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Buried Motives

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Join us each week as we go beneath the surface and dig deep into the lives of some of the most notorious killers. True Crime enthusiasts, Christie and Melissa, examine what led up to these chilling crimes and discuss all things murder. The truth must be exhumed.

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What is Buried Motives about?

Join us each week as we go beneath the surface and dig deep into the lives of some of the most notorious killers. True Crime enthusiasts, Christie and Melissa, examine what led up to these chilling crimes and discuss all things murder. The truth must be exhumed.

What has Buried Motives covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Corruption Behind Bars" (25 September 2025, 39 minutes), "Inspired by True Events: Haunted Edition" (18 September 2025, 47 minutes), and "Inspired by True Events" (11 September 2025, 40 minutes).

How often does Buried Motives publish?

Buried Motives publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 219 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Buried Motives?

Booking probability for Buried Motives is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Buried Motives requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Buried Motives's contact route on record: verified email.

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Buried Motives is a true crime podcast with 219 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #202

    Corruption Behind Bars

    Sep 25, 202539 min

    We are all typically familiar with the events leading up to a criminal getting sentenced to spending time behind bars. For the most part, we are grateful for the women and men who work at jails and prison facilities...

  • Episode #201

    Inspired by True Events: Haunted Edition

    Sep 18, 202547 min

    What do the movies The Conjuring, The Exorcist, The Haunting in Connecticut, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, and Child's Play all have in common? The answer: they all were based on true stories! Join Christie as she digs...

  • Episode #200

    Inspired by True Events

    Sep 11, 202540 min

    Most of us seem to love watching a good scary movie every once in a while. We get a rush of adrenaline as we witness tense moments on a screen. When we become afraid, we can often ease our fear by reminding ourselves...

  • Episode #199

    Marriage After Murder

    Sep 4, 202536 min

    What does a fairy tale romance look like? Can true love exist behind bars? Join Christie as she explores the phenomenon of hybristophilia. Some of the worst dirtbags are married and even become fathers after being found...

  • Episode #198

    Famous Canadian Police Hunts in History: Part Two

    Aug 28, 202521 min

    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 and review! Thanks for listening...

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  • Episode #197

    The Woodchipper Murder: Richard Crafts

    Aug 21, 20251h 21m

    Helle Crafts was a stunning and talented flight attendant from Denmark. In 1986, Helle was murdered by her dirtbag husband, Richard Crafts. Richard was motivated by his ego to kill his wife - most of his decisions in...

  • Episode #196

    Surviving Evil

    Aug 14, 202535 min

    An often overlooked aspect in the true crime genre is that sometimes true crime isn't about death - sometimes it's about life. Join Christie as she highlights three powerful women who looked evil in the face and...

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    Throwback: Christopher Scarver

    Aug 7, 202555 min

    As we work out some technical difficulties, we hope you will enjoy this throwback episode! What happens when killers collide and the prison walls that are meant to keep the monsters contained become bloodied? The line...

  • Episode #194

    Dumb Criminals: Murder Edition

    Jul 31, 202539 min

    What do Randy Lee Tench, Dennis Rader, Amanda Taylor, and Nathaniel White all have in common? Individually, they all caused their own downfalls. Each one is a dirtbag murderer, and each one caused their own arrests by...

  • Episode #193

    Dumb Criminals and How They Got Caught

    Jul 24, 202532 min

    Crime is never a good idea. Sometimes the dirtbag gets away and never faces justice...but other times, a criminal hands themselves over to the authorities on a silver platter. Join Christie as she highlights dumb...

  • Episode #192

    Prison Programs that Work: Stitching Hope

    Jul 17, 202539 min

    What happens after a dirtbag gets locked up? Across the world, many prisons run structured programs for inmates. Are these initiatives needed? Are they fair to the victims of the criminals who are participating and...

  • Episode #191

    Tulip 22: Fiona Beal

    Jul 10, 20251h 13m

    Fiona Beal was a sweet and calm elementary school teacher by day. By night, she created an alter ego named 'Tulip 22' to cope with her failing relationship. Hounded down by her partner's abusive and controlling ways...

  • Episode #190

    Last Suppers: The Crimes Behind the Meals

    Jul 3, 202554 min

    What we eat may say more about us than we think - especially when it's the last thing we ever do. Join Christie as she explores the crimes and last meals of ten different dirtbags. From notorious serial killers like Ted...

  • Episode #189

    Famous Canadian Police Hunts in History

    Jun 26, 202541 min

    Welcome to Christie's first solo episode! Join Christie as she explores different cases in Canadian history where the dirtbags were able to outsmart and outrun the authorities - for a time at least. Some of these cases...

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    Throwback: Peter Madsen

    Jun 19, 20251h 6m

    In 2017 Peter Madsen invited journalist Kim Wall onto his self-made submarine, the UC3 Nautilus, under the guise of being interviewed about his race to produce the first manned rocket to enter outer space. Kim was never...

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    Throwback: Christopher Benoit

    Jun 12, 20251h 10m

    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...

  • Buried Motives

    Podcast Update

    Jun 5, 20254 min

    The update you've all been waiting for! The podcast is changing; listen to this clip to find out all the details. xoxo If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy us a snack, follow us on...

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    Throwback: Lance Butterfield

    May 22, 20251h 30m

    When one father's dream of becoming an all American football star are dashed, he see's redemption in the lives of his children. Bill Butterfield's drive to see his son, Lance, succeed on the football field becomes an...

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    Throwback: Arthur Freeman

    May 15, 20251h 11m

    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...

  • Episode #188

    No Ordinary Girl: Sharon Elizabeth Kinne

    May 8, 20251h 11m

    When Sharon Kinne's husband, James, was found shot dead in 1960, she told police that it was a tragic accident - and at first, they believed her. She seemed like an ordinary, all-American housewife; but that couldn't...

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