CRIMECON LONDON SCHEDULE

EXHIBIT A: Platinum & VIP Only Session

Keeping It Real - With Colin Sutton & Jeanette Ashmole

Jeanette and Colin have between them been involved as writers and advisors on many fictional dramas, true crime dramatisations, documentary reconstructions and even soaps. They will share with you the secrets from the writing rooms and sets, how they shape the shows to be realistic and why authenticity matters.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Colin Sutton & Jeanette Ashmole

Flying Solo Session

Don't worry - lots of our guests are coming individually so there will be loads of opportunities to meet people at the event. This session is your chance to meet and buddy up with like-minded individuals, alongside the rest of our extended activities - all of which will be a great way to meet new friends.

EXHIBIT A:
Welcome to CrimeCon London 2024

 An introduction from Event Director Nancy Baughen and Sam Rowden, Vice President of Content Group, AMC Networks International, including TRUE CRIME.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Nancy Baughen & Sam Rowden

EXHIBIT A:
Donal MacIntyre Unplugged – presented by TRUE CRIME

Experience an unforgettable live talk with renowned investigative journalist and criminologist Donal MacIntyre at CrimeCon. Dive deep into the world of undercover investigations and criminology, as Donal shares gripping stories from his extensive career exposing crime and corruption. This exclusive session form TRUE CRIME, "Donal MacIntyre Unplugged," offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs of investigative journalism and the important role criminology plays in investigations.

Engage directly with Donal during the interactive Q&A, where you can ask him anything about his most daring operations, the ethical dilemmas he faces, and his insights on the future of journalism. Don't miss this chance to talk directly to one of the most fearless voices in journalism today.

Submit your burning question today for the chance for it to be asked live during the session - the most compelling and challenging questions will be selected. You have the choice to ask Donal yourself live at show or if you are on the shy side you can have CrimeCon ask your burning question for you.

GUEST SPEAKER: Donal MacIntyre & Lisa Howells

11.00 - 11.40: CrimeCommunity Break

Visit our Exhibitors & Partners, Meet your FAVOURITE Content Creators & treat yourself to some official CrimeCon merchandise!

Treats served for VIPs & Platinum attendees in the VIP Lounge.

Select your own CrimeCon journey from the following sessions...

EXHIBIT A: 11:40-12:25

Child Snatchers: A Day at the Fair

This session delves into ITN Productions' recent Channel 5 documentary: Child Snatchers: A Day at the Fair, focusing on the disappearances of Mark Tyldesley, Jason Swift and Barry Lewis in the 1980s. The two part documentary uncovers the sinister crimes of a gang led by Sidney Cooke, responsible for kidnapping, abusing, and killing young boys. In the session, insight from lead investigator David Bright and journalist Ramsay Smith will help break down the complex web of crimes and subsequent convictions. This panel will be chaired by ITN Executive Producer Daniel Smith and promises to provide a gripping exploration of one of the most chilling cases in recent history. Child Snatchers: A Day at the Fair is available to stream on My5.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Sam Budd, Daniel Smith & David Bright

EXHIBIT B: 11:40-12:25

Talking with Serial Killers 

At CrimeCon, renowned criminologist Christopher Berry-Dee and forensic psychiatrist Dr. Sohom Das engage in a compelling session delving into the minds of serial killers. Berry-Dee, famed for his interviews with notorious criminals, shares chilling insights and firsthand accounts, while Dr. Das offers expert analysis on the psychological profiles and motivations behind these heinous acts. Together, they dissect infamous cases and explore the intersection of mental illness and criminality. This gripping discussion not only unravels the complexities of serial killers but also emphasizes the importance of understanding their psyche to prevent future crimes.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Christopher Berry-Dee & Dr. Sohom Das

LIVE STUDIO: 11:40-12:25

Body Bags – Joseph Scott Morgan meets Jo Millington

 Join host of the hit podcast Body Bags, Joseph Scott Morgan as he talks with renowned Forensic Scientist, Jo Millington - it promises to be a fascinating insight into the world of forensics and blood spatter.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Joseph Scott Morgan & Jo Millington

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EXHIBIT A: 12:35 -13:20
Joanna Simpson: Profiling the British Airways Killer & How We Stopped His Automatic Release From Prison

Joanna Simpson was brutally killed by BA pilot Robert Brown on October 31, 2010.  One week before their divorce would be finalized at the High Court, Brown dropped the two children home. He took a claw hammer with him and bludgeoned Jo to death, hitting her at least 14 times. At Brown’s trial, the court heard how he bundled the children into his car and wrapped Jo’s body in plastic sheeting he had brought with him along with a white overall suit. He placed her in the boot before driving to Windsor Park where he had already dug a grave and put down a makeshift coffin.
 
After nearly 15 hours of deliberation, the jury cleared Brown of murder. He was convicted for manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility and sentenced to 26 years. After 13 years he came up for automatic release in November 2023.
 
