In 2003, the Whitaker family went out to their favorite restaurant to celebrate that their oldest son had just completed his college courses and was set to graduate. The night of celebration would end tragically with two members of the family dead, the other two injured, and the most unlikely dirtbag as the mastermind behind the tragedy. 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...

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 place in 2009 but is still considered one of the worst murders to take place in Australia. This selfish act of spousal revenge broke the hearts of more than one family; the effects are still being felt and have been the cause of some much needed changes in the Melbourne area. BUY...

In 2017, Pelly Crossing was the site of the brutal killing of Derek Edwards, carried out by a pair of dirtbag sisters, Charabelle and Lynzee Silverfox. Errors in the investigation led to the two sisters initially getting off of first-degree murder charges, and sadly, resulted in a second murder; that of Chelsey Bien. Both sisters would use the trauma that they experienced as children as a defense for their horrible actions. Is there any trauma that can excuse murder? BUY US A SNACK:...

Lloyd Crosbie grew up idolizing his two older brothers. They taught him dysfunction and violence. When Lloyd's brothers were locked up on murder related charges, he decided that he needed to be just like them and wanted to be incarcerated along side them. Sadly, this dirtbag would follow in his brothers' footsteps and destroy the only stable and loving 'family' situation he ever knew. BUY US A SNACK: https://ko-fi.com/buriedmotives Follow us on FaceBook:...

Usually when we make plans for the future, they include our loved ones. That was not the case for Peter Keller when he pursued his childhood dream of living in the woods. This selfish dirtbag convinced himself that killing his wife, Lynette, and his daughter, Kaylene, was the only way to live life to the fullest. BUY US A SNACK: https://ko-fi.com/buriedmotives Follow us on FaceBook: https://m.facebook.com/Buried-Motives-107918331555188/ Follow us on Instagram:...

Most mothers would do everything possible to protect their child, but what Lois Nadean Smith did in 1982, was inexcusable and unwarranted. Lois had already earned herself the nickname 'Mean Nadean' and taught her son to follow in her footsteps. Together, the evil dirtbag duo ruthlessly tortured and killed an innocent woman, Cynthia Baillie, all in the name of revenge. BUY US A SNACK: https://ko-fi.com/buriedmotives Follow us on FaceBook:...

In 2012, Darren West and his family found something that they never expected while cleaning out their family garage; seven tiny boxes holding seven tiny bodies. With this discovery, Megan Huntsman's secrets were revealed. This dirtbag would be very forthcoming about her murderous ways. The statements made by Megan would leave more question to be answered because her actions are just so incomprehensible. BUY US A SNACK: https://ko-fi.com/buriedmotives Follow us on FaceBook:...

Thomas Montgomery was bored with his life at the age of 45. A loving wife, two children, and a steady job wasn't enough for him. One day Thomas decided to reinvent his younger self and became an 18-year-old marine sniper online. It didn't take long for 'Tommy' to meet a teen-aged tall hot blonde who was interested in his online persona. One thing led to another, and before long, this 'catfishing' expedition ended with deadly consequences. BUY US A SNACK: https://ko-fi.com/buriedmotives Follow...

In 1978, when Dan White took office, the political arena in San Francisco wasn't just cut-throat, it was outright murderous. The motives behind the assassinations of Harvey Milk and George Moscone were veiled under many agendas and have been the source of many different theories. In all the speculation, one thing is certain, this dirtbag's motive wasn't the Twinkies his defense would later become known for. BUY US A SNACK: https://ko-fi.com/buriedmotives Follow us on FaceBook:...

Michael Hernandez was a gifted student who attended Southwood Middle School in Palmetto Bay in Miami-Dade County. By the time Michael turned fourteen, he went from a sweet and caring kid, to a boy obsessed with murder and violence. This dirtbag made a meticulous plan to become a serial killer, a plan so heinous that it included wanting to kill his two best friends. BUY US A SNACK: https://ko-fi.com/buriedmotives Follow us on FaceBook:...

In 2003, Sheila Davalloo tried to murder her husband, Paul Christos, while playing an erotic game. He lived through the attack only to find out the true depth of her evil betrayal. Unknown to everyone, this obsessed dirtbag had been living a double life, one that included the murder of her boyfriend's fiance, Annalisa Raymundo. BUY US A SNACK: https://ko-fi.com/buriedmotives Follow us on FaceBook: https://m.facebook.com/Buried-Motives-107918331555188/ Follow us on Instagram:...

Drew Peterson was a serial groom and massive womanizer. Although he continues to plead his innocence, Drew used his position in the Bolingbrook Police Department to his advantage. This dirtbag threatened the women in his life that he could end their lives and make it look like an accident. When the truth came out, not even his gigantic ego or position of power could spare him from the consequences of his awful actions. BUY US A SNACK: https://ko-fi.com/buriedmotives Follow us on FaceBook:...

