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For years, investigative journalistsMandy MatneyandLiz Farrellhave wondered how the conversations go when Good Ole Boy police officers try to help keep their friends out of trouble. And for years, the Good Ole Boys have told them that theres nothing to see here. That these conversations never take place and if you think they do then thats your misinterpretation of it.

But then a North Carolina woman named Jennifer Spivey Foley hired attorneyMark Tinsleyin the pursuit of a justice she KNEW her brother, Scott Spivey, was robbed of after he was killed on a rural side road in Horry County, South Carolina the same county that would turn its back on Mica Francis less than four months later.

Is this another Alex Murdaugh-style scandal in the making? Why did powerful figures risk their careers for Weldon Boyd, a businessman not even originally from Horry County?

Tune in to this explosive episode and demand accountability! The truth is coming to light, one phone call at a time

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Episode Resources

Liz Farrells FB Post about 90 telephone calls - April 21, 2025

Youre Taken Care of: Did Police Promise to Shield a Killer? - The Wall Street Journal, April 19, 2025

HCPD Det. Alan Jones with Capt. Brandon Strickland

Meet The Criminal Investigations Team at HCPD

Send a message to Rep. William Bailey

Send a message to Gov. Henry McMaster

Referenced Episodes: TSP 95 & 96

Premium Member Links AG Offices Letter to SLED Clearing Weldon Boyd - April 3, 2024 Interactive Map of Scott Spiveys Final Hour

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It’s been a week filled with breaking news and, as usual, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are on it, starting with the arrest of Grant Solomon’s mother. Grant was 18 years old when he was killed outside of Nashville under mysterious circumstances (and with his father, former news anchor Aaron Solomon, nearby). In the years since his death, Grant’s mother has fought for law enforcement to take another look at her son’s case and sought for protection for her daughter, who accused Aaron of sexual abuse. 

This past Friday, Angie Solomon was arrested and charged with attempting to hire a hitman to kill Aaron. Mandy and Liz break down what happened and why the accusations seem … off. 

Plus, reporter Beth Braden learns that two new witnesses to Grant’s death came forward last spring and what they had to say is interesting. 

Also on the show, Jane Doe No. 1 stands up to Myrtle Beach Pastor John-Paul Miller’s legal bullying. 

Plus a shocking (overlooked?) piece of evidence in the Scott Spivey case … no really, it’s wild. 

Premium members get updates on Russell Laffitte’s plea deal, Alex Murdaugh’s latest attempts to manipulate dummies and what’s up with Cory Fleming’s appeal? 

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Episode Resources

“CORRUPTION: What happened to Grant Solomon?” Podcast 🎧

Episodes Referenced: TSP 9, 11, 14 🎧

Premium Member Links Angie Solomon’s Arrest Paperwork - April 13, 2025 ⚖️ Paramedic Run Report in Grant Solomon’s Death - July 20, 2020 📄 Grant Solomon’s Death Certificate - Signed July 28, 2020 📄 Gallatin PD’s Updated Traffic Report - April 16, 2024 📄 Russell Laffitte’s Federal Plea Agreement - April 14, 2025 ⚖️ Jane Doe No. 1’s Answer to Plaintiff’s Counterclaim - April 8, 2025 ⚖️

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have great news to share … (00:52) Lee Gilley — the Houston man accused of strangling his wife, killing her and their unborn baby — has been officially indicted by the Grand Jury. This is a big deal — especially considering he’s yet another man with resources who seems to think he can buy his way out of consequence with a pricey defense team that includes the likes of Robert Durst’s attorney, Dick DeGuerin, and maybe even an image consultant, based on his public behavior as of late. 

Also on the show, Mandy and Liz take listeners on their first deep dive into the killing of (11:15) Scott Spivey of Tabor City, North Carolina. Thirty-three-year-old Scott was shot to death in a hail of bullets in September 2023 on a rural highway in Horry County, South Carolina. His shooters were never charged in his death and the case was closed in April 2024. But now the FBI has been asked to take a look at the evidence and the No. 2 officer at Horry County Police Department — a good friend of one of the shooters — is under criminal investigation. 

And yes, that’s the same police department that let Mica Francis down time and again in the lead-up to her death … when she reported multiple times that she was being stalked by her estranged husband, “Pastor” John-Paul Miller in Myrtle Beach. And no one would listen... maybe now their ears will perk up. 

