CrimeCon 2025 is bustling with thousands of true crime enthusiasts, podcasters, and experts this weekend at the Gaylord Rockies Resort. The convention runs from September 5 to 7 and features over 100 speakers who will engage in discussions about real tragedies and the ongoing search for justice.
Among the key speakers is Stacy Chapin, mother of Ethan Chapin, a victim of a brutal crime in Idaho that shocked the nation. “A Promise Kept: The Tragedy in Idaho and How the Case Was Solved” is the title of her session. She plans to share her heartbreaking journey since her son’s murder and her commitment to advocating for victims’ rights. In a poignant moment captured at the convention, Stacy expressed her gratitude to the team at Othram Tech, visibly moved as she shared her story.
Another family in attendance is that of Gabby Petito, the young travel blogger whose disappearance and murder captivated the public. They will engage attendees in a session titled “Inside American Murder: The Gabby Petito Story.” Gabby’s parents and step-parents will recount the distressing details of their search for Gabby and discuss their ongoing efforts through the Gabby Petito Foundation to raise awareness surrounding domestic violence and missing persons cases. They will also hold a meet-and-greet, allowing fans and supporters to connect with them personally.
CrimeCon 2025 also hosts families of several other crime victims who will share their deeply personal and emotional stories. In the session “Hope, Heartbreak, and Justice: The Delphi Case,” family members of the victims Abby Williams and Libby German will open up about their long, difficult path toward justice. Speakers like Anna Williams, Abby’s mother, share the toll that years of waiting for answers have taken on their family.
Colby Ryan will also speak at the event; he is the son of convicted murderer Lori Vallow and brother to victims Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow. Colby uses his platform to shed light on how violent crime can influence families in tragic ways, informed by his own experience in one of the most shocking familial betrayal cases in recent memory.
CrimeCon blends education, entertainment, and empathy with unique offerings such as the CLUE Awards banquet hosted by Ice-T. There will also be an opportunity to engage with adoptable rescue animals from MaxFund shelter in Denver, reflecting a communal spirit amid shared grief and support for victims’ families.
This year’s convention emphasizes the importance of recognizing the real-life impacts of crime and the stories behind the statistics, making it a gathering not just for fans of true crime, but for those who understand the necessity of dialogue and advocacy in the wake of tragedy.
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