In April 1974, a small HiFi stereo shop in Ogden, Utah, became the site of one of the most shocking crimes in American history. What began as a simple robbery turned into hours of terror, torture, and death. The victims were bound, forced to drink Drano, and left in a scene that would haunt detectives for decades.   In this episode of Silent Motive, we uncover the brutal truth behind the HiFi Murders — from the men who planned it to the survivors who lived to tell their story. We’ll explore the twisted psychology behind the crime, the investigation that shook the Air Force community, and the haunting legacy it left behind.   🔪 Content Warning: This episode contains detailed descriptions of violence and torture that may not be suitable for all listeners.   🎙️ Follow Silent Motive on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen. 💀 New episodes weekly — uncovering the crimes that refuse to stay buried. 📲 Follow our Instagram @silent_motive_pod and Patreon @Silent Motive for BTS content.    #TrueCrimePodcast #SilentMotive #HiFiMurders #OgdenUtah #CrimeHistory #SurvivorStories #DarkPsychology #TrueCrimeCommunity

During the 1980s and early 1990s, America was gripped by hysteria. Talk shows, news anchors, and terrified parents believed the devil had taken root in suburban basements, daycare centers, and record stores. But how did a moral panic spiral so far out of control? In this chilling episode of Silent Motive, we dive deep into the Satanic Panic—a time when false accusations, media sensationalism, and religious fear ruined lives and fed a nationwide obsession with the occult. From the infamous McMartin Preschool trial to Geraldo Rivera’s televised witch hunts, we uncover how paranoia became power… and why the echoes of this panic still linger today. 🔥 Listener Discretion Advised: This episode contains references to child abuse allegations, religious extremism, and disturbing media events.

He seemed quiet… almost invisible. But behind closed doors, Ed Gein’s farmhouse hid horrors beyond imagination. In this episode of Silent Motive, we peel back the layers of one of America’s most disturbing true crimes — the man who inspired Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs.   From Gein’s twisted devotion to his mother to the gruesome discoveries that shocked a nation, this story explores how isolation, obsession, and madness turned a small-town man into a living nightmare.   Listen now — if you dare — to the chilling truth behind the legend of Ed Gein.

Two families. Two homes. One unshakable darkness. In this episode of Silent Motive, we uncover the chilling true stories behind The Watcher House and The Amityville Horror—where obsession, fear, and the unknown collide. From cryptic letters to whispered hauntings, these are the real-life nightmares that prove evil doesn’t always need a face… sometimes, it just needs an address.

In this episode of Silent Motive, we examine the tragic murder of Karina Vetrano, a young woman whose life was stolen while on an evening jog through Spring Creek Park in Queens, New York. What began as a routine run turned into a case that shook the city and left her community searching for answers.   We’ll retrace the timeline of events, uncover the frantic investigation, and follow the evidence that eventually led detectives to the man responsible. Along the way, we’ll explore the role of forensic science, the impact on Karina’s family, and the larger questions this case raised about safety and justice.   This is the story of a vibrant life cut short, a community torn apart, and a trial that delivered long-awaited closure.

Few cases have terrified the public - and baffled investigators - quite like the Zodiac Killer. From the late 1960s through the early 1970s, a mysterious figure stalked Northern California, leaving behind victims, cryptic letters, and coded messages that still remain unsolved.    In this debut episode of Silent Motive, we dive deep into: The Zodiac's known victims and possible additional crimes The chilling letters and ciphers sent to newspapers Suspects who came under investigation - and why none were convicted The enduring legacy of fear and fascination surrounding this case Decades later, the Zodiac Killer's identity is still unknown. Could the truth still be uncovered? 🔔Subscribe to Silent Motive for more deep-dive true crime and unsolved mysteries.  ☠️Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and ad-free episodes: http://www.patreon.com/SilentMotive 📲Follow us on Instagram for BTS content: https://www.instagram.com/silent_motive_pod?igsh=YnFtMWEzZXdveDc0&utm_source=qr