CrowdSolve is an entirely new kind of true crime experience: a weekend of immersive education and intensely-focused action. All attendees will deep-dive together into two real-life cold cases that have been specifically chosen for this event. Guided by experts, and surrounded by key players in the case, including the police and families, we’ll work through the facts, the case file, and the key questions that have persisted.
This isn't a made-for-TV drama that will wrap-up neatly in 60 minutes--this is real life, complete with all of the complexities, false-starts, and frustrating roadblocks that law enforcement deals with every day in their investigations. But, by the end of the weekend, we hope that we'll be able to offer new insights, new ways of looking at old evidence, or new leads to those who refuse to let these cases be forgotten.
Retired U.S. Marshal
Thurston Co Sheriff's Office
Investigative Psychologist
Fans got to meet all four Dateline correspondents and pose for pictures after a session celebrating 26 years of Dateline NBC.
Survivors and family members came together on stage shortly after the arrest of a suspect in the Golden State Killer/East Area Rapist case.
Over 35 top podcasters met thousands of fans during our "Podcast Row" open hours.
Kelly Siegler and the crew from Oxygen's Cold Justice packed the ballroom for a panel that took fans "behind the tape."
Renowned artist Gil Zamora showed fans just how easily memories can be distorted in this unique session featuring a surprise twist.
"I loved being able to look at the statements & evidence, collaborate with other people who had similar interests, learn about statement analysis, crime scene analysis, and talk to the detective and other professionals"
"The educational aspect was phenomenal! That was my favorite part. Being able to delve into a case was very fascinating."
"I 100% have an entirely new appreciation for detectives. The amount of information they had to sift through was mind-blowing. I absolutely loved being able to be surrounded with such well-known experts in their fields, as well as like-minded individuals all weekend."
"I really felt a part of the team, it didn’t end when the event was over each night. We’d run into an expert in the lobby and bounce ideas and questions off of them and they were completely engaging and helpful! The experience of meeting and having the family there was so much more impactful than I expected."
"I loved getting to read the actual case reports, hearing presentations from experts and getting to ask them questions at lunch and receptions."
"So many people joining efforts for a good cause: helping to bring closure to the families, dignity for the victims. Lending a hand to the sheriffs. The cooperation between the law enforcement and the community - this relationship is often strained in this country. The absolutely FABULOUS experts: knowledgeable, passionate, entertaining."
"I learned SO much and I felt like I was able to combine what I already knew and what I learned to interpret the cases better."
Listen to CrimeCon Producers Kevin and Alyse talk about everything CrowdSolve.
Get caught up on the Nancy Moyer case with the Hide and Seek Podcast, hosted by James Baysinger.