Exposing Crime & Corruption
Investigative Journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell unpack a landmark victory in the Scott Spivey case after Judge Bubba Griffith denied North Myrtle Beach restaurant owner Weldon Boyd's Stand Your Ground immunity following a dramatic four-day hearing.
Mandy and Liz examine how Spivey family attorney Mark Tinsley methodically dismantled both men's credibility using their own secretly recorded phone calls, deleted Facebook messages, and prior depositions against them. All the while... South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has publicly tripled down on his office's refusal to prosecute Boyd and Williams.
Plus… JP Miller might be heading to a federal trial March 17th and the team asks: where in the world is Cory Fleming? Alex Murdaugh's disgraced co-conspirator has mysteriously vanished from South Carolina's prison system under a secretive Interstate Corrections Compact — and no state will confirm his whereabouts.
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JP Miller’s Federal Jury Selection - March 17, 2026 📅
Interstate Corrections Compact through National Center of Interstate Compacts 🤝
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Public Hearing Links 🎞️
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Investigative Journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are back in court... remotely. For the past three days, Mandy and Liz have been watching the Stand Your Ground immunity hearing in the Scott Spivey Shooting case — along with thousands of True Sunlight fans. Watch Friday's hearing with LUNASHARK Premium Members, or watch on Facebook or YouTube.
Weldon and Bradley say they killed Scott in self-defense. But as Spivey attorney Mark Tinsley said in his opening statements this week... he’s never heard of a road rage case where the innocent party chases the aggressor for 9 miles at excessively high rates of speed.
Testimony has been explosive and the defense has so far put forth a contradictory and thinly threaded case. Which only got worse on Day Three when Weldon Boyd himself took the stand...
Lot's to cover… Let's Dive in… 🥽
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Will Alex Murdaugh get his murder convictions overturned?
Investigative Journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell recap everything that went down Wednesday when Team Murdaugh and state prosecutor Creighton Waters argued their cases for and against a new murder trial in front of the South Carolina Supreme Court.
Despite a performance that can only be described as legally underwhelming, Alex Murdaugh may be closer than ever to getting a new murder trial. To the surprise of no one, Dick Harpootlian used his time in front of the justices to do some good ole boy flirting, telling stories about himself and… Aaron Burr…?
Mandy and Liz dig into the systemic rot underneath the theatrics: the two-tiered justice system that keeps men like Alex Murdaugh in the game, the media's troubling tendency to smooth the jagged edges of truth, and why a new trial would have absolutely nothing to do with innocence and everything to do with power, ego, and money.
Lot's to cover… Let's Dive in… 🥽
Episode Links
“Murdaugh attorneys head to SC Supreme Court in quest to overturn murder convictions” - The Post and Courier, Feb 10, 2026
South Carolina Juror’s Oath (found on page 2)
'On The Record' Bonus: Alex Murdaugh Murder Appeal — South Carolina Supreme Court Oral Arguments (Full Audio)
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In this special bonus episode, we bring you the complete audio from today's South Carolina Supreme Court hearing on Alex Murdaugh's appeal of his double murder convictions.
From the defense's arguments to the State's response, you'll hear the full, unedited proceedings as they unfolded in Columbia.
Investigative Journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell will break down everything you heard in this bonus episode on tomorrow's episode of True Sunlight Podcast, offering the deep analysis, legal context, and accountability reporting you've come to expect.
(03:07) Denial of New Trial Argument by Dick Harpootlian / Appellant
(25:45) Denial of New Trial Argument by Creighton Waters / Respondent
(01:01:39) Underlying Trial Evidentiary Issues by Jim Griffin / Appellant
(01:33:04) Underlying Trial Evidentiary Issues by Creighton Waters / Respondent
(02:06:18) Combined Reply Issues by Phil Barber / Appellant
*Audio quality (but not content) has been enhanced for optimal clarity.
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Investigative Journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell provide context around the announcement that Prosecutor Barry Barnette impaneled a state grand jury surrounding events of Scott Spivey’s 2023 killing... and alleged police coverup.
On today’s episode Mandy and Liz explore Alan Wilson’s motivations in deciding to not initially prosecute Spivey’s killers and whether he can be trusted not to interfere with Barnette’s decisions.
Also on the show, former South Carolina legislator and current pedophile RJ May is appealing his 17-year sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material. May — who pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement — is claiming ineffective assistance of counsel… another good ole boy who refuses to face consequences and has no problem spending taxpayer money doing so.
