CrimeCon 2026

Before we dive in, let's catch you up. Our signature opening video is more than a recap—it's a powerful look at the stories that have shaped the past year in true crime. The ones that stayed with us. The moments that sparked conversation, demanded justice, and brought this community together. A reminder of why we’re all here. Welcome to CrimeCon—you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The opening will play on the video screens in the Ballroom, Breakout One, and Breakout Two simultaneously. The Creator Studio does not have screens. Please select the room that will host the first programming session you plan to attend as that session will begin as soon as the opening ends.

The FBI is now honing in on Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapper through the use of DNA, advanced technology, and a rapidly evolving investigation.

In this urgent deep dive, Nancy Grace takes attendees inside the science behind the manhunt, breaking down how investigators are using cutting-edge tools to track down a suspect and move closer to answers in a case that has captured national attention.

He’s back! John Douglas returns to the CrimeCon stage for a session to be remembered. Known as the pioneer of criminal profiling, Douglas has sat across from some of the most notorious serial killers to get inside their minds. Now, he’ll be the one in the hot seat.

In this candid conversation with anchor, legal analyst, and attorney Jesse Weber, Douglas will discuss the toll profiling takes on the people who do it, his thoughts on advancements in forensics, DNA, and AI, and which offenders unsettled even him. Jesse may even throw a few curveballs at the legend — just to keep him on his toes.

Whether you’re a longtime John Douglas fan, an aspiring profiler, or simply obsessed with Mindhunter, this is a can’t-miss conversation with one of the most influential figures in criminal investigation.

Refuel, recharge, and explore. Head to the Expo Hall to browse exhibitors, meet your favorite creators, and stop by Nevada SPCA’s Puppy Park to meet adoptable rescues — or grab a coffee/snack before diving back into sessions!

Eva LaRue, Athena Klingerman, and Amber Rasmussen—the voices behind the Paramount+ documentaries My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story and Don’t Date Brandon—will take the stage to share powerful, deeply personal stories of survival, resilience, and reclaiming control after trauma.

Joining them is Susan Zirinsky, President of See It Now Studios, who will offer insight into how these stories are brought to life and the responsibility that comes with telling them. Together, they’ll reflect on what they endured, how it impacted their lives, and, in some cases, their children’s, and how they began to rebuild.

Moderated by Inside Edition anchor Eva Pilgrim, the session will also explore how true crime storytelling can empower survivors and shift the focus back to the voices that matter most.

For more than 60 years, one question has haunted investigators and fascinated the world: did anyone actually escape from Alcatraz?

On the night of June 11, 1962, inmates Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin carried out one of the most daring prison breaks in American history - digging through air vents with sharpened spoons, fooling guards with papier-mâché heads in their beds, and slipping into the darkness of San Francisco Bay on a makeshift raft stitched together from prison raincoats.

The FBI concluded the men drowned in the icy waters. But their bodies were never found. Now, newly revealed FBI files, fresh forensic analysis, and decades of unanswered questions suggest the story may not be over.

Coinciding with a brand-new Discovery series investigating the escape, this riveting session brings the experts featured in the show to the CrimeCon stage: CSI authority Sheryl McCollum, Anglin family nephew Ken Widner, podcast hosts and producers Rob and Cindy Dorfmann, former U.S. Marshal Lenny DePaul, and retired FBI agent Stewart Fillmore. Together, they’ll take us inside the legendary prison break and the mystery of what may have happened after three men vanished into the night.

Your kids play it. Your nieces and nephews play it. Your grandkids play it. Every kid in your neighborhood probably plays it. Roblox is one of the most popular gaming platforms in the world — but growing concerns about online predators, grooming, luring, and victimization through the platform’s social features have raised urgent questions about child safety.

Veteran investigative journalist Chris Hansen leads this exclusive conversation with “Schlep,” former Roblox user turned whistleblower and child safety activist; Martin Gould, a survivors’ and sexual abuse plaintiffs’ attorney representing thousands of potential Roblox victims; and Liz Murrill, Attorney General of Louisiana, who is pursuing legal action and demanding stronger protections for children online.

Together, they’ll examine what Hansen’s investigation has uncovered, the legal and safety battles underway, and what changes are needed to strengthen Roblox’s security measures to keep your children safe on their platforms against child predators.

Catch up on Chris Hansen’s Roblox investigation HERE.