Best Case Worst Case
391 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★ - 2.8K ratingsWe take you behind police lines. Former FBI profiler Jim Clemente & former federal prosecutor Francey Hakes get unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at their most memorable cases – for better or for worse.
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231 | Analysis: The Murder Of Mollie Tibbetts
May 28, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBJim and Francey discuss the murder of 20 year old college student Mollie Tibbetts and the current trial of her alleged killer See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
230 | Seven To Nine Turns Part 2
May 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBWhen seven year old Danielle Van Dam vanishes without a trace one night from her bedroom, the San Diego Police Department and Crime Laboratory Manager Jennifer Shen spring into action. Part 2 of this compelling case See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
229 | Seven To Nine Turns Part 1
May 14, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBWhen seven year old Danielle Van Dam vanishes without a trace one night from her bedroom, the San Diego Police Department and Crime Laboratory Manager Jennifer Shen spring into action See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
228 | In Defense of Oscar Pistorius Part 2
May 07, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBJim and Francey welcome back forensic expert and owner of the Evidence Room, Scott Roder, for a spirited discussion about the role he played as an expert witness in the controversial murder trial of Oscar Pistorius See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
227 | In Defense Of Oscar Pistorius
April 30, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBJim and Francey welcome forensic expert and owner of the Evidence Room, Scott Roder, for a spirited discussion about the role he played as an expert witness in the controversial murder trial of Oscar Pistorius See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
226 | Wildest Dreams
April 23, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThe case of a violent assault against a Las Vegas sex worker hits a wall...until Sergeant Jim Young has a dream that breaks it wide open See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
225 | The Fantastic Mr Fitz
April 16, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBJim and Francey welcome returning guest and Best Case Worst Case fan favorite, retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent/Criminal Profiler/Forensic Linguist James R. Fitzgerald See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
224 | Interview With America's Most Wanted Host Elizabeth Vargas
April 09, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBJim and Francey sit down for a conversation with the wonderful Elizabeth Vargas, host of the all-new America's Most Wanted on FOX See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
223 | The Abduction Of Ben Ownby Part 2
April 02, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBWhen 14 year old Ben Ownby is abducted from his school bus stop in rural Beaufort, Missouri, local law enforcement calls in the FBI's Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team and BAU Profiler Kathy Canning-Melo to help find him See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
222 | The Abduction Of Ben Ownby Part 1
March 26, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWhen 14 year old Ben Ownby is abducted from his school bus stop in rural Beaufort, Missouri, local law enforcement calls in the FBI's Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team and BAU Profiler Kathy Canning-Melo to help find him See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
221 | Bodies Of Water Part 2
March 19, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBReturning guest and fan favorite Bobby Chacon shares the conclusion of his first case on the FBI's dive team See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
220 | Bodies Of Water Part 1
March 12, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBReturning guest and fan favorite Bobby Chacon shares the compelling story of his first case on the FBI's dive team See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
219 | Walking Money
March 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBWhen a "bag man" for the Columbian Cartel shows up unexpectedly in D.C. to collect monies for a fake drug deal orchestrated by the FBI, special agent Tim Clemente must figure out how to stall him See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
218 | A Mysterious Disappearance Part 2
February 26, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBA bank is robbed and the manager missing. Was this an inside job or is something much more nefarious going on? Part 2 of this intriguing case See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
217 | A Mysterious Disappearance
February 19, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBA bank is robbed and the manager missing. Was this an inside job or is something much more nefarious going on? Listen and find out! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
216 | So You Want To Be A Mobster? Part 2
February 12, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBJim “Fitz” Fitzgerald has lots of experience dealing with mobsters. But this case was a wild one, hear the finale of this compelling case! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
215 | So You Want To Be A Mobster?
February 05, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBJim “Fitz” Fitzgerald has lots of experience dealing with mobsters. But this case was a wild one, don’t miss it! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
214 | Cold Case: Right There Before God And Country Part 2
January 29, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBA cold case is one of the hardest cases to solve. Can you help find a killer? Part 2 of this intriguing case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
213 | Cold Case: Right There Before God And Country
January 22, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBA cold case is one of the hardest cases to solve. Can you help find a killer? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
212 | Attacking the Seat of American Democracy
January 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBJim and Francey break down the case against the rioters who invaded the US Capitol. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
211 | Tales from the Script: The King & Maxwell Beaver Bus Roll
January 08, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBHow does crime TV really work? Listen and find out! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
210 | Vinnie The Comedian Cop
January 01, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBGo behind police lines with Sgt Vinnie, who spends his days on the beat and his nights telling jokes! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
209 | Christmas Extravaganza
December 25, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBFave guests, new legacies, Christmas capers, join us for a spectacular episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
208 | American Lion Part 2
December 18, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBWhat is it really like to be a CIA Case Officer dropped into a war zone? Left of Boom author Doug Laux concludes his compelling story! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
207 | American Lion
December 11, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBWhat is it really like to be a CIA Case Officer dropped into a war zone? Left of Boom author Doug Laux tells all! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
206 | Put That Arm Down & Go Sit In The Grass Part 2
December 04, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBWhat really happens to the bodies donated to science when criminals get involved? Listen to Part 2 and find out! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
206 | Put That Arm Down And Go Sit In The Grass Part 2
December 04, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBWhat really happens to the bodies donated to science when criminals get involved? Listen to Part 2 and find out!
