Criminal Motives: Behind the Crime Scene Tape

On this episode of Criminal Motives we are talking about the Oath of Office that is used to swear in law enforcement officers. Det Earl and SA J Metz peel back the different aspects of the Oath of Office and the importance of it. Listen as they discuss why oaths are to be taken seriously, the issues involving law enforcement officers not upholding their oaths, and the effects of officers not upholding their oath.Check out our Youtube!Be sure to follow our Facebook and Instagram!

Ever gone through a background investigation? Ever wonder why they need to know some of the information they want to know? This episode is for you! Today we talk about the differences in background investigations, why some of the questions are asked, why your demographics can make a difference, and what could happen if information isn't disclosed properly. SA J Metz takes the reigns in this episode to discuss some of the things he has seen and investigated during his time conducting background investigations.Go take a look at our Facebook and Instagram!

Today we are talking about evidence! Throughout this episode Det Earl talks about a case that happened prior to him working in law enforcement and before SA J Metz was even alive. The reason he speaks about this case is because he had interaction with the subject of this case! The case involved David Roberts who was convicted on four counts of murder, with additional charges of kidnapping, arson, and rape. Det Earl was working as the supervisor of evidence when the request came across his desk asking for the release of the weapon used in the commission of a crime. Listen in as we talk about the case, the request, and our experiences with evidence in the past.Check out our Facebook and Instagram!For more information on David Roberts, go to https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/roberts-david-james.htm

Warning: This episode contains discussion regarding child sexual abuse, child pornography, and child abuse. Listener discretion is advised.In Part 1, we got to hear how SA J Metz ran an investigation regarding child sexual abuse and what steps were taken during the investigation. He explained how he was able to get some crucial information from the Suspect that led to more development for the investigation. Now listen in to hear what was found in the Suspect's room and what his sentenced brought!

Warning: This episode contains discussion regarding child sexual abuse, child pornography, and child abuse. Listener discretion is advised.This week SA J Metz dives into a case he worked involving an unusual situation that resulted in someone taking advantage of a child and ultimately a federal felony conviction. The case involved some liaison with a local police department and support from multiple agencies. SA J Metz talks about keeping his cool when talking to a subject that has done something despicable in order to get what was needed for the investigation. Join us for the beginning of this two part episode and find out what happens next week on Criminal Motives: Behind the Crime Scene Tape!

Welcome back to Criminal Motives Season 2! We are so pumped to be back and are really looking forward to to this new season. A couple months ago, SA J Metz was able to be a guest on Sirens Podcast and it was a great episode. This week we are sharing that episode with y'all! We look forward to being guests on other podcasts as well as having guests on ours. Listen in as SA J Metz describes how he started out in his law enforcement career and some interesting cases that he has worked.If you want to listen to Sirens Podcast, you can find them here: https://www.thesirenspodcast.com/Be sure to go like our Facebook and Instagram!FacebookInstagram

Welcome to the No Tell Motel, where what happens there, turns into an active investigation! This episode covers the use of undercover officers for gathering evidence against a prostitution ring. As the theme usually goes, there is the expected crime that happens and then it opens up to so much more. Listen in to hear how Det Earl constructed and successfully completed this undercover operation! This episode is the last episode of Season 1! We are so happy to have the support of our listeners. Thank you for your dedicated time to listen to us and hopefully learn some things about what goes on in law enforcement. We will not release a show next week on 30 May 2022 but we will be back on 6 June 2022 for our premiere of Season 2!Go check out our Facebook and Instagram for updates on what will be upcoming for Season 2.FacebookInstagramSend us an email at contact@criminalmotive.com to ask any questions or provide any suggestions!

21 Jump Street was a great tv show and movie. The basis of the the show and movie was that a police department sent young detectives into a high school to infiltrate drug dealers and discover the drug suppliers. To most people, it is just an idea of entertainment. But for Det Earl, it was an operation plan. Det Earl recruited a young detective at his police department to go undercover and bust up a drug ring within a local high school. Check out this episode to hear about the planning, execution, and results of this extensive operation!On May 14, ten people lost their lives during a mass shooting in a Tops Supermarket in Buffalo, New York. If you would like to donate to those in need during this time of mourning, please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/buffalo-mass-shooting-fundraisers

For the first time we have a special guest on the show! Sgt (Ret) Ronnie Keel has worked in law enforcement pretty much his entire life. He began his career as an EMT but quickly switched to law enforcement and never looked back. Sgt Keel worked in several areas of law enforcement but thoroughly enjoyed the fast paced environment of the traffic department. Sgt Keel and Det Earl actually worked together for a number of years and made a huge impact on SA J Metz's life! Listen in as Sgt Keel gives us the details of his law enforcement perspective on Criminal Motives: Behind the Crime Scene Tape!

This week we are diving into a serious theft case that resulted in tons of stolen electronics. The case takes place in a corporate setting with Det. Earl running the investigation. Det. Earl works up an operation plan to take down the thieves in a sting and it goes crazy. An operation plan that doesn't go as planned? Who would've thought?? Listen in on this wild episode only on Criminal Motives: Behind the Crime Scene Tape!

This week we look into a case involving major cargo theft with none other than Det. Earl running the show! Like almost all of the listeners for our show, you probably saw the title and thought, "What does that even mean?" Go ahead and get comfortable and tune in on this week's episode of Criminal Motives: Behind the Crime Scene Tape!

For the first time on this show, Special Agent J shares his perspective from a case he had investigated! This investigation involved one person who committed a series of crimes until he was finally put into pre-trial confinement. Special Agent J and Det. Earl break down several aspects of this case to help you understand why those things and events occur. This case is a long one but it's worth it! There are plenty of twists and turns in this case so buckle up and enjoy the show!

Last episode, Det. Earl spoke on a case in a corporate setting involving promotion/sales of outside products, suspicious activity, and possible theft. We continue that story and find out there is more underneath the surface of that situation. Det. Earl explains how he went from being a collector of information to being a hunter for the truth. Listen in on this unraveling case and get ready for a "not your typical fairy tell ending."

Theft? Falsifying information? SA J Metz secretly works in an undercover Amish role? Get ready to jump into a case that Det. Earl worked in a corporate setting. This case started off super petty and almost flat out ridiculous! As the digging went deeper, Det. Earl found some interesting information regarding more corruption within the company. Sometimes it pays off to look into the small stuff! This week we cover part one of a two part series on Criminal Motives: Behind the Crime Scene Tape!

In this episode, we speak about confidential informants which are also known as sources. We talk about the benefits and the problems that happen when working with informants to help solve cases. Det. Earl brings his experience with sources in the state and corporate worlds while SA Jay speaks on informants regarding the federal side of the law.

Our first podcast is now live! Join us as we introduce ourselves for our first episode. On Criminal Motives: Behind the Crime Scene Tape, Detective Earl and Special Agent J Metz talk about a large theft case worked by Det. Earl at a corporation. We talk about the importance of relationships with other agencies, operation planning, and how sometimes the guy who doesn't have any law enforcement experience can actually have some valuable information.