Motive Archives

Teenager Smirks After Allegedly Stabbing Bishop in Sydney Church: Video Reveals Shocking Motive

Sydney, Australia – A teenager in Sydney, Australia, allegedly stabbed a bishop at a church in what authorities are describing as a premeditated act of terror. Revealed in a surfaced video moments after the attack, the incident has shocked the community and sparked concerns about religious extremism. The bishop, Mar Mari Emmanuel, was reportedly delivering a sermon at Christ The Good Shepherd Church when he was attacked, with the disturbing event broadcast live online. The …

New Orleans Nightclub Shooting Leaves One Dead and 11 Injured, Police Investigate Possible Motive

New Orleans, Louisiana – A tragic incident unfolded late Sunday night outside a popular nightclub in New Orleans, resulting in one woman dead and 11 others wounded. The shooting took place outside Republic NOLA in the city’s Warehouse District, leaving six women and five men injured. The New Orleans Police Department is currently investigating the shooting, which marks the fourth mass shooting in the city this year. Authorities have yet to identify the woman who …

Fiery New Year’s Day Crash in Rochester Leaves Two Dead, Motive Unclear: Police

Rochester, New York – Authorities have ruled out terrorism in the tragic New Year’s Day crash that claimed two lives and injured several individuals. The incident involved a SUV laden with gas canisters being driven towards pedestrians and colliding with a car outside a concert venue in Rochester. The driver, identified as Michael Avery, succumbed to his injuries on Monday night, leaving officials puzzled about his motives. Rochester Police Chief David M. Smith has emphasized …

Jealousy Motive Revealed in Murder Trial of Travis County Constable’s Son

Austin, Texas – The murder trial of Stacey Easley, accused of killing Travis County constable’s son Johnny Edmondson, began with prosecutors alleging jealousy as the motive for the crime. Easley, 52, was reportedly envious of Edmondson’s relationship with his ex-girlfriend and shot him in the head after seeing them together. The incident took place on April 18, 2023, in North Austin. Nancy Nemer, one of the prosecutors, claimed that Easley’s actions were driven by possessiveness …

Motive remains elusive two years after Tacoma shooting claims 4 lives

Tacoma, Washington – As the community of Tacoma, Washington, marks the two-year anniversary of a tragic shooting that claimed the lives of four individuals, there are still no clear motives identified for the senseless act of violence. The incident, which shook the local residents to their core, left many questions unanswered and a lingering sense of unease in the neighborhood where it took place. Despite extensive investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies, including interviews with …

Pro-Palestinian Gunwoman Attacks Pro-Israel Church, Motive Remains a Mystery

Houston, Texas – A woman carrying a rifle with a “Palestine” sticker walked into Lakewood Church and opened fire, injuring a worshipper before being shot dead by security guards. The church is home to televangelist Joel Osteen, a vocal supporter of Israel and friend of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The FBI and local police revealed that Genesse Ivonne Moreno, 36, had anti-Semitic writings among her belongings. Despite this evidence, mainstream media initially struggled to acknowledge …

Family of Four Found Dead in Murder-Suicide Tragedy Sparks Unraveling of Motive and Grief in San Mateo

SAN MATEO, Calif. – A tragic murder-suicide has left a family of four dead in their San Mateo home on Alameda de las Pulgas near 42nd Avenue. The bodies of the father, Anand Henry, mother, Alice Benziger, and their twin boys were discovered by police on Monday morning in what is believed to be a domestic violence-related incident. According to investigators, both Henry and Benziger died from gunshot wounds, with Henry being identified as the …

Houston Church Shooting Suspect’s Motive Unclear After AR-Style Rifle Attack

Houston, Texas – Authorities in Texas continue to investigate the motive behind the shooting at Joel Osteen’s megachurch, as details emerge about the suspect and the weapon used in the attack. The shooter, identified as 36-year-old Genesse Ivonne Moreno, opened fire in the church, injuring two people and critically wounding her own young son. The shooting prompted worshippers to flee in search of safety, disrupting the Sunday services at one of the largest congregations in …

Judge rules motive unnecessary in Jowie murder case; murder mystery remains unsolved

NAIROBI, Kenya – The motive behind Joseph ‘Jowie’ Irungu’s brutal murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani in 2018 may never be fully understood. During the murder case against Mr Irungu and his then-fiancée Jacque Maribe, Justice Grace Nzioka chose not to delve into the motive, agreeing with Kimani’s family that motive is not necessary to prove a murder. In fact, she cited court precedents that the Penal Code requires proving of intention to harm, rather than …

Murder-Suicide Claims Four Lives in Granada Hills Home, Police Investigating Motive

LOS ANGELES, CA – The names of four individuals involved in a murder-suicide in a Granada Hills home have been released by the Medical Examiner’s office. The victims include two men and two women, all believed to be family members. The shooter, identified as 79-year-old Rodrigo De Leon, died from a self-inflicted wound. The victims were identified as 80-year-old Arabella De Leon, 53-year-old Rodrigo De Leon, and 49-year-old Merceditas De Leon. The incident occurred on …