DETECTIVES FLYNN AND VEGA INVESTIGATE THE MURDER OF A POPULAR DINER OWNER AND DISCOVER THAT A FORMER EMPLOYEE HAD SOMETHING THE VICTIM WANTED, AND WAS DETERMINED TO FIGHT FOR, ON ABC'S "MOTIVE"

"Abandoned" - When the owner of a popular diner is killed in a kitchen explosion, Detectives Flynn and Vega discover that a former employee had something the victim wanted, and was determined to fight for. Meanwhile, with time running out for Angie to decide if she will testify for Sergeant Cross in his trial, she shares the real truth about their past with Vega, on "Motive," WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Motive" stars Kristin Lehman as Detective Angie Flynn, Louis Ferreira as Detective Oscar Vega, Brendan Penny as Detective Brian Lucas, Lauren Holly as Dr. Betty Rogers and Warren Christie as Sergeant Mark Cross.

Guest starring are Valerie Tian as Wendy Sung, Laura Mennell as Samantha Turner, Roger Cross as Boyd Bloom, Zoe Ellis De Grand 'Maison as Sasha King, Jennifer Irwin as Barb Birk, Max Lloyd-Jones as Jason Birk, Jessica Harmon as Maya Bureen, Bryce Hodgson as Dean, Kwesi Ameyaw as Officer Dansing, David Coles as Ross Simpson, Stephen Huszar as Brett Huntley, Dakota Guppy as Dakota Bureen, Rami Kahlon as Melissa, Lowela Jotie as Tammy and Jilena Cori as nurse.

"Abandoned" was written by Wil Zmak and directed by TJ Scott.

"Motive" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format with a 5.1 channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to the airdate.

For more information on "Motive," visit ABC.com