Best Case Worst Case

Best Case Worst Case

We take you behind police lines. Former FBI profiler Jim Clemente & former FBI special agent Maureen O'Connell get unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at their most memorable cases – for better or for worse.

Episodes

February 13, 2026 31 mins

Maureen & Jim analyze the latest developments in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping to include the black glove, recently found, current FBI analysis of the crime scene and a new video that has emerged.

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In a special crossover episode of RCP and BCWC, Jim, Maureen, and Kathy come together with special returning guest Bill Thomas and Kristen Dilley (of the podcast "Mind Over Murder"), to discuss breaking news regarding the Colonial Parkway Murders and other killings connected to it, which were discovered through DNA.

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Jim and Maureen continue their conversation with Donnie Brasco, the mob guy who turned out to be an FBI Agent.

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January 25, 2026 54 mins

Maureen and Jim are excited to welcome Donnie Brasco, the Mob guy who turned out to be an FBI Agent. He is the only FBI Agent who has infiltrated the mob so deeply that they wanted to make him a “Made” member. 


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January 16, 2026 36 mins

Maureen and Jim interview Griff Garrison, former Richmond County sheriffs office homicide Detective from Augusta, Georgia about a disturbing case.

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January 10, 2026 27 mins

Jim and Maureen interview Merle Temple about the case in which he was set up to be killed by two hitmen.

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January 4, 2026 28 mins

Jim and Maureen interview Merle Temple, former Mississippi Bureau of drug enforcement agent about his two new books based on his insane career.

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December 26, 2025 11 mins

Jim and Maureen spread Holiday Cheer reminiscing about their favorite Holiday traditions and send Peace, Love and Togetherness to those who don’t have anyone special to share the Holidays with…

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December 20, 2025 23 mins

Jim and Maureen discuss the behind-the-scenes of the investigation into the deadly shootings at Brown University and MIT. 

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December 13, 2025 40 mins

Maureen and Jim are joined by specialv guest Sherly "Mac" McCollum, A crime analyst, author, and founder and director of the non-profit Cold Case Investigative Research Institute as she discuss a case.

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December 7, 2025 30 mins

Maureen and Jim interview Adam Housley about his 17 year career reporting from some of the most dangerous and notorious locations around the world!

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December 1, 2025 31 mins

In a lighthearted episode for the podcast, maureen and Jim discuss everything they are grateful for throughout the years in the FBI and what they have learned along the way.

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November 21, 2025 39 mins

 Maureen and Jim interview FBI Legend SA Gary Gardner about his days on the FBI/NYPD Joint Bank Robbery Task Force.

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Jim and Maureen speak with Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley about the latest developments in the Colonial Parkway murders…

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Maureen and the other FBI Agent Clemente, Tim, interview David Mamet about all things crime and writing and Directing. Jim C was out of town

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Maureen and the other FBI Agent Clemente, Tim, interview David Mamet about all things crime and writing and Directing. Jim C was out of town

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October 25, 2025 40 mins

Maureen and Jim continue their conversation with Ret. Capt. Jason Koehler- A real-life special Operations Veteran who has lived with an extraordinary life and career.

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October 18, 2025 35 mins

Maureen and Jim spoke with Ret. Capt. Jason Koehler- A real-life special Operations Veteran who has lived with an extraordinary life and career.

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October 10, 2025 31 mins

Jim and a friend discuss and dive into the case of Kyren Lacy, which is complicated and not what some social media posts would make it seem.

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October 3, 2025 24 mins

Maureen and Jim continue their with Dale Monroe and his crazy early cases

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