You will hear from Diana, Jo's incredible mother and best friend Hetti about Jo, the trial and how they joined forces with Laura Richards & Crime Analyst podcast to stop this dangerous convicted killer from being released.

GUEST SPEAKER: Laura Richards, Hetti Barkworth-Nanton & Diana Parkes

EXHIBIT B: 12:35-13:20

An Ordinary Decent Criminal, in conversation with Dr. Honor Doro Townshend

Terry Potter, now a dedicated recovery worker specialising in substance misuse, once led a life steeped in crime. His journey from small-time drug dealer to major player in drug importation and fraud ended with a lengthy prison sentence. Now, Terry uses his past to educate and inspire change. In conversation with Dr. Honor Doro Townshend, criminologist and true crime expert, they will explore the importance of integrating lived experiences in criminal justice reform, highlighting how Terry's transformation offers valuable insights into the realities and rehabilitation of offenders.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Dr. Honor Doro Townshend & Terry Potter

LIVE STUDIO: 12:35-13:20

The Storyteller with Isla Traquair & Donal MacIntyre

During this live recording of The Storyteller podcast, Isla Traquair engages in a captivating conversation with investigative journalist and criminologist Donal MacIntyre. They delve into MacIntyre's most thrilling stories, investigations exploring the challenges and risks of undercover journalism, the development of criminology and reflecting on the profound impact of his groundbreaking work.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Isla Traquair & Donal MacIntyre

13:55 - 14:25 - PLATINUM LOUNGE: Platinum Only Session

Inside Wakefield Prison: Life Behind Bars in the Monster Mansion

In this exclusive Platinum Only session, Emma French and Jonathan Levi, authors of the bestselling, Inside Broadmoor, give you insight into the UK's most notorious prison, HMP Wakefield as documented in their new book 'Inside Wakefield Prison: Life Behind Bars in the Monster Mansion'. Joined by Jo Taylor, Former Senior Prison Officer at HMP Wakefield, this discussion will take you behind the bars with some of the UK's most infamous criminals. 

GUEST SPEAKERS: Dr. Emma French, Jonathan Levi & Jo Taylor

Select your own CrimeCon journey from the following sessions...

EXHIBIT A: 14:30-15:15

Why do we have a fascination with True Crime?

Join renowned British actress Denise Welch and award-winning investigative journalist Isla Traquair as they explore their ever-growing fascination with true crime. With Denise’s unique insights as an actress and mental health advocate, and Isla’s deep expertise in crime reporting, this conversation will uncover what makes certain cases so compelling and why we’re all so drawn to True Crime. 

GUEST SPEAKERS: Denise Welch & Isla Traquair

EXHIBIT B: 14:30-15:15
Sky Documentaries, Black Widow

A deep dive into “The Black Widow”, Dena Thompson, who carried out fraud, deception, bigamy and murder 

This panel will delve into the recent Sky Documentaries series ‘Black Widow’ and the decade-long police investigation. Over 20 years, Dena Thompson, known as ‘The Black Widow’, carried out a sustained campaign of fraud, deception, bigamy and murder. Using Lonely Hearts columns to lure a succession of husbands and dozens of lovers into her life, she was able to coerce them into giving up their life’s savings, their homes, their families and their freedom based on her bizarre but convincing stories. To unpack this shocking true story, our panel will feature the mother of the murdered victim, two detectives who worked on the case and the series director. 

LIVE STUDIO: 14:30-15:15

Lessons from the Trump Assassination Attempt: Public Safety in the Wake of High-Profile Threats

Delve into the recent assassination attempt on a former U.S. president with Katherine Schweit, former agent in charge of the FBI's active shooter program, and Sarah Ferris, a podcast producer and co-host with Katheine of the podcast, Stop the Killing. Together they dissect how the FBI investigates the assassination attempt and implications for public safety. How is this like a mass shooting, how does the US Secret Service protect a president, and how should the crowd have responded. Let's steer clear of political angles, and gain insight on staying safe in public spaces, enhancing security measures, and understanding the psychology of crowd reactions during crises.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Katherine Schweit & Sarah Ferris

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EXHIBIT A: 15:25-16:10

Bloodstain Pattern Analysis with Jo Millington - presented by TRUE CRIME

Learn from forensic scientist Jo Millington how Bloodstain Pattern Analysis can be vital forensic evidence in investigations and what it reveals. Jo shows how even a small amount of blood can provide a lot of information, and how criminals often fail when they try to cover their tracks.

GUEST SPEAKER: Jo Millington

EXHIBIT B: 15:25-16:10

I Don't Like Mondays

N Leigh Hunt gives a chronological in depth look at one of America's first school shootings with help from the first responder radio traffic ever recorded. He will explain the bizarre events in its aftermath and try to unravel the motives of the 16-year-old female perpetrator. What made the shooter stop her rampage to answer the phone? What does "I Don't Like Mondays" actually mean? This session hope to explore those questions.

