Criminal Motives

Author: Matthew Phifer

Welcome to Criminal Motives, a true crime Youtube Channel where therapy meets investigation.I'm a therapist reacting to real life true crime events, analyzing not only the facts but also the human behavior behind them. Each episode, we will dissect current cases with compassion, professional insight, and a deep dive into the motivations behind the headlines. If you're drawn to gripping stories and thoughtful analysis, you're in the right place. Let's explore the minds behind the crimes together.
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'I Didn't Kill Her on the Side of the Road' — How Taylor Parker Gaslit an Entire Investigation
Thursday, 25 June, 2026

I Didn't Kill Her on the Side of the Road' — How Taylor Parker Gaslit an Entire InvestigationNetflix's Maternal Instinct covers one of the most disturbing true crime cases in recent memory — but the body cam footage and interrogation recordings reveal something the documentary can't show you. As a therapist, I break down Taylor Parker's Cluster B behavior, her sophisticated gaslighting tactics, and the subtle but chilling phrase that Wade picked up on before everything fell apart.15% off Therapy with Betterhelp: http://betterhelp.com/mattphiferCriminal Motives with Matt Phifer — Behavioral analysis of true crime cases through the lens of psychology and human behavior.Karmelo Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0Y8_j0njFdfqMf7mYIOXjmpmMr0CITh6🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every day:👉 https://youtube.com/@CriminalMotives?si=7jL5n87VfmGSWH9p📝 Get case files and deeper dives, join my substack:👉 https://substack.com/@criminalmotives📚 Guides & Resources:👉 https://stan.store/MatthewPhiferMSeD🧠 Get 15% off therapy with BetterHelp:http://betterhelp.com/mattphiferTry Opus Clips for free:https://www.opus.pro/?via=criminalmotivesBring your finances together with Monarch and get 50% off: https://monarch.com/referral/174kyzqlww?r_source=share* This post contains affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Connect With Me:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@phifermediahq?_t=ZP-90n4J40rjWJ&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattphifercoaching?igsh=MW5weWJmampndmh3NA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrThreads:https://www.threads.com/@mattphifercoaching?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BS47jva1w/?mibextid=wwXIfrPodcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criminal-motives/id1493583482Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TfiV6cmNj6tcyXGsanv0t?si=oyvsQ6UwTwGeZYYacaaOmgVideo Credit: @EWUBodycam