Motive to Murder

Memorial DayWhen 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.

The Confessions of Harlow DunnThirteen 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.

Lights in the SkyEvery 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.

Apartment 6BWhen 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.

On 31 August 1997, Diana died in a car crash in the Pont de l'Alma 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 PrincessMusic by SlipStreamLost Causeshttps://slip.stream/tracks/e9694301-ca75-4d37-a69f-cae399efeee1Too Carefulhttps://slip.stream/tracks/2df8da0a-d97e-47e9-a692-3c5835074f1fMusic Also by:Elton John- Candle in the Wind (2007)Sources:"The Princess and The Press". BBC. "Diana jury blames paparazzi and Henri Paul for her 'unlawful killing'". Daily Telegraph "Diana crash caused by chauffeur, says report". The Daily Telegraph.Days That Shook the World. "Diana's Mourners Span the Globe". Honolulu Star-Advertiser "Memorials to "the people's princess" still draw admirers

Welcome to Ghost Stories, part of the Motive to Murder podcast. A Brief BackgroundIn 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

BECOME A MEMBERWhy 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 membersACAST+ MEMBERSHIPMonthly Membershiphttps://plus.acast.com/s/motivetomurderDonationhttps://supporter.acast.com/motivetomurderPATREON MEMBERSHIPhttps://patreon.com/motivetomurderThank you for you support and all your reviews.Track: Pressing ButtonsMusic by Slip.stream: https://slip.stream/tracks/8606a85b-6573-4101-a1ac-7a6e95ffd5c0

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 SlipStreamhttps://slip.stream/tracks/e9694301-ca75-4d37-a69f-cae399efeee1https://slip.stream/tracks/c10cc6c4-a9ff-442c-b86f-d3e7d40c0a23Sources:https://youtu.be/B21Hwy1ARmIhttps://youtu.be/ozrqbhCGzyEhttps://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Andrew_Cunananhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Cunananhttps://sites.bu.edu/daniellerousseau/2021/04/27/from-gigolo-to-spree-killer-the-tragic-life-of-andrew-cunanan/

On 1 December 1948 at 6:30 am, the police were contacted after the body of a man was discovered on Somerton Park beach near Glenelg, about 11 km (7 mi) southwest of Adelaide, 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] 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] 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-cae399efeee1Sources: . "The Body on Somerton Beach". Smithsonian. "Dead Man Found Lying on Somerton Beach."'Poisoned' in SA – was he a Red Spy?"Unidentified Body Found at Somerton Beach, South Australia, on 1st December 1948https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bM5kowTu5Qhttps://youtu.be/EX-4hsTkLc8 "Death riddle of a man with no name"Police Test Book For Somerton Body Clue"Jessica Thomson's reaction to the dead man's bust"Emily Watkins "We may never know" The Advertiser "Somerton Man to be exhumed by police in attempt to solve mystery""Dead Man Walks into Police H.Q."