SCHEDULE

POLICE BRIEFING:
The "Golden Hour" and Interview A Suspect Briefing

Explaining the "Golden Hour" principles via an invented murder that will also serve as a briefing for people who wish to participate in the "Interview a murder suspect" practical sessions. Former homicide detectives Lyndon Smith & Miles Manning will describe the essential actions to be conducted and how best to utilise this important evidential window.

GUEST SPEAKER: Consulting Cops

EXHIBIT A:
In the Shadows of Mt Diablo

From the late 1960s through the 1970s women and girls were being killed in the East Bay, California. Three of the cases were solved and their killer - Phil Hughes - was convicted and is still serving time today. Is he responsible for the others unsolved cases? In an attempt to find out, I helped uncover other serial killers at work in the same area at the same time.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Paul Holes

EXHIBIT B:

World's Most Evil Killers: Angels of Death

To take the life of another person is a despicable act, but when your job is to care for your vulnerable victims, some of which are helpless babies, it is surely the lowest of the low. What makes a nurse, or a doctor want to extinguish the life of someone who is so dependent on them? Is it money, attention, or something more sinister? Our panel of experts investigate the crimes of, among others, Beverly Allitt, Harold Shipman and Charles Cullen.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Chair Louise Hulland, Kerry Daynes, Geoffrey Wansell, Colin Sutton & Dr Shahed Yousaf

EXHIBIT C:

Sharing a cell with Ian Brady - a Q&A with Fred Harrison

In 1984, newspaper reporter Fred Harrison gained access to Ian Brady in his cell to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of Pauline Reade and Keith Bennett. 

My Secret Murders tells Fred’s story 

Meet Fred and the team behind this ground-breaking new production at CrimeCon, London 2023.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Fred Harrison, Simon Moorhead & Emily Rosen-Rawlings

LIVE STUDIO:

Listening to the dead live: Gait Analysis 

Lynda La Plante’s Listening to the Dead podcast returns to Crime Con for another live recording.

In this episode the team will be joined by renowned forensic podiatrist Haydn Kelly to discuss his remarkable career and the first use of forensic gait analysis as expert evidence in criminal law at The Old Bailey in the trial of jewellery thief John Saunders. 

GUEST SPEAKERS: Listening to the Dead, Lynda La Plante, Cass Sutherland, Haydn Kelly & Jon Watt

EXHIBIT A:
Wrongly Accused

Join Louise Shorter, investigative reporter and founder of Inside Justice, alongside Superintendent Trevor Wilkinson, Barrister James Gregory and David Howard (chair) speaking on the tragic case of Stephen Kiszko, wrongly convicted of the murder of eleven year-old Lesley Molseed. Stephan's miscarriage of justice is just one of the cases explored in CBS Reality's series "Wrongly Accused".

GUEST SPEAKER: Louise Shorter

EXHIBIT B:

Human trafficking & modern day slavery 

GUEST SPEAKERS: Louise Hulland, Aisosa Henkoma & Phil Brewer

EXHIBIT C:

11.00 - 11.30 Beyond the Grave: Searching for Answers in Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes

Dr. Claire Glynn discusses the shocking discovery of a mass grave containing the remains of hundreds of children and how new DNA technology and the public can help.

LEVEL 1 MEZZANINE:

Content Creators

Meet all your favourite Content Creators.

EXHIBIT A:

The Great Train Robbery 

Sixty years ago, Bruce Reynolds and his gang of fifteen successfully stole £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train heading from Glasgow to London. It remains the most infamous robbery in British criminal history. In this panel, Bruce’s son Nick Reynolds will recount the story of the robbery and its aftermath together with Chris Pickard the co-author of Ronnie Bigg’s autobiography Odd Man Out.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Nick Reynolds, Chris Pickard & Jon Watt

EXHIBIT B:

Confessions of a Psycho Killer: Patrick Mackay

Patrick Mackay is the longest serving prisoner in the UK but despite this he remains an enigma to many, with some experts describing him as “Britain’s forgotten serial killer”. After butchering Father Anthony Crean with an axe, and leaving him in a bath of blood, Mackay revealed to detectives that he had murdered two women in London before going on to confess to the murder of many more. Now, 47 years on from his incarceration, Patrick Mackay is due for parole. Our panel take a deep dive into Mackay’s crimes and his explosive confessions.

GUEST SPEAKER: Louise Hulland, David Crinnion & Geoffrey Wansell

EXHIBIT C:

Mass Shootings in the U.S., What’s That All About? 

