Oct 16, 20264 min
“I’m Not the Convict, I’m the Convict’s Mama” The Viral Video Dividing the Internet A video celebrating a man’s release from prison went viral with nearly 4 million views and it has the internet completely divided. The...
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Criminal Motives
Hosted by Matthew Phifer · society · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to Criminal Motives, a true crime Youtube Channel where therapy meets investigation.I'm a therapist reacting to real life true crime events, analyzing not only the facts but also the human behavior behind them. Each episode, we will dissect current cases with compassion, professional insight, and a deep dive into the motivations behind the headlines. If you're drawn to gripping stories and thoughtful analysis, you're in the right place. Let's explore the minds behind the crimes together.
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What is Criminal Motives about?
Welcome to Criminal Motives, a true crime Youtube Channel where therapy meets investigation.I'm a therapist reacting to real life true crime events, analyzing not only the facts but also the human behavior behind them. Each episode, we will dissect current cases with compassion, professional insight, and a deep dive into the motivations behind the headlines.
Who hosts Criminal Motives?
Criminal Motives is hosted by Matthew Phifer. The show has published 71 episodes to date.
What has Criminal Motives covered recently?
Recent episodes include "“I’m Not the Convict, I’m the Convict’s Mama” The Viral Video Dividing the Internet" (16 October 2026, 4 minutes), ""He Assumed Because She's a Woman She Wouldn't Know Anything About Cameras"" (14 October 2026, 14 minutes), and "“I Don’t Care If I Go to Jail”, The Shocking Truth Behind a 6-Year-Old Who Shot His Teacher" (14 October 2026, 11 minutes).
How often does Criminal Motives publish?
Criminal Motives publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 71 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Criminal Motives?
Booking probability for Criminal Motives is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Criminal Motives requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Criminal Motives's contact route on record: verified email.
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Matthew Phifer hosts Criminal Motives, a society podcast with 71 episodes published.
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- Oct 14, 202614 min
He Assumed She Wouldn't Know Anything About Cameras He Was Wrong What a stolen heirloom reveals about manipulation, gaslighting, and who gets believed When Kai's mom handed her a 1960s Rolleiflex camera found in her...
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“I Don’t Care If I Go to Jail” — The Shocking Truth Behind a 6-Year-Old Who Shot His Teacher
Oct 14, 202611 minA six-year-old boy stole a gun from his mother’s purse, brought it to school, and shot his teacher. The body cam footage that followed is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. As a therapist, I break down what the footage...
- Oct 12, 20267 min
A recruiter with 16 years of experience went viral after saying Gen Z candidates showing up to interviews with iced coffee is unprofessional and the internet had a LOT to say about it. Is she gatekeeping or is she...
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The Pastor Everyone Warned Her About
Sep 6, 202621 minTHIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY BETTERHELPGet 15% off your first month here: http://betterhelp.com/mattphiferShe served her husband divorce papers on a Friday. Two days later, she was found dead in a North Carolina...
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Chris Watts Killed Four People Including His Unborn Son | Eight Years Later He's Getting Married
Aug 15, 202623 minIf this story brought something up for you personally real support is available.Get started with BetterHelp online therapy today. http://betterhelp.com/mattphiferWant to get your finances organized?I use Monarch Money...
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The Photos And Videos Of Nolan Wells Are Going Viral — But Nobody Is Asking If They're Actually Real
Jul 16, 202642 minNew photos and videos of Nolan Wells are going viral. But are they actually credible? And what are the people closest to Nolan his friends and his football coach actually saying about what happened on Horn Island on...
- Jul 7, 202634 min
Atlanta called itself "the city too busy to hate." Then, between 1979 and 1981, at least 29 Black children and young adults were murdered — and the city's response became almost as controversial as the killings...
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'I Didn't Kill Her on the Side of the Road' — How Taylor Parker Gaslit an Entire Investigation
Jun 26, 202638 minI Didn't Kill Her on the Side of the Road' — How Taylor Parker Gaslit an Entire InvestigationNetflix's Maternal Instinct covers one of the most disturbing true crime cases in recent memory — but the body cam footage and...
- Jun 24, 202644 min
Karmelo Anthony Said He Did It On Camera — So Why Are People Still Debating This?For the first time since the verdict the evidence from the Karmelo Anthony trial is public. The surveillance footage from the track meet...
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Karmelo Anthony's Own Defense May Have Cost Him Everything
Jun 17, 202640 min15% off Therapy with Betterhelp: http://betterhelp.com/mattphiferCriminal Motives with Matt Phifer — Behavioral analysis of true crime cases through the lens of psychology and human behavior.🔔 Subscribe for new...
- Jun 11, 202637 min
Karmelo Anthony Had a Right to Defend Himself — So Why Is He Going to Prison?A Texas jury took less than 3 hours to find Karmelo Anthony guilty of murdering Austin Metcalf and then sentenced him to 35 years in the same...
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Every Single Witness Said It Wasn't Self-Defense — Even The Ones Karmelo's Team Called
Jun 9, 202629 minS0Every Single Witness Said It Wasn't Self-Defense — Even The Ones Karmelo's Team CalledThe defense has rested. Karmelo Anthony will not take the stand. And twelve jurors are about to decide the rest of his life — armed...
- Jun 9, 202629 minS0
Michael Jackson Was Found Not Guilty — His Behavior Was Still IndefensibleNetflix just dropped Michael Jackson: The Verdict — but the most damning parts of this story didn't make the cut. Behavioral analyst Matt Phifer...
- Jun 8, 202630 minS0
<p>Mackenzie Shirilla's Prison Record EXPOSED: Sexual Misconduct, Contraband & More | Criminal MotivesIs Mackenzie Shirilla sabotaging her own future behind bars? In this episode, therapist Matt Phifer dives deep into...
- Jun 5, 202644 minS0
He Ran Over a Woman 100 Times. His Fans Called It a MisunderstandingWade Wilson the so-called "Deadpool Killer" was convicted of two brutal murders, yet somehow amassed a cult-like following of women who believed he was...
- Jun 5, 202623 minS0
Jury selection is officially underway in McKinney, Texas — and the tension outside the courthouse is already building. Demonstrators are gathering on both sides, the GiveSendGo fundraiser for Karmelo Anthony has now...
- Jun 3, 202630 minS0
<p>He Admitted He Did It — So Why Are Millions Defending Carmelo Anthony?The Karmelo Anthony murder trial is officially underway and this one hits close to home. A confrontation at a high school track meet in Frisco...
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Sorry, But Mackenzie Shirilla Was Convicted of the Wrong Crime
May 25, 202618 minS0Sorry, But Mackenzie Shirilla Was Convicted of the Wrong CrimeWas Mackenzie Shirilla wrongly convicted of murder? Professionals weigh in on The Crash — Netflix's explosive new documentary — and the verdict may surprise...
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McKenzie Sharilla Had Sugar Daddies, a Prison Girlfriend & Zero Remorse — But Is She Innocent?
May 21, 202641 minS0<p>McKenzie Sharilla was sentenced to two consecutive 15-to-life terms for the murders of Dominic Russo and DaVon Flanigan. But what is she really like behind bars? Two women who were incarcerated with her — including...
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