Criminal Motives

Author: Matthew Phifer

Criminal Motives dives into the psychology behind the worlds most shocking crimes. Hosted by therapist Matt Phifer, each episode explores the minds, motives, and moments that lead to the unthinkable. Why do people do what they do? Lets find out.
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This TikTok Made a Lot of People Feel Uncomfortable
Tuesday, 27 January, 2026

This Tiktok Made a Lot of People Uncomfortable A viral TikTok of a dad and his adult son cuddling under a blanket has sparked nationwide outrage including CPS reports, police visits, and FBI investigations. But… is this internet overreaction? Or is something really off here?In this video, I break down the original footage, the mom’s defense, and the massive backlash that followed calmly and objectively. Let’s separate facts from emotions.👇 Comment your honest thoughts — do you think people are overreacting? Join my free Substack for exclusive case updates, court document insights, and bonus discussions: https://substack.com/@criminalmotives15% off Therapy with Betterhelp: http://betterhelp.com/mattphiferVideo Credit:@chanceprejean5 via TikTok@sadiabronze via TikTok @makeupfresh via TikTok @sexymel_77 via TikTok 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=oyvsQ6UwTwGeZYYacaaOmg🔔 If you find value in calm, thoughtful commentary, like & subscribe for more.👇 Let’s discuss:Do you believe the internet was right or wrong about this video?Chapters:00:00 Viral TikTok That Sparked Outrage00:56 Watching the Original Clip01:27 Internet Reactions & Grooming Claims02:05 Mother Defends the Video03:36 Police & CPS Involvement04:06 Why People Still Don’t Believe Her05:05 The Red Flags People Are Seeing06:17 Concerns for Younger Children07:15 Why Deleting the Video Made It Worse07:48 Are People Overreacting?