy⁠⁠ - Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Save $20 on your first order and get free shipping at ⁠⁠chewy.com/mandy⁠⁠ or visit our storefront here: ⁠⁠https://www.shop.anchor.store/chewy/@trusunlightpod⁠⁠ Here's a link to some of our favorite things: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn⁠⁠ *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email ⁠⁠info@lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠ and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** Thank you to Lori M. for an adjustment near 27:55 :) For current & accurate updates: ⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TrueSunlight.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter.com/mandymatney⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter.com/elizfarrell⁠⁠ ⁠⁠youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia⁠⁠ ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell share a jam-packed episode of shocking revelations in several ongoing cases.  We’ll start with developments in the Houston, TX prosecution of (2:47) Lee Gilley from his  "Closed-Door" hearing on Tuesday and then move to (11:41) Angie Solomon’s simultaneous 'Live-Broadcast-Against-Judge's-Orders' Probable Cause / Preliminary hearing in Franklin, Tennessee.  Before Angie’s arrest earlier this month, she had vocally accused her ex-husband, former TV news anchor Aaron Solomon, of killing their 18-year-old son, Grant, in 2020, and sexually abusing their daughter, Gracie, who is now 18. On Tuesday, the undercover officer who posed as a hitman for hire played a recording for the court in which Angie — the mother of Grant and Gracie Solomon — can be heard trying to negotiate for her Aaron’s killing … on a credit plan. ..? Also on today’s episode, (28:00) Part Two of the Weldon Boyd Calls and what former Horry County Police Deputy Chief Brandon Strickland AND recently-fired HCPD Officer Damon Vescovi did in the aftermath of Scott Spivey’s killing.  Let's dive in... 🥽🦈 Episode Resources “Horry Co. officials urge Governor, SLED to reopen contentious 2023 shooting case” - WPDE, April 17, 2025 📰 “ACT LIKE A VICTIM - CAMERA” Note Video 🎞️ “Horry County terminates longtime employee for ‘conduct unbecoming of an officer’” - The Sun News, April 30, 2025 📰 Referenced Episodes: TSP ⁠88⁠ & ⁠96⁠ 🎧 Premium Links Justice for Christa’s FB Update - April 29, 2025⁠ 🌐 ⁠Lee Gilley’s Grand Jury Indictment - April 7, 2025⁠ 📄 ⁠Lee Gilley’s Motion for Discovery & Protective Order - April 28, 2025⁠ 📄 ⁠Angie Solomon’s Arrest Warrant Paperwork - April 13, 2025⁠ 📄 Angie Solomon Hearing - April 29, 2025 🎞️ Interactive Map of Scott Spivey’s Final Hour 📍 ⁠Premium Members ⁠also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on ⁠lunasharkmedia.com⁠ all in one place. ⁠CLICK HERE⁠ to learn more: ⁠https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE⁠. ⁠Check out our LUNASHARK Merch 👕⁠ What We're Buying... Chewy - ⁠chewy.com/mandy⁠ - Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Save $20 on your first order and get free shipping at ⁠chewy.com/mandy⁠ or visit our storefront here: ⁠https://www.shop.anchor.store/chewy/@trusunlightpod⁠ Here's a link to some of our favorite things: ⁠https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn⁠ *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email ⁠info@lunasharkmedia.com⁠ and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** Thank you to Lori M. for an adjustment near 27:55 :) For current & accurate updates: ⁠bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com⁠ | ⁠bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com⁠ ⁠TrueSunlight.com⁠ ⁠facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/⁠ ⁠Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod⁠ ⁠Twitter.com/mandymatney⁠ ⁠Twitter.com/elizfarrell⁠ ⁠youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia⁠ ⁠tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For years, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have wondered how the conversations go when Good Ole Boy police officers try to help keep their friends out of trouble. And for years, the Good Ole Boys have told them that there’s nothing to see here. That these conversations never take place and if you think they do then that’s your misinterpretation of it. But then a North Carolina woman named Jennifer Spivey Foley hired attorney Mark Tinsley in the pursuit of a justice she KNEW her brother, Scott Spivey, was robbed of after he was killed on a rural side road in Horry County, South Carolina — the same county that would turn its back on Mica Francis less than four months later.  