The truth about the 1960 Easter murder of Irene Garza was discovered shortly after her body was found, but was then buried by the most unlikely people. It would take 57 years to resurrect it again, and hold the dirtbag who caused her death, responsible. BUY US A SNACK: https://ko-fi.com/buriedmotives Follow us on FaceBook: https://m.facebook.com/Buried-Motives-107918331555188/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/buriedmotives Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your...

How far would you go to fit in or protect your image? Bernadette Protti became hyper fixated on her classmate, Kirsten Costas. To Bernadette, Kirsten had everything she wanted and Bernadette was all consumed with using Kirsten to advance her own status and popularity. When things didn't turn out the way that she wanted, this teenage dirtbag let her inner green eyed monster out and did the unthinkable. BUY US A SNACK: https://ko-fi.com/buriedmotives Follow us on FaceBook:...

In 2019, Ireland's longest running murder trial, for the murder of Bobby Ryan, took center stage as the media reported on the hidden secrets of a small farming community. At the center of the scandal was a sordid love affair between in-laws and a controlling, jealous dirtbag. Patrick Quirke wanted it all, but jealousy wasn't the only motive in this tangled web of lies and betrayal. BUY US A SNACK: https://ko-fi.com/buriedmotives Follow us on FaceBook:...

Betty Lou Beets has been referred to as Texas' Black Widow. She had a reputation of chewing up men and spitting them out. Many believe that due to the abuse she endured during her childhood, as well as at the hands of some of her husbands, Betty Lou didn't deserve the punishment that she got. This dirtbag was addicted to love, but was she also a cold-blooded killer? BUY US A SNACK: https://ko-fi.com/buriedmotives Follow us on FaceBook:...

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 obsession with deadly consequences. This athletic nightmare confused the roles of victim and dirtbag, and left jury members ready to come to blows as they decided what punishment was suitable for the crime committed. You might be as surprised as us to learn what the outcome...

What lengths would you go to in order to protect the place where you live? Herbert Mullin decided in the 1970s that he had to sacrifice the lives of others in order to prevent the State of California from being destroyed by a massive earthquake. He believed he was the 'chosen one' and because he thought his victims gave him permission to end their lives, he didn't feel remorseful about his dirtbag actions. We had a lot to say about this case, but so did infamous serial killer Edmund Kemper....

For over two decades, 25 Cromwell Street hid the secrets of Fred and Rosemary 'Rose' West. The murderous duo raped, tortured, and murdered at least a dozen young British girls between 1967 and 1987 in Gloucestershire. Even their own children were not safe from their secret, dirtbag life. BUY US A SNACK: https://ko-fi.com/buriedmotives Follow us on FaceBook: https://m.facebook.com/Buried-Motives-107918331555188/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/buriedmotives Email us:...

Every true crime enthusiast knows that love can sometimes take a dark turn, leading to unimaginable consequences. Join us as we explore cases where love went horribly wrong. We have teamed up with six of our podcast friends to bring you a truly unique collaboration. We take a look at the infamous 'seven year itch' in a relationship, a time when tensions can escalate and couples are put to the test. Each podcast will present a case to represent one year out of the seven year itch. Please check...

On October 23, 1989, a 911 call was placed from the Mission Hill area in Boston. Charles Stuart and his pregnant wife, Carol, had been shot while on their way home from a birthing class. Charles told the police that a black man had forced himself into their car at a traffic light. The man robbed them, shot them both, and then left them for dead. This accusation would turn Mission Hill upside down and spur on racial tension in the Boston area, until the truth was finally revealed by the...

How much value do you attach to your friendships? The dirtbag, Ashley McArthur, proved that she didn't assign a great deal of worth to her friendships when she murdered her friend, Taylor Wright, in Pensacola, Florida in 2017. Ashley would almost get away with her greedy double crossing by using information she had gained as a crime scene investigator. Follow us on FaceBook: https://m.facebook.com/Buried-Motives-107918331555188/ Follow us on Instagram:...

Lyle and Erik Menéndez were American brothers who brutally took the lives of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, in 1996. The boys quickly began spending their multi million-dollar inheritance, causing suspicion to rise. Many believe that Lyle and Erik killed for the money, but newly discovered evidence may suggest otherwise. Follow us on FaceBook: https://m.facebook.com/Buried-Motives-107918331555188/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/buriedmotives Email us:...

In 1953, the Greenlease family was enjoying a life of luxury and success, never guessing that they were at the center of two drunken dirtbags' deadly obsession. In an attempt to pull off the largest ransom at the time, Carl Hall and Bonnie Heady haphazardly carried out a plot to kidnap six year old Bobby Greenlease. It was a plan full of lies and secrets, just like the investigation of this case. Follow us on FaceBook: https://m.facebook.com/Buried-Motives-107918331555188/ Follow us on...