MMP Remastered #58 - ‘If You Come For The King, You Best Not Miss’ - Chaos In The Murder Case
True Sunlight
Why a January Trial Date Was a Tactical Move
Liz explains why requesting a speedy January trial fueled the defense narrative but was unrealistic for murder preparation.
In this remastered episode from August 2022, producer David Moses reflects on the chaotic period just after Alex Murdaugh was first charged with murdering Maggie and Paul.
Looking back from November 2025, after Murdaugh's conviction and two life sentences plus the other 40+ years for financial crimes, Mandy examines how Harpootlian's strategy weaponized every procedural motion to create confusion and control headlines.
The episode also marked an amazing milestone: the announcement of Luna Shark's collaboration with YouTuber Eric Allen Daume, who would later help us create the official podcast for Hulu's "Murdaugh: Death and the Family."
This remaster proves that despite all the manufactured chaos, truth ultimately prevailed—sunlight really is the best disinfectant.
Episode References
Special thanks to Eric Alan Daume for capturing audio and video in support of this podcast. Check out Eric Alan's YouTube Channel here: https://bit.ly/3AIMtFB
🔗 Watch Murdaugh: Death in the Family — now streaming on Hulu and Disney+
🔗 Watch the MDITF Official Companion Podcast featuring interviews with the cast, crew, and creators behind the series on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ or listen to extended audio episodes wherever you get your podcasts. hulumurdaughpod.com.
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