Summit Updates

True crime does not exist in a vacuum. Behind every case are real people doing difficult, often unseen work, investigators, officers, analysts, and legal professionals committed to protecting communities and seeking truth. The Southern Oregon True Crime Summit exists because of this work, and it is deeply important to us that law enforcement voices are […]

Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift that’s a little more memorable than flowers and chocolate? This February, the Southern Oregon True Crime Summit is offering a special Sweethearts Deal—because experiences last longer than things, and shared curiosity makes the best kind of connection. Whether you’re gifting a partner, a friend, or treating yourself, this is […]

If you love conversations that are real, a little wild, and unexpectedly healing—the Relatively Unqualified Podcast is for you. The Southern Oregon True Crime Summit 2026 is thrilled to welcome Nic Proctor and Darra Berger, the hosts of the Relatively Unqualified Podcast, as our guest interviewers and on-site emcees. They’ll be helping guide the energy […]

A little history, a little luxury, and the perfect place to land for your summit weekend If you’ve never stayed in Jacksonville before, you’re in for a treat. Tucked into the foothills of Southern Oregon, Jacksonville feels like a town where history never left—it just learned how to pour good wine, host incredible events, and […]

🔍 A Groundbreaking Investigation, Years in the Making Laura Brand is a criminologist leading the largest collective study of serial offenders ever conducted, having interviewed more than 50 serial killers as part of her research. She holds a degree in forensic psychology from Curry College and has spent over a decade conducting interviews inside San […]