Is this another Alex Murdaugh-style scandal in the making? Why did powerful figures risk their careers for Weldon Boyd, a businessman not even originally from Horry County? Tune in to this explosive episode and demand accountability! The truth is coming to light, one phone call at a time… Let's dive in... 🥽🦈 Episode Resources Liz Farrell’s FB Post about 90 telephone calls - April 21, 2025 📄 “‘You’re Taken Care of’: Did Police Promise to Shield a Killer?” - The Wall Street Journal, April 19, 2025 📰 HCPD Det. Alan Jones with Capt. Brandon Strickland 🌐  Meet The Criminal Investigations Team at HCPD 🌐  Send a message to Rep. William Bailey 📧 Send a message to Gov. Henry McMaster 📧 Referenced Episodes: TSP 95 & 96 🎧 Premium Member Links AG Office’s Letter to SLED Clearing Weldon Boyd - April 3, 2024 📄 Interactive Map of Scott Spivey’s Final Hour 📍 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ Premium Members also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Check out our LUNASHARK Merch 👕 What We're Buying... Chewy - chewy.com/mandy - Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Save $20 on your first order and get free shipping at chewy.com/mandy or visit our storefront here: https://www.shop.anchor.store/chewy/@trusunlightpod Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** Thank you to Lori M. for an adjustment near 27:55 :) For current & accurate updates: bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com | bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod Twitter.com/mandymatney Twitter.com/elizfarrell youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a week filled with breaking news and, as usual, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are on it, starting with the arrest of Grant Solomon’s mother. Grant was 18 years old when he was killed outside of Nashville under mysterious circumstances (and with his father, former news anchor Aaron Solomon, nearby). In the years since his death, Grant’s mother has fought for law enforcement to take another look at her son’s case and sought for protection for her daughter, who accused Aaron of sexual abuse.  This past Friday, Angie Solomon was arrested and charged with attempting to hire a hitman to kill Aaron. Mandy and Liz break down what happened and why the accusations seem … off.  Plus, reporter Beth Braden learns that two new witnesses to Grant’s death came forward last spring and what they had to say is interesting.  Also on the show, Jane Doe No. 1 stands up to Myrtle Beach Pastor John-Paul Miller’s legal bullying.  Plus a shocking (overlooked?) piece of evidence in the Scott Spivey case … no really, it’s wild.  Premium members get updates on Russell Laffitte’s plea deal, Alex Murdaugh’s latest attempts to manipulate dummies and what’s up with Cory Fleming’s appeal?  Let's dive in... 🥽🦈 Episode Resources “CORRUPTION: What happened to Grant Solomon?” Podcast 🎧 Episodes Referenced: TSP 9, 11, 14 🎧 Premium Member Links Angie Solomon’s Arrest Paperwork - April 13, 2025 ⚖️ Paramedic Run Report in Grant Solomon’s Death - July 20, 2020 📄 Grant Solomon’s Death Certificate - Signed July 28, 2020 📄 Gallatin PD’s Updated Traffic Report - April 16, 2024 📄 Russell Laffitte’s Federal Plea Agreement - April 14, 2025 ⚖️ Jane Doe No. 1’s Answer to Plaintiff’s Counterclaim - April 8, 2025 ⚖️ Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. Premium Members also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Check out our LUNASHARK Merch 👕 What We're Buying... Chewy - chewy.com/mandy - Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Save $20 on your first order and get free shipping at chewy.com/mandy or visit our storefront here: https://www.shop.anchor.store/chewy/@trusunlightpod Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** Thank you to Lori M. for an adjustment near 27:55 :) For current & accurate updates: bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com | bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod Twitter.com/mandymatney Twitter.com/elizfarrell youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have great news to share … (00:52) Lee Gilley — the Houston man accused of strangling his wife, killing her and their unborn baby — has been officially indicted by the Grand Jury. This is a big deal — especially considering he’s yet another man with resources who seems to think he can buy his way out of consequence with a pricey defense team that includes the likes of Robert Durst’s attorney, Dick DeGuerin, and maybe even an image consultant, based on his public behavior as of late.  