This podcast is a gem in the true crime genre. I, like many, craved true crime podcasts after I listened to Serial so many years ago. I found many that I enjoyed, but once I found Real Crime Profile, I realized what was missing in these podcasts - expert analysis of the crimes. This podcast has insights and professional analysis that can be gleaned only by experts like Jim Clemente and Kathy Canning-Mello. These are law enforcement professionals who have worked thousands of cases and are the only people, in my opinion, that should discuss crimes. They even help the victims of crimes to understand what and how these crimes occurred. I do miss Laura Richards and Lisa Zambetti, who were cohosts with Jim, but Kathy has done an excellent job as a cohost. This podcast is invaluable & I am forever grateful for it. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication in educating those of us who have interests in true crime.

This was a podcast I used to like listening to, they didn’t seem exploitative like most True Crime podcasts, they had law enforcement backgrounds so they weren’t just running their mouths speculating, etc. Over time it became a platform for Jim Clemente to be a pompous jerk, Laura Richards to virtue signal, and Lisa just to be more annoying. It’s not much better now that Laura and Lisa are pretty much gone. Jim’s still an arse, thinks he knows more than anyone else despite being unfamiliar with the cases he’s discussing. I’ve listened to him berate crime victims one too many times.

I used to love this show. Great guests, lots of information and seemed like they took time to investigate and do proper research. After listening to their take on the Cornell 7, you’ve lost me. Leaving out huge pieces of the case, not fully reporting full details that have been reported by other credible sources. You’re doing survivors a huge disservice. Very woke, irresponsible and lazy. Dang, Jim this is bummer.

Lindsay Clancy

I was really hoping you’d cover the Lindsay Clancy case but I am so disappointed. Not only do you get the names wrong but some of the facts discussed are missed, or slightly incorrect. I love that you guys agree, the investigation was botched, and would love a corrected episode with correct names and more reading into the details and tiny timeframe window, and an analysis of the husbands behavior further. I think this episode could have been so much better but felt half-assed.

This podcast blatantly spreads misinformation, doesn’t do research at all. Not sure how Wondery is still supporting them.

I initially was enjoying this podcast but must apologize to those I recommend they lis it’s become a frustrating name calling political look at me I know and I can call people names but you just listen sad. Efforts to try again with a new co host and first episode the don’t know the name of the accused .

Tell me you are clueless about this case without telling me you’re clueless about this case. Names are consistently incorrect not only in the audio but also the title of the episode! Sounds like he got all his case info from scrolling on Facebook

Lyndsay Clancy’s husband‘s name is Patrick, NOT Jim.

Usually I enjoy this podcast and trust their expertise but the negligence of their coverage on the Lindsay Clancy case was beyond disappointing. Saying the wrong name for the parents “Lacey and Jim” and giving credence to the evidence around Patrick Clancy would be something I would expect from a TikTok influencer. This episode felt baseless and sensationalized, and did not keep the victims of this at the forefront. Now I’m questioning the accuracy of past episodes sadly.

I’m really confused by this. They’re calling her Lacey and they’re calling her husband, Jim? I thought it was Lindsay and Patrick and I’m missing something? What is happening

Lacey and Jim Clancy????? Who are you talking about? So much miss information and it’s obvious you did no research for yourselves. I listened to 3 other episodes and was disappointed. You’re spreading misinformation. You should add conspiracy theories to your description because that’s what your doing

Who is Lacey Clancy? And isn’t the husband’s name Patrick..not Jim? This was a bit embarrassing to listen to. I’m surprised this wasn’t deleted and re-recorded.

Long time listener for years. The Lindsey Clancy episode was so disappointing. You knew nothing about it the actual case. You presented misinformation and a lot of it!

Very interested in a particular story about a teacher and his class working on real crimes. The male host will not stop talking – seems very interested in letting us know what he knows instead of hearing from the guest.

i’ve been a longtime listener. was so disappointed listening to the episode about lindsay clancy. jim is so uneducated on the topic and it was a difficult listen. do better.

