Buried Motives

On Tuesday, October 11, 1892, two men made a grisly discovery while digging a trench in the backyard of a home located in MacDonaldtown, Sydney, Australia. The town was horrified to learn that the remains of two infants had been discovered. However, shock and heartbreak would only grow as more babies were unearthed in various locations. John and Sarah Makin were the dirtbags guilty of taking advan...

In 2022, Jeremy Skibicki prowled through the streets of Winnipeg, Manitoba, preying on indigenous, homeless women. He purposely chose them because he considered them subservient to his superiority. This vile dirtbag did the most inhumane things to his victims, Rebecca Contois, Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, and 'Buffalo Woman', before discarding their remains into dumpsters. He proudly declared th...

Alyssa Bustamante was 15 years old when she decided that she wanted to kill someone just to see what it was like. On October 21, 2009, Alyssa used her little sister to lure their neighbor, 9-year-old Elizabeth Olten, out to play. Once Alyssa had Elizabeth alone in the woods, she violently murdered her. Alyssa rushed home to get ready for a dance, but not before withing in her diary about how 'ah-m...

Kim Toller, from 'A Million Other Choices' podcast, joins us this week to share the tragic case of Aurore Gagnon; the little girl who died at the hands of the people who were supposed to love and protect her the most. Their dirtbag actions, and Aurore's death would highlight the need for change in how Canada viewed and protected children. We hope you will enjoy this podcast collaboration! To hear...

Ana Trujillo became known as the 'Stiletto Shoe Killer' after brutally attacking her on-again, off-again, boyfriend, Stefan Andersson, in 2013. Ana would claim that she was only defending herself against a rage-filled, jealous partner when she murdered Stefan with the heel of her 5.5 inch blue suede stiletto shoe. However, as investigators dug a little deeper, they realized that the evidence began...

On April 18th and 19th of 2020, Gabriel Wortman carried out one of Canada's deadliest mass casualties. In just over thirteen hours, he went on a killing spree across several rural communities, murdering twenty-two people. The tragedy shocked the nation and questions were raised about how this dirtbag was able to successfully impersonate a police officer and rain down terror on the people of Nova S...

Colin Howell appeared to be a devoted family man and respected dentist, but behind closed doors, he harbored dark secrets. Colin seemed to have the opinion that he could do whatever he wanted and then repent for his sins later. Eventually, Colin started an affair with Hazel Buchanan, creating a 'love square' between them and their respective spouses. Sadly, their affair escalated into a deadly pla...

In 1993, 12-year-old Polly Klaas was abducted from her home in Petaluma, California during a sleepover with friends. Richard Allen Davis would take the young girl's life before a nationwide search would even begin. This dirtbag was a repeat offender that had been given too many chances to reform. Outrage over his actions would cause reform to the California justice system. If you enjoy listening,...

Tommy Lynn Sells managed to evade police for the span of nearly two decades. Using mostly trains, Tommy traveled across the United States, killing between 23 and 70 people along the way. Tommy admitted that he was addicted to murder and referred to himself as 'hatred'. This dirtbag with the nicknames 'Cross-Country' and 'Coast to Coast' Killer, was finally brought down by an incredibly brave ten y...

Alvin and Judith Neeley shared the worst kind of love story, one that involved murder. They were the precursors to the 'Ken and Barbie' killers, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, and liked to refer to themselves as 'Boney and Claude', a comical version of Bonnie and Clyde. The things that this dirtbag duo did to prove their love to each other ended the lives of Lisa Ann Millican and Janice Kay Chat...

This 'summer-throwback' is about Bob, the Butcher Baker. Alaska's motto is "North to the Future", representing Alaska as a land of promise. For dozens of women, a land of promise it was not. Robert Hansen turns the beautiful oasis around him into a terrifying hunting ground for the victims he viciously chooses to hunt for sport. Sadly, for over a decade, no one heard their screams. If you enjoy li...

Join us for this 'summer-throwback' episode about the Wells Gray Park Murders. 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 listeni...