Also on the show, Mandy and Liz take listeners on their first deep dive into the killing of (11:15) Scott Spivey of Tabor City, North Carolina. Thirty-three-year-old Scott was shot to death in a hail of bullets in September 2023 on a rural highway in Horry County, South Carolina. His shooters were never charged in his death and the case was closed in April 2024. But now the FBI has been asked to take a look at the evidence and the No. 2 officer at Horry County Police Department — a good friend of one of the shooters — is under criminal investigation.  And yes, that’s the same police department that let Mica Francis down time and again in the lead-up to her death … when she reported multiple times that she was being stalked by her estranged husband, “Pastor” John-Paul Miller in Myrtle Beach. And no one would listen... maybe now their ears will perk up.  Let's dive in... 🥽🦈 Episode Resources Justice for Christa Instagram Post Lee Gilley’s Indictment for Capital Murder Charges - April 7, 2025 “33-year-old shot and killed in vehicle in Loris area, coroner’s office says” - WBTW, Updated Sept 11, 2023 “NMB business owner named in deadly Hwy 9 shooting; solicitor wants investigation review” - WPDE, Updated Sept 19, 2023 “Shooting death involving North Myrtle Beach restaurant owner reopened nearly 2 years later” - The Sun News, Updated March 14, 2025 Referenced Previous Episodes: TSP 62, 91, & 93 Premium Member Resources FB Statement from Weldon Boyd - Sept 12, 2023 Scott Spivey Wrongful Death Complaint - June 03, 2024 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. Premium Members also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Check out our LUNASHARK Merch 👕 What We're Buying... Chewy - chewy.com/mandy - Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Save $20 on your first order and get free shipping at chewy.com/mandy or visit our storefront here: https://www.shop.anchor.store/chewy/@trusunlightpod Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com | bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod Twitter.com/mandymatney Twitter.com/elizfarrell youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell share updates (1:19) about South Carolina’s thrice-accused rapist Bowen Turner and his quest to get off the sex offender list, plus the latest in the (2:30) Christa Bauer case in Houston, where her husband, Lee Gilley, stands accused of murdering her and her unborn baby.  (3:34) Also on today’s show, Mandy and Liz comb through Buster Murdaugh’s amended defamation complaint against Warner Brothers and share their thoughts on Buster’s arguments and the challenges he and his defendants might face.  (39:30) Plus, Myrtle Beach churchy business bro “Pastor” John-Paul Miller is at it again. The LUNASHARK Media team FOIA’d for a 911 call JP placed from his newest mid-scandal church on St. Patrick’s Day. Turns out, JP — who stands accused of raping one child and sexually assaulting another — has some sort of homeschool operation happening in a rough-looking strip mall … or at least that’s what he told police. Is JP running a quasi school?  Or was he just saying this in the hopes of once again getting his revenge against protesters, who were filming him from the public parking lot?  And finally, a quick update about Myrtle Beach Police Department’s announcement that it reopened and reclosed the (36:22) Chris Skinner case.  Let's dive in... 🥽🦈 Episode Links “Who Killed Stephen Smith?” Playlist “Police close investigation into man’s 2021 drowning death at Myrtle Beach pool” - WBTW, Updated April 1, 2025 Mica’s List & Mica’s Law Episodes Referenced: COJ 124 & TSP 79 Premium Member Resources Bowen Turner’s Appeal Rehearing Denial - March 10, 2025 Buster Murdaugh’s Federal Amended Complaint - April 1, 2025 Stephen Smith’s MAIT Report Mercy Church Ministries - SC Secretary of State Filings JP Miller’s March 17, 2025 911 Call Incident Report Mica Miller Case Information Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. Premium Members also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Check out our LUNASHARK Merch 👕 What We're Buying... Chewy - chewy.com/mandy - Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Save $20 on your first order and get free shipping at chewy.com/mandy or visit our storefront here: https://www.shop.anchor.store/chewy/@trusunlightpod Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com | bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod Twitter.com/mandymatney Twitter.com/elizfarrell youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell provide updates on the case of Chris Skinner's suspicious death, Buster Murdaugh’s defamation case, Johnnie James’ suspicious/not suspicious death and the capital murder charge against Lee Gilley for the death of his pregnant wife Christa Bauer Gilley. [3:37] Hear the latest developments in the tragic and suspicious 2021 drowning death of Chris Skinner, the quadriplegic husband of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, “Pastor” John-Paul Miller’s girlfriend, Suzi. In 2024 — after watching video footage of Skinner’s final moments and seeing that it didn’t seem like his drowning was an “accident” — Mandy and Liz called on the Myrtle Beach Coroner’s Office to reopen its investigation into Skinner’s death.  This past week, that second investigation was finally announced publicly.  [18:21] Also on the episode, Buster Murdaugh calls on a federal judge to reconsider his order to split Murdaugh’s defamation case against Netflix, Warner Brothers and other defendants. Buster’s argument? He’ll be presenting evidence to the court proving that he didn’t kill Stephen Smith — a gay teenager left for dead on a Hampton County road — including DEPOSITIONS of people who have “personal knowledge” of the events that led to Stephen’s death in July 2015. Will Buster end up the hero in bringing justice to the Stephen Smith case?  [33:35] Plus, an update on men’s rights fan Lee Gilley, who is accused of killing his wife and unborn baby in Houston, Texas, and lying about it. Why is it taking the state so long to indict him and should we be concerned?  [50:42] Finally, a correction in the Jane Doe No. 1 case against JP Miller and an appeal for information. Let's dive in... 🥽🦈 Episode Resource Links Remembering Chris Skinner FB Group Former Harris County DA Kim Ogg on Fox News Video Kristen Chavez Change.org Petition In Loving Memory of Christa GoFundMe Connect with Randy Hood: rhood@mcgowanhood.com or 855-326-1091 Connect with Mark Tinsley: mark@goodingandgooding.com or 803-584-7676 Referenced Previous Episodes: TSP 88 & Defamation Dive No. 2 (TSP 70) Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. Premium Members also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Check out our LUNASHARK Merch 👕 What We're Buying... Chewy - chewy.com/mandy - Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Save $20 on your first order and get free shipping at chewy.com/mandy or visit our storefront here: https://www.shop.anchor.store/chewy/@trusunlightpod Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com | bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod Twitter.com/mandymatney Twitter.com/elizfarrell youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After hearing news about the latest plot twist in the Mica Francis case, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are taking another look into the day Mica allegedly took her own life in a North Carolina swamp and the mysterious “witness” to her very last moments … who turned up dead last week. The story of Johnnie Jacobs — aka the “fisherman” who heard Mica crying until it was stopped by what he said was a single gunshot — raised a lot of red flags over the past year after he admitted taking Mica’s purse, leaving the park and then returning with it to hand over to police. From the start, his story was strange and filled with curious inconsistencies, causing followers of Mica’s case to question whether he was connected to Mica’s husband, Myrtle Beach pastor and accused child rapist and sexual assaulter John-Paul Miller.  On Friday, he died in a two-car crash, leading to the biggest red flag of all … is this evidence that Johnnie Jacobs knew too much? Also on today’s episode, Mandy and Liz share updates in the Jane Doe No. 1 case against JP Miller, as well on JP’s latest legal loss, after settling with a random woman he sued over nothing. Switching gears, Mandy and Liz bring you an important conversation with Karl Stoller, the father of Dallas Stoller, as he shares his frustrations with the justice system's handling of her alleged rapist Bowen Turner and his third parole violation. Karl recounts being silenced at a hearing and expresses his deep concerns about the continued leniency shown to Bowen, a Good Ole Boy with a disturbing pattern of behavior Join us as we shine a "true sunlight" on these troubling cases and the persistent issues plaguing the legal landscape in South Carolina and beyond. This episode is jam-packed with updates... so let's dive in... 