Jim seems to know nothing about the case he’s covering and sounds confused by every question and answer he gets

Thank you Jim and Kathy (and Laura and Lisa) for keeping it Real all these years. Have you looked into the case of Jesse Calhoun, the serial killer in Oregon? He was active a few years ago and the FBI and Portland police came out to say not to worry about a serial killer!! Seriously?! One of the women he killed had filed a DV restraining order against him. The others were considered less dead bc they were involved in drugs and possibly homeless. All the murders are being tried together next year. Please cover it—these victims matter to our community, and any one of us could’ve been them. Thanks ❤️

I listened to one episode and could not finish it. One of the podcasters was so unprepared it was frustrating to listen to. Makes me wonder how badly their work was done when they worked for the FBI. Yikes.

Still a huge fan of the older, longer, more in depth episodes with the old hosts. It was so good and so current. Really feel it’s much too short, surface level and not current enough. Such a shame. Was great chemistry and information in the old episodes.

This guy Jim needs to stop yelling soo much. It makes the show unlistenable.

As you said in the beginning of the episode. Body cam has not been released, so you’re going on your opinion on the cell phone footage. I think you should have waited for the body cam video before giving such a strong opinion. You are very adamant in your opinion on this without all the video, or facts. I’ve listened to the show from the first episode . No longer listening.

While I can understand Jim Clemente‘s indignation. I wish he wouldn’t raise his voice so often. I’m sure I’m not the only one listening with ear buds. I really don’t like him screaming in my ears.

Thank you for the podcast with Lenora Claire on June 26, 2019. I am going through a horrific stalking crisis and I’m searching for information to help me. I noticed disruption in my life in 2018-2019 that has now manifested into someone stalking me who I met in 1992. It is January 2026 and I’m very frightened and frustrated. Due to the severity of the stalking I’m not able to have a normal life and I’m suffering. It is impacting every part of my life including my family.I’m documenting everything and trying to educate myself while I am being harassed bullied and severely stalked. My fundamental human rights and privacy are being violated. Please help!

Laura Richards is insightful, calm, balanced, knowledgeable, and analytical. As a retired Psychiatrist with forensic experience, I so appreciate her cool- headed approach. I think that Jim Clemente brings a great deal of experience and expertise to the show. However, listening to him has become very difficult due to his loud, emotional, rather explosive and expletive- filled interjections of a political and editorial nature. This diminishes his credibility. I like Lisa’s contributions when discussing shows such as MindHunter. She talks about how shows are created; how the sets are done, even down to the color palette. Update: downgrade to 2 1/2 - 3 stars. I expressed concern that many Asian women who work in massage parlors were being trafficked and was called a “racist. “ I think that was Lisa. Also Lisa: made it all about herself and her hair when discussing Jada Pinkett- Smith. I now primarily listen to Laura Richards’ Crime Analyst. Update 2026: I appreciate that Jim has leveled his behavior. I hate the loss of Laura but like the addition of Kathy. The tragic Rob Reiner case: please do not have the unserious Lisa Zambetti come on and explain schizophrenia from her “research.“ Please have a credible forensic psychiatrist or psychologist. Personally I think that no one I’ve ever treated for true schizophrenia would be able to attend 17 rehabs, continue to use while in rehab and then brag about doing that later. They would be too disorganized. In my opinion , ( not a professional opinion since I didn’t interview him) he will not prevail with an insanity defense. It appears that he knew what he was doing, knew that it was wrong and apparently he admitted to letting someone die of an overdose rather than calling the police in the past because he was afraid to call the police. I don’t think that was paranoia. I sounds like not wanting to get arrested. my two cents.

