Breaking the Case with Jen Coffindaffer FBI

The JonBenét Ramsey ransom note gets another deep analysis.

In this episode of True Crime with Jen Coffindaffer FBI, Jen Coffindaffer is joined by Steve Pagano, a law-enforcement officer and investigative linguistics expert, to take a closer look at the infamous ransom note.

Steve examines the wording, sentence structure, and even the very first words—“Mr. Ramsey, listen carefully.” Why address John Ramsey by name when the note was supposedly left inside the home? And why use the word “listen” in a written ransom note?

Jen and Steve break down the language and the potential red flags they see, while comparing elements of the JonBenét note to the ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie case.

Is the language in this note telling us more than we realize?

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When you’re racing to a crime scene AND have a family of five to feed… you learn to cook fast!

In this fun new True Crime with Jen Coffindaffer FBI series, Jen Coffindaffer steps away from the heavy true-crime cases and shares her favorite “FBI Jen’s Recipes”—quick, simple meals and the cooking shortcuts she learned while balancing family life and an unpredictable FBI career.

First up: TACOS! Jen also shares her must-have cookware, why her family isn’t allowed to touch her favorite steel pans, and her very particular rules for caring for cast iron. 😂

A lighter side of Jen you won't want to miss!

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The Bryan Kohberger case isn’t over.

In this episode of True Crime with Jen Coffindaffer FBI, Jen Coffindaffer takes a closer look at Kohberger’s appeal and the hearing now granted by the judge, while revisiting the events surrounding the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin.

Jen breaks down why the plea deal gave Kohberger an opportunity to appeal and examines her long-held belief that Madison Mogen—not Kaylee Goncalves—was the intended target.

She also revisits the evidence and unanswered questions surrounding what happened inside the house that night.

What could Kohberger’s appeal mean—and what questions about the case still remain?

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The JonBenét Ramsey ransom note is one of the most scrutinized pieces of evidence in the case—and now we're breaking it down line by line.

In this episode of True Crime with Jen Coffindaffer FBI, Jen Coffindaffer is joined by interrogation and statement-analysis expert Lena Sisco to examine the infamous ransom note and the language, instructions, and patterns hidden within it.

Why does the note repeatedly shift between “I” and “we”? Why provide an alternate delivery date? And what can the wording reveal about the mindset of whoever wrote it?

Jen and Lena go deep into the note—and this is just the beginning of their JonBenét Ramsey series.

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What will the jury see when they look at the Lindsay Clancy case?

In this episode of True Crime with Jen Coffindaffer FBI, Jen Coffindaffer takes a hard look at the evidence the jury will have to weigh—including Lindsay's statements about harming her children, her actions before and during the murders, and the sharply conflicting expert opinions about whether she was suffering from psychosis.

Jen explains why she believes the jury must look beyond competing psychiatric diagnoses and focus on the facts and behavior documented in the case.

What happens when the experts disagree—and the jury has to decide what to believe?

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What can the Elizabeth Smart case teach us about Nancy Guthrie?

In this episode of True Crime with Jen Coffindaffer FBI, Jen Coffindaffer is joined by journalist Wyatt Sharpe to discuss his interview with Elizabeth Smart's father, Ed Smart, and the striking parallels between the two cases.

They examine how families respond to an abduction, the importance of hindsight when evaluating suspicious activity, and how Ed Smart's experience shaped his perspective on the Nancy Guthrie investigation.

One of the most powerful takeaways: Ed Smart said he isn't seeing the same signals that gave him hope Elizabeth was still alive during her nine-month abduction.

Jen and Wyatt also explore the possibility that Nancy's abductor may have had some familiarity with her or her family's routines—similar to how Elizabeth Smart's attacker used his access to the Smart family.

A fascinating discussion about patterns, investigative perspective, and what the Smart case might teach us about Nancy Guthrie.

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Where does the Tupac Shakur murder case stand nearly 30 years later?

In this episode of True Crime with Jen Coffindaffer FBI, Jen Coffindaffer is joined by attorney Philip Dubé for a deep dive into the Tupac murder investigation and the case against Duane “Keffe D” Davis.

They break down the events leading up to Tupac's shooting, the long investigation, Davis's 2008 proffer agreement, and how his later book, podcasts, and public statements became critical to the prosecution's case.

Jen and Philip also examine the challenges prosecutors face after so many years—including the loss of witnesses and the question of whether there is enough independent evidence beyond Davis's own statements.

After nearly three decades, can prosecutors finally prove who was responsible for Tupac's murder?

Watch the full discussion and join the conversation.

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Could postpartum psychosis explain what happened in the Lindsay Clancy case?

In this episode of True Crime with Jen Coffindaffer FBI, Jen Coffindaffer is joined by Dr. Camilla Epright, a clinical ethicist and professor whose research focuses on the evaluation and treatment of people who are criminally mentally ill.

They take a deep, nuanced look at postpartum psychosis, including how it differs from postpartum depression, what symptoms doctors look for, how medications and treatment factor into diagnosis, and whether the evidence in Lindsay Clancy's case supports a psychosis diagnosis.

The discussion also tackles hallucinations, delusions, criminal responsibility, and why experts can reach very different conclusions when evaluating the same case.

A fascinating conversation at the intersection of mental health, medicine, ethics, and criminal law.

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What happens to a homicide investigation after the 6-month mark?

In this special True Crime with Jen Coffindaffer FBI episode, Jen Coffindaffer is joined by former Dallas Police homicide detective Dale Lundberg, known for his work on The First 48, to discuss what really happens behind the scenes when a major investigation reaches six months without a publicly identified suspect.

Dale explains why the first 48 hours matter, how massive media attention can actually complicate an investigation, why some witnesses may be reluctant to come forward, and how investigators distinguish genuine leads from information that only creates more work.

They also apply his decades of homicide experience to the Nancy Guthrie case and discuss what investigators may be facing at this stage.

What does six months really mean to a homicide detective? This episode takes you behind the curtain.

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Who is Derek Callella—and what does he have to do with the Nancy Guthrie case?

In this episode of True Crime with Jen Coffindaffer FBI, Jen Coffindaffer takes a closer look at Derek Callella, the California man indicted in Arizona for crimes connected to the Nancy Guthrie investigation.

Jen explains why Callella was charged, what the federal plea agreement actually means, and why so much speculation has surrounded his case. She walks through the charging documents and emphasizes the importance of understanding what the evidence and court records actually say—not what social media speculation suggests.

If you've been wondering who Callella is and why his name keeps coming up in the Nancy Guthrie investigation, this episode breaks it down.

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