Mass Shootings in the U.S., What's That All About? Former FBI Special Agent Katherine Schweit, Author of "Stop the Killing" and "How to Talk to Anyone About Guns"

GUEST SPEAKER: Katherine Schweit

LIVE STUDIO:

Gangster live

Gangster Presenter Livvy Haydock and Patrick Kiteley will reveal the story behind BBC Sounds hit True Crime Podcast Series, Gangster.  Discussing all three series, Livvy will tell the stories of how the team delve into the secretive underworld and gain access to the people closest to some of Britain’s most notorious criminals. With trailers, clips, team insights and behind the scenes stories plus a chance to ask Livvy questions, Gangster at Crimecon 2023 is a show not to be missed. 

GUEST SPEAKER: Gangster podcast presenter Livvy Haydock & Patrick Kiteley

LEVEL 1 MEZZANINE:

Content Creators

Meet all your favourite Content Creators.

EXHIBIT A:

The Governor: Vanessa Frake

Vanessa Frake is known as 'The Governor' - a woman who has persistantly striven to protect those under her care, while ensuring that the rules are enforced. After a lifetime within the prison service, she will share with us her experiences within a very tough and often violent place.

GUEST SPEAKER: Vanessa Frake & Emma Read

EXHIBIT B:

David Fuller: The Monster in the Morgue

This panel will unpack how one of Britain’s longest running cold cases led police to uncover one of the most depraved criminal cases the country has ever seen. Kent Police had been trying to solve the notorious 1987 ‘bedsit murders’ for 33 years when in 2020, as forensic technology advanced, they were able to extract a DNA match from Wendy Knell’s duvet and Caroline Pierce’s tights. David Fuller, a seemingly ordinary man working in a hospital as an electrician, was arrested shortly after. But when police searched his house, they discovered something far darker; hours of self-shot footage of him sexually abusing over 100 bodies in a hospital mortuary. We will hear more about two of the UK’s most infamous cases, the decades-long investigation and the crucial evidence that led to David Fuller’s conviction.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Dave Shipley, Abbie Brooks, Andrew Parkin & Ivan Beasley

EXHIBIT C:

CrimeCon book club live

An interactive discussion. You will be able to ask Christopher Berry-Dee anything about his new book.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Christopher Berry-Dee, Nancy Baughen & Lisa Howells

LIVE STUDIO:

Mass Shooters - myth busted with Stop the Killing hosts Sarah Feris & Katherine Schweit

GUEST SPEAKERS: Stop The Killing, Sarah Feris & Katherine Schweit

EXHIBIT A:

Life on the run

What is it really like to be a fugitive? It’s often glamorized as an exciting adventure, but is that the reality?

GUEST SPEAKERS: Duncan Campbell, Nick Reynolds, Tony Sales & Lisa Howells

EXHIBIT B:

The Covid Murders

During the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 we all wondered what was going on behind closed doors. We all suspected that unspeakable acts were happening to victims who just could not escape. But were they? Did our heart-breaking suspicions of increased murder and abuse within the domestic arena become a reality? In this session we delve into the statistics for the covid lockdowns to understand what really happened. We ask whether murder changed during the pandemic and what impact the lockdown had on bringing perpetrators to account. We also look at the psychological impact of this extraordinary time on both the victims and those working hard to maintain justice.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Louise Holland, Kerry Daynes & Steven Keogh

EXHIBIT C:

Human lie detector "seeing is not always believing"

Darren Stanton, former police officer, TV expert and human Lie Detector, delivers his keynote speech, called “Seeing is not always believing. 

GUEST SPEAKER: Darren Stanton

Live Studio:

The Colour of Missing

A Conversation on Ethnicity and Community Response with chair Eric Carter-Landin.

EXHIBIT A:

Dr. Shahed Yousaf and Honor Doro Townshend do drugs! - But not in the way you might think!

Shahed is a highly experienced GP who works within prisons and specialises on the complex issues of drug and alcohol abuse in these settings. Meanwhile, Honor is an esteemed Criminologist who conducts extensive research and teaching about various aspects of drug use. Together, they will delve into the fascinating topic of drugs, discussing how drugs have been connected to different forms of crime, exploring the latest issues both inside and outside of prison walls, and ultimately asking the crucial question: what's next?

