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• TSP #104 - How Alan Wilson’s Office Failed Sara Lynn Moore Colucci And Paved The Way For Her Husband’s Murder Case To Get Dismissed

  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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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

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• TSP #103 - How Weldon Boyd Embedded His ‘Self-Defense’ Narrative with Police and Witnesses + 10 Things to Know about Michael Colucci's Retrial

  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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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

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• TSP #102 - Third Horry County Cop Caught on Video Helping Weldon Boyd at Shooting Scene + JP Miller Married Suzie Skinner

  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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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

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• Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore

  Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a Crime House Original, powered by PAVE Studios. Follow and listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• TSP #101 - Why We Still Have Questions About JP Miller’s Girlfriend’s Husband’s Death + What A Lawyer In The Scott Spivey Case Is Whining About

  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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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

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