205 | Put That Arm Down & Go Sit in the Grass
November 27, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBWhat really happens to the bodies donated to science when criminals get involved? Listen and find out! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
204 | Hot Pursuit With Sgt Fitz
November 20, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBOne dark and icy Thanksgiving, Sgt Jim Fitzgerald chases car thieves. Can he catch them? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
203 | Brenda Starr And Linda Love Rob A Bank
November 13, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBBrand new agent Jim Clemente matches wits with two female bank robbers who have a taste for the high life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
202 | Case No 84-17505 Part 2
November 06, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBA brutal cold case compels a Pennsylvania detective to pursue a little girl’s killer for decades. Part 2 of this compelling case See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
201 | Case No 84-17505
October 30, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBA brutal cold case compels a Pennsylvania detective to pursue a little girl’s killer for decades. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
200 | A Life Unlived
October 23, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBA terrible crime takes the life of a young man full of promise See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
199 | The Worms And The Weasels
October 16, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBDo you know how to avoid getting scammed by people who want to steal your money? We go in depth on an internet scam you won’t believe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
198 | The Gardner Museum Heist Part 2
October 09, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBThe largest art heist in US history bagged $500 million in stolen art. Who took it? Where is it now? Retired FBI Agent Bob Wittman continues with part 2 of this investigation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
197 | The Gardner Museum Heist
October 02, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThe largest art heist in US history bagged $500 million in stolen art. Who took it? Where is it now? Retired FBI Agent Bob Wittman gives inside secrets to the investigation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
196 | The Exterminator Part 2
September 25, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBIn one of his earliest cases, Fitz takes on an international hit man in the suburbs of Pennsylvania. Part 2 of this compelling story See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
195 | The Exterminator
September 18, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBIn one of his earliest cases, Fitz takes on an international hit man in the suburbs of Pennsylvania. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
194 | Netflix "Cuties" Crosses A Line
September 11, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBHow can Netflix support a movie that shows explicit sexualized dancing by children? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
193 | A Dangerous Direction
September 04, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBWhy does the New York Times seem to support sex offenders over victims and what does it mean for the future of protecting kids? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
192 | The Bombing of the USS Cole Part 2
August 28, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBFBI agents investigate a massive and deadly bombing on a US Navy Destroyer in a foreign country. Listen to Part 2 of this compelling story See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
191 | The Bombing of the USS Cole
August 21, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBHow do FBI agents investigate a massive and deadly bombing on a US Navy Destroyer in a foreign country? Listen and find out See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
190 | Position of Tactical Advantage
August 14, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBWhy do 911 calls play such an important role in police/citizen encounters? An epic panel weighs in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
189 | Juvenile Justice? Part 2
August 07, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBCan a fifteen year old be a psychopath? Kay Winfree takes us inside part two of a difficult murder case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
188 | Juvenile Justice?
July 31, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBCan a fifteen year old be a psychopath? Kay Winfree takes us inside a difficult murder case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
187 | Points Of Ellipses
July 24, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBDive into the secrets of forensic linguistic profiling with Jim Fitzgerald of the infamous Unabomber case as he comes out of retirement to help ID a stalker half a world away. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
186 | Ghislaine Maxwell, explained
July 17, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBWill Ghislaine Maxwell flip on the rumored rich and powerful co-conspirators of Jeffrey Epstein? Take a deep dive into the sordid case of Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, and find out what the court action this week really means. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
185 | The Jims
July 10, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBBrand new agent in the FBI tries to take down a top fugitive nobody could catch See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
184 | Did Rayshard Brooks Have To Die?
July 03, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBA polite police encounter turned grim. One man is dead. A cop is charged with murder. What happened? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
183 | When 911 Calls Turn Deadly
June 26, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThere seems to be a disconnect at times between the information received by 911 operators and the information given to police officers who respond to the call. Some times that disconnect can be deadly. Who is at fault? How do we fix it? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.