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Join Jim Clemente (former FBI profiler), Laura Richards (criminal behavioral analyst, former New Scotland Yard) and Lisa Zambetti (Casting director for CBS' Criminal Minds) as they profile behavior from real criminal cases.

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Recent Guests

Claudia Amanduera
Investigative reporting fellow at Mississippi Today
Mississippi Today
Episode: #630: 630| Travesty in Mississippi
Kathy Canning-Mello
Retired FBI agent and profiler
FBI
Episode: #629: 629|House of Horrors
Mark Harrison
Dr. Mark Harrison, police academic and documentary contributor
Cambridge/UK policing academic
Episode: #627: 627|A Brutal Murder in the Outback- "Outback Terror"
Miranda Pacchiana
Master's level social worker, survivor, advocate for sexual abuse survivors
The Second Wound (platform)
Episode: #625: 625| The Second Wound
Orny Adams
Stand-up comedian and actor, guest on Real Crime Profile
Episode: #619: 619|RCP/Whats Wrong With Orny Adams Crossover Ep - The Many Lives of Benjamin Kyle
Kathy Canning-Mallow
Retired FBI agent and FBI profiler
FBI
Episode: #615: 615|TRUTH & JUSTICE Crossover Part 2
Carlos Rodriguez
Retired detective sergeant with the Washington State Patrol, former Missing and Exploited Children's Task Force member, and author
Washington State Patrol
Episode: #607: The Ugly Underneath
Kathy Canning-Meller
Retired FBI agent and profiler
Federal Bureau of Investigation (retired)
Episode: #606: Poison
James R. Fitzgerald
Former FBI agent and profiler
Episode: #579: A Journey To The FBI Reunion

Hosts

Jim Clemente
Former FBI profiler and writer-producer with extensive experience in criminal investigations and public-facing analysis
Kathy Canning-Mello
Co-host; retired FBI agent and profiler with deep investigative experience

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 15.9k ratings
  • Audio quality

    I love your content but the audio quality is horrible. Two different setups make it challenging to listen to the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Celticrco
    United Statesa month ago
  • Why is the interviewer not prepared

    Jim seems to know nothing about the case he’s covering and sounds confused by every question and answer he gets

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dczy23
    United Statesa month ago
  • Episode on teenage rapists

    Whilst I don’t agree with the sentences the two boys received, a YRO is the highest tariff before prison. It is an intensive programme aimed at getting the offender to understand the seriousness of their offences and the effect on their victims. The UK government is discouraging sentencing young people to Youth Offenders Institutes, because they may be locked up 22hrs out of 24, receive no education, or meaningful treatment and be exposed to gangs and extreme violence. They come out worse than t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Between thorns
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Always my go-to crime podcast

    Thank you Jim and Kathy (and Laura and Lisa) for keeping it Real all these years. Have you looked into the case of Jesse Calhoun, the serial killer in Oregon? He was active a few years ago and the FBI and Portland police came out to say not to worry about a serial killer!! Seriously?! One of the women he killed had filed a DV restraining order against him. The others were considered less dead bc they were involved in drugs and possibly homeless. All the murders are being tried together next year... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coco in LA
    United States3 months ago
  • A Hard Listen

    Hi Laura - I am a huge fan of yours and listen to Crime Analyst avidly! I was revisiting the Tate case and noted your ref to Real Crime Profile. I went to 2023 to review the Tate episodes. Crikey what a hard listen …. To a degree I felt like I was being yelled at by Jim - I am sure this is not intentional and is a sign of his passion, however, for me it is too aggressive and makes me want to turn off. Which I did.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Charm!#
    Australia3 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Crossover episodes and survivor-focused content are highlighted as strengths.
Audio quality and production levels are inconsistent across episodes, which can disrupt listening.
Listeners note strong expertise and ethical framing, though some criticize host dynamics at times.
Long-time fans prefer the earlier, deeper-dive format but acknowledge improvements in analysis and storytelling.

Chart Rankings

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

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#239
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#244
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#164
Saudi Arabia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#192
Israel/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#611: The Gaming-Hacking Connection part 2
Q: What can platforms like Roblox do to protect younger users while allowing a legitimate gaming environment?
The discussion pointed to age-checked accounts, tightened access controls, and parental involvement as steps Roblox announced, plus the idea of live verification and better filtering to separate ages and limit contact between different age groups.
#611: The Gaming-Hacking Connection part 2
Q: If the hacker is fined $14 million, is that reflective of the total losses or just a fraction of what was stolen?
The guest suggested that the $14 million likely represents a fraction of the total losses, with many victims and larger sums involved over several years of hacking.
#607: The Ugly Underneath
Q: Why is training and collaboration so important in these investigations?
Training, especially in interviewing and undercover techniques, helps investigators build accurate profiles, reduces mistakes, and enables coordinated efforts across agencies, ultimately improving protection for children.
#607: The Ugly Underneath
Q: Tell us about the book. How is it broken down and what do you cover?
The book includes personal experiences from the author both in and out of law enforcement, explores the good and the bad of the work, discusses the necessity of breaks and self-care for investigators, and provides resources and guidance for readers who want to understand or support this line of work.
#606: Poison
Q: Anyway, and with me today is who?
Kathy Canning-Meller, retired FBI agent and profiler, joining to discuss the case details and investigative angles.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Real Crime Profile

What is Real Crime Profile about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hard-hitting, behaviorally informed true crime show that analyzes high-profile cases through a forensic lens. Episodes often combine former law-enforcement and investigative expertise to dissect timelines, evidence handling, interrogation approaches, and media narratives, with frequent crossovers and expert interviews. Notable strengths include rigorous analytical framing, survivor-centered perspectives, and a willingness to challenge conventional narratives; however, pacing and hosting dynamics are sometimes cited as disruptive by listeners. Potential listeners who want a detailed, efficacy-minded look at crime investigations and case strategy will likely find it compelling, especially those interested in forensic linguistics, profiling,... more

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2. Kathy Canning-Mello
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5. Orny Adams
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