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Best Case Worst Case

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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    Introducing: 'What Happened to the McStays?' from ABC Audio

    Today we’re sharing something a little different: it’s the first episode of a new podcast from our friends at ABC Audio and 20/20 called “What Happened to the McStays?” In 2010, in a quiet suburb of San Diego, a family of four seemingly vanished into thin air. When investigators searched their home, they found the family’s two beloved dogs unattended outside, rotting food left around the house and clothes strewn across the floor. The nation was left to wonder: Did the McStays leave of their own accord, or did something more sinister happen? To hear the whole story, follow “What Happened to the McStays?” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen – or listen ad-free and get the whole series before anyone else by subscribing to 20/20 True Crime+ on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    502|Murder On A Hillside

    Maureen and Jim interview Bob Gilliam, a 36 year veteran Detective of multiple police departments about the senseless murder of Julia Santiago Hernandez.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    501|DC Gang Convictions

    Maureen and Jim discuss the August 4 convictions of 4 gang members for drugs trafficking, automatic weapons possession and 1st degree murder of Mark Milline Jr.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    500|The Jims Back Together Again

    Jim C and Jim Fitz Get together to discuss the recent letters in the Nancy Guthrie abduction from a forensic linguistic perspectiveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    499|Nancy Guthrie ransom notes analysis

    Maureen and Jim use their combined 60 plus years of investigative experience to analyze the two Nancy gutherie ransom notes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    498|Buziak Murder Case Analysis

    Jim C. does a crossover episode with Jim Fitzgerald and Ray Carr to discuss recent developments in the Buziak Murder Investigation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    497|Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Analysis part 1

    Jim C. does a crossover episode with Jim Fitzgerald and Ray Carr to discuss recent developments in the Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    496|We celebrate heroic cops on July 4th

    Maureen and Jim discuss multiple examples of on and off duty. Cops risking their lives to save lives...For more info on the officer that saved a family from a burning building click this link : https://share.google/CaLBzxjRQIOtmRsAJSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    495|Seeking Justice for MIA part 2

    Maureen and Jim continue their interview with Cassandra, the Mother of 13 year old Mia who was sexually assaulted by her softball coach Ryan Hoyle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    494|Seeking Justice for MIA

    Maureen and Jim interview Cassandra, the Mother of 13 year old Mia who was sexually assaulted by her softball coach Ryan Hoyle.More on this case in the link below : https://x.com/DHSgov/status/2065074366279266439See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    493|Warning Signs…

    Jim and Maureen interview Officer Aimee Gath about the case of a distrught young man...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    492|And his momma cried part 2

    Maureen and Jim continue discussing a brutal murder in Chicago's South Side with Chicago Police Commander (Ret) Will Svilar and Retired Chicago Police Homicide Detective Tim Murphy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    491|And his momma cried...

    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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    490| When Great Minds Meet part 3

    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...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    489| When Great Minds Meet part 2

    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...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    488| When Great Minds Meet

    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...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    487|It's a miracle

    Jim and Maureen discuss the miraculous conclusion the abduction of a 16 year old girl thanks to several real life heroes!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    486|MURDER and the MEDIA

    Jim turns the tables on investigative reporter, Allison Hope-Weiner, interviewing her about behind the scenes of media coverage of crime.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    485|Rex pleads guilty

    Maureen and Jim discuss the profile and Guilty plea for the murders of 8 women whose bodies were discovered in Long Island ny,See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    484|Fleetwood Mac Stalker Attacks

     Maureen and Jim discussed the recent attack of Lindsey Buckingham (of Fleetwood Mac) by a stalker who has been harassing him and Stevie Nicks for years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    483|New Info on Nancy Guthrie Abduction

    Maureen and Jim discuss new information from the Savannah Guthrie interview on the today show and potentially revealing information about one of the ransom notes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    482| "Jimmy" Gracey

    Maureen and Jim discuss how spring break can turn into devastating news...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    481| They Always Have Ranches

    Maureen and Jim discuss the latest info on Epstein's Zoro Ranch. Also the 3 brothers convicted of Sex Trafficking and rape.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    480| Chicago Police Department Homicide Det. Dan Stover Part 2

    Maureen continues her discussion with homicide detective of 22 years, Dan Stover. This time, they dive deep into the ongoing investigation of the missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    479| Chicago Police Department Homicide Det. Dan Stover Part 1

    Maureen and special guest Chicago police dept. homicide detective of 22 years Dan Stover discuss the skill of getting information in order to solve murder cases and other crimes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    478| The Nancy Guthrie Mystery Continues

    Maureen and Jim discuss the continuing mysteries surrounding the Nancy Guthrie abduction. They reference the profile proffered by their colleagues Jim Fitzgerald and Ray Carr in their Cold Red Podcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    477|Breaking News - Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping

    Maureen & Jim analyze the latest developments in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping to include the black glove, recently found, current FBI analysis of the crime scene and a new video that has emerged.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    476|Colonial Parkway Murders Update !

