Footnotes on Crime

In this episode of Footnotes on Crime , we are joined by Collier Landry, survivor, cinematographer, podcast host, and advocate whose life story has become a powerful testament to resilience, healing, and reclaiming identity after unimaginable trauma. At the age of eleven, Collier’s world changed forever when his father murdered his mother. In an act of extraordinary courage, Collier later testifie...

In this episode of Footnotes on Crime , we are joined by Derek Congram, forensic archaeologist, board certified forensic anthropologist, and co editor of Missing Persons: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on the Disappeared . With experience working across more than thirty countries, Dr. Congram has spent decades investigating missing persons cases in conflict zones and humanitarian contexts, combini...

In this episode of Footnotes on Crime , we are joined by Jill Bavin-Mizzi, historian, researcher, and author of Bible John: A New Suspect , a compelling re examination of one of Scotland’s most infamous unsolved murder cases. With a background in academic history and cold case narrative non fiction, Jill brings a fresh and highly analytical perspective to true crime investigation, combining histor...

In this episode of  Footnotes on Crime , we are joined by Tom Wood, a bestselling true crime author, podcaster, columnist, and retired Detective with nearly four decades of experience in policing. From leading major investigations to writing some of the most compelling accounts of Scottish crime, Tom brings a rare combination of operational insight and storytelling expertise to the world of true c...

In this episode of Footnotes on Crime , we are joined by Jane Hamilton, award winning crime journalist and author of Hunting Shadows: Peter Tobin - The Truth About the Serial Killer Who Hid in Plain Sight . With years of experience reporting on some of the most disturbing criminal cases, Jane brings a sharp, informed perspective on true crime, media, and the responsibility that comes with telling...

In this episode of Footnotes on Crime , we are joined by N. Jamiyla Chisholm, journalist and author of The Community: A Memoir , a powerful and deeply personal account exploring identity, memory, family, and the hidden complexities within community life. Through her work as a writer and reporter, Jamiyla brings a fearless and compassionate voice to stories that sit at the intersection of lived exp...

In this episode of  Footnotes on Crime , we are joined by Mike Finkel, a former New York Times and National Geographic journalist and the author of acclaimed books including  True Story ,  The Stranger in the Woods , and  The Art Thief .  With a career shaped by extraordinary real life encounters, Mike brings a unique perspective on storytelling, truth, and the blurred lines between fact and narra...

In this episode of Footnotes on Crime, we are joined by Jana Monroe, a former FBI profiler, author, and expert in violent crime and behavioural analysis. With a career spanning some of the most complex homicide and serial offender investigations, Jana offers a rare and deeply informed perspective on the realities of criminal profiling and the psychology behind violent crime. About the Episode What...

Skye Borgman is an American documentary filmmaker and producer known for directing true-crime films and series for major streaming platforms.  Her work includes Abducted in Plain Sight , Girl in the Picture , Dead Asleep , and Unknown Caller , each exploring complex real-life criminal cases through interviews, archival material, and investigative storytelling.  Borgman’s documentaries focus on the...

Mary Turner Thomson is a British author and speaker best known for her memoir The Bigamist , which recounts her experience of deception and betrayal by a Psychopath. Her second book The Psychopath relates her experience post-revelation and how she rebuilt her life in the wake of this life-changing experience. The story attracted international media attention and inspired documentaries and televisi...

We are a true crime podcast with a difference. We focus on authors, journalists, producers, directors and other content creators who produce works in the true crime genre with meaning. Our focus is on telling non-sensationalised stories that focus on the survivors of crime and the tenacity of the human spirit. Join us for episode 1 on Friday the 3rd of April 2026 - Mary Turner Thomson. Mary Turner...