Motive

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6: The Investigation Mar 13, 2020

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A Spanish prosecutor opened a criminal investigation in the spring of 2018. Almost two years have passed. We go to Spain to see what’s happening.

Preview: Season 2 Q&A Mar 06, 2020

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5: Did Anyone Know? Feb 28, 2020

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While studying abroad in Spain, Hayley McAleese and Carly Van Ostenbridge reported to both the police and their school that they had been sexually assaulted. It didn’t go as expected.

4: Can’t Tell Anyone Feb 21, 2020

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Most of the women in this story did not go to the police. And while some told a friend, family member or therapist what happened, most say they tried to bury it and move on.

Why? And what made these women decide to finally break their silence?

3: Blackout Feb 14, 2020

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“If you’re robbed while you’re drunk everyone still understands that’s a robbery,” says a former prosecutor. “Or if you’re beaten up while you’re drunk, everyone still understands that’s an assault.”

In today’s episode, we look at the double-standard often applied in cases of sexual assault.

2: Gabrielle Vega Feb 07, 2020

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Gabrielle Vega alleges her tour guide raped her in 2013. Nearly five years later, she learns she’s not the only one and decides to do something about it.

1: Lauren Bajorek Feb 07, 2020

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A college student dies on her 21st birthday in Spain. Authorities rule her death an accident. Years later, questions arise after a TV segment airs about someone she was with that night.

'Motive' Season 2 Podcast Trailer Jan 24, 2020

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A story of years of silence, how it was broken, and the young women who are finally coming forward to seek justice. A preview of WBEZ’s new season of Motive, coming soon.

10: Mother's Day Nov 22, 2019

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The big question is ... why?

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