GUEST SPEAKER: N. Leigh Hunt

LIVE STUDIO: 15:25-16:10

DEFENSE DIARIES WITH BOB MOTTA

 Join Recovering Criminal Defense Trial Attorney Bob Motta, host of Defense Diaries - the podcast that deep dives into everything true crime - as he takes a seat with the one and only Chris Hansen.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Bob Motta & Chris Hansen

16:10 - 16.50

16:10 – 16:50 - CrimeCommunity Break

 Visit our Exhibitors & Partners, Meet your FAVOURITE Content Creators & treat yourself to some official CrimeCon UK merchandise - as well as getting your           books signed from the authors.

Treats served for VIPs & Platinum attendees in the VIP Lounge.

Book Signing commences at 16:15, all welcome, priority access for Platinum & VIP's

16:15 – 16:55

LIVE STUDIO:

Straight from the Horse's Mouth: Unveiling the Real Serpent

 Join us for an exclusive session at CrimeCon UK featuring a captivating discussion Dawn Dines, CEO of Stamp Out Spiking and host of their 'Straight from the Horse's Mouth' podcast and the legendary former Detective Chief Inspector, Jackie Malton who featured in Channel 4’s ‘The Real Serpent: Investigating a Serial Killer’. This riveting conversation will delve into the case, shedding light on the chilling true story behind one of the most notorious serial fraudsters and killers who’s M.O included the spiking techniques that Dawn’s organisation is fighting to stamp out.

GUEST SPEAKER: Dawn Dines & Jackie Malton

Select your own CrimeCon journey from the following sessions...

EXHIBIT A: 17:00-17:45

The Takedown: Battling the Epidemic of Child Predators
This session, with world-renowned child-predator catcher and investigative journalist Chris Hansen, will explore the world of online criminal behaviour and give you behind-the-scenes insight into how Chris has ‘taken down’ hundreds of predators across the USA, as seen on his gripping investigative series, ‘Takedown with Chris Hansen’ on the TruBlu streaming network.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Chris Hansen

EXHIBIT B: 17:00-17:45

Forensic Ecology – Thinking Outside the Box

Forensic ecology requires the scientist to have a wide background in many of the ‘ologies’ in natural science as well as being a specialist in one or more subject. This will give a broad picture of the various facets of forensic ecology and show how the discipline can be used to catch killers and other offenders. 

Patricia will explain how plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms, can provide trace evidence, give timings for various events (including post mortem interval), and help to find where people and items are hidden and/or buried. The basic background information will then be followed by the description and explanation of actual cases where the natural sciences have been successful in helping to convict offenders and demonstrating innocence.

TRIGGER WARNING: You might find some of the information and pictures to be upsetting.

GUEST SPEAKER: Patricia Wiltshire

LIVE STUDIO: 17:00-17:45

Crime Analyst: Profiling Serial & Dangerous Perpetrators

Laura Richards chats with special guests Zoe Dronfield, survivor, author & data expert & Hetti Nanton-Barkworth, Chair of Refuge as well as John Clough MBE who has spearheaded the serial perpetrator campaign with Laura and Zoe Dronfield following the murder of his daughter, Jane Clough.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Laura Richards, Zoe Dronfield, Hetti Barkworth-Nanton & John Clough MBE

17:45 – 18:00 - CrimeCommunity Break

Final chance today to visit our Exhibitors & Partners, Meet your FAVOURITE Content Creators & treat yourself to some official CrimeCon UK merchandise.

The event closes for GUEST level ticket holders at 18:00

INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES

CRIMElive

In this immersive experience, you will learn about the forensic evidence types that play a key part in criminal investigation and discover how miscarriages of justice can occur. The team will take you beyond the white suits and forensic tents to explain how evidence is gathered, how it is interpreted and how that evidence can speak to investigators and finally use that evidence to consider making decisions about the alleged perpetrators' guilt or innocence.

There will also be a chance to learn more about the valuable work undertaken by this small but important charity, meet the stars of the show, and pick up some cool stuff at their stand located outside the CRIMElive venue. The team can’t wait to meet you - book now!

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18:30 - 20:00 - VIP & Platinum Drinks Reception

Exclusive drinks reception for VIP and Platinum ticketholders with invited special guests from the CrimeCon cast. More information is available from your personal concierge.

Not a VIP or Platinum Ticketholder? Email us on info@crimecon.co.uk to find out how you can upgrade your ticket to get access to exclusive benefits.

GUESTS

For all CrimeCon attendees, join us at The Alice Pub, exclusive hire for CrimeCon (right next door to CrimeCon) from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. No entry fee! Drinks can be purchased at the bar on you. You can Pre-order food with a buffet option available. Buffet opening at 8PM. For more information on the food being served, click here.

Limited places, so your food must be pre-booked, you can do this here.