True Sunlight

About True Sunlight

Previously known as the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, (which inspired Hulu's Original Series ⁠Murdaugh: Death in the Family), True Sunlight is the intersection of True Crime, journalism and systematic corruption. Celebrated journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are taking their style of reporting beyond Alex Murdaugh and his co-conspirators. We expose the truth wherever it leads giving voice to victims like Mica Francis, Sara Lynn Colucci, and Christa Bauer Gilley, while still pursuing justice for all the victims you've met so far like Stephen Smith, Dallas Stoller, and others. True Sunlight is the antithesis of True crime. True Sunlight values accuracy over "access journalism". True Sunlight is shed with empathy — not exploitation. True Sunlight was created as a matter of public service — not just entertainment. While the name of the podcast has changed, our mission, values and team have not. We are simply expanding our horizons while continuing to shine a much needed bright light on crime and corruption wherever it appears. Ranked #1 and #2 globally in 2021 and 2023 respectively as the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, True Sunlight provides unmatched insight into the crimes and criminals exposed on MMP and dives deep into new instances of where crime meets corruption across the US. We empower listeners to understand their legal and judicial systems through investigative journalism while providing tools to hold agencies and public figures accountable in order to change those systems for the better. Listen on any streaming service or visit TrueSunlight.com to learn more. Premium Members also get access to 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. And for those just wanting ad-free listening without all the other great content, we now offer ad-free listening on Apple Podcast through a subscription to Luna Shark Plus on the Apple Podcasts App. And we also offer access to exclusive video content through our new YouTube Premiere subscription. Check out our Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com/ SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBM For current & accurate updates: TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ instagram.com/truesunlightpod/ Instagram.com/mandy_matney Instagram.com/elizfarrell youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia

Publisher

LUNASHARK®⁠

Category

true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jun 2021

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

179 of 401 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Who Leaked Greg Alexander’s Allegations and Why + Dick Outs Murdaugh Grand Jury Witnesses (167pt2)

   Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell analyze the Murdaugh defense's reckless move to expose grand jury witnesses and the implications for the Greg Alexander leak.

2. 

   1 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   What’s Behind The Big Leaks About Police Chief Greg Alexander and Murdaugh Murder Weapons? (167pt1)

   Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell explore the investigation into Police Chief Greg Alexander and the Murdaugh murder weapons, uncovering potential leaks and motives.

3. 

   26 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   ‘Let Me Find Some Charges’: Checking Judge Carmen Mullen’s Own Words Before Her Hearing (166pt2)

   Investigative Journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell interview Judge Carmen Mullen, examining her own words about a controversial incident to reveal the truth.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

31,538,578

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

32,245 ratings

Spotify

4.5 / 5

8,067 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 97 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

97

Social presence

97

YouTube

93

Engagement

100

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