Lot’s to cover… Let’s Dive in… 🥽
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“Lexington County man charged with failing to file and pay taxes” - SC Dept of Revenue 📰
“SC solicitor impanels grand jury in Scott Spivey shooting death. What we know” - Myrtle Beach Sun News, Feb 3, 2026 📰
The Political Pulse Podcast with AG Alan Wilson - Dec 5, 2025 🎧
SC Supreme Court Opinion in Pascoe v Wilson - July 13, 2016 ⚖️
“Prosecutor Pascoe protests Quinn sentence, says judge told him to ‘go light’” - The State, Feb 16, 2018 📰
Referenced Episodes: TSP 108, 109, 115, 132, & 133 + COJ 152 🎧
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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell look at how Boyd and Williams’ claims of self-defense compare to that of Anijah Yarnell. Yarnell killed a man in 2020 which the court determined was a justified Stand Your Ground shooting in 2023 and the state is appealing that decision.
It seems Attorney General Alan Wilson has two different ways of determining “who” qualifies for Stand Your Ground immunity … and it seems to have nothing to do with the evidence and EVERYTHING to do with who the shooters are.
Also on today’s show, we continue our investigation of the shooting homicides of Charity Beallis and her two 5-year old twins in Bonanza, Arkansas. No arrests have been made and multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Secret Service are working on the case.
While Charity’s husband Randy Beallis denies any wrong doing, we’re diving deeper into Randy’s past that reveals an allegedly violent history. A history that prosecutors acknowledged when they offered him a sweetheart deal for choking Charity in 2025. Two months after that plea deal… Charity and the twins were dead.
🦈 Lot’s to cover… Let’s Dive in… 🥽
Episode Links
Petition to Urge SC Attorney General to PRIORITIZE the Re-Indictment of Michael Colucci ✍️
“Court rules man charged in deadly shooting near Surfside Beach acted in self-defense” - WBTW, Updated April 7, 2023 📰
SC Code of Laws - Article 6 Protection of Persons and Property Act aka Castle Doctrine aka Stand Your Ground ⚖️
Sunlight on Scott Spivey Spotify Playlist 🎧
Referenced Episodes: TSP 131 & 132 🎧
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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell uncover explosive testimony that tears Weldon Boyd's self-defense narrative to shreds. In newly released depositions from the Scott Spivey wrongful death case, Witness No. 2 reveals disturbing allegations that Weldon Boyd's attorney may have attempted to coerce witness testimony—raising serious questions about just how far the Good Ole Boy network will go to protect one of their own.
We’re also looking at how Dr. Randy Beallis’ second wife died from a gunshot wound to the forehead. Now his third wife, Charity, and their six-year-old twins are murdered the day after their final divorce hearing. The Sebastian County, Arkansas investigation raises disturbing questions: Why isn't Randy the prime suspect?
Plus updates on JP Miller's federal trial scheduled for March 2026, Alex Murdaugh's upcoming Supreme Court hearing in February, and the crucial Stand Your Ground hearing in the Scott Spivey case set for February 17-20.
Oh! And we hope to see you in Denver on Friday, February 6 if you’re nearby. Join LUNASHARK Premium for the link to RSVP!
🦈 Let’s Dive in 🥽
Episode Links
All the LUNASHARK Upcoming Events 📅
Sunlight on Scott Spivey Spotify Playlist 🎧
“Community still seeks answers in Charity Beallis case one month later” - 5 News Online, Updated Jan 5, 2026 📰
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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are celebrating two big moments of accountability for two of the worst men in South Carolina…
On Monday, “Pastor” Churchy Business bro John-Paul Miller had to face a federal judge in Florence to plead “not guilty” to a single felony charge of cyberstalking his wife Mica Francis for a year and a half before her death … as well as a single count of lying to federal investigators about the extent of his stalking. The judge set JP’s unsecured bond at $100K and ordered him to be tracked via a GPS ankle monitor because he’s considered a flight risk.
Two days after JP’s hearing, Mandy and Liz were keeping tabs on another federal case involving one of South Carolina's worst men, former statehouse representative and admitted pedophile RJ May, who was sentenced to 17 and a half years for distributing child sexual abuse materials.
It was a great week for justice.