🥽🦈  Links and Resources Beth Braden’s FB Post - Sanctions Against JP Miller Settlement Jane Doe No. 1 & Jane Doe No. 2 Lawsuits against JP Miller and Wayne Miller Liz Farrell’s FB Post - JP Miller’s Reply and Counterclaim “Fisherman who found Mica Miller’s belongings in North Carolina reportedly killed in car wreck” - WBTW, March 15, 2025 Justice for Dallas Referenced Episodes: COJ 122, MMP 40, & TSP 72 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. Premium Members also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Check out our LUNASHARK Merch 👕 What We're Buying... Chewy - chewy.com/mandy - Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Save $20 on your first order and get free shipping at chewy.com/mandy or visit our storefront here: https://www.shop.anchor.store/chewy/@trusunlightpod Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com | bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod Twitter.com/mandymatney Twitter.com/elizfarrell youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — with the help of reporter and researcher Beth Braden — share Part One of the elusive 1989 WPDE investigative news report on the sexual allegations against JP Miller’s father (exclusively obtained by LunaShark Media through a whole lot of peskiness. Up until today this news segment hasn’t been available to the public … possibly since 1993 when it last aired in the Florence and Myrtle Beach areas. Today, we dive in deep on previously unknown information about alleged sex predator Wayne Miller and the cover-up that he and his colleagues appeared to take part in. Also on the show, Horry County Police Department reopens its (pathetic) investigation into the 2023 shooting death of North Carolina man Scott Spivey. On Wednesday — just one day after the resignation of Horry County assistant police chief Brandon Strickland — Horry County announced that there were unresolved questions in the closed case and it was being referred to the FBI. What’s weird is that Strickland appears to have been friends with at one of the shooters, North Myrtle Beach restaurant owner Weldon Boyd. And what’s even more strange is the case already underwent a review by SLED and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson’s office. Does does this mean there’s a chance of Scott’s family seeing justice? Episode Resources Connect with Randy Hood: rhood@mcgowanhood.com or 855-326-1091 Connect with Mark Tinsley: mark@goodingandgooding.com or 803-584-7676 2023 shooting death of North Carolina man Scott Spivey Jane Doe No. 1 & Jane Doe No. 2 Lawsuits against JP Miller and Wayne Miller “SC pastor’s father calls Mica Miller a ‘very, very sick woman,’ bashes claims son drove her to suicide: report” - NY Post, May 16, 2024 Premium Links Bowen Turner’s Arrest Warrant - Feb 11, 2025 Wayne Miller’s Arrest Warrant Affidavit - May 22, 2014 TSP 90 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. Premium Members also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Check out our LUNASHARK Merch 👕 What We're Buying... Chewy - chewy.com/mandy - Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Save $20 on your first order and get free shipping at chewy.com/mandy or visit our storefront here: https://www.shop.anchor.store/chewy/@trusunlightpod Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com | bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod Twitter.com/mandymatney Twitter.com/elizfarrell youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, investigative journalists — Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — broke news that a second Jane Doe case had been filed against Myrtle Beach pastor John-Paul Miller, accusing him of sexually abusing a 14-year-old student at Cathedral Hall Academy (formerly known as Grand Strand Academy), a school owned JP’s father Wayne Miller, who is named as a co-defendant in the case.  In 1999, when JP Miller was 20 years old he allegedly molested the child after inviting her to play piano with him alone in the church sanctuary. The girl told a teacher about what JP allegedly did and instead of the school offering the child help, she was forced to write “I will not lie about JP Miller” 5,000 times.  Mandy and Liz break down the latest allegations against the Millers and share text messages between JP, his ex-wife and Mica from 2022 or before that addresses the child sexual abuse allegations against JP.  