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Join Jim Clemente (former FBI profiler), Laura Richards (criminal behavioral analyst, former New Scotland Yard) and Lisa Zambetti (Casting director for CBS' Criminal Minds) as they profile behavior from real criminal cases.

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    • Jun 5, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 617 EPISODES

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    The Real Crime Profile podcast is an incredibly captivating and informative true crime podcast that delves deep into criminal cases with a focus on the victims. The hosts, Jim Clemente, Laura Richards, and Lisa Zambetti, bring their extensive experience and knowledge to the table, providing unique insights and analysis. Their dedication to centering the victims and shedding light on the issues surrounding crimes is commendable. This podcast stands out among others in its ability to present complex cases in an interesting way while also educating listeners.

    One of the best aspects of The Real Crime Profile podcast is the expertise and experience of the hosts. Jim Clemente is a phenomenal human being who brings a wealth of knowledge from his background as a former FBI agent and criminal profiler. Laura Richards is brilliant in her understanding of domestic abuse, coercive control, and profiling. Lisa Zambetti adds her thoughtful insights and opinions, creating a well-rounded team dynamic. Their professionalism and genuine passion for advocating for victims shine through in every episode.

    However, there are some drawbacks to this podcast. Some listeners find the hosts to be preachy, judgmental, and angry at times. They feel that the focus on the hosts' feelings or agenda detracts from the discussion of the actual crimes. Additionally, recent episodes have seemingly shifted away from their previous format, becoming more about personal opinions rather than objective analysis of cases. This change has disappointed some listeners who enjoyed the previous content and feel that it has become less engaging as a result.

    In conclusion, The Real Crime Profile podcast is one of the best true crime podcasts out there due to its knowledgeable hosts who provide valuable insights into criminal cases while prioritizing victim-centered discussions. While there may be some concerns about recent changes in content and perceived biases, overall it remains an educational and thought-provoking listen for true crime enthusiasts.



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    #560: Diddy Disinformation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 31:15


    Jim & Kathy dive deep into disinformation videos going viral & talk about the real testimony at the trial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #559: Diddy trial continues

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 29:07


    Jim and Kathy continue their discussion on the recent Diddy case and all the new information coming about from witnesses such as Rapper Kid CudiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #558: Extremely Dangerous Online Group

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 30:41


    Jim and Kathy discuss the group "764" that targets, terrorizes, and sexually exploits children...and worse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #557: The predatory new method

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 30:21


    Jim and Kathy talk about AI technology and the way predators use it to fulfill their darkest fantasies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #556: Diddy Trial Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 35:41


    Kathy and jim discuss Jury selection in the federal racketeering case against Sean "Diddy" Combs, Federal charges, and Diddy alleged offending behaviors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #554: Double Mystery in Connecticut part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 45:19


    Journalist and award-winning writer Lisa Peterson continues her discussion with Kathy and Jim as they discuss two similar cases coming out of Connecticut that Lisa has kept up with for decades.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #553: Double mystery in connecticut part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 15:10


    Journalist and award-winning writer Lisa Peterson joins Kathy and Jim as they discuss two similar cases coming out of Connecticut that Lisa has kept up with for decades.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #552: Home Sweet Horror Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 31:41


    Jim, Francey, and Kathy continue their discussion with guest Meg Appelgate, co-founder and CEO of "Unsilenced", an organization that exposes and stops institutional child abuse within the troubled teen industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #551: Home Sweet Horror Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 35:46


    In this special edition crossover episode of Real Crime Profile and Best Case Worst Case, Jim, Kathy, and Francey are joined by guest Meg Appelgate, co-founder and CEO of "Unsilenced", an organization that exposes and stops institutional child abuse within the troubled teen industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #550: Geo-Forensics 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 39:51


    Jim and kathy continue the conversation regarding Geo-Forensics with Dr. Mark Harrison.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #549: Geo-Forensics 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 40:20


    Kathy and Jim C. Discuss Geo-Forensics with Dr. Mark Harrison. In particular, they delve into The Moors Murders and the Winthrop ProcessSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #548: UNRECONCILED

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 42:35


    Jim and Kathy speak with Jay Sefton and Joelle Casteix about Jay's One Man Play - Unreconciled - showing at the Moving Arts Theater in Los Angeles March 21st to 31st. It's a compelling and entertaining show that's a mashup of Baby Reindeer meets Spotlight.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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    #547: The missing case of Michael Dunahee part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 33:21


    Jim Clemente and Kathy Canning-Mello continue their discussion with Laura Palmer (Veteran Journalist and Host of the podcast "Island Crime") about the disappearance of Young Michael Dunahee, and the aftermath of it all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #546: The missing case of michael Dunahee part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 28:59


    Jim Clemente and Kathy Canning-Mello speak with Laura Palmer (Veteran Journalist and Host of the podcast "Island Crime") about the disappearance of Young Michael Dunahee, who went missing in 1991 and left Canada in complete shock for years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #544: The disappearance annd murder of Brittanee Drexel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 26:41


