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About Motive to Murder
Our True Crime podcast looks at crimes that have shook the world. We take the crime to you, discussing the circumstances, motives and convictions of those who murder. How did they find the killer? We examine everything from start to finish. Season 2: Short stories written by Simon Doane. Voices created using AI for a better listening experience. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder (http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
- Publisher
- Whispers in the Dark
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- fiction · true crime
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 14 Mar 2022
- Latest episode
- 8 Aug 2025
Latest episodes
15 episodes in the feed.
8 Aug 2025
S2 Ep4 | Memorial Day
Memorial Day When a devastating attack rocks the White House, decorated operative Hunter Creed finds himself in a situation of treason in a conspiracy reaching the highest levels of government. Wounded, after being shot in the attack, Creed must unearth the truth and stop a second, even deadlier strike. From shadowy drone programs to high-stakes betrayals, Memorial Day is a pulse-pounding audio thriller of survival, sacrifice, and the cost of loyalty. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder (http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
4 Aug 2025
S2 Ep3 | The Confessions of Harlow Dunn
The Confessions of Harlow Dunn Thirteen years after fleeing the shadows of Greystone Hollow, Harlow Dunn returns to the town that buried her best friend—and nearly buried her alive in the process. Haunted by a past she barely escaped, Harlow uncovers a hidden recording that reopens the cold case of Luna Merrin's disappearance. But the truth runs deeper than a missing girl. It leads to a town-wide cover-up, a sheriff with blood on his hands, and the chilling voice of someone who was never supposed to speak again. As secrets unravel and the body count rises, Harlow must confront not only what happened that summer… but who was watching all along. And in the darkness, Luna Merrin waits. Because some stories don’t end—they echo. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder (http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
3 Aug 2025
S2 Ep2 | The Lights in the Sky
Lights in the Sky Every year on July 3rd, lights appear in the sky over Claremont Falls. Every year, people vanish without a trace. Detective Erin Madsen returns to the small town where her brother disappeared, determined to find the truth—but what she discovers shatters everything she thought she knew about the world… and herself. As the lights return, Erin is drawn into a web of missing persons, underground facilities, and a strange machine pulsing beneath the earth. The deeper she digs, the more the lines blur between reality and illusion. Are the lights extraterrestrial… or something much closer to home? And why does she keep seeing the word “REMEMBER” in her dreams? *But the real horror begins when Erin wakes up—*in a facility, not a town—trapped in a simulation designed to study her mind across countless versions of herself. With each “reboot,” the truth fractures further, until one final twist forces Erin to question: If you’re the copy… what happened to the original? Lights in the Sky is a chilling, cerebral mystery-thriller that blends psychological suspense, science fiction, and conspiracy into a story you’ll question long after it ends. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder (http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
3 Aug 2025
S2 Ep1 | Apartment 6B
Apartment 6B When Anna Bell begins to notice a foul smell creeping from apartment 6B, she suspects something is terribly wrong. The reclusive tenant, Harold Kemp, hasn’t been seen in days—and no one seems to care. But when a desperate, handwritten note appears under Anna’s door begging for help, she’s pulled into a chilling mystery that stretches beyond the apartment’s walls—and even beyond the living. What she uncovers is a decades-old secret hidden in the blueprints of the building itself, a presence that feeds on isolation and silence, and a man in the basement who knows far more than he should. But as Anna digs deeper, she discovers the most terrifying truth of all: some answers were never meant to be found… and some people were never really there. A slow-burning, atmospheric horror story full of creeping dread and psychological twists, Apartment 6B is a haunting tale about what hides behind locked doors—and what follows you when you leave them behind. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder (http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
30 Apr 2022
Ep 8: The Tragic Death of Diana, Princess of the People
On 31 August 1997, Diana died in a car crash in the Pont de l'Alma (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont_de_l%27Alma) tunnel in Paris while the driver was fleeing the paparazzi . The crash also resulted in the deaths of her companion Dodi Fayed and the driver, Henri Paul, who was the acting security manager of the Hotel Ritz in Paris. Trevor Rees-Jones, who was employed as a bodyguard by Dodi's father, survived the crash. The televised funeral, on 6 September, was watched by a British television audience that peaked at 32.10 million, which was one of the United Kingdom's highest viewing figures ever. Millions more watched the event around the world. Princess Diana-The Peoples Princess Music by SlipStream Lost Causes https://slip.stream/tracks/e9694301-ca75-4d37-a69f-cae399efeee1 Too Careful https://slip.stream/tracks/2df8da0a-d97e-47e9-a692-3c5835074f1f Music Also by: Elton John- Candle in the Wind (2007) Sources: "The Princess and The Press" (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/special/politics97/diana/press.html). BBC. "Diana jury blames paparazzi and Henri Paul for her 'unlawful killing'" (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1584160/Diana-jury-blames-paparazzi-and-Henri-Paul-for-her-unlawful-killing.html). Daily Telegraph "Diana crash caused by chauffeur, says report" (https://web.archive.org/web/20021113190313/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/htmlContent.jhtml?html=%2Farchive%2F1999%2F09%2F04%2Fndi04.html). The Daily Telegraph. Days That Shook the World (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Days_that_Shook_the_World). "Diana's Mourners Span the Globe" (https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13458272/). Honolulu Star-Advertiser "Memorials to "the people's princess" still draw admirers (http://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/memorials-to-the-peoples-princess-still-draw-admirers/) Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder (http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder). Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder (https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
29 Apr 2022
Ghost Stories Ep 1-Strange Feelings
Welcome to Ghost Stories, part of the Motive to Murder podcast. A Brief Background In 2005, I went on a lads holiday to Magaluf, Spain. On a lads holiday its all about Sun, Sea and getting drunk! But there is a twist to my holiday, strange feelings and the what happened, why it happened and the aftermath. There are some interlinking stories too. Join us and thank you once again for listening. Hosted by: Simon Doane Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder (http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder). Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder (https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
21 Apr 2022
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BECOME A MEMBER Why not become a member? We are now offering membership for just £1! Yes £1 a month. What a bargain! -Ad Free/Sponsor Free Listening (I mean who likes ads? i know i don't!) -Bonus Content -Early Access -Monthly Shoutout for our members ACAST+ MEMBERSHIP Monthly Membership https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder Donation https://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder PATREON MEMBERSHIP https://patreon.com/motivetomurder Thank you for you support and all your reviews. Track: Pressing Buttons Music by Slip.stream: https://slip.stream/tracks/8606a85b-6573-4101-a1ac-7a6e95ffd5c0 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder (http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder). Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder (https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
20 Apr 2022
Ep 7: Andrew Cunanan: The Murder of Gianni Versace
On 15 July 1997, Gianni Versace was shot and killed outside his Miami Beach mansion, Casa Casuarina by serial/spree killer Andrew Cunanan. Versace who was on his way back from a local cafe approached his mansions steps when he was shot in the head by Cunanan. Cunanan who was currently on the FBI's most wanted list for previous murders went on the run and was subsequently found dead in a boat house 8 days later after taking his own life. Music by SlipStream https://slip.stream/tracks/e9694301-ca75-4d37-a69f-cae399efeee1 https://slip.stream/tracks/c10cc6c4-a9ff-442c-b86f-d3e7d40c0a23 Sources: https://youtu.be/B21Hwy1ARmI https://youtu.be/ozrqbhCGzyE https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Andrew_Cunanan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Cunanan https://sites.bu.edu/daniellerousseau/2021/04/27/from-gigolo-to-spree-killer-the-tragic-life-of-andrew-cunanan/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder (http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder). Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder (https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
13 Apr 2022
Ep 6: The Somerton Man
On 1 December 1948 at 6:30 am, the police were contacted after the body of a man was discovered on Somerton Park (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerton_Park,_South_Australia) beach near Glenelg (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenelg,_South_Australia), about 11 km (7 mi) southwest of Adelaide (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelaide), South Australia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Australia). The man was found lying in the sand across from the Crippled Children's Home, which was on the corner of The Esplanade and Bickford Terrace.[9] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamam_Shud_case#cite_note-smithmag-10) He was lying back with his head resting against the seawall, with his legs extended and his feet crossed. It was believed the man had died while sleeping.[10] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamam_Shud_case#cite_note-News481201-11) An unlit cigarette was on the right collar of his coat. A search of his pockets revealed some interesting items. Join us as we look into the mysterious death of this unnamed man dubbed 'The Somerton Man'. Music by: SlipSteam- https://slip.stream/tracks/e9694301-ca75-4d37-a69f-cae399efeee1 Sources: . "The Body on Somerton Beach" (http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/history/2011/08/the-body-on-somerton-beach/). Smithsonian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smithsonian_(magazine)). "Dead Man Found Lying on Somerton Beach (http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article129897161) ."'Poisoned' in SA – was he a Red Spy? (http://www.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/personal/dabbott/tamanshud/sunday_mail_nov2004.pdf) "Unidentified Body Found at Somerton Beach, South Australia, on 1st December 1948 (http://www.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/personal/dabbott/tamanshud/CIB_1959.pdf) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bM5kowTu5Q https://youtu.be/EX-4hsTkLc8 "Death riddle of a man with no name (http://www.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/personal/dabbott/tamanshud/advertiser_mar2005.pdf) "Police Test Book For Somerton Body Clue (http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36677872) "Jessica Thomson's reaction to the dead man's bust" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u571rcZHs-I) Emily Watkins "We may never know" The Advertiser (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Advertiser_(Adelaide)) "Somerton Man to be exhumed by police in attempt to solve mystery" (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-24/mysterious-somerton-man-to-be-exhumed-by-sa-police/100092750) "Dead Man Walks into Police H.Q." (http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article129890443) Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder (http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder). Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder (https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
8 Apr 2022
Ep 5: O.J Simpson-From Fame to Blame
PART 2 On this weeks 2 part episode we delve into the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. On the evening of Sunday, 12th June 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson, aged 35, was stabbed to death outside her home, along with her friend, 25-year-old restaurant waiter, Ron Goldman. Her body was discovered shortly after midnight on 13th June by a neighbour. This was a brutal and frenzied attack which led to O.J Simpson being arrested as the prime suspect in the murders. Evidence found at the scene implicated Simpson as well as evidence in his Ford Bronco and at his house of residence. The trial of OJ Simpson would last for 11 months with twist and turns like you could not imagine. Was OJ Simpson, the all American Football legend be capable of committing this horrific murder. The evidence is key in any investigation, and in this case there was a mass of it. Music by Slip Stream Lost Causes- https://slip.stream/tracks/e9694301-ca75-4d37-a69f-cae399efeee1 Immense Threats - https://slip.stream/tracks/cee38cc5-013e-4575-996a-a3a7f43e9d20 Sources: "The O.J. Simpson Murder Trial : Excerpts of Opening Statements by Simpson Prosecutors" (https://articles.latimes.com/1995-01-25/news/mn-24229_1_opening-statement). Los Angeles Times (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Times) "The Simpson Case: The Fugitive; Simpson Is Charged, Chased, Arrested" (https://www.nytimes.com/1994/06/18/us/the-simpson-case-the-fugitive-simpson-is-charged-chased-arrested.html). The New York Times (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_York_Times). "Lawyer for O.J. Simpson Quits Case" (https://www.nytimes.com/1994/06/16/us/lawyer-for-o-j-simpson-quits-case.html). The New York Times (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_York_Times) The Run of His Life: The People V. O.J. Simpson (https://books.google.com/books?id=TS_ZCwAAQBAJ&q=mountain%20of%20evidence) "Simpson Team Taking Aim at DNA Laboratory" (https://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/07/us/simpson-team-taking-aim-at-dna-laboratory.html). The New York Times (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_York_Times) "Judge Allows Evidence of Domestic Violence in O.J. Simpson Murder Case" (https://books.google.com/books?id=Oz0DAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22Judge+Allows+Evidence+of+domestic+violence%22&pg=PA49) "CourtTV.com – Trials – O.J. Simpson: Week-by-week" (https://web.archive.org/web/20080209181334/http://www.courttv.com/trials/ojsimpson/weekly/21.html) . "Months into Trial, State Begins Unveiling Crucial Blood Evideence" (https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1995-05-03-9505030101-story.html). Chicago Tribune "Hairs Found at Crime Scene Are Microscopically Similar to O.J. Simpson's, Says FBI Expert Witness (https://bcps.nbclearn.com/portal/site/k-12/flatview?cuecard=47863) Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder (http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder). Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder (https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
1 Apr 2022
Ep 4: George Floyd
