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Best Case Worst Case

Wondery

We 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.

Location:

United States

Genres:

True Crime

Networks:

Wondery

Description:

We 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.

Language:

English


Episodes
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440| Diddy Trial Continues...

6/20/2025
Francey & Jim Discuss recent Juror issues and the upcoming Defense case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:34:13

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1000th Episode

6/15/2025
Jim and Francey celebrate the official 1000th episode of Best Case Worst Case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:34:43

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438| The diddy trials continues (Trauma bonding)

6/4/2025
Francey gives us a solo talk today, as the Diddy trial continues. This time, Francey discusses trauma bonding and its role in Diddy's long reign of terror. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:19:50

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437| An interview with Jim Clemente

5/26/2025
Brad Carr interviews Jim Clemente about "Deception detection" and the many methods of lie dectection that Jim taught in the FBI. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:07:02

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436|Diddy Trial Testimony Begins...

5/16/2025
Jim and Francey discuss the direct testimony of Cassie and the security guard at the hotel where security video documented Diddy abusing Cassie. But now we know the context. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:34:01

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435| P-Diddy: It's game over

5/11/2025
Francey and Jim explore what could mark the beginning of the end for former music mogul and producer Sean "Diddy" Combs, as a pivotal trial looms that may determine his future. The two experts also break down what to expect inside the courtroom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:39:36

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The case of Oscar Hernandez

5/2/2025
Jim and Francey discuss the horrific case of Oscar Hernandez, the 13-year-old boy found dead in L.A., allegedly at the hands of his soccer coach, who has a dark past. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:26:18

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433| The Karmelo Case

4/25/2025
Jim and Francey are together at last, discussing the current Karmelo Anthony case, the drama that has come with it, and other cases involving twins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:39:16

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432|Home Sweet Horror part 2

4/16/2025
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.

Duration:00:31:41

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431|Home Sweet Horror part 1

4/9/2025
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.

Duration:00:35:46

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430|Chowchilla Kidnapping w FBI Profiler Jim Clemente

4/7/2025
"Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley meet with former FBI Profiler (and producer and writer) Jim Clemente to discuss the parole process for the 3 men convicted in the mass kidnapping of 26 elementary school students and their bus driver in rural Chowchilla, California. The crime, the largest mass kidnapping in United States history, shocked the nation in 1976. Should the 3 kidnappers have served longer? How was the trauma of the 26 young victims taken into account, if at all? We also catch up on all of Kim's projects as a writer and producer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:54:47

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429| Double trouble crimes

3/31/2025
Francey and Jim discuss two stories involving twins and murder in Georgia. The strange nature of the crimes and what was on the scene makes one of these cases a mystery for everyone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:33:30

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428| Brave Movement

3/22/2025
Ben Holman joins Jim Clemente as they discuss child sex crimes and the fight to keep child victims safe and put the perpetrator behind bars, through family advocacy programs, "The Global survivors council" and "The Brave Movement". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:43:07

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A crime in paradise: Sudiksha Konanki

3/15/2025
Jim clemente and Francey Hakes discuss the disappearance case of Pittsburgh University student Sudiksha Konanki, who went missing in the Dominican Republic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:34:19

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Casey Anthony again?

3/7/2025
Jim and Francey discuss the return of Casey Anthony and give us a shocking new update on her life, after her horrifying case back in 2008. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:33:40

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425| Outrageous Legal Shenanigans

2/28/2025
Jim and Francey discuss the legal wrangling involved in the lead-up to trial in the murders of Madison Mogen, Kayley Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin - and they are not happy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:35:02

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424| Updates and New Developments

2/21/2025
Francey and Jim share very sad news and one bit of hopeful news in cases they have been covering. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:32:54

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423|Slavery in 2025!?!

2/15/2025
Francey and Jim discuss two current cases of slavery in 2025! One in Georgia and one in Myanmar… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:29:34

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422|Help Natalie and Larry find their missing son Isaiah "Zae" Lowe

2/6/2025
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 Isaiahs missing persons Instagram for more information: 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.

Duration:01:06:39

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421|How could this have happened...?

2/1/2025
Jim discusses with colleague and close friend, Retired SA Bobby Chacon, the tragedy in the air at Washington National Airport where a military Black Hawk Helicopter collided with an American Airlines passenger jet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:35:53