Buried Motives
Join us each week as we go beneath the surface and dig deep into the lives of some of the most notorious killers. True Crime enthusiasts, Christie and Melissa, examine what led up to these chilling crimes and discuss all things murder. The truth must be exhumed.
Episodes
Inspired by True Events
Most of us seem to love watching a good scary movie every once in a while. We get a rush of adrenaline as we witness tense moments on a screen. When we become afraid, we can often ease our fear by reminding ourselves that 'It's just a mov…
Marriage After Murder
What does a fairy tale romance look like? Can true love exist behind bars? Join Christie as she explores the phenomenon of hybristophilia. Some of the worst dirtbags are married and even become fathers after being found guilty of multipl…
Famous Canadian Police Hunts in History: Part Two
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The Woodchipper Murder: Richard Crafts
Helle Crafts was a stunning and talented flight attendant from Denmark. In 1986, Helle was murdered by her dirtbag husband, Richard Crafts. Richard was motivated by his ego to kill his wife - most of his decisions in life were led by his …
Surviving Evil
An often overlooked aspect in the true crime genre is that sometimes true crime isn't about death - sometimes it's about life. Join Christie as she highlights three powerful women who looked evil in the face and survived. All three women,…
Throwback: Christopher Scarver
As we work out some technical difficulties, we hope you will enjoy this throwback episode! What happens when killers collide and the prison walls that are meant to keep the monsters contained become bloodied? The line between victim and di…
Dumb Criminals: Murder Edition
What do Randy Lee Tench, Dennis Rader, Amanda Taylor, and Nathaniel White all have in common? Individually, they all caused their own downfalls. Each one is a dirtbag murderer, and each one caused their own arrests by having 'not-so-brigh…
Dumb Criminals and How They Got Caught
Crime is never a good idea. Sometimes the dirtbag gets away and never faces justice...but other times, a criminal hands themselves over to the authorities on a silver platter. Join Christie as she highlights dumb criminals, their crimes, …
Prison Programs that Work: Stitching Hope
What happens after a dirtbag gets locked up? Across the world, many prisons run structured programs for inmates. Are these initiatives needed? Are they fair to the victims of the criminals who are participating and benefiting from them? …
Tulip 22: Fiona Beal
Fiona Beal was a sweet and calm elementary school teacher by day. By night, she created an alter ego named 'Tulip 22' to cope with her failing relationship. Hounded down by her partner's abusive and controlling ways, 'Tulip 22' began plot…
Last Suppers: The Crimes Behind the Meals
What we eat may say more about us than we think - especially when it's the last thing we ever do. Join Christie as she explores the crimes and last meals of ten different dirtbags. From notorious serial killers like Ted Bundy and John Way…
Famous Canadian Police Hunts in History
Welcome to Christie's first solo episode! Join Christie as she explores different cases in Canadian history where the dirtbags were able to outsmart and outrun the authorities - for a time at least. Some of these cases are truly shocking …
Throwback: Peter Madsen
In 2017 Peter Madsen invited journalist Kim Wall onto his self-made submarine, the UC3 Nautilus, under the guise of being interviewed about his race to produce the first manned rocket to enter outer space. Kim was never seen again and Peter…
Throwback: Christopher Benoit
Chris Benoit was one of the most elite professional wrestlers spanning more than two decades. Over a three day period, Chris shockingly murdered his wife and youngest son, before taking his own life. What caused this loving husband and fath…
Podcast Update
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Throwback: Lance Butterfield
When one father's dream of becoming an all American football star are dashed, he see's redemption in the lives of his children. Bill Butterfield's drive to see his son, Lance, succeed on the football field becomes an obsession with deadly c…
Throwback: Arthur Freeman
Arthur Freeman took being a dirtbag to new heights when he ended his child's life on the West Gate Bridge in Melbourne, Australia. The ruthless murder of Darcey Freeman shocked and horrified a nation. This case took place in 2009 but is sti…
No Ordinary Girl: Sharon Elizabeth Kinne
When Sharon Kinne's husband, James, was found shot dead in 1960, she told police that it was a tragic accident - and at first, they believed her. She seemed like an ordinary, all-American housewife; but that couldn't have been further from…
Beyond BDSM: Graham Dwyer
Graham Dwyer, a self proclaimed sadist, obsessed with piquerism, preyed on a woman whom he thought he could manipulate into letting him fulfill his darkest fantasies. Elaine O'Hara was only 36-years-old when her life was brutally taken on …
Little Sonny: Marcus Dorwin Adams
Marcus Dorwin Adams, known as 'Little Sonny', was a feared enforcer and rising shot-caller within a violent street gang in L.A.. His ruthless tactics and cold precision earned him the reputation as one to be feared as he committed a string…
The Chocolate Cream Killer: Christiana Edmunds