Also on the show, part one of the history of the Millers’ alleged scheme to use their school as a staging ground for abuse. Plus an update on the Justice for Mica protesters and JP’s frivolous lawsuits against them. Let's dive in... 🥽🦈  Premium Links and Resources Mandy & David on Set - Mandy’s Instagram, March 4, 2025 Go follow Erin Lee Carr & Michael D. Fuller on Instagram! “Bible college founder’s guilty pleas illustrate dramatic fall from grace” - The Sun News, Sept 3, 2014 “The History of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base’s Transformation” - Visit Myrtle Beach Mica’s List & Mica’s Law Referenced Episodes: COJ 120 Premium Resources Jane Doe No. 1 Lawsuit & Liz Farrell’s LUNASHARK Article Jane Doe No. 2 Lawsuit & Beth Braden’s LUNASHARK Article Susan & Wayne Miller’s Divorce Documents - 2001 to 2009 Allison William’s Emergency Custody Motion - May 28, 2024 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. Premium Members also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Check out our LUNASHARK Merch 👕 What We're Buying... Chewy - chewy.com/mandy - Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Save $20 on your first order and get free shipping at chewy.com/mandy or visit our storefront here: https://www.shop.anchor.store/chewy/@trusunlightpod Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com | bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod Twitter.com/mandymatney Twitter.com/elizfarrell youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigative journalists — Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — broke major news this past Tuesday with the announcement that Myrtle Beach pastor JP Miller has been accused of raping a 15-year-old girl at his father’s church, Cathedral Baptist Church (formerly All Nations Church), in 1998 and again sexually assaulting her in 2023.  The lawsuit was filed by Jane Doe No. 1 against John-Paul Miller, Reginald Wayne Miller, and their churches, including Solid Rock Ministries. Mandy and Liz share details of the lawsuit while connecting the dots on what was happening in JP’s life at the time.  Plus, they sit for an interview with Rock Hill attorney Randy Hood of McGowan, Hood, Felder and Phillips law firm, who is representing Jane, to learn more about Jane’s case and what the world of litigating institutional child sexual abuse looks like. Hood is no stranger to suing churches on behalf of sexual assault victims. He also represents clients in the case against Morningstar Fellowship Church in Fort Mill, South Carolina.  On Tuesday, Mandy and Liz also broke the very important news that attorney Mark Tinsley from the Murdaugh Murders trial — aka Zero Dark Tinsley and Tiger Tinsley — is also representing Jane in her case against the Millers.  Also on the show, JP Miller appeared in Magistrate Court on Wednesday for a hearing related to seven of his cases against protesters and … well, he did a terrible job, as expected… The premium extended episode includes a play-by-play featuring the most pertinent highlights.  Special thanks to Ben from Artistic Eye Productions based in Summerville, SC for covering the Magistrate Court Proceedings  Let's dive in... 🥽🦈  Episode Resources Liz Farrell’s Breaking News FB Post - Feb 20, 2025 Mica Francis Case Overview “Pastors JP Miller and Wayne Miller Accused Of Sexual Abuse Targeting Minors In New Lawsuit” - Liz Farrell, Feb 25, 205 Referenced Episodes: TSP 50, 51, 53, 57, 59, 60 and 64 Study by Dr. Abel Harlow Check out our LUNASHARK Merch 👚👕 Support LUNASHARK as a FOIA Around and Find Out Sponsor 🦈 Premium Resources JP Miller’s Magistrate Court Filings Melissa Mancari’s Motion to Dismiss Defamation Lawsuit - Feb 14, 2025 Jane Doe’s Lawsuit Against JP Miller - Feb 25, 2025 JP Miller’s ABHAN 1998 Docs JP Miller’s Pardon Application - 2021 and Certificate of Pardon - 2022 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. Premium Members also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Check out our LUNASHARK Merch 👕 What We're Buying... Chewy - chewy.com/mandy - Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. And right now you can save $20 on your first order and get free shipping by going to chewy.com/mandy. Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com | bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod Twitter.com/mandymatney Twitter.com/elizfarrell youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices