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Criminal Motives
Matthew Phifer
17 episodes
2 days ago
Criminal Motives dives into the psychology behind the world’s most shocking crimes. Hosted by therapist Matt Phifer, each episode explores the minds, motives, and moments that lead to the unthinkable. Why do people do what they do? Let’s find out.
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Criminal Motives dives into the psychology behind the world’s most shocking crimes. Hosted by therapist Matt Phifer, each episode explores the minds, motives, and moments that lead to the unthinkable. Why do people do what they do? Let’s find out.
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Palisades Fire Suspect Finally Caught!
Criminal Motives
8 minutes 18 seconds
1 month ago
Palisades Fire Suspect Finally Caught!

The Palisades Fire: The Uber Driver Who Burned a City — Jonathan Renderneck’s Shocking ArrestNine months after the devastating Palisades Fire, authorities have arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Renderneck, charging him with arson in connection to one of California’s most destructive wildfires in recent history.According to investigators, Renderneck allegedly started the smaller Lochman Fire in the early hours of New Year’s Day, which smoldered underground for a week before resurfacing and spreading into what became known as the Palisades Fire. Prosecutors claim the blaze was set intentionally and maliciously — and now, chilling new details are coming to light.Court documents reveal that Renderneck was driving for Uber that night, described by passengers as angry and agitated just before the fire started. Investigators also uncovered disturbing AI-generated images he allegedly created using ChatGPT — one depicting a burning forest and people fleeing in terror.In this video, I break down:The timeline of the Palisades fire and Renderneck’s alleged involvementThe psychological motives behind acts of mass destructionWhy some people find power in causing sufferingThe community’s reaction and the long road to rebuildingThis case raises deeper questions: Was this the act of a man seeking attention, revenge, or simply chaos? And how do we make sense of crimes that seem senseless?👇 Let’s talk about it in the comments.Do you think this was planned — or a moment of rage that spiraled out of control?🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth breakdowns of real-life true crime cases and psychological analysis.📰 Join my free Substack for exclusive case updates, court document insights, and bonus discussions: https://substack.com/@criminalmotivesPodcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criminal-motives/id1493583482Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TfiV6cmNj6tcyXGsanv0t?si=oyvsQ6UwTwGeZYYacaaOmg

Criminal Motives
Criminal Motives dives into the psychology behind the world’s most shocking crimes. Hosted by therapist Matt Phifer, each episode explores the minds, motives, and moments that lead to the unthinkable. Why do people do what they do? Let’s find out.