Thousands of true crime enthusiasts, podcasters, and experts are gathered at the Gaylord Rockies Resort this weekend for CrimeCon 2025, a convention for True Crime enthusiasts.
Family members of high-profile murder victims, including Ethan Chapin, Gabby Petito, Delphi victims, and Lori Vallow, are all scheduled to speak.
Running from September 5 to 7, this year’s convention features over 100 speakers, live podcast tapings, and special sessions dedicated to real stories of tragedy.
Stacy Chapin, mother of Ethan Chapin, one of the four University of Idaho students brutally murdered in November 2022, is among the key speakers. In her session titled “A Promise Kept: The Tragedy in Idaho and How the Case Was Solved,” she is set to discuss the devastating loss of her son, the ongoing pursuit of justice, and her role as a victim advocate.
Stacy Chapin, the mother of University of Idaho victim Ethan Chapin, in tears about her gratitude to Kristen and David Mittelman and their team at @OthramTech at @crimecon 2025. pic.twitter.com/OsVQNMGQ0i
— Silver Linings Handbook Podcast (@SilverLinHbkPod) September 6, 2025
Similarly, the family of Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old travel blogger whose 2021 disappearance and murder captivated the nation, is returning to CrimeCon for an exclusive session.
Gabby’s mother, Nichole Schmidt; stepfather, Jim Schmidt; father, Joe Petito; and stepmother, Tara Petito, are featured in a session titled “Inside American Murder: The Gabby Petito Story.” The discussion will dive into the case’s details, the family’s tireless search efforts, and their ongoing work through the Gabby Petito Foundation to raise awareness about domestic violence and missing persons.
The family will also host a meet-and-greet, allowing attendees to engage with them directly.
Beyond these well-known families, CrimeCon 2025 includes other relatives of crime victims, providing a platform for raw, emotional testimonies. In the session “Hope, Heartbreak, and Justice: The Delphi Case,” relatives of the 2017 Delphi murder victims Abby Williams and Libby German share their journey. Speakers include Anna Williams (Abby’s mother), Becky Patty (Libby’s grandmother), and Tara German (Libby’s aunt), who recount the long road to justice following the arrest and conviction in the case.
Colby Ryan, son of convicted murderer Lori Vallow and brother to victims Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, is also speaking. Ryan now uses his platform to address the lasting impact of violent crime on families, drawing from his own experiences in one of the most shocking cases involving familial betrayal and child murders.
CrimeCon blends education, entertainment, and empathy, with additional highlights like the CLUE Awards banquet hosted by Ice-T and adoptable rescue animals from Denver’s MaxFund shelter.
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