If you haven't yet listened to my new podcast series, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF CRIME FICTION on the Authors On The Air Global Radio Network, then jump on board. Here are the notes for Show #1 as well as links to listen to the show and to follow future shows. Hope it proves fun and helpful to your storytelling.
Murder Motives NotesTypes of Crimes: theft, burglary, robbery, embezzlement, assault, rape, ID theft/ransom, extortion, forgery, arson, kidnapping, DUI, drug dealing, trafficking, pimping/prostitution
Motives for Murder:Financial - - insurance, inheritance, business takeovers, avoidance of alimony
Property disputes
Revenge
Political
Cults & Religions
Murder for hire
Empathy and sympathy
Crimes of passion
Domestic
Protect self-image or secrets
To protect others
Blackmail
To cover another crime
Social and hate crimes
Sex, jealousy, obsession
Mental illness - - delusions and hallucinations
Drugs and alcohol
Listen to the Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/authorsontheair/1-murder-motives
Follow the shows on FB: https://www.facebook.com/criminalmischiefwithDPLyle/
See all shows here: http://www.dplylemd.com/criminal-mischief.html
