Best Case Worst Case

Best Case Worst Case

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.

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July 11, 2025 26 mins

Jim and Maureen discuss the disturbing murders of young girls by their parents!!

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Jim Clemente is joined by the new co-host, Maureen O'Connell as they discuss updates on the 4 Idaho Murders and the verdict on sean P Diddy combs.

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Jim and francey discuss the stepson of the Crown King of Norway, who was just charged with 3 counts of rape and multiple victims.. He thought he would get away.

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June 20, 2025 34 mins

Francey & Jim Discuss recent Juror issues and the upcoming Defense case.

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June 15, 2025 34 mins

Jim and Francey celebrate the official 1000th episode of Best Case Worst Case.

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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.

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May 28, 2025 67 mins

Brad Carr interviews Jim Clemente about "Deception detection" and the many methods of lie dectection that Jim taught in the FBI.

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May 16, 2025 34 mins

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.

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May 11, 2025 39 mins

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.

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May 2, 2025 26 mins

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.

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April 25, 2025 39 mins

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.

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April 16, 2025 31 mins

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.


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April 9, 2025 35 mins

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.

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"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 ha...

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March 31, 2025 33 mins

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.

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March 22, 2025 43 mins

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".

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Jim clemente and Francey Hakes discuss the disappearance case of Pittsburgh University student Sudiksha Konanki, who went missing in the Dominican Republic.

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March 7, 2025 33 mins

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.

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February 28, 2025 35 mins

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!

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February 21, 2025 32 mins

Francey and Jim share very sad news and one bit of hopeful news in cases they have been covering.

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