Ep 7. Out of the Past

Detective Angie Flynn and the rest of the team are on the case in the seventh episode of Season 1 of Motive. This episode is titled "Out of the Past," and sees Angie investigate the murder of a young and ambitious architect named Richard Finlayson.

Richard is found dead outside of his home, which he had recently renovated. The team searches for a motive and quickly finds that Richard was well-liked and had no known enemies. However, as they dig deeper into his personal and professional life, they discover that he had a complicated past involving an ex-girlfriend and a business deal gone wrong.

Angie learns that Richard's ex-girlfriend, Emma, was involved in a hit-and-run accident while the two were dating. Emma is now married to a successful businessman, and Angie suspects that Richard might have been blackmailing her. With the help of the team, Angie begins to piece together a timeline of events that leads them to the suspect.

The team also discovers that Richard was involved in a failed business deal involving a property development company. The company was on the verge of bankruptcy and had been offering Richard a high salary for his architectural services. However, Richard had discovered that the company was laundering money and had decided to quit. The team believes that the company's CEO might have had a motive to kill Richard to stop him from revealing their illegal activities.

With two possible suspects, Angie and the team work tirelessly to gather evidence and interview witnesses. They soon uncover a shocking revelation that shakes the case to its core. The team must rush to arrest the killer before they can strike again.

"Out of the Past" is a thrilling episode of Motive that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. With unexpected twists and turns, the team must deal with complex relationships and criminal behavior. Angie's quick thinking and keen intuition are on full display as she navigates through the murky waters of the case. This episode is a testament to the show's ability to create engaging and suspenseful mysteries.