On this special LUNASHARK Premium Dive episode, LUNASHARK Librarian Kate Thomas examines divorce laws, particularly in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia, highlighting the complexities and potential dangers, especially for victims of abuse.

Today, we are motivated by the loss of Mica Francis, whose tragic death raises questions about how outdated divorce laws may have failed to protect her from an alleged abuser. We explore the requirements for divorce in these three case study states, including separation periods and fault grounds.

The links below provide resources and guidance for individuals experiencing abuse or seeking divorce, emphasizing the importance of legal knowledge and support.

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So... let's get comfortable with this uncomfortable topic.  Let's dive in... 🥽🦈 

Episode Resources:

“America Makes It too Hard and Dangerous to Get Divorced” - Time Magazine, April 27, 2023

"Partner violence surrounding divorce: A record‐linkage study of wives and their husbands" - National Library of Medicine, Sept 2022

“Divorce rules vary across states, stalling separations” - NewsNation, May 1, 2023

Mica Francis Episode Playlist

“From Constitution to Constitution, 1868-1895: South Carolina's Unique Stance on Divorce” - The South Carolina Historical Society, January 1997

“Proposed SC bill expands grounds for divorce” - ABC News 4, March 29, 2019

“Measure would shorten separation for SC divorce” - Washington times, Feb 25, 2014

Mandy Powers Norrell on COJ 78

Divorce Resources

South Carolina Family Court FAQ’s & SC Code of Laws

North Carolina Judicial Branch’s Divorce Information & NC Code of Laws

“Dating and Sex After Separation: What’s Allowed”

Georgia Legal Aid’s Divorce FAQ’s & GA Code of Laws

WomensLaw.org’s Divorce by State

Abuse Resources

National Domestic Violence Hotline & Interactive Safety Plan Guide

RAINN & How to Support a Loved One

Laura Richards’ Coercive Control & DASH Risk Assessment

Laura Richards' 6 Ways to Help a Woman Being Abused Instagram Post

Laura Richard’s on COJ 86

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — and the whole LUNASHARK team — are celebrating 100 episodes of True Sunlight Podcast, the show that emerged from their relentless pursuit of justice in the highly acclaimed Murdaugh Murders Podcast (which, of course, is the basis for the star-studded Hulu scripted series currently filming in Atlanta). 

What better way to celebrate two years of post-Murdaugh reporting than with an old throwback … breaking Murdaugh news on a Wednesday! Former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill was arrested and charged with four felony counts — two misconduct in office charges, an obstruction of justice charge and perjury. 

Though three of the charges are related to Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial they are NOT related to Dick and Jim’s claims of jury-tampering. Two of the charges are specifically related to photos of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh’s dead bodies, which were allegedly leaked to a "news" agency during the trial and later distributed to random people following the Murdaugh case. Hmmm... But will these charges affect Alex’s chances at getting a new trial? 

Also on the show, an update in the (18:49) Jane Doe lawsuits against Myrtle Beach “pastor” John-Paul Miller. 

Plus, our continuing coverage of (34:17) the Weldon Boyd Calls. From the second North Myrtle Beach businessman opened his truck door after shooting 33-year-old Scott Spivey of Tabor City, North Carolina, to death in September 2023, Boyd began his search for the perfect narrative — one that would explain his presence on Camp Swamp Road and fit the definition of the Stand Your Ground law; that would explain why Scott was shot to death in the back and in his truck; one that integrated the emerging bits of information Weldon appeared to be getting from the shadows of the so-called investigation by Horry County Police Department. 

Lots to cover, so let's dive in... 🥽🦈

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“Walking with Stephen” Event 💚

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Mica’s List & Mica’s Law ⚖️

Need a recap on a case? Check out these playlists 🎧

The Colucci Case

Mica Francis Case & The 'Unrighteous' Millers

Sunlight on Scott Spivey

Referenced Episodes: TSP 43, 62 & 92 🎧

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell dive into the fight for justice for Scott Spivey, who was killed in a shooting incident in Horry County, SC, after allegedly being chased for nine miles. Scott's sister, Jennifer Spivey Foley, has emerged as a powerful force demanding accountability. Along with attorney Mark ‘The Tiger’ Tinsley, Jennifer's lawsuit has unearthed a "treasure trove of evidence" pointing to an allegedly "corrupt and inept investigation by Horry County Police" and a flawed review by SLED and the Attorney General's Office.

Jennifer reveals how she discovered crucial audio recordings from evidence collected on the shooter Weldon Boyd's phone, which contradict the official narrative. You'll hear Jennifer's powerful and emotional speech before the Horry County Council, where she outlined the biased investigation, mishandling of evidence (including Scott's body), and challenged officials directly. We also share the chilling audio from Weldon's own phone where he boasts Scott was "terrified" during the chase.

The episode explores the political response, including a letter from Horry County lawmakers asking the governor to intervene. We scrutinize State Representative William Bailey's decision not to sign this letter and examine disturbing recorded phone calls where Weldon Boyd discusses a potential "proclamation for bravery" allegedly crafted by his attorney Ken Moss and SC State Rep. Bailey. Bailey denies involvement, but his statements appear contradicted by the evidence.

We also dissect the Horry County Police Department's press conference aimed at mitigating backlash. Chief Kris Leonhart's explanation of "improperly labeled videos" is obviously inadequate. More significantly, Chief Leonhart's claim that former Deputy Chief Brandon Strickland had "no action on scene" is directly countered by Strickland's own voice on tape admitting he was "working in the shadows" for Weldon Boyd the night of the shooting. 