    Jim and Kathy discussed the 2009 disappearance of Brittanee Drexel, a 17-year-old girl who was on spring break in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. After more than a decade and a half of investigation, the two offenders were finally brought to justice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #543: Help Natalie and Larry find their missing son Isaiah "Zae" Lowe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 66:39


    Jim, Francey and Kathy are joined by Larry Lowe and Natalie Mason - parents of Missing Young Adult, Isaiah Lowe, 21 years old. Please get the word out and if you hear or see him or his car please call 911. Here is a link to a Isaiah's missing person Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFVpvsLOFs8/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #542: Crimes of the times

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 41:14


    Jim and Kathy welcome Christopher Goffard of the LA Times to discuss cases that were followed over the years in the LA Times - Hence the name... Crimes Of The Times.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #541: Ai doubles Cyber Fraud

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 27:33


    Jim joined by his colleague and friend Ret. FBI SA Maureen O'Connell as they discuss the increase in Cyber Romance Fraud due to AISee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #540: Thai-Myanmar Abductions/Cyber Fraud

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 27:33


    Jim Clemente is Joined by "Mr. Smith" - Cyber security Consultant - as they discuss how china is Mixed up in Thai-Myanmar kidnapping/Cyber Fraud SchemeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #539: The Horrible Husband pt 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 32:48


    Jim and Kathy continue their discussion on the horrid husban, his sick crimes and the hero who survived it all and brought this menace to justice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #538: The Horrible Husband pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 28:10


    Jim and Kate delve into the shocking story of one of the most toxic husbands imaginable, exploring his heinous actions and the courtroom drama that follows.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #537: The horrible husband pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 24:29


    Jim and Kathy discuss the horrible story of a woman who uncovers the horrifying truth that her husband had been secretly allowing other men to assault her while she was in a medicated deep sleep, recording the acts and uploading them online.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #536: Crossover Ep with REAL LIFE with Kate Casey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 45:27


    Jim is joined by Kate Casey of Real Life with Kate Casey podcast as they discuss the murder of the CEO of United Healthcare. You can watch her with this link : http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-life-with-kate-casey/id1154758766?i=1000681624028See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #535: Drones Planes and automobiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 27:48


    Are Drone sightings in the night skies of New Jersey, New York, California and other states foreign invaders from enemy, superpowers aliens from another planet or galaxy or just another example of mass hysteria?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #534: Family Controlled Human Trafficking part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 38:37


    Jim and Kathy continued diving into the story and crime fighting endeavors of Kate Gannon with the use of her podcast The Ugly Truth About The Girl Next Door.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #533: Family Controlled Human Trafficking

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 30:47


    Jim and Kathy discuss the podcast, "The Ugly Truth About The Girl Next Door" with Katie and Laurie. Here's several links their podcast and website for more info.https://open.spotify.com/show/667GFwwcbQC7Pv6LzzK3cZ?si=471d3a7eb01d4136https://www.theuglytruthaboutthegirlnextdoor.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ugly-truth-about-the-girl-next-door/id1609679959 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #532: Family vacation minus the family

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 28:48


    Jim and Kathy continue their discussion on the kayaking father who fake his death to start a new life outside of the U.S. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #531: Take a dive with Robert Chacon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 39:27


    FBI investigator and Dive team leader Robert Chacon joins Kathy and Jim as they continue the story of Father of the Year, A man whose elaborate plot to start a new life involved a kayaking incident. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #530: Dad fakes it to the border

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 22:07


    #529: AI Fantasy to Real Life Tragedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 35:21


    Are Character Bots Safe for Kids and Teens? Kathy and Jim discuss the tragic case of a 14-year-old who took his own life after "falling in love" with an AI Character Bot.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #528: Bodies in the Creek Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 22:27


    Jim and Kathy conclude their discussion regarding 3 young men who were found dead in a creek in Brooklyn, NY.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    #527: Bodies in the Creek

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 28:01


    When 3 young men end up dead in a creek in Brooklyn NY, is it the work of a Serial Killer or are all three deaths Accidental Drownings? Jim and Kathy dive in to the cases and give their expert opinions…

    #526: No News is Good News

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 36:06


    Jim and Kathy delve into our need as humans to get away, commune with nature and de-stress. They both have a bread deal of experience with stress in their work as FBI Profilers…

    #524: Listen Now: Kill List

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 5:45


    In the depths of the dark net, tech journalist Carl Miller makes a disturbing discovery: a secret Kill List targeting hundreds of innocent people on a murder for hire website. When the police decide not to investigate, Carl is thrown into a race against time to warn those in danger and uncover the truth about the people who want them dead. From Wondery and Novel, comes a true story about obsession, control and the price of life and death. Listen to Kill List on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts: Wondery.fm/KL_RCP You can listen to Kill List and more Exhibit C true crime shows like Morbid early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+. Check out Exhibit C in the Wondery App for all your true crime listening.

    #525: Kevin Spacey Knows Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 35:57


    Jim and Kathy are rejoined by Lisa Zambetti! To discuss the Acting, on-set and off-set components of the allegations against Kevin Spacey. We draw on Lisa's expertise in the area of casting, acting and acting instruction to enlighten us about what Kevin knew or should have known about his self-proclaimed “handsy” behavior on and off set…. Don't be fooled by Spacey's rewriting of his own bad behavior...

