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Best Case Worst Case

Best Case Worst Case

X-G Productions

True Crime, Documentary, Society & Culture

4.2 • 3.1K Ratings

Overview

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.

454 Episodes

436|Diddy Trial Testimony Begins...

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.

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

435| P-Diddy: It's game over

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.

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2025

434|The case of Oscar Hernandez

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.

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2025

The case of Oscar Hernandez

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.

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2025

433| The Karmelo Case

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.

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2025

432|Home Sweet Horror part 2

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.

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

431|Home Sweet Horror part 1

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.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

430|Chowchilla Kidnapping w FBI Profiler Jim Clemente

"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.

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

429| Double trouble crimes

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.

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

428| Brave Movement

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.

Transcribed - Published: 22 March 2025

427| A crime in paradise: Sudiksha Konanki

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.

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2025

A crime in paradise: Sudiksha Konanki

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.

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2025

Casey Anthony again?

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.

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

426|Casey Anthony again?

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.

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

425| Outrageous Legal Shenanigans

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.

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2025

424| Updates and New Developments

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.

Transcribed - Published: 22 February 2025

423|Slavery in 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.

Transcribed - Published: 15 February 2025

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

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.

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2025

421|How could this have happened...?

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.

Transcribed - Published: 1 February 2025

420 | AI doubles Cyber Fraud

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

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2025

419 | The LA Fires

Jim and Francey discuss the fires that have recently swept through LA. They'll dive into this disaster, the reactions from the public and city officials and what may come next following this tragic moment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 18 January 2025

Remembering Her Friend Whose Life was Stolen pt 2

Francey and Jim continue their discussion with Terri McAdams and the murder of her best friend and how forensics Genetic Genealogy helped to find the killer 40 years after the fact.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2025

418 | Remembering Her Friend Whose Life was Stolen pt 2

Francey and Jim continue their discussion with Terri McAdams and the murder of her best friend and how forensics Genetic Genealogy helped to find the killer 40 years after the fact.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2025

417 | Remembering Her Friend Whose Life was Stolen

Jim and Francey interview Cari Wright, close friend, and schoolmate of Terri McAdams. Whose murder was solved through forensic Genetic Genealogy 40 years after her life was violently taken.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 4 January 2025

Remembering Her Friend Whose Life was Stolen

Jim and Francey interview Cari Wright, close friend, and schoolmate of Terri McAdams. Whose murder was solved through forensic Genetic Genealogy 40 years after her life was violently taken.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 4 January 2025

416 | Outsmarting Egomaniacs

Jim and Francey are joined by Psychotherapist and author Carla Litto as they discuss the book she wrote: "OUTSMARTING EGOMANIACS: How to respond to narcissists and master manipulators".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 28 December 2024

Outsmarting Egomaniacs

Jim and Francey are joined by Psychotherapist and author Carla Litto as they discuss the book she wrote: "OUTSMARTING PSYCHOPATHS: How to respond to narcissists and master manipulators".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 28 December 2024

415 | The CEO assassination

Jim and francey, discuss this huge breaking story about a young man and his detailed plot to kill a CEO in broad daylight See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2024

The CEO assassination

Jim and francey, discuss this huge breaking story about a young man and his detailed plot to kill a CEO in broad daylight See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2024

414 | Laken Riley part 3

Jim and Francey continue the intense conversation regarding Laken Riley.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2024

Laken Riley part 3

Jim and Francey continue the intense conversation regarding Laken Riley.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2024

413 | Laken Riley part 2

Jim and Francey continue their discussion on the Laken Riley case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2024

Laken Riley part 2

Jim and Frances continue their discussion on the Laken Riley case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2024

411 | Laken Riley part 1

Jim and francey discuss the tragic story of Laken RileySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2024

Laken Riley part 1

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2024

410 | The Delphi Murder Trial Part 5

Francey and Jim discuss the long-awaited results of the Delphi Murder trial and what all of it means in this Finale to the on going series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2024

The Delphi Murder Trial Part 5

Francey and Jim discuss the long-awaited results of the Delphi Murder trial and what all of it means in this Finale to the on going series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2024

409 | The Delphi Murder Trial Part 4

Jim and Francey continue their discussion of the Delphi Murder TrialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2024

408 | The Delphi Murder Trial Part 3

Jim and Francey continue their discussion on the current Delphi Murder trialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 2 November 2024

407 | The Delphi Murder Trial Part 2

Jim and Francey continue their discussion regarding the ongoing Delphi Murder trialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2024

406 | The Delphi Murder Trial Part 1

Will Abby and Libby get justice finally?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 18 October 2024

405 | Pattern of Predation?

Sean Combs allegations just get worse for him.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2024

404 | The Significant Life of Angela Stevens Part 2

Jim and Francey conclude their discussion with Julie Dove about a murder case from her youth in Texas. Listen to True Texas Crime: The Significant Life of Angela StevensSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 4 October 2024

403 | The Significant Life of Angela Stevens

Local girl turned actress Julie Dove dives into a murder case from her youth in Texas.Listen to: True Texas Crime: The Significant Life of Angela StevensSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2024

402 | Sean Combs

Get Jim and Francey’s insight into the shocking indictment just unsealed against mogul Sean Combs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2024

401 | Why Did Sandra Birchmore Have to Die Part 2

Jim and Francey continue their discussion of the multiple failures leading to the murder of Sandra BirchmoreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2024

400 | 400th Episode Extravaganza

Jim & Francey go over their top 5 BCWC Eps of all time, plus a bonus or two.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2024

399 | Why Did Sandra Birchmore Have to Die?

Multiple failures lead to Sandra Birchmore’s terrible murder.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 30 August 2024

398 | NXIVM Cult Part 4

Jim and Francey conclude their discussion with Dr. Rick Kiper involving the evidence in the Keith Raniere and NXIVM cult trialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 23 August 2024

397 | NXIVM Cult Part 3

Keith Raniere was convicted of terrible offenses, but files shocking motions challenging his conviction and accusing the government of misconduct.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 16 August 2024

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