🦈 Let’s Dive in 🥽
Episode Links
Oral Arguments for Alex Murdaugh’s Murder Conviction - Feb 11, 2026 📅
Sea of Purple Facebook Post - Jan 12, 2026 🌊💜
SC H3537 “South Carolina Prenatal Equal Protection Act Info 🌐
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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are ready to celebrate as Myrtle Beach “Pastor” John-Paul Miller is finally going to federal court on Jan. 12 in Florence, South Carolina. He’ll be arraigned on two charges related to why his estranged wife, Mica, allegedly killed herself in April 2024.
Plus, Mandy and Liz begin peeling back the layers on the Charity Beallis case in Bonanza, Arkansas. Charity, who was 40, was found shot to death in December 2025 alongside the bodies of her 6-year-old twins in their house the DAY AFTER her final divorce hearing.
No suspects have been named yet and her soon-to-be ex-husband, Dr. Randall Beallis, has denied having anything to do with their deaths. The investigation includes six law enforcement agencies, including the United States Secret Service and Homeland Security Investigations, but little information has been given to the public on the status of the case. In the meantime, there’s plenty to discuss … especially when it comes to Randall and his dark past.
🦈 Let’s Dive in 🥽
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List of Upcoming Events including JP Miller’s Federal Arraignment on Jan 12, 2026 📆
Keep up with the latest with Justice for Christa on Facebook and Instagram 💜
Regina Ward’s Jan 5, 2026 TikTok Video 🌐
Journalist Doug Warner’s Dec 8, 2025 Facebook Post 🌐
Information on Laura’s Law ⚖️
“This Is How A Domestic Violence Victim Falls Through The Cracks” - June 16, 2014, HuffPost 📰
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Happy New Year!
As 2025 comes to a close, the team looks back on the stories from the True Sunlight Podcast that defined the year, and the systems that made them possible. In this special year-end episode, Mandy provides an update on Cory Fleming’s ‘Early Release’ and LUNASHARK's digital librarian Kate Thomas takes listeners on a journey through twelve audio clips, one from each month, highlighting the investigations, interviews, and turning points that shaped LUNASHARK's work in 2025.
From Pastor JP Miller's lawsuit warfare and eventual federal indictment, to the corruption exposed in Scott Spivey's killing, to Karl Stoller's silencing in the Bowen Turner case—this episode traces the patterns of corruption, the protection of powerful men, and the systemic failures that continue to plague America’s justice systems. But we also celebrate the wins: Lee Gilley's indictment in Texas, the charging of former Deputy Billy Squires, the federal cyberstalking charges brought against JP Miller, and federal Child Sexual Abuse Material charges for former SC state rep RJ May and former long-time magistrate judge James Gosnell. Gosnell has pleaded not guilty.
This isn't just a recap—it's a reminder of why sunlight matters, why this work must continue, and why your support makes accountability possible. As we look toward 2026, one truth remains clear: the work is far from over, but together, we're making a difference…. And That Is A Big Deal!
** after recording this episode, Russell Laffitte reported to Federal Correctional Institution Jesup on 12/30/2025.
🦈 Let’s Dive in 🥽
Episode References
Judge Richard Gergel at Dick Harpootlian’s book signing - Facebook, Dec 18, 2025 📸
Links to Episodes:
TSP 84, TSP 89, TSP 92, TSP 95, TSP 98, TSP 104, TSP 107, TSP 110, TSP 117, TSP 121, TSP 123, TSP 128
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Merry Christmas from True Sunlight! In this holiday edition, investigative journalist Mandy Matney shares unexpected jury duty experience in Beaufort County—complete with an awkward courthouse reunion with lawyer-lawmaker Todd Rutherford. Mandy reflects on the question that led to her dismissal as a juror… whether legitimate reasons exist to not stop for police lights, diving deep into the dangers of police pursuits and the corruption she's witnessed firsthand covering Low Country law enforcement.
Then Mandy and Liz Farrell dive deep into how Horry County Police Department potentially planted a bag of steroids in Scott's truck to support Weldon Boyd's narrative that Scott was a "drug crazed, raging out of control maniac."
And finally we’re expressing deep gratitude for the True Sunlight community—whose support helps hold public agencies and good ol boys accountable. We’re making the world a little brighter, one investigation at a time.
So much to cover, so let’s dive in! 🥽🦈
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Episode References
Mandy’s Jury Duty Post - Instagram, Dec 17, 2025 🌐
“Hilton Head man was killed in crash after nearby police chase. Now his sister is suing” - The Island Packet, Updated June 3, 2021 📰
“Vehicular Pursuits” - Police Executive Research Forum, 2023 📘
Referenced Episode: MMP 90 🎧
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