COJ #108 - 'Tis The Season For True Crime Grifting? How the Jamie Lee Komoroski Reminded Us Of Murdaugh + Eric Bland’s New Book

Cup Of Justice

Luna Shark Productions

True Crime, News Commentary, How To, Education, News

4.6 • 3.9K Ratings

🗓️ 3 December 2024

⏱️ 63 minutes

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In light of how a TikTok creator posts a video admitting she spent every penny she raised in the name of helping Mica Francis’ family on booze and her mortgage... investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — and attorney Eric Bland talk about how the laws need to change to hold people accountable for this type of true crime fraud and how to protect yourself from getting scammed in these seemingly well-meaning fundraisers for victims of crime. We also talk about the release of Eric’s new book, “Anything But Bland” and its reception on social media. Plus the Jamie Lee Komoroski case goes to trial this week in Charleston County. Jamie Lee is accused of driving at three times the legal limit for alcohol — while going 65 mph in a 25 mph zone — and crashing into a golf cart carrying a couple coming back from their wedding reception in 2023. At the end of the episode, EB walks us through selected segments of his book. And Premium members get a special segment about the state of social media. 🥽 Let's Dive In... 🦈 Episode Resources Eric Bland's New Book!!! Mandy's Book in Paperback!! Self Proclaimed True Crime Fraudster Susan Lynn Nelson Beaufort Chalkboard Lady Colorado Dentist accused of murdering wife and attempting to hire someone to kill the investigator Jamie Lee Komoroski pleaded guilty to charges in the trial related to the death of a South Carolina bride, Samantha Miller The ‘Golden Rule’ for attorney’s as laid out in US v. Palma Premium Members also get access to episode videos, case files, live trial coverage and exclusive live experiences with our hosts. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Check out Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com/ Proud Sponsors of COJ: Pretty Litter - PrettyLitter.com/coj Save twenty percent on your first order and get a free cat toy! Peloton - onepeloton.com Find your push. Find your power with Peloton at onepeloton.com. What We're Buying... Eric Bland's New Book!!! - Mandy's Book in Paperback!! - Marcia Clark's New Book - Amanda Knox's New Book - Tamron Hall's New Book - Erin Lee Carr's Book Peloton - onepeloton.com Find your push. Find your power with Peloton at onepeloton.com. Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn Find us on social media: Twitter.com/mandymatney | Twitter.com/elizfarrell | Twitter.com/theericbland https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/ | https://www.instagram.com/cojpod/ YouTube | TIKTOK SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBM *** 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! *** *The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:04.7	Hello and happy Tuesday. On today's episode, we talk about the release of Eric's new memoir, Anything But Bland,
1:13.9	about the trials and tribulations of being an attorney from Philly in a good old boy
1:19.0	state like South Carolina and what went on behind the scenes in the Murdoch case. We have our
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1:29.3	At the end of this episode, Eric gives us a special reading of selected pages.
1:34.3	News came out this past week about a TikTok creator named Susan Lynn Nelson, who apparently admitted on a TikTok video
1:42.3	that she had spent every last dime of money that she had
1:46.8	raised in the name of helping Micah Francis' family. According to report, she raised around
1:53.1	10 grand and then spent the money on alcohol and her mortgage. Liz Eric and I talk about how
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