Motive for Murder

Two murders, months apart, in Houston. The young victims knew each other, but did they also know their elusive killer? Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz takes you inside one of the most twisted and confounding cases he’s ever covered. From the team who brought you the #1 podcast The Thing About Pam comes the chilling story of the race to find a killer by unmasking the motive. Listen to all episodes of Motive for Murder now completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium to listen ad-free: DatelinePremium.com

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Episodes

6 - Straight To Hell

A conversation with a killer and the motive for murder is revealed.

Jun 04, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 6

5 - Something Hinky

A routine traffic stop leads to a break in the case.

May 28, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 5

4 - Baggage

An escape from danger becomes the beginning of the nightmare.

May 21, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 4

3 - The Twin Connection

A second murder raises perplexing questions for investigators.

May 14, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3

2 - Was it Love?

Investigators learn more about the men in Gelareh’s life.

May 07, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2

1 - A Scream. Then Silence.

She was a small woman with a big voice. And then she was gone.

May 07, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Introducing Motive for Murder

From the team who brought you the #1 podcast The Thing About Pam, comes Motive for Murder . Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz takes you inside the chilling story of the race to find a killer by unmasking the motive. Motive for Murder premieres May 7th. Subscribe now.

Apr 27, 2020•4 min

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