Steve Helling is a journalist, TV host and author known for his work covering true crime and celebrity stories, particularly during his 23-year tenure as a senior staff writer at People magazine. He also hosted the true crime shows Murder Made Me Famous and Scandal Made Me Famous, and has been a true crime commentator on more than 100 major news programs.

Dena Ross Higgins is the Director of TVE and O&O Business Strategy at A+E Networks. She previously managed A&E True Crime, now known as A&E Crime + Investigation

Anne K. Howard is a practicing lawyer and the author of "His Garden: Conversations with a Serial Killer."

Jeannine Hunter is a Maryland-based writer, online specialist, and content design professional.

Britt Julious is a writer, editor, essayist and storyteller for publications like The New York Times, Vogue, Bon Appetit, Esquire, Elle, Women’s Health and others. She’s currently a music critic for the Chicago Tribune. In 2019, she won the Studs Terkel award in journalism.

Michelle Knight, now known as Lily Rose Lee, is the author of "Life After Darkness: Finding Healing and Happiness After the Cleveland Kidnappings" and the #1 New York Times bestseller "Finding Me."

Sarah Kuta is a writer and editor based in Colorado. Her work has appeared in Smithsonian Magazine, NBC News, Conde Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Food & Wine, Lonely Planet, the Denver Post, 5280 Magazine, the Toronto Star, and many other publications.