CrimeCon 2026

In today’s world, many think we know what a serial killer looks like. We’re wrong.
While most true crime fans know Aileen Wuornos — the serial killer who inspired Monster — her infamy stems in part from how unusual she was: one of the few female serial killers whose predatory behavior and violent methods more closely aligned with the traditional male profile. She is the exception, not the rule.
Most female serial killers don’t fit the mold. They blend in and kill quietly.
In this chilling, revealing session, renowned criminologist Dr. Casey Jordan dives deep into the typologies of female serial killers, pulling back the curtain on a largely hidden world, where motives and methods are often subtle, pragmatic, and difficult to detect.
Through modern case studies and evolving criminal profiles, Dr. Jordan reveals how female serial killers operate, why they’re so difficult to catch and how many may still be out there - unseen, unsuspected, and unstoppable.

No fingerprints. No witnesses. No obvious trail. And yet…the dog knows.
When cases hit a dead end, law enforcement turns to a partner who doesn’t rely on what’s visible - but on what’s left behind. From the scent of a fleeing fugitive to the trace evidence of narcotics, firearms, and human remains, K9s are trained to detect what criminals think they’ve gotten away with.
In this high-intensity session, K9 Founder Kristi Hoss Schiller, CEO J.P. Davis, Sgt. Chris Moore and Officer Jaime Garcia – along with their canine companions, Liza & Trex – invite you to step inside real investigations, where a single command - and a single alert - changed the outcome of a case. Hear firsthand from handlers who have chased the unknown, trusted their instincts, and relied on their K9 partners in moments where hesitation wasn’t an option.
This session pulls back the curtain on how these extraordinary teams work - and why, when everything is on the line, officers don’t guess. They trust the dog.

CrimeCon 2026's Expo Hall & Creator Row is presented by Tenderfoot TV!

Step into the heart of CrimeCon! The Expo Hall is your one-stop shop for exclusive merch, discovering content, and interactive experiences from leading brands and partners. Don’t miss Creator Row, where your favorite true crime content creators will be meeting fans, sharing their work, and connecting with the community.

Note that Creator Row remains open during all CrimeCon hours but creators may leave their tables for breaks so be sure to check back often.

What’s it really like to be a juror on a case everyone’s talking about? In this session, you’ll hear directly from two people who know firsthand. Laura served as juror #4 in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial; Christie was juror #3 in Kouri Richins' case. They’ll talk with investigative journalist Nate Eaton about what surprised them most, what the cameras didn’t show, and how they dealt with the pressure as the world watched. It’s an honest, inside-the-room look at the challenges, emotions, and real human experience of serving on a high-profile jury.

Across Indian Country, the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) continues to devastate families, communities, and Tribal Nations. Generations of challenging circumstances, gaps in data, jurisdictional complexity, and under resourced investigative systems have contributed to a crisis that demands sustained, coordinated, and culturally grounded action. The Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit (BIA MMU) was created to meet this moment with urgency, accountability, and a clear mandate: bring resolution to MMIP cases and deliver justice for Indigenous people.

This session introduces “Turning Mission into Measurable Impact,” a conversation designed to strengthen how MMU personnel, Tribal partners, and interagency collaborators translate mission driven values into operational results. Participants will learn how the MMU is reshaping investigative approaches, improving data integrity, and building collaborative frameworks that honor Tribal sovereignty while accelerating case resolution.

This session gives CrimeCon attendees a rare look at what happens beneath the words in some of the most disturbing interviews ever recorded.

The Behavior Panel is joined by special guest David Scott for a chilling, expert-led breakdown of four unforgettable clips from Interview With a Killer. Using their signature blend of behavioral analysis, interrogation experience, and body language expertise, the panel will examine the subtle cues, shifts, tells, and behavioral patterns that may reveal when a subject is being honest, deceptive, manipulative, or displaying traits consistent with psychopathy.

David Scott shares what it was like to sit just feet away from these killers — from the atmosphere in the room to the tension of being face-to-face with people capable of monstrous acts.

Stick around until the end to see exclusive unaired footage from an interview that never made it to air-- and hear The Behavior Panel analyze it in real time.

What if the most dangerous crimes don’t start with violence… but with influence? Coercive control usually doesn’t look like chains and locked doors -- it looks like paperwork, pressure, isolation from outside support, and a slow tightening and shrinking of options -- until “leaving” feels impossible.
In this revealing session, Criminologist Mike King exposes the same psychological control playbook used by cult leaders, political movements, corporations, and even inside families. He’ll break down how manipulators disguise control as “protection,” and how ordinary systems can get twisted into tools of domination. King will lay out the red flags of coercive control so you can spot unhealthy behavior early and reduce your risk of victimization. You’ll walk away with practical tools to help protect yourself and the people you care about, before it’s too late.

Steve & Kristi Goncalves’ world was shattered when their daughter Kaylee was brutally murdered along with her 3 friends in Moscow, Idaho. To this day, even after the investigation, the court appearances, and the eventual plea deal, the trauma and damage to the family continue. The Goncalves, along with many families like them, continue to be harassed and re-victimized every day in the media and on social media; hurtful things are posted, lies are spread, and most devastating, crime scene photos and police reports are released. The Goncalves’ are here to change all that!

Steve, Kristi, and their daughter Alivea have teamed up with Andy Kahan of Crime Stoppers to create legislation in Idaho that will prohibit the release of photos in death investigations from going public, and that law was just passed thanks to Alivea’s efforts! In this critical CrimeCon Las Vegas session moderated by NCVC’s Renee Williams, the Goncalves and Kahan will help true crime fans be change agents - and use their interest to help victims' families. The panel will also cover how content creators should responsibly strive to empower and not exploit victims, and how the industry as a whole can, and should, work together better to benefit the victims and their families.