Less than 50 days until CrimeCon 2026 Las Vegas—and this next round of announcements spans the full spectrum of true crime—from those working cases on the ground, to the storytellers bringing them to life, to the K9 teams assisting in searches where others can’t.
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We’re excited to welcome back veteran prosecutor Kelly Siegler and death investigator Barbara Butcher to CrimeCon 2026.
Together, they’ll offer an inside look at their remarkable careers in the justice system, sharing how years of frontline experience ultimately led them to helm successful true crime series on Oxygen.
The panel will explore how Siegler and Butcher broke barriers as two of the few women in their respective fields, navigating the intense pressures of high-profile cases and how those experiences continue to inform their work today.
When a child goes missing, every second matters. But when a cult may be involved, the search for answers becomes far more complex.
At CC26, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children will take attendees inside a real case tied to the so-called “University of Cosmic Intelligence,” believed to be connected to the disappearance of two toddlers and their mothers.
Moderated by NCMEC’s Angeline Hartmann, this powerful session will bring together investigator George Ervin and mother and grandmother Cartisha Morgan, offering both sides of the search. You’ll hear how the investigation is unfolding—and why awareness can make all the difference.
Brian Entin, Senior National Correspondent for NewsNation, spends much of his time traveling the country from crime scene to crime scene. He’ll join us at CC26 to take attendees behind the scenes of what it’s like living on the road—working long hours, tracking down leads, building sources, and meeting victims’ families. From the Kohberger case to the Reiner murders to two straight months in Arizona covering Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, Brian brings an inside look at the stories making headlines.
Renowned criminologist Dr. Casey Jordan will explore the hidden world of female serial killers—offenders who don’t fit the mold and operate in ways that are far more subtle, strategic, and difficult to detect.
Through modern case studies and evolving criminal profiles, she’ll break down how these killers operate, why they’re so often overlooked, and what makes them uniquely dangerous.
At CC26, Anthony Zuiker, creator of the CSI franchise, will build a brand-new crime series live on stage—pulling ideas straight from the audience and turning them into a pitch-ready format in real time.
This will be an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how hit shows are created—from someone who’s done it at the highest level.
No fingerprints. No witnesses. No obvious trail. And yet…the dog will know. When cases hit a dead end, law enforcement will turn to K9s trained to detect what others can’t—from fugitives to narcotics and human remains.
Join K9s.org Founder Kristi Hoss Schiller, CEO JP Davis, Sgt. Chris Moore and Officer Jaime Garcia—alongside their canine companions—for a rare look at real cases where a single alert changed everything.
🐾 BONUS: LIVE K9 DEMONSTRATIONS:
Watch K9 teams in action—tracking targets, detecting hidden contraband, and showcasing the skills used in real investigations and search-and-rescue missions.
Handlers will break down the training, techniques, and real-world moments where these dogs make the difference between a case going cold—or being solved.
Please Note: K9 demonstrations will take place at scheduled times throughout the weekend (separate from the session above). Demonstrations and participating K9 teams will vary.
Reminder: Guest and creator announcements will continue regularly, and the official CC26 schedule will be released approximately 30 days before we get to Las Vegas.