In 2018, Walter Moody was executed in the state of Alabama, making him the oldest prisoner to be executed in the United States since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. Walter Moody blamed everyone else for his failures and sought revenge on eleventh district court judge, Robert Vance. Join us as we discuss, in detail, how the FBI were able to piece together one dirtbag's actions and discove...

In 2018, Carol Sharrow, in a delusional state, drove out on to the Goodall Park baseball field in the middle of a little league game. Her actions would take the life of grandfather, Douglas Parkhurst, who died while pushing children out of the way. But his hero status would quickly take a dark turn when a secret from the past revealed that he too was a dirtbag. The deadly consequences of Carol's a...

Lulonda Flett grew up in the footsteps of her dysfunctional parents. The choices she made led her to commit a horrific mass murder in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Lulonda's victims were living in a rooming house and were trying to make their own lives better. People have mixed feelings about this case, but regardless, Lulonda's dirtbag actions led to the tragic deaths of five innocent people. If you enjoy...

In 2003, the Whitaker family went out to their favorite restaurant to celebrate that their oldest son had just completed his college courses and was set to graduate. The night of celebration would end tragically with two members of the family dead, the other two injured, and the most unlikely dirtbag as the mastermind behind the tragedy. If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help...

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 still considered one of the worst murders to take place in Australia. This selfish act of spousal revenge broke the hearts of more than one family; the effects are...

In 2017, Pelly Crossing was the site of the brutal killing of Derek Edwards, carried out by a pair of dirtbag sisters, Charabelle and Lynzee Silverfox. Errors in the investigation led to the two sisters initially getting off of first-degree murder charges, and sadly, resulted in a second murder; that of Chelsey Bien. Both sisters would use the trauma that they experienced as children as a defense...

Lloyd Crosbie grew up idolizing his two older brothers. They taught him dysfunction and violence. When Lloyd's brothers were locked up on murder related charges, he decided that he needed to be just like them and wanted to be incarcerated along side them. Sadly, this dirtbag would follow in his brothers' footsteps and destroy the only stable and loving 'family' situation he ever knew. If you enjoy...

Usually when we make plans for the future, they include our loved ones. That was not the case for Peter Keller when he pursued his childhood dream of living in the woods. This selfish dirtbag convinced himself that killing his wife, Lynette, and his daughter, Kaylene, was the only way to live life to the fullest. If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy us a snack,...

Most mothers would do everything possible to protect their child, but what Lois Nadean Smith did in 1982, was inexcusable and unwarranted. Lois had already earned herself the nickname 'Mean Nadean' and taught her son to follow in her footsteps. Together, the evil dirtbag duo ruthlessly tortured and killed an innocent woman, Cynthia Baillie, all in the name of revenge. If you enjoy listening, there...

In 2012, Darren West and his family found something that they never expected while cleaning out their family garage; seven tiny boxes holding seven tiny bodies. With this discovery, Megan Huntsman's secrets were revealed. This dirtbag would be very forthcoming about her murderous ways. The statements made by Megan would leave more question to be answered because her actions are just so incomprehen...

Thomas Montgomery was bored with his life at the age of 45. A loving wife, two children, and a steady job wasn't enough for him. One day Thomas decided to reinvent his younger self and became an 18-year-old marine sniper online. It didn't take long for 'Tommy' to meet a teen-aged tall hot blonde who was interested in his online persona. One thing led to another, and before long, this 'catfishing'...

In 1978, when Dan White took office, the political arena in San Francisco wasn't just cut-throat, it was outright murderous. The motives behind the assassinations of Harvey Milk and George Moscone were veiled under many agendas and have been the source of many different theories. In all the speculation, one thing is certain, this dirtbag's motive wasn't the Twinkies his defense would later become...

Michael Hernandez was a gifted student who attended Southwood Middle School in Palmetto Bay in Miami-Dade County. By the time Michael turned fourteen, he went from a sweet and caring kid, to a boy obsessed with murder and violence. This dirtbag made a meticulous plan to become a serial killer, a plan so heinous that it included wanting to kill his two best friends. If you enjoy listening, there ar...