True Sunlight TSP #129 - Blue Lights & Bright Spots: “Did Horry County Police Plant Drugs In Scott Spivey’s Truck?”
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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