On 25th March 2020 during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Police were called to the Cup Foods Convivence store at 3759 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis at around 8pm. A man fitting the description of George Floyd has apparently paid for some cigarettes with a fake $20 dollar bill. Police were directed to the car that Mr Floyd was sat in and subsequently handcuffed and arrested him. Things would take a highly unnecessary turn when Officer Derek Chauvin (now former officer) entered the frame and proceed to man handle George Floyd to the ground and place his knee into the back of his neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds. George Floyd would shortly after be pronounced dead. This horrific use of Police Brutality would be seen around the world through the general publics videos taken on their phones and the Police Axon body cams. This would cause worldwide protest and also unity between people. George Floyd died for no reason and would more than likely still be alive today if it wasn't for the inhumane way that he was treated by the Minneapolis Police force. We take a look at what happened, why it happened and the reasons it shouldn't have happened. Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 and half years in prison for the murder of George Floyd. Funds can be raised for George Floyds family at the below link. https://gofund.me/47ffdd27 **Music Courtesy of Slip Stream** **Song- Lost Causes** https://slip.stream/tracks/e9694301-ca75-4d37-a69f-cae399efeee1 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder (http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder). Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder (https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
25 Mar 2022
Ep 3: Peter Sutcliffe-The Yorkshire Ripper
On this weeks episode we look into the disturbing murders committed by The Yorkshire Ripper-Peter Sutcliffe. The area in which Peter Sutcliffe committed these murders is very close to me as my parents were born and raised in this area around the time these murders took place. Sutcliffe is one of Britain's most evil killers. We look at the investigation and motives into what made Peter Sutcliffe commit such violent attacks on innocent women. **Music Courtesy of Slip Stream** **Song- Lost Causes** https://slip.stream/tracks/e9694301-ca75-4d37-a69f-cae399efeee1 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder (http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder). Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder (https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
20 Mar 2022
Ep 2: Murder Mystery-The Mysterious Death of Kathleen Peterson
On todays episode we look into the mysterious death of Kathleen Peterson, a prominent figure who lived in the idyllic area of Forest Hills, North Carolina. On 9th December 2001, a frantic Michael Peterson called an emergency line to report that he has just found his wife Kathleen unconscious in their Forest Hills neighbourhood home and suspected she had fallen down the stairs. We take a look at the circumstances, the evidence, possible motives and the subsequent twist and turns that were raised during the investigation into Kathleen's death with some interesting developments. Was this murder or a tragic accident? **Music Courtesy of Slip Stream** **Song- Lost Causes** https://slip.stream/tracks/e9694301-ca75-4d37-a69f-cae399efeee1 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder (http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder). Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder (https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
14 Mar 2022
Trailer- Motive to Murder
Our True Crime podcast looks at crimes that have shook the world. We take the crime to you, discussing the circumstances, motives and convictions of those who murder. How did they find the killer? We examine everything from start to finish. -Get in touch on Instagram- Motive to MurderTrack: Lost CausesMusic by Slip.stream: https://slip.stream/tracks/e9694301-ca75-4d37-a69f-cae399efeee1 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder (http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder). Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder (https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
14 Mar 2022
Ep 1: Chris Watts-The Watts Family Murders
On this weeks episode we look at The Watts Family Murders. This one is probably one of the most horrific murders that i have ever seen, mainly down to the fact that the victims were people who Chris Watts should have wanted to protect, not murder. Situated roughly 55 miles from Denver, Fredericks Colorado is a dynamic community with multiple recreational and residential facilities, full of diverse opportunity. On August 13th 2018, a sinister plot was taking place which would change the lives of everyone who lived there and further. Chris Watts would murder his doting wife Shan'ann who was pregnant at the time and his beautiful children Bella, CC (Celeste) and his unborn boy Nico. There is so much to discuss with this case, including marriage, deception, financial hardship, and a sordid affair. If you want to watch the documentary head over to Netflix and search "American Murder- The family next door". If you wish to donate to the Rzucek Family funding page please follow the below link. https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/justice-for-suffering-family Sources: https://youtu.be/ugoYkx04E2Q (https://youtu.be/ugoYkx04E2Q) https://g.co/kgs/BojEmw (https://g.co/kgs/BojEmw) https://youtu.be/u11A4FQlDMo (https://youtu.be/u11A4FQlDMo) Music courtesy of Slip-Stream Song- Lost Causes https://slip.stream/tracks/e9694301-ca75-4d37-a69f-cae399efeee1 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder (http://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurder). Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder (https://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurder). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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