Buried Motives

On Sunday, October 31, 2010, sixteen-year-old Devon Griffin, came home to what he initially thought was a Halloween prank. Unfortunately, the horror that he witnessed was real and at the center of this nightmare was a member of his own family.  If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy us a snack, follow us on social media, click 'follow' where ever you're listening...

What do the horror movies 'Psycho', 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre', and 'Silence of the Lambs' all have in common? The sick and deranged dirtbag, Edward Gein. Edward's unhealthy obsession with his mother led him to brutally murder at least two women, and do unspeakable things to the deceased bodies of many more. During a full moon, Edward found it hard to resist the urge, to find out for himself, w...

How far should a parent go to protect their child? Leonarda Cianciulli committed the ultimate crime to protect her son from the ravages of war by sending three unsuspecting women to their deaths in Northern Italy. She believed that human sacrifices were needed as an exchange for her son's safety. Her choices and actions after the crimes have some questioning if a mother's love was her true motivat...

Joel Guy Jr. is the term 'spoiled rotten to the core' personified. His laziness and sense of entitlement caused him to brutally murder the two people in the world who loved him the most. The dirtbag in this Thanksgiving Day case was anything but grateful, and would prove to be too slothful to even carry out the entire cover-up of his despicable crimes.  If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways...

Shawn Cameron Lamb was a victim of the '60's scoop' of Indigenous children that occurred in Canada. He struggled to become a functioning member of society, turning to a life of crime that ultimately led to the murders of at least three Indigenous women when the system failed to recognize his escalating violent behavior.  If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy us a...

What happens when you mix a vampire, a 'Sugar Daddy', a sex cult, and a coven of witches together? You get the case of Aubrey Trail and Bailey Boswell. These two dirtbags heartlessly murdered 24-year-old Sydney Loofe in hopes of gaining magical powers. If it hadn't been for Aubrey's massive ego and narcissism, they just might have gotten away with it.  If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways...

In the 1920's, the United States and Canada were terrorized by a truly disturbed individual, Earle Leonard Nelson. His animalistic urges and traits earned him many names in the media. This beast of a man, often referred to as 'The Dark Strangler' or 'The Gorilla Strangler', would prey on the unsuspecting landladies that provided him with shelter. He repaid their kindness in the most vile way.  If...

Lisa Montgomery was the first female federal prisoner to be executed in the United States in 67 years. Lisa viciously murdered pregnant Bobbie Jo Stinnett and abducted her unborn child in 2004. Many people debate if Lisa's life should have been spared, due to her mental illnesses and the atrocious abuse that she suffered as a child. Was Lisa living in a dissociated state or was she just pure evil?...

Dorothea Puente was anything but the sweet grandmotherly lady she portrayed herself to be. She filled her boarding house in the 1980's with vulnerable victims for financial gain and then callously killed and buried them in her own backyard. This wolf in granny's clothing was a dirtbag of fabled proportions. If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy us a snack, follow...

In 1993, the tiny village of Savona, New York, was stunned to discover the grisly murder of a local four-year-old boy. Immediately, everyone started to search for the cold-blooded killer. The entire nation was shocked when the scrawny 13-year-old boy, Eric Smith, was arrested for the heinous crime. This case will make you question what an appropriate punishment is for a teenage dirtbag, and is the...

Some dirtbags don't deserve to be a father. That's definitely the case with Jason James Radtke. In the early morning of August 10, 1990, he committed a truly gruesome act. Jason's crime and behavior was so loathsome that it caused a seasoned investigator to quit the police force.  If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy us a snack, follow us on social media, click...

Sometimes animals are not the only predators who you need to watch out for in the forest. Gary Hilton earned himself the name, 'The National Forest Serial Killer' by laying in wait until he found the perfect time to attack his unsuspecting victims. Gary was arrested at the age of 61 and charged with four murders, however, authorities believe he could have started killing decades earlier.  If you e...

Shanna Golyar took romantic rivalry to the limits when she set her sights on Dave Kroupa. Her despicable acts of treachery knew no bounds as she pursued the man whom she believed belonged to her and to no one else. This belief led her to eliminate the competition permanently. If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy us a snack, follow us on social media, click 'foll...

Theodore Coneys was given the nickname, 'The Denver Spider Man', after he was discovered living in a tiny crawlspace inside someone's attic for the duration of nine months. Theodore brutally murdered one of the home owners and 'haunted' the house until the other owner fled. A hero, this 'Spider Man' was not! If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy us a snack, follo...

In 2008, James Fayed traded in his love for his wife and the mother of his children for gold. The monster that emerged out of this self-made millionaire was a conniving beast who left tragedy and betrayal in his wake.  If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy us a snack, follow us on social media, click 'follow' where ever you're listening from, and give us a rating...

Sometimes the murderer isn't necessarily the dirtbag in a case. Fourteen year old, Cinnamon Brown, was manipulated and coerced by her own father to murder her stepmother, and take the blame. He was happy to let her rot in prison until the truth was finally revealed.  If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy us a snack, follow us on social media, click 'follow' where...

In 2017, two plumbers made a house call that they will never forget. What they unclogged from the drains helped capture Adam Jeffery Strong, a sadistic man who terrorized vulnerable teenage girls in Oshawa, Ontario. It's up to you to decide if he was a serial killer or not. If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy us a snack, follow us on social media, click 'follow...

Robert 'Willie' Pickton is one of Canada's most evil and notorious serial killers. The massive crime scene investigation for this case was the largest in Canadian history, spanning 6.5 hectares. Robert admitted to killing 49 women and feeding their bodies to his pigs. It would take years for this dirtbag to be discovered and held accountable for his shockingly vile actions.  If you enjoy listening...

The one way to ensure you know the ending of the story is to write it yourself. Nancy Lee Crampton Brophy, novelist and entrepreneur, did just that when she posted an essay entitled 'How to Murder Your Husband' and then followed her own advice, attempting to get away with murder.  If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy us a snack, follow us on social media, click...

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 father to commit the most horrific of all acts?  If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy us a snack, follow us on social media, cli...

Keith Jesperson earned the name 'The Happy Face Killer' from the notes that he would leave for the media and police, boasting of his 1990's killing spree. His background and his crimes will leave you with anything but a smile.  If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy us a snack, follow us on social media, click 'follow' where ever you're listening from, and give us...

Grady Stiles Jr. came from a long line of family members affected by ectrodactyly, a rare condition causing his hands to resemble lobster claws. Unfortunately, fame, fortune, and the exciting carnival lifestyle would not prevent Grady from becoming a mean-spirited, cold-blooded killer. No one was safe in this dirtbag's path.  If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy...

In 1984, Dan and Ron Lafferty, two brothers, committed an unthinkable sin. They proclaimed that they were fulfilling God's commandments when they viciously murdered two of their own family members. Where do you draw the line between beliefs and craziness, visions and delusions?  If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy us a snack, follow us on social media, click 'f...

John Wayne Glover took Australia by storm when he targeted vulnerable, elderly women as his victims. His heinous acts earned him the title, 'The Granny Killer'. Was he a spineless coward, taking his rage out on those who couldn't fight back, or was he a classic case of a man with mommy issues? Perhaps he was both?! If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy us a snack...

The Johnson-Bentley family was gathered around the campfire, swapping stories, and enjoying the great outdoors of the BC wilderness when the unthinkable happens. In August of 1982, the lives of three generations would be taken during a family vacation by one beastly dirtbag creeping in the shadows.  If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy us a snack, follow us on s...