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Best Case Worst Case

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FBI
Law Enforcement
Sex Trafficking
Child Sexual Abuse
Sean Combs
Laken Riley
Keith Raniere
Domestic Violence
Criminal Minds
Child Pornography
Sexual Assault
University Of Georgia
Preston Lord
Nancy Guthrie
Donald Trump
Criminal Justice System
Child Abuse
Domestic Abuse
Delphi Murder Trial
Los Angeles

We take you behind police lines. Former FBI profiler Jim Clemente & former FBI special agent Maureen O'Connell get unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at their most memorable cases – for better or for worse.

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Recent Guests

Jim Clemente
Retired FBI supervisory special agent, profiler, writer and producer for Criminal Minds
FBI / Criminal Minds
Episode: 507|House of horrors with The Red Room podcast
Bill Thomas
Brother of Kathy Thomas; involved in the Colonial Parkway Murders case
Family of victim, Mind Over Murder connection mentioned
Episode: 506|New Developments in the Colonial Parkway Murders Case.
Bob Gilliam
36-year police officer and detective, retired
Episode: 505|Murder On A Hillside part 3
Cassandra Horton
Mia's mother, advocate for justice
Family of the victim
Episode: 495|Seeking Justice for MIA part 2
Aimee Gath
Former police officer (Bedford, NH); security professional; guest on episode
Former Bedford Police Department
Episode: 493|Warning Signs…
Will Svilar
Retired 32-year Chicago Police Department veteran, former Homicide/Officer Involved Shooting lead
Chicago Police Department
Episode: 492|And his momma cried part 2
Tim Murphy
Retired Chicago Police Homicide Detective with extensive experience in cold cases and OIS
Chicago Police Department
Episode: 492|And his momma cried part 2
Chris McDonough
Retired detective with Oceanside Police Department (Homicide Bureau)
Oceanside Police Department
Episode: 490| When Great Minds Meet part 3
Gary Brucato
Clinical and forensic psychologist with expertise in serial killings and violence
Private practice in New York; visiting scholar at Boston College
Episode: 490| When Great Minds Meet part 3

Hosts

Jim Clemente
Former FBI profiler and prosecutor; long-time host and analyst on major cases; writer/producer with Crime-focused media experience
Maureen O'Connell
Co-host; FBI veteran with evidence response team background; experienced interviewer with deep investigative experience

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 4.3k ratings
  • I love this podcast it is my favorite true crime podcast. The stories are fascinating, Maureen is my absolute favorite! Meeting her is on my bucket list 🙏🏼 Jim Clemente is outstanding as well. I learn a lot from listening to their shows and their guests are always fascinating. I highly recommend this podcast!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    mzzzb
    18 days ago
  • Best Case

    Love It

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sugar1/
    United States4 months ago
  • June 2026

    Jim, appreciate the content.

    BUT

    Get a new microphone, it is terrible. To much interference.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Celticrco
    United States5 months ago
  • Love Maureen!

    Maureen is awesome! Need to get her listed as a host. I love to hear her experience and great voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    taylor214allnamesaretaken!
    United States6 months ago
  • Episode 489

    I really enjoy listening to this podcast - the guest on this episode were fantastic!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    janiee13
    United States6 months ago

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Guests and case coverage are frequently highlighted as the show's strengths
Many appreciate the hosts' practical law-enforcement backgrounds
Some listeners critique audio quality or political commentary balance
Listeners praise expert analysis and victim-centered approach
Feedback is mixed on on-air dynamics, but content quality remains strong

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Apple Podcasts
#139
Denmark/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#209
China/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#226
Israel/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#233
Norway/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

509|Catholic Church finally takes responsibility part 2
Q: And did you find in the Bureau that this was the kind of case that people wanted to work? Or was this the kind of thing people shied away from?
O'Connell says the Bureau's response was mixed. She explains that agents could decline to work these cases, and describes an operation involving an offender attempting to lure a young girl.
510| House of Horrors gets more Horrific
Q: How would you approach interviewing Eugene, the son?
Clemente recommends building rapport, remaining factual and nonjudgmental, and inviting Eugene to help investigators understand where and when the images were made. He says investigators could offer to share truthful cooperation with prosecutors and the judge, while scrutinizing the images for evidence of his role.
510| House of Horrors gets more Horrific
Q: What effect could growing up around torture pornography and violent imagery have on the suspect's son?
Clemente says early exposure to sexualized violence can reinforce fantasies, distort healthy sexual development, and normalize causing or witnessing suffering. He says the son's exposure and possible involvement remain matters for investigators to establish.
508|Catholic Church finally takes responsibility part 1
Q: Did your parents notice, and B, did you ever tell them what happened to you?
Clemente says his mother noticed that he had changed, but he could not tell her about the abuse. He told his father after O'Hara was arrested, and his father felt he had failed to protect him.
508|Catholic Church finally takes responsibility part 1
Q: For our listeners that don't know your background, Jim, would you mind, would you feel comfortable going into it a little bit and telling them why you're part of this?
Clemente describes being abused by Michael J. O'Hara, the church's prior warning about O'Hara, and the investigation that led to O'Hara's arrest. He explains that his experience was why he was involved in the settlement claims.

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A no-nonsense true crime and investigative analysis show that blends frontline law enforcement experience with forensic psychology and investigative rigor. Across episodes, the hosts dissect high-stakes cases, focusing on case architecture, evidence handling, linguistic analysis of ransom notes, and the human impact on victims and families. Noteworthy are the veteran FBI backgrounds, practical insights for investigators, and a steady emphasis on methodical reasoning over sensational storytelling, with occasional cross-episode conversations that anchor discussions in real-world policing and prosecution dynamics. This program is likely to appeal to listeners who want expert analysis, case-context, and practical takeaways for professionals or ... more

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