From the jurors behind high-profile verdicts to AI safety advocates and the cutting edge of DNA technology, this next round of CrimeCon 2026 Las Vegas guest and creator announcements brings together the voices shaping how cases are experienced, understood, and solved.
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✨ Special Bonus: Courtroom Critters✨
We know true crime content can be a lot to take in at times—so we’re bringing in reinforcements! We’re honored to welcome Courtroom Critters to CrimeCon—an organization that provides elite therapy dogs to victims, survivors, and those impacted by crime.
Courtroom Critters’ certified therapy dogs (including Hufflepuff 🐾) will be onsite all weekend, offering comfort and support. If you find yourself needing a breather between sessions, look for them walking the floor or at their booth in the Expo Hall.
Thousands of cases once thought unsolvable are now being reopened—and solved. David Mittelman, CEO of Othram, has helped drive identifications in both cold cases and active investigations, using advanced DNA testing and emerging technology. In this session, he’ll take attendees inside how DNA and AI are redefining what’s possible in criminal justice—and what it could mean for the future of unsolved crime.
Behind every identification is a family still searching for answers. Kristen Mittelman, Chief Development Officer at Othram, leads efforts to expand access to advanced DNA technology—ensuring more cases, and more families, have a path to resolution. At CC26, she’ll introduce Othram Studios and take attendees inside a powerful case involving the murder of a newly married pregnant woman, the wrongful prosecution that followed, and how new technology helped uncover the truth.
Some cases don’t begin with violence—they begin with warning signs.
At CC26, Jesse Weber, Chris Stewart, and Sierra Gillespie of Law&Crime will join Vinnie Politan, and Cody Thomas of Court TV to unpack the devastating "Ohio Dentist Double Homicide" involving Monique and Spencer Tepe—and raise difficult questions about alleged fixation, escalation, and the moments that come before tragedy.
Through exclusive reporting and a full evidence breakdown, they’ll explore how this case unfolded and what it reveals about the patterns investigators look for when reported obsession turns deadly.
A dangerous new form of exploitation is spreading online—and children are increasingly at risk.
Michelle DeLaune, President and CEO of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, will join Anne Kempf, FBI Special Agent with the Las Vegas Field Division, along with Francesca Mani and Dorota Mani, AI safety and education advocates, to examine the rise of AI-powered “nudify” apps—tools used to generate explicit images without consent, often targeting young people.
They’ll break down how this technology works, why it’s spreading, and the real-world impact on victims—along with the challenges facing law enforcement and the urgent need for action across tech, policy, and education.
For parents, this is an essential session to understand the risks, warning signs, and how to help protect children in today’s digital landscape.
What does it really feel like to sit on a jury when the whole world is watching? At CC26, Laura (juror #4 in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial) and Christie (juror #3 in the Kouri Richins trial) will join East Idaho News Director Nate Eaton to take attendees inside the jury box—offering a rare, firsthand look at the pressure, responsibility, and emotional weight of delivering a verdict under intense public scrutiny.
From what surprised them most to what cameras never captured, this conversation will explore the real human experience behind high-profile verdicts and what it means to carry that responsibility long after the trial ends.
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.