    In a special crossover episode of RCP and BCWC, Jim, Maureen, and Kathy come together with special returning guest Bill Thomas and Kristen Dilley (of the podcast "Mind Over Murder"), to discuss breaking news regarding the Colonial Parkway Murders and other killings connected to it, which were discovered through DNA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    475| Meet the legendary Donnie Brasco part 2

    Jim and Maureen continue their conversation with Donnie Brasco, the mob guy who turned out to be an FBI Agent.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    474| Meet the legendary Donnie Brasco

    Maureen and Jim are excited to welcome Donnie Brasco, the Mob guy who turned out to be an FBI Agent. He is the only FBI Agent who has infiltrated the mob so deeply that they wanted to make him a “Made” member. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    473| He was a huge guy

    Maureen and Jim interview Griff Garrison, former Richmond County sheriffs office homicide Detective from Augusta, Georgia about a disturbing case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    472| The Hit

    Jim and Maureen interview Merle Temple about the case in which he was set up to be killed by two hitmen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    471|Coal- Black Horses

    Jim and Maureen interview Merle Temple, former Mississippi Bureau of drug enforcement agent about his two new books based on his insane career.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    470|Holiday Cheer

    Jim and Maureen spread Holiday Cheer reminiscing about their favorite Holiday traditions and send Peace, Love and Togetherness to those who don’t have anyone special to share the Holidays with…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    469|Brown and MIT Murders

    Jim and Maureen discuss the behind-the-scenes of the investigation into the deadly shootings at Brown University and MIT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    468| Stolen Identity

    Maureen and Jim are joined by specialv guest Sherly "Mac" McCollum, A crime analyst, author, and founder and director of the non-profit Cold Case Investigative Research Institute as she discuss a case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    467| The Eye Of The Hurricane

    Maureen and Jim interview Adam Housley about his 17 year career reporting from some of the most dangerous and notorious locations around the world!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    466|The Thanksgiving special

    In a lighthearted episode for the podcast, maureen and Jim discuss everything they are grateful for throughout the years in the FBI and what they have learned along the way.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    465| Bank Robbery Task Force

     Maureen and Jim interview FBI Legend SA Gary Gardner about his days on the FBI/NYPD Joint Bank Robbery Task Force.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    464|Colonial Parkway Murders One Step Closer To Being Solved!

    Jim and Maureen speak with Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley about the latest developments in the Colonial Parkway murders…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    461| Iconic Writer, Playwright and Director David Mamet tells all part 2

    Maureen and the other FBI Agent Clemente, Tim, interview David Mamet about all things crime and writing and Directing. Jim C was out of townSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    460| Iconic Writer, Playwright and Director David Mamet tells all…

    Maureen and the other FBI Agent Clemente, Tim, interview David Mamet about all things crime and writing and Directing. Jim C was out of townSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    467|An actual American Hero part 2

    Maureen and Jim continue their conversation with Ret. Capt. Jason Koehler- A real-life special Operations Veteran who has lived with an extraordinary life and career.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    462| An actual American Hero

    Maureen and Jim spoke with Ret. Capt. Jason Koehler- A real-life special Operations Veteran who has lived with an extraordinary life and career.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    458| The Tragic case of Kyren Lacy

    Jim and a friend discuss and dive into the case of Kyren Lacy, which is complicated and not what some social media posts would make it seem.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    455| Dale Monroe - FBI ICON part 2

    Maureen and Jim continue their with Dale Monroe and his crazy early casesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    457| A Journey To The FBI Reunion 2

    Continuing this special crossover special of Real Crime Profile and Best Case Worst Case, Jim, Maureen, and Kathy interview Great Friend and Colleague, Jim "Fitz" Fitzgerald, from his book to AI use in the field, he goes through his career life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    456| A Journey To The FBI Reunion part 1

    Jim, Kathy and Maureen welcome Great Friend and Colleague, Jim "Fitz" Fitzgerald to a very special cross-over episode of RCP & BCWC - To talk about Fitz' latest book and to tell the stories of their careers...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    454| Dale Monroe - FBI ICON part 1

    Maureen and Jim talk about one of Dale Monroe's crazy early casesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    453|Throwback

    JIm and Maureen reminisce about their law enforcement careers and how much they learned over the decades they each worked for the FBISee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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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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