Judge Denies Stand Your Ground Defense in Killing of Scott Spivey

A judge has denied Weldon Boyd’s request for “stand your ground” immunity, clearing the way for Scott Spivey’s family to move forward with a wrongful death lawsuit against Boyd, who fatally shot Spivey in 2023. To hear complete breakdown of the case check out the Impact episode from 11/06/2025. The interview with WSJ reporter Valerie Bauerlein tells the story. Attorney, Matt Siembieda joined Impact to analyze the judges ruling. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present fro the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Judge Denies Stand Your Ground Defense in Killing of Scott Spivey is an episode from The Murdaugh Family Murders: Impact of Influence by Matt Harris and Seton Tucker.

This episode is 48:42 long.

This episode was published on Mar 3, 2026.

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