Lots to cover, so let's dive in... 🥽🦈

Episode Resources

Stay up-to-date and follow Mandy, Liz, and Beth on Facebook! 👀

“ACT LIKE A VICTIM - CAMERA” Note Video 🎞️

Horry County Council Meeting - May 6, 2025 🎞️

Horry County PD Press Conference - May 7, 2025 🎞️

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Scott Spivey Wrongful Death Lawsuit - June 3, 2024⁠ 📄

⁠Motion to Compel in Wrongful Death Lawsuit - May 2, 2025⁠ 📄

⁠Jimmy Richardson’s Letter to SC AG’s Office - Sept 15, 2023⁠ 📄

Referenced Episodes: COJ 128 & TSP 97 🎧

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell share a jam-packed episode of shocking revelations in several ongoing cases.  We’ll start with developments in the Houston, TX prosecution of (2:47) Lee Gilley from his  "Closed-Door" hearing on Tuesday and then move to (11:41) Angie Solomon’s simultaneous 'Live-Broadcast-Against-Judge's-Orders' Probable Cause / Preliminary hearing in Franklin, Tennessee. 

Before Angie’s arrest earlier this month, she had vocally accused her ex-husband, former TV news anchor Aaron Solomon, of killing their 18-year-old son, Grant, in 2020, and sexually abusing their daughter, Gracie, who is now 18. On Tuesday, the undercover officer who posed as a hitman for hire played a recording for the court in which Angie — the mother of Grant and Gracie Solomon — can be heard trying to negotiate for her Aaron’s killing … on a credit plan. ..?

Also on today’s episode, (28:00) Part Two of the Weldon Boyd Calls and what former Horry County Police Deputy Chief Brandon Strickland AND recently-fired HCPD Officer Damon Vescovi did in the aftermath of Scott Spivey’s killing. 

Let's dive in... 🥽🦈

Episode Resources

“Horry Co. officials urge Governor, SLED to reopen contentious 2023 shooting case” - WPDE, April 17, 2025 📰

“ACT LIKE A VICTIM - CAMERA” Note Video 🎞️

“Horry County terminates longtime employee for ‘conduct unbecoming of an officer’” - The Sun News, April 30, 2025 📰

Premium Links

Justice for Christa’s FB Update - April 29, 2025⁠ 🌐

⁠Lee Gilley’s Grand Jury Indictment - April 7, 2025⁠ 📄

⁠Lee Gilley’s Motion for Discovery & Protective Order - April 28, 2025⁠ 📄

⁠Angie Solomon’s Arrest Warrant Paperwork - April 13, 2025⁠ 📄

Interactive Map of Scott Spivey’s Final Hour 📍

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For years, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have 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 there’s nothing to see here. That these conversations never take place and if you think they do then that’s your misinterpretation of it.

But then a North Carolina woman named Jennifer Spivey Foley hired attorney Mark Tinsley in 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…

Let's dive in... 🥽🦈

Episode Resources

Liz Farrell’s FB Post about 90 telephone calls - April 21, 2025 📄

“‘You’re 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 Office’s Letter to SLED Clearing Weldon Boyd - April 3, 2024 📄

Interactive Map of Scott Spivey’s 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? 

Let's dive in... 🥽🦈

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. 

Let's dive in... 🥽🦈

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. 

Let's dive in... 🥽🦈

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.

Let's dive in... 🥽🦈

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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After hearing news about the latest plot twist in the Mica Francis case, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are taking another look into the day Mica allegedly took her own life in a North Carolina swamp and the mysterious “witness” to her very last moments … who turned up dead last week.

The story of Johnnie Jacobs — aka the “fisherman” who heard Mica crying until it was stopped by what he said was a single gunshot — raised a lot of red flags over the past year after he admitted taking Mica’s purse, leaving the park and then returning with it to hand over to police. From the start, his story was strange and filled with curious inconsistencies, causing followers of Mica’s case to question whether he was connected to Mica’s husband, Myrtle Beach pastor and accused child rapist and sexual assaulter John-Paul Miller. 

On Friday, he died in a two-car crash, leading to the biggest red flag of all … is this evidence that Johnnie Jacobs knew too much?

Also on today’s episode, Mandy and Liz share updates in the Jane Doe No. 1 case against JP Miller, as well on JP’s latest legal loss, after settling with a random woman he sued over nothing.

Switching gears, Mandy and Liz bring you an important conversation with Karl Stoller, the father of Dallas Stoller, as he shares his frustrations with the justice system's handling of her alleged rapist Bowen Turner and his third parole violation.

Karl recounts being silenced at a hearing and expresses his deep concerns about the continued leniency shown to Bowen, a Good Ole Boy with a disturbing pattern of behavior Join us as we shine a "true sunlight" on these troubling cases and the persistent issues plaguing the legal landscape in South Carolina and beyond.

This episode is jam-packed with updates... so let's dive in... 🥽🦈 

Links and Resources

Beth Braden’s FB Post - Sanctions Against JP Miller Settlement

Jane Doe No. 1 & Jane Doe No. 2 Lawsuits against JP Miller and Wayne Miller

Liz Farrell’s FB Post - JP Miller’s Reply and Counterclaim

“Fisherman who found Mica Miller’s belongings in North Carolina reportedly killed in car wreck” - WBTW, March 15, 2025

Justice for Dallas

Referenced Episodes: COJ 122, MMP 40, & TSP 72

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