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Episode Resources Justice for Christa Instagram Post

Lee Gilley’s Indictment for Capital Murder Charges - April 7, 2025

“33-year-old shot and killed in vehicle in Loris area, coroner’s office says” - WBTW, Updated Sept 11, 2023

“NMB business owner named in deadly Hwy 9 shooting; solicitor wants investigation review” - WPDE, Updated Sept 19, 2023

“Shooting death involving North Myrtle Beach restaurant owner reopened nearly 2 years later” - The Sun News, Updated March 14, 2025

Referenced Previous Episodes: TSP 62, 91, & 93

Premium Member Resources FB Statement from Weldon Boyd - Sept 12, 2023 Scott Spivey Wrongful Death Complaint - June 03, 2024

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell share updates (1:19) about South Carolina’s thrice-accused rapist Bowen Turner and his quest to get off the sex offender list, plus the latest in the (2:30) Christa Bauer case in Houston, where her husband, Lee Gilley, stands accused of murdering her and her unborn baby. 

(3:34) Also on today’s show, Mandy and Liz comb through Buster Murdaugh’s amended defamation complaint against Warner Brothers and share their thoughts on Buster’s arguments and the challenges he and his defendants might face. 

(39:30) Plus, Myrtle Beach churchy business bro “Pastor” John-Paul Miller is at it again. The LUNASHARK Media team FOIA’d for a 911 call JP placed from his newest mid-scandal church on St. Patrick’s Day. Turns out, JP — who stands accused of raping one child and sexually assaulting another — has some sort of homeschool operation happening in a rough-looking strip mall … or at least that’s what he told police. Is JP running a quasi school? 

Or was he just saying this in the hopes of once again getting his revenge against protesters, who were filming him from the public parking lot? 

And finally, a quick update about Myrtle Beach Police Department’s announcement that it reopened and reclosed the (36:22) Chris Skinner case. 

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Episode Links

“Who Killed Stephen Smith?” Playlist

“Police close investigation into man’s 2021 drowning death at Myrtle Beach pool” - WBTW, Updated April 1, 2025

Mica’s List & Mica’s Law

Episodes Referenced: COJ 124 & TSP 79

Premium Member Resources Bowen Turner’s Appeal Rehearing Denial - March 10, 2025 Buster Murdaugh’s Federal Amended Complaint - April 1, 2025 Stephen Smith’s MAIT Report Mercy Church Ministries - SC Secretary of State Filings JP Miller’s March 17, 2025 911 Call Incident Report Mica Miller Case Information

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell provide updates on the case of Chris Skinner's suspicious death, Buster Murdaugh’s defamation case, Johnnie James’ suspicious/not suspicious death and the capital murder charge against Lee Gilley for the death of his pregnant wife Christa Bauer Gilley.

[3:37] Hear the latest developments in the tragic and suspicious 2021 drowning death of Chris Skinner, the quadriplegic husband of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, “Pastor” John-Paul Miller’s girlfriend, Suzi. In 2024 — after watching video footage of Skinner’s final moments and seeing that it didn’t seem like his drowning was an “accident” — Mandy and Liz called on the Myrtle Beach Coroner’s Office to reopen its investigation into Skinner’s death.  This past week, that second investigation was finally announced publicly. 

[18:21] Also on the episode, Buster Murdaugh calls on a federal judge to reconsider his order to split Murdaugh’s defamation case against Netflix, Warner Brothers and other defendants. Buster’s argument? He’ll be presenting evidence to the court proving that he didn’t kill Stephen Smith — a gay teenager left for dead on a Hampton County road — including DEPOSITIONS of people who have “personal knowledge” of the events that led to Stephen’s death in July 2015. Will Buster end up the hero in bringing justice to the Stephen Smith case? 

[33:35] Plus, an update on men’s rights fan Lee Gilley, who is accused of killing his wife and unborn baby in Houston, Texas, and lying about it. Why is it taking the state so long to indict him and should we be concerned? 

[50:42] Finally, a correction in the Jane Doe No. 1 case against JP Miller and an appeal for information.

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Episode Resource Links

Remembering Chris Skinner FB Group

Former Harris County DA Kim Ogg on Fox News Video

Kristen Chavez Change.org Petition

In Loving Memory of Christa GoFundMe

Connect with Randy Hood: [email protected] or 855-326-1091

Connect with Mark Tinsley: [email protected] or 803-584-7676

Referenced Previous Episodes: TSP 88 & Defamation Dive No. 2 (TSP 70)

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