In this first part of a two-part episode, Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland talk about the suspicious circumstances surrounding Alex Murdaugh’s one big case as a lead prosecutor; the untouchable “retired” judges who are reluctant to give up the power (and money) that come with the black robes; and the time Eric had to go to Circuit City to buy something to place at the altar of Dick Harpootlian. As we revisit the ONE CASE Alex tried as a lead prosecutor — the Emmanuel Buckner case in 2019 - we talk in depth about that in episode 73 of Murdaugh Murders Podcast. If you haven’t listened to that one yet, we recommend you start there. We also got some really good perspective from Eric on what it is really like out there for young attorneys in South Carolina who weren’t born with the last name Murdaugh. Enjoy the show and join us for part two on Wednesday! To support this podcast, consider joining our MMP Premium Membership community. As a member, you will be helping us expand our reach into new cases, helping more victims, and producing meaningful content to hold agencies accountable and change our systems for the better. There will always be a free-to-you version of our content, but this mighty community will enjoy a powerful new way to interact with our teams, get exclusive content, view weekly case recaps & transcripts, listen to enhanced audio episodes, get early access to ad-free video episodes, review case documents, and more. With a community of MMP Premium Members, we intend to: Fund new researchers and journalists to help us shine the sunlight Build a new website and foster a community of sleuths Broadcast trials and hearings on YouTube LIVE to our biggest fans - Live Trial Coverage will soon only be available to Premium Subscribers. Launch a new podcast focusing on where Crime meets Corruption in 2023 Launch Cup of Justice as its own weekly show in 2023 Build a platform for journalists to curate local stories directed at global audiences And much more as we SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE 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/3KBMJcP New content will be released every month, but here is what you can expect with your membership: Enhanced versions of Murdaugh Murders Podcast and Cup of Justice Early Access to video versions of Murdaugh Murders Podcast episodes MMP & COJ Transcripts Q&A’s with Mandy, Liz, David and other MMP contributors Access to Discord Community Page Ad-free email with updates on the cases and episode recaps Access to Premium Merchandise only available to MMP PREMIUM members And much more as we SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! And a special thank you to our sponsors: Microdose.com, VOURI, and others. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer! Find us on social media: Facebook.com/MurdaughPod/ Instagram.com/murdaughmurderspod/ Twitter.com/mandymatney YouTube.com/c/MurdaughMurders Support Our Podcast at: https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/support-the-show Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdaugh-murders-podcast/id1573560247 *The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus 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