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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
Child Pornography
Sexual Assault
University Of Georgia
Preston Lord
Criminal Minds
Nancy Guthrie
Donald Trump
Criminal Justice System
Child Abuse
Domestic Abuse
Delphi Murder Trial
Cassie Ventura

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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Maureen and Jim discuss a brutal murder in Chicago's South Side with Chicago Police Commander (Ret) Will Svilar and Retired Chicago Police Homicide Detective Tim Murphy.

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Maureen & Jim continue with special guests Chris McDonough & Gary Brucato to discuss serial killers in general and the Nancy Guthrie case in particular. It's amazing what comes out of this process...

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Maureen & Jim continue with special guests Chris McDonough & Gary Brucato to discuss serial killers in general and the Nancy Guthrie case in particular. It's amazing what comes out of this process...

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Maureen & Jim welcome special guests Chris McDonough & Gary Brucato to discuss serial killers in general and the Nancy Guthrie case in particular. It's amazing what comes out of this process...

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Recent Guests

Will Svilar
Retired Chicago police officer, former homicide detective and commander
Chicago Police Department
Episode: 491|And his momma cried...
Tim Murphy
35-year veteran of law enforcement, former Chicago homicide detective
Chicago Police Department
Episode: 491|And his momma cried...
Chris McDonough
Former homicide detective and investigator
Former Ocean Cypedia/Homicide Bureau (Southern California)
Episode: 489| When Great Minds Meet part 2
Gary Brucato
Clinical and forensic psychologist, researcher on violence
Boston College (Visiting Scholar)
Episode: 489| When Great Minds Meet part 2
Allison Hope-Weiner
Television producer for News Nation, journalist and author
News Nation
Episode: 486|MURDER and the MEDIA
Josh Zeman
Host of Monster Hunting Lisk, involved in investigative storytelling
Monster Hunting Lisk
Episode: 481| They Always Have Ranches
Dan Stover
Retired homicide detective, Chicago
City of Chicago Police Department
Episode: 480| Chicago Police Department Homicide Det. Dan Stover Part 2
Joe Pistone
Former FBI agent known for infiltrating the Mafia as Donnie Brasco
FBI
Episode: 474| Meet the legendary Donnie Brasco
Griff Garrison
Retired homicide detective and hostage negotiator
Richmond County Sheriff's Office
Episode: 473| He was a huge guy

Hosts

Jim Clemente
Former FBI profiler; NYPD prosecutor; writer/producer; host of the show
Maureen O'Connell
25-year FBI veteran; evidence response expert; co-host; investigative perspective

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 4.3k ratings
  • 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 States15 days ago
  • Episode 489

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    janiee13
    United States20 days ago
  • Such Good Insight

    Love listening to Jim and Maureen! They always have such good insight and even in the midst of dark subject matter they always seem to provide hope. They have such care for victims and their families and that really comes through in their discussions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KLambMama
    United Statesa month ago
  • Please Profile this Case!

    The podcast Deadly Diocese, death (highly likely murder) of Father Joe. Can you profile the type of suspect in this case??

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Munyen
    United Statesa month ago
  • Maureen is great, so Jim. Stop w/ Political Reviews

    Good show, always has been. Slightly better than Francey b/c she is an investigator versus prosecution and while that angle was cool once in a while, it could be distracting on a show about the police.

    Stop with the political reviews. So what they have opinions. I'm from the left mostly and find this show enjoyable. If i disagree with a viewpoint, I zone it out. Also I can be nuanced. Like I think police can violate rules at times, they are probably also unjustly sued and deserve a legal d... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Maureen brings invaluable FBI perspective and calm leadership to tough cases.
Jim's pragmatic, data-driven analysis balances high-stakes storytelling well.
Listeners appreciate deep-dive analyses, though some criticize political commentary shifts.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#233
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#59
Poland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#239
South Africa/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

489| When Great Minds Meet part 2
Q: What makes you consider the possibility of a secondary motive beyond the obvious one?
Experts explain that a secondary emotional motive can manifest as staging or attention-seeking behaviors, which may reveal deeper personal grievances or dynamics with the victim or their circle.
489| When Great Minds Meet part 2
Q: Have you ever in the course of an investigation made a public statement or given information that was inconsistent with what you knew?
Hosts and guests discuss how investigators sometimes balance transparency with the need to avoid tipping off suspects, acknowledging that public communications can influence behavior and investigation dynamics.
490| When Great Minds Meet part 3
Q: Jim, what about you?
I've learned a lot today and believe there are many reasonable possibilities; I rely on statistics, nuance, and years of experience to evaluate the case from multiple angles.
479| Chicago Police Department Homicide Det. Dan Stover Part 1
Q: Is there another case that you've had in your career that really stands out?
Yes, the Quintuple homicide case from 2008 stands out as a major incident I worked on.
479| Chicago Police Department Homicide Det. Dan Stover Part 1
Q: Could you talk about the challenges you come across as a homicide detective?
It can be difficult to get witnesses to cooperate, and sometimes even if they agree to come to court, they don't show up.

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A hard-hitting true crime program built around former law enforcement officials analyzing past cases with a focus on investigative method, psychology, and forensic insights. Episodes commonly blend case details with professional frameworks from homicide investigation, behavioral analysis, and media ethics, often featuring practitioners who discuss evidence handling, motive, profiling theory, and the realities of field work. A notable strength is the hosts' ability to translate technical concepts into actionable takeaways for listeners, while guests bring on-scene experience and academic perspectives that enrich the discussion. The show often balances rigorous case analysis with accessible storytelling, making it appealing to professionals i... more

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4. Gary Brucato
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