Perhaps the firm wants to see how the new hires handle misinformation. In the legal field, being able to sift through false or misleading information is crucial. So, by using an elaborate story - based prank, they can gauge the new hires' ability to distinguish fact from fiction and their reaction when they find out they've been misled.
Maybe the law firm invents a story about a new law that's about to be passed secretly and the new hires are made to believe they have to research and come up with a strategy for it right away. They could be given false documents and everything. This elaborate story - based prank is probably a way for the firm to test how the new hires handle pressure and unexpected situations.
One reason could be their experienced lawyers. Experienced attorneys often bring in more clients and win cases more effectively. Another is their reputation in the legal community. A good reputation means more referrals.
He might be suffering from a terminal illness and wants to end his life on his own terms rather than endure a long and painful decline. So he hires an assassin to make it happen quickly.
One possible motive could be the desire for freedom. Inmates might be desperate to get out of the prison environment and back to their old lives or start new ones.
One possible motive could be revenge. Maybe he was wronged in the past and is now taking it out on others.
Perhaps he has a mental disorder that makes him unable to control his violent urges. He might not even fully understand his own motives, just acting on some dark impulse within him. Another possibility is that he is being controlled by some external force, like in a horror story where a curse or an evil entity is making him commit the slaughters.
One possible motive could be for a prank. People might want to give their friends or family a big scare and then have a good laugh about it later. For example, like the stories where friends plan a fake abduction to surprise the victim with a party or some other fun event.
It could be revenge. Maybe someone was wronged in the past and saw murder as a way to get even.
Again, without knowing the exact story, it's hard to say. But generally, a journalist's motives could be to inform the public, expose something wrong, or tell an interesting story about the local community.
Perhaps they were aiming to promote a healthy lifestyle. By running 100 marathons in 100 days, they could draw attention to the benefits of running and an active life. It could also be a way to inspire others in Australia and around the world to take up running or engage in more physical activity.