CrimeCon 2026

Ted Binion, heir to one of Las Vegas’ most powerful casino dynasties, was found dead in his home in 1998 — surrounded by drugs, wealth, and secrets. At first glance, it looked like an overdose. But beneath the surface, something didn’t add up.

Join Richard MacLean Smith, host of the smash-hit podcast Unexplained as he takes you deep into one of Las Vegas’s most troubling and enigmatic cases — a story of buried treasure, obsession, betrayal, and a murder conviction that would later be overturned. Who really killed Ted Binion? And why does the truth remain so elusive?

Don’t miss this haunting journey into a case where certainty slips through your fingers — and the deeper you go, the less clear everything becomes…

Law&Crime presents the 4th annual America’s Greatest Detective Award, a title awarded annually at the CrimeCon CLUE Awards to recognize the most complex investigative work done by teams or individuals working in or adjacent to law enforcement.

The role of a detective requires grit—but for women in a male-dominated field, it also demands a profound level of intentionality. In this session, this year’s official AGD nominees—an elite group of four detectives—offer an inside look at the cases, challenges, and realities behind their work.

They represent a new era where solving the case is only one part of the mission. These nominees are actively rewriting the rules of the industry by fostering collaborative environments where women work together to crack codes and solve crimes. From the tactical strategies used to break through institutional barriers to the essential work of helping female officers manage the high-stakes stress of the force, this conversation explores how these leaders use their success as a platform to teach, protect, and empower the next generation of female investigators.

Take a break, grab lunch, and recharge. For quick bites and grab-and-go options nearby, check out Caesars Palace spots like Pronto by Giada, Brioche by Guy Savoy, Starbucks, and the Celebrity Food Hall, featuring quick-service options including Bobby’s Burgers and Chicken Guy. More dining options can be found here.

Join Anthony E. Zuiker, creator of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, for a one-hour, high-voltage workshop where a brand-new television format is created—live. No notes. No safety net.

In real time, Zuiker will pull ideas straight from the audience and build them into a fully formed, pitch-ready unscripted crime series—right before your eyes. You’ll witness the instincts, structure, and creative discipline it takes to transform a raw idea into a timeless format that can sell to a major network or streamer. This isn’t theory. It’s the process—unfiltered.

A rare, behind-the-curtain look at how great formats are born… from the mind of someone who’s done it at the highest level.

Join Coffeehouse Crime host Adrian Stewart and editor Callum Jupp, known for their deeply researched storytelling, as they examine the case of Courtney Clenney: an OnlyFans model accused of killing her boyfriend in a volatile relationship marked by repeated conflict, alleged abuse, and escalating violence.

Behind the headlines and carefully curated social media persona lies a far more complex and troubling reality. One that raises difficult questions about power, perception, and what truly happens behind closed doors.

Rather than focusing on verdicts, Adrian and Callum will explore the broader dynamics at play, breaking down the warning signs of domestic violence, how cycles of abuse can intensify over time, and why these situations are so often misunderstood until it’s too late.

This is not just a story about one relationship. It’s a sobering, thought-provoking look at how abuse can exist in plain sight, and why it can happen to anyone, regardless of status, image, or appearance.

Las Vegas is famous for high-stakes gambling, world-class entertainment… and criminally bad decisions.
Join Trevin and Amanda from Live, Laugh, Larceny as they explore the lighter side of true crime with a live, interactive game featuring some of the most ridiculous crimes ever committed in Sin City.

Mckenzie of Dating Detectives goes head-to-head with Aaron of Generation Why as they try to guess the outrageous details behind real Vegas crimes, from failed casino capers to criminals who just wanted to cause a little mischief.

Along the way, Trevin and Amanda share bizarre true crime stories, the audience gets involved helping contestants make their guesses, and attendees get a fun, high-energy break from the darker side of crime.

Take a break from the heavy and get petty. Because fascinating criminals aren’t always masterminds…sometimes they’re just dumb.

The humor comes from criminals making dumb decisions — not from victims or violent crimes.

Criminal trials focus on evidence, procedures and defendant's rights. But behind every case number are lives permanently altered. Sentencing is where that truth finally speaks.

That's when survivors and loved ones deliver Victim Impact Statements (VIS) - giving voice to the voiceless, voice to the victims and voice to everyone shattered by these unimaginable crimes. A VIS is grief given a language. It's trauma spoken aloud. A moment for survivors and loved ones to reclaim their voice and be heard.

In this powerful and emotional session, brave members of our community take the stage to share their own Victim Impact Statements. Some have been read in court; others have never been spoken aloud-- until now.

Moderated by Renee Williams of the National Center for Victims of Crime, this deeply moving session explores why a VIS matters - not only in the pursuit of justice but also on the long road toward healing.