Choose your own CrimeCon 2022 adventure!
CrimeCon Las Vegas is almost here and we couldn't be more excited! At any given point during the long weekend, we have experts giving talks; exciting meet and greets; special VIP workshops, dinners, and cocktail hours; and of course the hosts of your favorite audio shows on Podcast Row! So we're here to help you choose your own CrimeCon adventure.
Get your coffee and don't be late showing up on Friday, as our very first block includes the options of legendary homicide detective Fil Waters, an informative presentation by the ground-breaking DNA Doe Project, a panel discussion featuring "The Real Killer" podcast, and a live taping of Nancy Grace's podcast!
Friday afternoon at 2:20pm, investigative podcast fans will have to choose between attending a presentation with Sarah Turney, Kelsi German, Julie Murray and Renee Williams on Fighting Back Against the Dark Corners of the Internet, and one with Bob Ruff of "Truth & Justice" with guests George Jared and Jim Clemente talking about the West Memphis 3. If podcasts aren't your thing, talk show host Steve Wilkos is also presenting, and there are meet-and-greets with Barbara Rae-Venter and Susan Constantine at the same time!
Friday night, you can wrap things up by partying with CrimeCon fave Paul Holes to celebrate the release of his book! But if you're not up for a party, you can choose to attend the "We Know You're Lying" workshop instead. Whichever you choose, make sure to get a good night's sleep as the exciting sessions start early at 9:10am Saturday morning.
Set your alarm, or you might miss Chris Anderson and Fatima Sliva of "Reasonable Doubt", or a live podcast taping of "Cults, Crimes & Cabernet." And if you're one of our VIP ticket holders, you also have the option to participate in the "Don't F**k With Our Workshop"!
After lunch, at 3:40pm, try to make the maddening decision of choosing from these options: the beloved Sheryl "Mac" McCollum with Meyer Lansky II; a Katherine Ramsland book signing; a Paul Holes meet-and-greet, "Dateline," and more!
At 6pm, you might want to see David Robinson speak on his powerful and inspiring efforts to find his missing son, and learn how you can help. Or you could attend a demonstration of the M-Vac, so powerful for DNA testing, or come to the "Up & Vanished" meet & greet.
Saturday night we're hosting a special event for our VIPs only: a dinner and the first ever CLUE Awards! You might be getting tired after all this (also, uh, Vegas!), but our sessions start early Sunday morning, so get to that buffet on time!
At 8:40am, crimeHQ members can see our own Kelly McLear with Melissa McCarty ("Killer Genes" pod) and Dave Stanton; forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht; or attorney Anne Bremner with Rose Winquist and Evan Bariault.
As the incredible options continue throughout the day, just do your best! No one can attend everything, and you may need a nap or wine break at some point, so just do your best. As one crimeHQ member said about all the options, "It's so painful! But, what a great PAIN!"
If you've been watching "The Thing About Pam," you probably won't want to miss Russ Faria with Joel Schwartz at 10:50am. But the same time slot also offers retired detective Ashton Packe or former FBI special agent Katherine Schweit. Also, anyone interested in the "Night Stalker" might choose to instead meet and greet with the legendary homicide detective Gil Carrillo!
Sunday at 2pm there is an extra special event just for members of crimeHQ: An
"Ask Me Anything" with John Ramsey, father of slain child Jon Benét Ramsey. If for some reason you haven't
joined crimeHQ yet, you can use this time to spend time on Podcast Row or at the merch booth!
Once all of the sessions have ended on Sunday, the fun isn't over yet! Don't forget about the CrimeCon After Party at 7pm at the Mob Museum! This will be a great time to hang out with guests and other attendees without the pressure of feeling like you might be missing another event. And don't forget, you'll be in Las Vegas, so have some fun!
While we love bringing you a ton of the best true crime speakers and events as possible, we do understand that it can be a challenge. Since many of the events happen concurrently, you'll end up missing some exciting options. One of our crimeHQ members expressed this well, saying, "Trying to decide which events to attend live is always bittersweet because I inevitably miss somebody I really want to see. Always thankful you guys record them and put them here!"
No matter which events you choose to attend in person, all crimeHQ members will be able to catch up later on archived videos of the events they missed! And if you're not joining us at CrimeCon in person,
Livestream Access will still let you watch and participate, from the comfort of your own home. You'll even be able to participate in the guest meet-and-greets and speaker Q&As. Whether we'll be seeing you in Las Vegas or you're tuning in from the couch, we can't wait to share this incredible weekend of events with you!
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