    #524: #SpaceyUnmasked Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 28:24


    Jim and Kathy continue their analysis on just how much Kevin Spacey reveals about himself and his actions in his recent interview with Piers Morgan about the Documentary SPACEY UNMASKED.

    #523: #SpaceyUnmasked Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 33:15


    Jim and Kathy analyze just how much Kevin Spacey reveals about himself and his actions in his recent interview with Piers Morgan about the Documentary SPACEY UNMASKED

    #522: #SpaceyUnmasked Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 41:18


    Kathy and Jim continue their analysis of the New Max Documentary SPACEY UNMASKED about the new Sex Assault and Harassment Allegations against Academy Award winning actor, Kevin Spacey.

    #521: #SpaceyUnmasked

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 39:52


    Kathy and Jim analyze the New Max Docu SPACEY UNMASKED about the new Sex Assault and Harassment Allegations against Academy Award winning actor, Kevin Spacey. ***Listen to Top 10 Podcast FBI Profilers: Criminal Archives on Audible***

    #520: Victim Sensitive True Crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 41:01


    Jim & Kathy are joined by Renee Williams, Exec Director of the National Center for Victims of Crime to talk about their new media guide for content, producers, and the great work that NCVC does for victims of crime.

    #519: The Homicide of Sonya Massey Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 36:36


    Jim and Kathy conclude their breakdown of the body cam footage in the Sonya Massey case

    #518: The Homicide of Sonya Massey Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 36:15


    Part 2 of Jim and Kathy's analysis of the FACTS that led to the Homicide of Sonya Massey. Some of what they discovered will shock you…

    #517: The Homicide of Sonya Massey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 29:35


    Jim and Kathy do a deep analysis of the FACTS that led to the Homicide of Sonya Massey. Some of what they discovered will shock you…

    #516: Dan Ramm -- Long Branch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 40:48


    Kathy & Jim with guest Dan Ramm, Writer/Producer/Author - talk about Dan's career and his first novel:LONG BRANCH

    #515: The Redhead Murders Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 36:47


    Jim and High School teacher, Alex Campbell, conclude their discussion on how his class identified a Serial Killer no one knew existed.

    #514: The Redhead Murders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 34:13


    Jim discusses how a small town High School teacher, Alex Campbell, and his class identify a Serial Killer no one knew existed.

    #513: Shenandoah Murders Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 57:13


    Former FBI agent Kathy Canning Mello and Lisa Zambetti (co host emeritus!) are joined by Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley of the Mind over Murder podcast to talk about the breaking news in the Shenandoah Murders case in which law enforcement believe they have finally identified a brutal killer's identity in the killing of two young women. In May 1996, Lollie Winans and Julie Williams were murdered at their campsite in the popular Shenandoah National Park in the middle of rural Virginia, not far from a busy tourist resort called Skyland. Many people, including park and resort staff, had seen the happy, friendly couple in the area and were alarmed when they were reported missing. As experienced outdoorswomen, Lollie and Julie knew how to take care of themselves and each other. When their bodies were discovered, despite the evidence that the women had been brutally tortured and killed, law enforcement decided to not alert the public that a murderer could be in the park, and in fact diverted attention away from the crime. Ridiculous theories were floated as to the cause of their deaths such as it was the result of a bear attack or perhaps a murder-suicide. One man was eventually wrongfully accused of their murders (never successfully prosecuted) while other suspects remained at large. Kathy, Lisa, Bill and Kristin discuss the identity of the newly discovered killer, and any possible connection this killer has to the murder of Bill's sister Cathy Thomas and her partner Becki Dowski.To hear even more about this case, you go back and listen to Jim, Laura and Lisa deep dive the Shenandoah murders in Nov 2022, ep 401 when they interviewed Kathryn Miles, the extraordinary journalist who covered Lollie and Julie's lives and horrific deaths in her book “Trailed: One woman's quest to solve the Shenandoah murders”.

    #512: Truth & Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 65:30


    Best friend and colleague, Bob Ruff,is launching a new ground sourced investigation and he needs our help to get the word out…

    #511: Full Circle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 53:33


    RCP goes full circle with a very special crossover episode with our long time friend and original guest, Bob Ruff. Jim and Bob catch up on current projects and cases and future plans!

    #510: The Tricky Part of Baby Reindeer Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 25:48


    Jim and award-winning actor and writer Martin Moran conclude their discussion into “Baby Reindeer” Martin Moran wrote the OBIE Award winning “The Tricky Part” and “All The Rage” and starred in the Broadway musical “Titanic.”

    #509: The Tricky Part of Baby Reindeer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 30:57


    Jim delves further into “Baby Reindeer” With his good friend, Martin Moran, award-winning Writer, Actor and Advocate. Join them for this enlightening conversation…Martin Moran wrote the OBIE Award winning “The Tricky Part” and “All The Rage” and starred in the Broadway musical “Titanic.”

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