Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other Cases

Many cases Impact has covered have updates and listeners and they respond to listener and viewers comments on those episodes.

Here are some of the things discussed in this episode.

First up, Seton Tucker, Matt Harris and attorney Matt Siembieta address accusations made against Seton by a podcaster.

Attorney Matt Siembieta and Impact discuss the importance of being present in the courtroom during a trial like the Murdaugh case . For journalists, understanding the dynamics of the courtroom not only enhances credibility but also enriches the narrative they share with the public.

The Berach V Parker Outrage lawsuit has updates and we get insight to how a deposition works.

Impact takes on listener complaints on how Impact covered the South Carolina Supreme Court arguments in Alex Murdaugh's appeal.

There is an update on the Scott Spivey Case.

The March 14th episode featuring an interview with FITSNews founder Will Folks was not without controversy. Those complaints are taken head on.

There is more discussion about Becky Hill and jury tampering.

Plus, an update involving some of the players in the Rose Petal Murder case.

Attorney Matt Siembieda is a graduate of Penn school of Law and a profesor at Temple Law School.

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In the fall of 2015 4 people were found murdered in a mobile home. The victims, all from the same family, were stabbed to death and then shot. The scene was brutal. Amy Vilardi, a member of the same family, made the 911 call alerting authorities to the crime. No arrests were made.

Almost eight years later, Amy and Ross Vilardi were arrested for the murders.

February 27, 2026, Amy Vilardi was found guilty of the murders and sentenced to four consecutive life sentences.

Lori Murray was her defense attorney. Lori joined Impact to discuss why she was stunned by the verdict and she broke down what she believes were flaws in the prosecution's case.

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. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company.

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Dec 30, Spencer and Monique Tepe were found dead in their home. Their two young children were home but unharmed. There was no sign of a robbery or a break in. The Columbus Police Department was tight lipped and the speculation became intense.

January 10, an arrest was made of Monique's ex-husband, Michael David McKee. McKee is a vascular surgeon near Chicago.

Bo Barton joined Impact prior to the arrests to discuss profiling this type of case. Barton worked for years with the South Carolina Law Enforcement division in various roles including as a homicide detective. Barton became a certified profiler and at the time he was one of only 108 certified profilers on the planet.

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In December of 2025, Former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill pleaded guilty to multiple charges but avoided prison time.  Becky Hill admitted to obstruction of justice, perjury, and two counts of misconduct in office. 

The Hill investigation was released and there are questions about the media and their relationship with Hill.

In this in-depth interview, Will Folks from FITSNews discusses the controversial handling of sealed court documents, allegations of jury rigging, judicial corruption, and the broader implications for justice and media integrity in high-profile cases like the Murdaugh trial.

For more from Will, FITSNews.com

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.

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A judge has denied Weldon Boyd’s request for “stand your ground” immunity, clearing the way for Scott Spivey’s family to move forward with a wrongful death lawsuit against Boyd, who fatally shot Spivey in 2023.

To hear complete breakdown of the case check out the Impact episode from 11/06/2025. The interview with WSJ reporter Valerie Bauerlein tells the story.

Attorney, Matt Siembieda joined Impact to analyze the judges ruling.

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 fro the southeast region of the U.S.

Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company.

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