Can’t take anymore!! Another long time listener here, not anymore. Like so many other people, I am no longer listening to this podcast because of Jim. Funny how he only does podcasts with female hosts, he’s probably too scared to try his dominating, narcissistic bs with any male hosts. He is not a victims advocate, he is self righteous and making money off people’s suffering.

Good content but I genuinely wish that he’d give us the opportunity for us to hear from the other agents. His passion is understandable but I’d love to hear other points of view. It gives mansplaining for me.

Tried to listen to their podcast on Celeste Rivas but it seems like they did no research AT ALL. Like even I know about their discord chats. How they met etc. thumbs down don’t release a podcast if you don’t know what’s going on.

Jim talks over Kathy the entire time.

Jim Clemente is by far my favorite profiler. His passion and care for the victims is profound and unbridled. Over the years this hasn’t changed, regardless of his amazing cohosts. As RCP turns its focus to the case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, I wanted to take the time to say thank you to JC and Team RCP. I also want to encourage you to follow Real Crime Profile. My only wish was that the episodes were longer. #celesterivashernandez

Couldn’t even listen to the second part of the episodes with Andrea Dunlop about the Maya K case. Barely letting your guest speak. Practically yelling at her when she is explaining the facts she did research. Then at the end of the first episode it’s stated that ketamine is a known treatment so J.H. Is just behind?! It’s about dosage, frequency, and M.K. wasn’t terminal!

95% ranting indignation and 5% actual content.

Jim, I'm so sorry about what happened to you, really. But how many episodes are you going to focus on ohio state? When have you obsessively reported on women being victimized in similar ways? Two episodes about Nassar?! You guys sound like this has never ever happened to anyone before. Your outrage is lost on your women listeners

You show how much you care about the victims.

I’ve started from the beginning and have been slowly making my way through these episodes but I love this podcast! I love how it’s very victim centered and not just a place of entertainment.

I just can’t listen to Jim talk over his co-hosts anymore. He is so rude

I’ve been listening to RCP for many years and I can’t say enough good things about it. I really enjoy the in depth coverage of various stories in the headlines and the insight into human behaviors. I would like to recommend bringing back the consecutive episodes versus various topics as I find those more engaging.

Long time listener, here, who is hoping you can have Laura, Lisa, and Francey join you to discuss Bill Maher victim shaming abused women on his HBO show. Keep up the good work!

Language matters. Do better.

Listened to an episode for the first time. Jim is hella annoying. Could not finish, won’t listen to another. He’s insufferable. If I wanted to listen to a self important white dude, I’d take my headphones out at work.

It’s incredibly annoying and a disappointment when the host hasn’t done his homework. I’m the last episode I listened to (and I gave up 1/4 of the way through) the guest was obviously uncomfortable because you were wrong about your information over and over so she had to correct you. Good subject matter but not worth listening to.

Jim sounds like he just rolled out of bed and is bored out of his tree. I thought maybe he had a cold - but every episode is the same now.

Cannot support a show that brings on people who support a dictator.

Since Jim has taken over, I listen less to this show. Jim- I really want to hear more from your guests. Please interview them rather than talk over them.

Please do her the honor of pronouncing her name correctly in your discussion of her case. The T is silent per the French pronunciation. It’s not PelicoT it’s - Pelico(t).

I guess identifi is not out yet?

This should be called Rant by Jim Clemente. Also, who came up with that grating, screeching background noise?

His name is Luigi MANGIONE and he’s innocent.

I listened to the last episode about Luigi. I think Jim’s black and white thinking is highly problematic and reflects the lack of empathy displayed by men in American society. Sorry Laura left but the show is awful with out her.

The best podcasts let you listen to people you would want to hang out with. Jimmy has some good analysis but he’s someone I would go out of my way to avoid hanging out with. He has a grumpy wet blanket of a personality. It’s a bit worse than that. He has a lot of traits in common with the people he investigates. Controlling narcissist. Jimmy has good stuff to share but we all know by now his personality is going to get in the way. Can’t teach an old dog new tricks.