The case of Christiana Edmunds has been debated since 1871. Christiana became known as 'The Chocolate Cream Killer' after lacing chocolate creams with strychnine. Some believe that she simply went mad and began poisoning the people of Bri…
Murder for Breakfast: Joshua Davies
When 15-year-old Rebecca Aylward agreed to meet her ex-boyfriend, Joshua Davies, in a quiet Welsh forest, she thought it was a chance to reconcile - but it was a trap. Obsessed with control and manipulation, Joshua had been plotting her de…
Divergent Darkness: Brian Cohee
What would you do if you made a grisly discovery inside of your own home? On March 1, 2021, the parents of Brian Cohee Jr. made the decision to call 911 after finding a severed head inside their son's closet. The details of this case are …
Pillow Talk: Kelly Cochran
The darkest secrets are often the ones whispered between lovers in the dead of the night. For Jason and Kelly Cochran, those secrets led to the brutal murder of Christopher Regan. In this twisted tale of love, betrayal, and murder, the li…
Shopping Spree Killer: Dana Sue Gray
Dana Sue Gray became a serial killer in 1994. Dana used her shopping addiction as a way to cope with her trials in life. When the money dried up, Dana targeted the most vulnerable people she knew. Within one month span, this dirtbag took…
Blood, Money and Drugs: William Sandeson
A promising Dalhousie University student, Taylor Samson, vanished without a trace after what was supposed to be a simple drug deal. What seemed like a routine exchange quickly turned into a deadly scheme, with another Dalhousie student at …
Stalking a Star: Robert Bardo
Rebecca Schaeffer was a rising star in the 1980s. Robert Bardo was a serial stalker. Robert's infatuation with Rebecca started when she landed the role of 'Patti' on the hit TV show, 'My Sister Sam'. Robert began to feel like Rebecca bel…
The Deadly South Side: Chester Turner
Chester Turner thrived in the gritty underbelly of LA's South Side during the 1980s and 1990s, a time when gang violence, drugs, and a crumbling justice system created the perfect storm for his dark ambitions. Known as one of the most prol…
Liar, Liar: Jennifer Pan
Is it ever okay to tell a lie? What happens when one lie turns into two? If you're not careful, deception can snowball until it becomes too big to manage. In November of 2010, the lies told by Jennifer Pan would have deadly results for t…
Broken Hearts Collaboration 2.0
Join us for the return of a very special collaboration; Broken Hearts 2.0This year, we explore the seasons of love. From the spring of budding romance to the chill of winter kill, we take a look at the different seasons of love and how som…
Two-Faced: Kaitlin Armstrong
Kaitlin Armstrong was fueled by jealousy when she fatally shot pro-cyclist, Anna Moriah 'Mo' Wilson, on May 11, 2022. Although Kaitlin insists that she is innocent, she took extreme actions in order to evade arrest and incarceration. Just …
Cold Blue: Stephanie Lazarus
In 1986, Sherri Rasmussen, a young and vibrant nurse, was found murdered in her Los Angeles home under what seemed to be a botched burglary. For decades, the case remained cold, cloaked in unanswered questions and strange inconsistencies. …
10 Rillington Place: John Christie
In March of 1953, a grisly discovery was made at 10 Rillington Place, in Notting Hill, London. The bodies of three women were found in a wallpaper-covered kitchen alcove. Before long, many more bodies were unearthed from the back garden, …
Thread of Coincidences: Allan Lee Phillips
On January 6, 1982, 29 year old, Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer didn't return home after working in Breckenridge, Colorado. She was only the first woman to go missing that day; soon 21 year old, Annette Schnee, was also reported unaccounted for. T…
Collaboration Throwback: The Taylor Toller Story - Dustin Duthie (Featuring Kim from 'A Million Other Choices')
Join us for a very special throwback episode when we collaborated with Kim Toller, the host of true crime podcast, 'A Million Other Choices'. Kim's niece, Taylor, unfortunately fell victim to the dirtbag, Dustin Duthie in 2018. Kim gracious…
Buried Motives Interview: You May Also Like
Join us for a very special bonus episode! We recently had the privilege to join Matt Cundill on his podcast, "You May Also Like", for a candid conversation about all things podcasting and true crime! We discuss everything from how we first …
Christmas Throwback: Colin Ireland
Join us as we revisit a New Year's resolution to kill. Colin Ireland is a dirtbag who felt like he didn't receive the recognition that he deserved. He decided to take matters into his own hands in 1993 by making a personal goal that would g…
Christmas Throwback: Darrel Edward Brooks Jr.
Join us as we revisit a harrowing Christmas case. In 2021, the Waukesha, Wisconsin Christmas parade was tragically ruined by the dirtbag, Darrell Edward Brooks Jr., who gave no thought to anyone's life but his own. Sadly, six lives were los…
Covina Christmas Massacre: Bruce Pardo
On Christmas Eve, 2008, the Ortega family gathered for their annual holiday celebration. Laughter and cheer suddenly turned into screams and terror when a man dressed in a Santa suit arrived at the Ortega home and opened fire on the unsuspe…
Christmas Escape: Lester Eubanks
The 1965 murder of Mary Ellen Deener, a 14-year-old Ohio girl, shocked the small town of Mansfield when she was brutally beaten and shot by Lester Eubanks, a monster with a history of violent crimes. Despite being convicted and sentenced to…