CrimeCon 2026

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.

When a child goes missing, every second matters. But when a cult may be involved, the search for answers can take a far darker and more complex turn where secrecy, control and belief systems create obstacles investigators don’t typically face.
Join the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children for a gripping, real-world case tied to the so-called “University of Cosmic Intelligence,” a group believed to be connected to the disappearance of two toddlers, Malaiyah Wickerson and Ashton Mitchell, and their mothers.
Moderated by Angeline Hartmann, NCMEC's Director of Communications, this powerful session brings you face-to-face with both sides of the search: the investigator working to unravel the case - Det. Sgt. George Ervin - and a grandmother - Cartisha Morgan - living the heartbreak and uncertainty every single day.
You’ll hear firsthand how the investigation is unfolding: navigating unpredictable behavior and pushing through layers of secrecy to get to the truth, while also understanding the very real human toll behind the headlines.
This is more than a case overview. It’s a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what happens when missing child investigations collide with fringe groups and complex ideologies. If you’re drawn to the cases that challenge everything investigators know and want to understand how the public can truly make a difference, this is a session you don’t want to miss. Awareness isn’t just important in a case like this; it can be the key to bringing these children home.

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.