CrimeCon
The world's #1 true crime and mystery events
Website: www.crimecon.com
Owned by: Red Seat Ventures
About CrimeCon
CrimeCon is an immersive three-day experience for true crime fans, creators and leading industry professionals. Since its launch in 2017, CrimeCon has connected thousands of true crime enthusiasts with the mysteries, cases and issues that intrigue them. With a heavy focus on education, CrimeCon features speakers, panels, breakout sessions, hands-on experiences and more, allowing fans to completely delve into the world of true crime. Created by fans, for fans, CrimeCon brings together the true crime community for a weekend filled with learning, understanding and advocacy. The event is produced by Red Seat Ventures, a digital media company based in New York City. For more information, visit www.CrimeCon.com.
Latest news
- Sep 8, 2025: CrimeCon in Denver announced the winners of the 2025 Clue Awards. There were two awards for podcasts - Who Killed Jennifer Judd (season 2), produced by ID and Ark Media; and True Crime News: The Podcast, from Telepictures Productions Inc and Warner Bros. Entertainment.
- Sep 5, 2025: True-crime event CrimeCon is to hold an event in Manchester for the first time. The award-winning event promises a packed line-up of leading experts discussing all things true crime.
- Jan 7, 2025: The penultimate episode of COLD TAPES has just dropped: a murdery mystery with a difference - if you're in the UK, you could receive the prestigious award of Super Sleuth of the Year at CrimeCon 2025 and a £10,000 reward. The show is on Wondery+.
- Sep 3, 2024: True crime event CrimeCon returns to London later this month. The event includes podcasters, journalists and documentary makers.
- Sep 25, 2023: CrimeCon announced the winners of the second annual Clue awards. There are two podcast awards.
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