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Friday, May 29
 

12:00pm PDT

Welcome to CrimeCon 2026 Las Vegas!
Friday May 29, 2026 12:00pm - 12:05pm PDT
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.
Friday May 29, 2026 12:00pm - 12:05pm PDT
Ballroom

12:05pm PDT

Vanished: Nancy Guthrie Ripped From Her Bed Without a Trace
Friday May 29, 2026 12:05pm - 1:00pm PDT
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.
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Nancy Grace

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
An outspoken, tireless advocate for victims’ rights and one of television's most respected legal analysts, Nancy Grace currently hosts Crime Stories with Nancy Grace (airing on SIRIUS XM’s Triumph Channel 111, YouTube, and downloadable as a podcast) as well as headlines the hit... Read More →
Friday May 29, 2026 12:05pm - 1:00pm PDT
Ballroom

1:20pm PDT

Profiling the Profiler: A Conversation with John Douglas
Friday May 29, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
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.
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Jesse Weber

Attorney, Legal Analyst and Host, Sidebar
Jesse Weber is an anchor, legal analyst and attorney. He is the host of the daily podcast Sidebar and the true crime docuseries Prime Crime with Jesse Weber. Jesse is also the anchor of Jesse Weber Live on NewsNation, airing nationwide Monday-Friday nights. In addition, Jesse serves... Read More →
Speakers
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John Douglas

Former FBI Criminal Profiler
As an innovator at the FBI in the late 1970s, John Douglas developed new investigative techniques for hunting serial killers, sex offenders, and other violent offenders. Advancing the use in investigations of the procedure known as criminal profiling, Douglas became widely recognized... Read More →
Friday May 29, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Ballroom

2:30pm PDT

Afternoon Break
Friday May 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
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!
Friday May 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Ballroom

3:00pm PDT

Reclaiming the Narrative: Crime, Pain, and Resilience — Survivor Stories of Strength, Healing, and Truth
Friday May 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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.
Moderators
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Eva Pilgrim

Anchor, Inside Edition
Speakers
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Athena Klingerman

Don't Date Brandon
Athena Klingerman is the co-creator and host of the hit true crime podcast Ex-Wives Undercover. She also stars in the Paramount+ docuseries Don’t Date Brandon, a three part series based on her and her co-host’s real-life story and the investigative work that launched an inte... Read More →
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Eva LaRue

Actress, My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story
Emmy winning actress Eva La Rue is currently seen in the Paramount+ documentary feature, My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story.  A veteran of countless television and film roles, she is perhaps best known for her starring roles on CSI:Miami and All My Children.
 
In her spare... Read More →
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Amber Rasmussen

Don't Date Brandon
Amber Rasmussen is the co-creator and host of the true crime podcast Ex-Wives Undercover, a show that explores the hidden realities of toxic relationships and the strength it takes to break free from them. Her work focuses on telling survivor-centered stories that reveal how manipulation, coercive control, and emotional abuse can unfold behind closed doors.Amber also... Read More →
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Susan Zirinsky

President, See It Now Studios
Susan Zirinsky is president of See It Now Studios, where she oversees the development, production, and distribution of original documentaries and docuseries for Paramount+, CBS, Paramount Global networks, and third-party platforms. Under Zirinsky’s leadership, See It Now Studios... Read More →
Friday May 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Ballroom

4:15pm PDT

TBA
Friday May 29, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Classified… for now. Check back soon.
Friday May 29, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Ballroom

5:30pm PDT

Have a Seat with Chris Hansen: An Investigation into Roblox
Friday May 29, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
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.
Moderators
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Chris Hansen

Journalist
Chris Hansen is the co-founder of the factual streaming network TruBlu (www.watchtrublu.com) and Executive Producer and Host of his latest child predator investigation series, Takedown with Chris Hansen. Since the start of Takedown with Chris Hansen, while working alongside law enforcement agencies around the country, together they have identified and apprehended over 150 men attempting to commit crimes against children. TruBlu is also home to numerous investigative documentaries and series. As a regular contributor to Fox News... Read More →
Speakers
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Schlep

Child Safety Advocate
Michael “Schlep” is a social media creator and child safety advocate known for exposing online predators targeting minors on child gaming platforms like Roblox. With more than 2 million followers on YouTube, he has built a reputation for confronting exploitation in digital spaces — and bringing... Read More →
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Martin Gould

Attorney
Martin D. Gould is a Founding Partner at Gould Grieco & Hensley (GGH) and Co-Chair of its Sexual Abuse Practice Group, where he has built a national reputation for advocating on behalf of survivors of rape, sexual assault, and childhood sexual abuse. Litigating in more than 25 jurisdictions... Read More →
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Liz Murrill

Attorney General, Louisiana
Attorney General Liz Murrill was inaugurated Louisiana’s 46th Attorney General in 2026. As Attorney General, she has prioritized fighting crime and pursuing justice for victims. Her Louisiana roots go back eight generations. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from LSU in 1985... Read More →
Friday May 29, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Ballroom
 
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