Crime and Motive

Suspended from her dream school, college sophomore Sydney Powell went to shocking lengths to hide the truth from her family, culminating in the brutal murder of her mother, Brenda Powell. What made Sydney Powell snap? In this episode, we delve into the lies, psychological turmoil, and courtroom drama surrounding this devastating case, exploring whether justice was truly served. Follow us at: @Murd...

When a routine faculty meeting at the University of Alabama turns into a scene of unimaginable horror, the world is left wondering what hapened to Dr. Amy Bishop—a brilliant neurobiologist whose denial of tenure ignited a deadly rampage. In this episode, we delve into the twisted path that led to the shooting, uncovering long-buried secrets from her past, including the mysterious death of her brot...

We're taking a break for the Holidays! Enjoy this re-released episode.    The violent hazing of Baruch College freshman Michael Deng during a secret fraternity retreat ended in a tragedy that shocked the nation. As the Asian American pledge fought for his life, fraternity members scrambled to cover up their actions, leading to a chilling tale of loyalty, fear, and betrayal. This episode delves int...

We're taking a break for the Holidays! Enjoy this re:released episode.  In 2004, a Psychology professor at the University of Arizona made a shocking revelation to his students: when he was a student at Swarthmore College in 1955, he committed a murder. How was he allowed to go from a killer to a beloved husband, father, and professor? He claimed he was pushed to kill.   Follow us at: @MurderUPodca...

A mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, leaves four dead and eight wounded in the worst school shooting in Georgia history. The apprehended suspect, Colt Gray, attended the school for less than a week, and days later, in a surprising twist, his father, Colin Gray, is also arrested and charged with second-degree murder, among other charges.  Become a supporter of this podcast:...

At a prestigious university for the deaf, two students are murdered in the same dorm building within five months, and investigators believe the killer could be targeting members of the LGBTQ+ community until one of the witnesses becomes the prime suspect in these shocking and senseless murders.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-and-motive--6152042/support...

On April 16, 2007, Virginia Tech became the scene of a tragic event when 32 people were murdered in one of the deadliest school shootings in American history. The massacre left the campus and the nation grappling with immense grief and shock, haunted by lingering questions and subtle signs that hinted at the storm to come. The Virginia Tech community would forever be marked by this profound traged...

When Nohema Graber, a beloved high school Spanish teacher in Fairfield, Iowa, is found brutally murdered in a local park, the small, close-knit community is shattered. Everyone is shocked when two of her students become the prime suspects in her grisly murder.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-and-motive--6152042/support . Follow Murder U on: TikTok: https...

Weeks pass with no suspect in sight. Then, a breakthrough: police identify Bryan Kohberger, a 28-year-old PhD student in criminology at Washington State University. In this episode, we delve into the investigation that led to Kohberger’s capture, the evidence that tied him to the murders, and the chilling theories behind his potential motives. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak...

Four University of Idaho students are brutally murdered in their beds in the early morning hours. Weeks of fear and frustration passed without answers—until an arrest shattered the silence: a quiet PhD student from a neighboring university. No one saw it coming, but everyone now wonders... what drove this aspiring scholar to commit such a heinous crime? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://...

Anna Lynn Jones was murdered by Richard Sigman. Three college Freshmen are enjoying a Friday night out when a gunman knocks on the passenger window of their parked car. What happens next is a tragic cautionary tale about what happens when you mix firearms with alcohol.   Follow us at: @MurderUPodcast on Instagram & Tiktok Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988  SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-435...

Skylar Neese was brutally murdered by her two best friends, Shelia Eddy and Rachel Shoaf, who lured her into a wooded area, stabbed her 50 times, and left her for dead.   Follow us at: @MurderUPodcast on Instagram & Tiktok Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988  SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Murder U is an Abnormia Original Podcast Become a...

Cassie Jo Stoddart’s home invasion murder seemed like it was ripped from a horror movie, leading investigators to a killer with a twisted motivation.  Follow us at: @MurderUPodcast on Instagram & Tiktok Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988  SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Murder U is an Abnormia Original Podcast Become a supporter of this po...

Two premed roommates at Harvard University have similar upbringings. However, one grows obsessed with the other and becomes a murderer.  Follow us at: @MurderUPodcast on Instagram & Tiktok Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988  SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Murder U is an Abnormia Original Podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...

In 1972, high school and college students hitchhiking in the Santa Cruz area are found dead in a series of murders committed by a predator the press dubs "The Co-Ed Killer."  Follow us at: @MurderUPodcast on Instagram & Tiktok Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988  SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Murder U is an Abnormia Original Podcast Becom...

A student at Purdue University Fort Wayne, Indiana is tired of her roommate’s mother living in their on-campus apartment. After a tense movie night, the mother takes a simple disagreement to another level.  Follow us at: @MurderUPodcast on Instagram & Tiktok Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988  SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Murder U is an...

Laken Hope Riley was killed while jogging on a frequented University of Georgia running path and security camera footage proved to be the key to unveiling her killer.  Follow us at: @MurderUPodcast on Instagram & Tiktok Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988  SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Murder U is an Abnormia Original Podcast Become a sup...

Days before Spring Break, the parents of a Central Michigan University student are found dead in his dorm room. What prompted the college sophomore to shoot his own parents? Follow us at: @MurderUPodcast on Instagram & Tiktok Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988  SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Murder U is an Abnormia Original Podcast Become...

17-year-old Japanese high school student Junko Furuta is kidnapped and suffers a 44-day ordeal before being murdered and encased in concrete.     Follow us at: @MurderUPodcast on Instagram & Tiktok Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988  SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-...

A disgruntled neurobiologist professor at the University of Alabama turns a routine department meeting into a deadly shooting rampage. Follow us at: @MurderUPodcast on Instagram & Tiktok Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988  SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Murder U is an Abnormia Original Podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...

A University of Miami linebacker named Marlin Barnes is found beaten to death in his apartment along with his friend Timwanika Lumpkins in a case that pointed to a jealous rage killing.  Follow us at: @MurderUPodcast on Instagram & Tiktok Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988  SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Murder U is an Abnormia Original P...

Jennifer Pan was pushed by her parents to succeed in school. After lying to them about multiple college degrees, she decides that the only way to be free from their expectations is to be free from her parents for good.  Follow us at: @MurderUPodcast on Instagram & Tiktok Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988  SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 M...

The murder of a Western Kentucky University freshman in her own dorm room sparks an investigation that leads to two men being arrested. But the involvement of one raises questions about how the murder probe was conducted.    Follow us at: @MurderUPodcast on Instagram & Tiktok Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988  SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7...

A University of Utah track star, Lauren McCluskey, is stalked and harassed by her abusive ex-boyfriend, and campus police don't take action until it’s too late, proving the sexist negligence of the department.  Follow us at: @MurderUPodcast on Instagram & Tiktok Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988  SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Murder U i...

A forbidden love at the University of Virginia leads to the shocking double murder of an upper class couple.  Follow us at: @MurderUPodcast on Instagram & Tiktok Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988  SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Murder U is an Abnormia Original Podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/c...