Murdaugh Murders Podcast (MMP) was a true crime podcast by Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney that ran from June 2021 to May 2023.[1] In 2023, the podcast was renamed True Sunlight: Exposing Crime and Corruption, broadening its scope to other true crime stories.
Reception
editAccording to Apple Podcasts, in 2021 it was the number one ranked podcast in the world for that year. MMP also earned a top 10 spot in Apple's best new podcasts for 2021.[2] According to the Washington Post, the podcast was influential in first introducing the public to the Murdaugh family and the trial and conviction of Alex Murdaugh, concerning the murder of his wife and son in South Carolina.[3] According to The Guardian, the podcast "enthralled the country" and was influential with major studios in deciding to make their own versions of the story.[4] Matney's investigations often led to breaking new information about the case.[4]
Hulu series
editAs of early 2023, the podcast was being developed into a scripted series at Hulu called The Murdaugh Murders.[5] In September 2024, Hulu announced that Michael D. Fuller and Erin Lee Carr are co-creators and executive producers for the series.[6] Nick Antosca and Alex Hedlund are also executive producers along with Mandy Matney. Patricia Arquette has signed on to play Maggie Murdaugh.[7]
References
edit- ^ Matney, Mandy (June 23, 2021). "Murdaugh Murders: Mandy Matney Launches Podcast". FITSNews.
- ^ "Apple Podcasts presents the Best of 2021". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ Bella, Timothy (March 3, 2023). "Netflix, HBO and podcasts made the public case against Alex Murdaugh". The Washington Post.
Among those influential media spaces is the "Murdaugh Murders," the popular podcast hosted by reporters Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell that helped introduce audiences to the South Carolina legal dynasty and its alleged crimes for the first time. At nearly 100 episodes, the podcast has 28,000 reviews and ranked first globally in 2021, according to Apple Podcasts
- ^ a b Lawrence, Andrew (December 16, 2021). "The lawyer who tried faking his death, and the writer exposing his crime dynasty". The Guardian. Archived from the original on December 16, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- ^ Thomas, Carly (March 3, 2023). "Shows and Podcasts Breaking Down the Murdaugh Family, Murder Investigation and Trial". Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (2024-09-06). "Patricia Arquette to Lead Murdaugh Family Scripted Series at Hulu". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (2024-09-06). "Patricia Arquette To Star In Hulu Limited Series Based On Murdaugh Murders". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-11-05.