GUEST SPEAKERS: Dr Shahed Yousaf & Honor Doro Townshend

EXHIBIT B:
The Real Bodyguard

Jonathan Levi and Emma French, the authors of the forthcoming book inside the secretive world of armed police and close protection are joined by military bodyguard Martin Broadhurst. A seasoned expert in his field, Martin has provided close protection to members of the royal family, senior diplomats and was recently awarded a Colonel Commandant's citation for supporting Close Protection operations in Ukraine.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Jonathan Levi, Emma French & Martin Broadhurst

EXHIBIT C:
True Lies?

Exploring the perception of ethnic stereotypes and the aspects of true crime entertainment.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Jen Harris & Stephanie Richards

LIVE STUDIO:

Murder Between Friends Live: The Murder of Airman Ronald Dean

BFFs Sherrilyn Dale and Gavin Fish dive into the 1957 death of Ronald Dean at the hand of his wife, Lydia Dean, and explore how a woman who admitted to killing her husband was acquitted of his murder.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Gavin Fish & Sherrilyn Dale

EXHIBIT C:

The intersection of cybercrime and violent crime: exploring technology’s role in homicide abuse and sexual assault

Cybercrime and violent crimes are overlapping, with technology being used to facilitate homicide, abuse, and sexual assault. This session, hosted by The Cyber Helpline, explores the technology that criminals are using to aid and perpetrate violent crimes and what the future of violent criminality might look like as the digital world evolves.

GUEST SPEAKER: The Cyber Helpline

LIVE STUDIO:

Once Upon a Crime x Minds of Madness - The case of "Mee Kuen (Deborah) Chong"

Jemma Mitchell, a 38-year-old woman, killed Mee Kuen Chong, a 67-year-old friend, at Chong's home in London. Mitchell decapitated Chong and placed her body in a suitcase, which she later dumped in Salcombe, Devon. Mitchell forged a will to gain financial benefits and named herself and her mother as beneficiaries of Chong's estate. She had a history of boasting about human dissection skills online and denied any involvement in the murder. CCTV footage showed Mitchell carrying the suitcase and a bag from Chong's home. Holidaymakers found Chong's headless remains, and her skull was discovered later.

On October 21st, after seven hours of deliberation, the jury reached a verdict in the trial of Jemma Mitchell. Guilty of murder.
The following day marked a significant moment in legal history as Jemma's sentencing was broadcast live on television, making her the first person in England and Wales to have their murder sentence televised.

As well, it was the first time a woman's sentencing was televised in the United Kingdom. The gravity of the situation and the unprecedented nature of the broadcast only added to the intensity surrounding Jemma's case.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Once Upon A Crime & Minds of Madness

16.30 -17.20  LEVEL 1 MEZZANINE:

Content Creators

Meet all your favourite Content Creators.

EXHIBIT A:

The CrimeConclusion

The opportunity to re group and discuss the topics from the weekend.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Jackie Malton, Paul Holes, Vanessa Frame, Colin Sutton & Kerry Daynes

EXHIBIT A:

Close

GUEST SPEAKERS: Nancy Baughen & Sam Rowden

Writers Bloc

Introducing a new section to CrimeCon dedicated to true crime authors, where you can dive deep into the minds of some of the most prolific writers in this genre. 

Appearing Authors in residence will range from established names in the true crime world such as worlds number 1 True Crime Author Christopher Berry-Dee to up-and-coming authors, offering a diverse range of perspectives on the genre.

All attendees at CrimeCon are welcome to come and relax in Writers Bloc, chill out with the Authors themselves and explore the minds behind the stories and gain insight into the art of true crime writing.

Here you will be able to browse and purchase a full section of books including the shortlist of the 2023 True Crime Awards. 

You’ll then be able to get them personally signed by the author themself! See schedule for times but watch for live on the day additions! 

There will also be unique book extract readings by some authors titled ‘A Story With…’ Plus some very special hosted Q&A’s. 

This area will be the author’s hang out so keep passing by across the weekend to for some very special intimate moments. 

BOOK SIGNINGS



INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES

Analyse a crime scene

Put yourself into the role of a Crime Scene Investigator with our two CSI immersive experiences this year. Both Crime Scenes, the first at ‘The Deposition Tent’ and the second in ‘The Boardroom’ offer a unique insight into crime scene analysis.

Interviewing techniques

Are you confident that you get the confession from a suspect? Now is your chance to try with our Interviewing Techniques experience.

To book any of our interactive experiences, click the button below or head to the booking desk on level 1 to book your session.

EXHIBITORS

CrimeCon wrap party

Join the cast & crew for a farewell party & Twisted Britain Quiz.

Presenters: Bob & Ali