Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland —talk about the retrial of murder suspect Michael Colucci, who is accused of strangling his wife Sara-Lynn Moore Colucci 10 years ago in Summerville, South Carolina, and how the age and health of his high-profile (and high-cost) attorney contributed to the constant trial delays. 

Is this yet another trick of the defense attorney trade in South Carolina? Leveraging an attorney’s health in court to benefit defendants … and further hurt victims? 

Also on the show it’s been four years since Alex Murdaugh murdered his wife and son … and why phrasing it that way matters. 

Plus churchy business bro “Pastor” JP Miller marries his alleged longtime mistress Suzie Skinner in a highly public (but still dumpy) beach ceremony. There’s a lot to say there.

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Episode References

“Colleton County man goes to trial, accused of setting wife on fire, killing her” - Live5, Nov 4, 2024 📰

“Judge threatens Sean Combs with removal over interactions with the jury” - The Washington Post, June 5, 2025 📰

Read how Mandy first learned about the double homicide in chapter 10 of “Blood on Their Hands” 📖

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