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Motive for Murder

NBC News
Dateline
Murder
Arelie Garcia
Denita Smith
Big Sur
Murder Case
Highway 1
Missing Persons
Murder Investigation
Texas
Nebraska
Durham, North Carolina
Wrongful Conviction
Death Penalty
Robert Roberson
Cari Rennie
Law Enforcement
Truth
Murder In the Moonlight
Dateline NBC

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 Mo... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes13Founded6 years ago
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Society & CultureTrue Crime

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Recent Guests

Michael Skakel
Man who was arrested for the murder of Martha Moxley and is a cousin of the Kennedys.
Kennedy family
Episode: Introducing Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder
Robert Roberson
Father of Nikki, the child whose death led to his conviction
Episode: Introducing: The Last Appeal

Host

Josh Mankiewicz
Senior Dateline host and storyteller with extensive experience covering murder and missing-person cases.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 7.7k ratings
  • Disturbing Musical Choice…

    I love Dateline podcasts, and this is great reporting— but what the heck is up with the whimsical, almost upbeat music in this one? A bit disturbing to hear quirky commercial-type music in the background while family members are discussing the death of their loved one….

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    TrueCrimeJunkieee
    United States8 months ago
  • Motive for murder

    Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roxyharris88
    United States2 years ago
  • Horrible person

    For a while there, I thought he may have killed her thinking it was his daughter. He is just a horrible person altogether.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gr80macgaming
    United States2 years ago
  • Always the best story tellers

    No one tops dateline or their commentators. Simply the best !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vereecke
    Canada2 years ago
  • The new rules would be a blow against a

    The only way to make it better for you and

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Thyhsu
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners frequently praise thorough, well-researched reporting and compelling storytelling.
Many reviews highlight the host's strong narration and ability to convey complex cases clearly.
Some reviews note occasional critical takes on pacing or music choices, but overall high engagement and admiration for coverage.
Positive feedback often mentions the balance between investigative detail and emotional context.

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#232
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#184
Saudi Arabia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#242
South Africa/True Crime

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True crime storytelling with a focus on high-profile murder cases and the investigative process. Episodes explore motives, timelines, and the people affected, often weaving legal and investigative angles with interviews and expert context. The show stands out for its narrative depth, accessibility for curious listeners, and a penchant for unpacking how investigators unmask motive and unscramble complex cases over multiple installments. Fans likely appreciate meticulous storytelling, strong narration, and episodes that balance procedural details with emotional resonance.

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1. The Seduction
2. Internal Affairs
3. Murder & Magnolias
4. Dateline Originals
5. The Thing About Helen & Olga

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Motive for Murder launched 6 years ago and published 13 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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