Motive to Murder

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

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."

PART 2On this weeks 2 part episode we delve into the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.On the evening of Sunday, 12th June 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson, aged 35, was stabbed to death outside her home, along with her friend, 25-year-old restaurant waiter, Ron Goldman. Her body was discovered shortly after midnight on 13th June by a neighbour.This was a brutal and frenzied attack which led to O.J Simpson being arrested as the prime suspect in the murders. Evidence found at the scene implicated Simpson as well as evidence in his Ford Bronco and at his house of residence.The trial of OJ Simpson would last for 11 months with twist and turns like you could not imagine. Was OJ Simpson, the all American Football legend be capable of committing this horrific murder. The evidence is key in any investigation, and in this case there was a mass of it.Music by Slip StreamLost Causes- https://slip.stream/tracks/e9694301-ca75-4d37-a69f-cae399efeee1Immense Threats - https://slip.stream/tracks/cee38cc5-013e-4575-996a-a3a7f43e9d20Sources: "The O.J. Simpson Murder Trial : Excerpts of Opening Statements by Simpson Prosecutors". Los Angeles Times "The Simpson Case: The Fugitive; Simpson Is Charged, Chased, Arrested". The New York Times. "Lawyer for O.J. Simpson Quits Case". The New York TimesThe Run of His Life: The People V. O.J. Simpson "Simpson Team Taking Aim at DNA Laboratory". The New York Times "Judge Allows Evidence of Domestic Violence in O.J. Simpson Murder Case" "CourtTV.com – Trials – O.J. Simpson: Week-by-week". "Months into Trial, State Begins Unveiling Crucial Blood Evideence". Chicago Tribune "Hairs Found at Crime Scene Are Microscopically Similar to O.J. Simpson's, Says FBI Expert Witness

PART 1On this weeks 2 part episode we delve into the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. On the evening of Sunday, 12th June 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson, aged 35, was stabbed to death outside her home, along with her friend, 25-year-old restaurant waiter, Ron Goldman. Her body was discovered shortly after midnight on 13th June by a neighbour. This was a brutal and frenzied attack which led to O.J Simpson being arrested as the prime suspect in the murders. Evidence found at the scene implicated Simpson as well as evidence in his Ford Bronco and at his house of residence. The trial of OJ Simpson would last for 11 months with twist and turns like you could not imagine. Was OJ Simpson, the all American Football legend be capable of committing this horrific murder. The evidence is key in any investigation, and in this case there was a mass of it. We researching the details of the murders, trial and aftermath in this episode. We will leave this up to you to determine what actually happened and who did it.Thank you once again for listening

On 25th March 2020 during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Police were called to the Cup Foods Convivence store at 3759 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis at around 8pm. A man fitting the description of George Floyd has apparently paid for some cigarettes with a fake $20 dollar bill. Police were directed to the car that Mr Floyd was sat in and subsequently handcuffed and arrested him. Things would take a highly unnecessary turn when Officer Derek Chauvin (now former officer) entered the frame and proceed to man handle George Floyd to the ground and place his knee into the back of his neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds. George Floyd would shortly after be pronounced dead.This horrific use of Police Brutality would be seen around the world through the general publics videos taken on their phones and the Police Axon body cams. This would cause worldwide protest and also unity between people.George Floyd died for no reason and would more than likely still be alive today if it wasn't for the inhumane way that he was treated by the Minneapolis Police force.We take a look at what happened, why it happened and the reasons it shouldn't have happened.Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 and half years in prison for the murder of George Floyd.Funds can be raised for George Floyds family at the below link.https://gofund.me/47ffdd27**Music Courtesy of Slip Stream****Song- Lost Causes**https://slip.stream/tracks/e9694301-ca75-4d37-a69f-cae399efeee1

On this weeks Bonus Episode, we discuss why people kill and who they kill and why? On this weeks episode we talk about acts of violence against women that end up in murder. This is known as Femicide.Sources:The Femicide Census 2020https://www.femicidecensus.orgBBC Newshttps://youtu.be/oT3XR1e1Aoo5 Newshttps://youtu.be/jiMXbnf_3ngCNNvhttps://youtu.be/XPnYYMmQ9Fc**Music Courtesy of Slip Stream****Song- Lost Causes**https://slip.stream/tracks/e9694301-ca75-4d37-a69f-cae399efeee1