The Best of CrimeCon Insider

The CrimeCon Insider is where you can experience the thrill of CrimeCon all year —where true crime conversation and learning never stops. From virtual events like deep-dives into cases and topics to exclusive expert takeovers, partner giveaways, on-demand video content and more. Here are some of our favorite Insider events from the last 6 months.

1. Dateline NBC Prize Package Giveaway

NBC's Dateline has been providing captivating true crime programming for over thirty years, so it's no mystery why the Dateline panel was one of the most popular sessions at CrimeCon 2018. Insiders had a chance to win a Dateline prize package including autographs from the cast, a mug, a blanket, a tote bag, a hoodie and more.

2. Cold Cases with Sheryl McCollum Expert Takeover

True crime enthusiasts don't agree on everything... except that we all love Sheryl “Mac” McCollum. We were honored to have Mac join the CrimeCon Insider community as our first Expert Takeover. Mac shared stories of her work with the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute and took us on a deep dive into two cold cases she and her students are currently investigating.

3. Expert Takeover with Alina Burroughs on Casey Anthony & Investigating Crime Scenes

One of the best things about CrimeCon is the opportunity to meet and hear from experts from the cases that capture our attention - and rarely does a case capture more attention than that of Caylee Anthony. Former CSI Alina Burroughs worked as lead forensic investigator on the case. During her Expert Takeover, Burroughs shared stories of her experience, from processing Casey Anthony's white Saturn to the meticulous work of recovering Caylee's remains.

4. Autographed Programs Giveaway

CrimeCon Insiders used their CrimeCoins to enter to win signed programs from CrimeCon 2017 in Indianapolis and CrimeCon 2018 in Nashville. The programs included signatures from fan favorites like Erin Moriarty, Paul Holes, Carl Marino, Nancy Grace, Kelly Siegler, Jim Clemente & Aphrodite Jones.

5. Live Q&A with the CrimeCon Producers

We know that CrimeCon fans and attendees have questions. So we gave Insiders the chance to chat directly with CrimeCon producers to ask whatever they wanted, talk about cases, and make suggestions for future CrimeCon programming.

6. Nancy Grace Signed Book Giveaway

Prosecuting powerhouse Nancy Grace has been a loyal friend of CrimeCon since the beginning. Soon after the launch of the CrimeCon Insider app and community, Insiders cashed in their CrimeCoins for a chance to win a signed copy of Nancy's latest book Objection!, a behind the scenes look at cases like Scott Peterson, Martha Stewart, and Kobe Bryant.

7. Jessica Chambers Deep Dive from Legal Analyst Beth Karas

Legal Analyst Beth Karas took Insiders on a deep dive into the still unsolved horrifying murder of Jessica Chambers. We looked at every detail of the case, leading up to the live premiere of Oxygen's new limited series “Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers.” If you missed the premiere, you could catch-up right on your CrimeCon app and even watch episode 2 a week before the live premiere.

8. Medical Toxicology with Dr. Leslie Dye Expert Takeover

CrimeCon gives true crime enthusiasts a chance to learn new information and investigative techniques, often from experts who may not be as high-profile as the Nancy Graces or Jim Clemente’s -- experts like Leslie Dye. Dr. Dye took over the Insider community to drop some serious knowledge about medical toxicology, poisons, and the role it all plays in true crime investigations.

9. Crime Conversations with Kim Massnick

Learn all about criminology and victimology in this Insider exclusive interview with CrimeCon attendee and Criminal Justice Professor, Kimberlie Massnick. She discusses her unique approach to teaching and the real-life cases she's investigated in the classroom. Through her stories she explains how we can better understand and empathize with the fear victims experience at the hands of their abusers and killers. You don’t want to miss this gripping story.

10. Oxygen’s Cold Justice Gift Pack Giveaway

Oxygen's Cold Justice is a hit and host Kelly Siegler is a perennial CrimeCon crowd-pleaser. To celebrate the launch of the newest season, CrimeCon Insiders had the opportunity to cash in some CrimeCoins for a chance to win a Cold Justice gift pack from Oxygen, including a wine glass, t-shirt, mug, and more autographed by Kelly Siegler!