Haley Gray is a credentialed victim advocate, researcher, and writer committed to ethical, victim-centered true crime. Since 2016, she has worked alongside families and contributed to more than 20 podcasts to amplify unresolved cases with empathy and accuracy. As the founder of True Crime Research Training and co-creator of The Advocacy Blueprint, Haley provides education and resources that empower both families and professionals to approach true crime ethically and effectively. Haley also serves as the Assistant Director of Light The Way Missing Persons Advocacy Project further donating her time, knowledge, and expertise to families of missing persons. Through advocacy, training, and storytelling, she strives to honor victims, support their loved ones, and ensure every case is handled with integrity, compassion, and respect.

Bonnie Bell is a relentless advocate, educator, and speaker whose mission is to bring attention to cold cases and empower families navigating the unimaginable. Her advocacy is deeply personal: her sister, Danielle Bell, has been missing since 2001. What began as a family's search for answers has grown into a powerful mission to help others gain visibility for their own unsolved cases.

With a background in teaching and higher education administration, Bonnie brings a strategic and compassionate approach to advocacy. She holds a Bachelor’s in Legal Studies and a Master’s in Public Administration—expertise she now channels into helping families navigate complex systems and tell their stories effectively.

As a speaker, Bonnie shares her journey, the lessons learned from two decades of advocacy, and the strategies she has developed to reignite public interest in cold cases. She offers practical guidance on using video as a powerful storytelling tool—even for families who may feel hesitant—and teaches how to break a case into compelling micro-stories that capture sustained attention. Importantly, Bonnie emphasizes that a viral video is not the goal; rather, she shows families how to use video intentionally to build a stronger, more effective advocacy campaign. Her message is one of resilience, strategic action, and the belief that every story deserves to be seen.

Bonnie’s unwavering dedication to her sister Danielle continues to inspire others to advocate with purpose, clarity, and heart.

Samantha Spencer is a leading forensic professional, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise as the Co-owner and Forensic Consultant at SEP Forensic Consultants, LLC. Since 2018, she has passionately dedicated herself to providing comprehensive pretrial and trial services, expert witness testimony, and forensic training, leveraging her background as a Special Agent Forensic Scientist II with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), Lead Molecular Diagnostic Technologist, and Lead Researcher at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

A dedicated expert, Sam holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Graduate Certificate in Forensic DNA and Serology. She has been qualified to testify in court over 50 times in areas including Forensic Biology, Crime Scene, Evidence Collection, and DNA Interpretation. Beyond her casework, she actively contributes to the legal and forensic communities, publishing on topics such as DNA testing and cross-examination, and frequently presenting at legal seminars.

When she steps away from the office and courtroom, Sam is a devoted family woman, married to her husband of 12 years and the mother of two boys (ages 6 and 9), and she enjoys her time on the pitch coaching her competitive U11 girl's soccer team.

Maxine is an Albuquerque native, archival researcher and credentialed victim’s advocate. Her passion centers on John and Jane Does, and her podcast, The Butterfly Effect, documents her journey into the case of Albuquerque’s “Becca Doe”, who was found in 1991. 

Cairenn Binder is an investigative genetic genealogist, educator, and speaker based in New York. Her journey to solving crimes with DNA began with a childhood obsession with the television show Unsolved Mysteries. As an adult, she began solving her own family mysteries, practicing genetic genealogy to uncover the identities of her biological grandparents. Beginning in 2018, she served as one of the first volunteer investigative genetic genealogists, working with a nonprofit organization to identify human remains. Today, Cairenn works as the assistant director of the Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center, where she regularly leads teams of students and volunteers to resolve violent crime and human remains cases.

Dr. Maggie Zingman has worked in trauma intervention since 1985 and as a psychologist since 1996. Her path into the field was shaped by her own experience healing from severe PTSD, and a deep desire to help others find that same healing. Over her career she has worked with adult trauma survivors, served as a first responder to bombings, tornadoes, and community disasters, and for the past 21 years has specialized in supporting homicide survivors — work that grew from the murder of her own daughter. She has also worked with combat veterans for more than 15 years.

Since 2007, Dr. Zingman has driven over 330,000 miles across 48 states on her "Caravan to Catch a Killer" tours — originally launched to bring visibility to her daughter's unsensational, unsolved murder. Over time, the tours evolved into a platform for cold case families across Middle America to find voice, community, and the recognition they deserve. She has presented on the impact of trauma to diverse audiences across the U.S. and Canada since 1996, and has founded two support initiatives: Britney's Bridge survivor support group and Moms Across Borders, because joined voices are stronger voices.

Matthew Wilson is a homicide sergeant with over 16 years of law enforcement experience. He is passionate and dedicated professional committed to solving homicides and being a voice for homicide victims and their family. In 2021, Sergeant Wilson received a phone call that would change the trajectory of his life forever. He was asked to accept the challenging role of successfully managing the Homicide Unit and Cold Case Section in the 2nd largest city in the State of Indiana. After accepting this challenge, he quickly realized that for every homicide victim’s case he was trying to solve, there was a family and community suffering behind them. He made a promise to himself that he would lead an elite unit of homicide detectives to fight for victims, with the goal of bringing justice to the victims and their families. Fast forward five years later, Sergeant Wilson catapulted the City of Fort Wayne’s homicide clearance rate to an average of 91%. In 2025, his unit had one of the highest clearance rates in the country at 97%. Additionally, his unit has cleared 23 Cold Case Homicides in that time frame. He has successfully managed to perform over 30% higher than the national average for five consecutive years.

Hope Hooton is a Podcast Host, Child Safety Advocate, Author, and Public Speaker dedicated to protecting children and reforming family court systems across the United States. She is the founder and host of the Voices Against Filicide podcast, where she amplifies the voices of families impacted by filicide and raises national awareness to prevent these devastating crimes.

After the tragic loss of her two children, Alec and Lydia Mater, in an act of filicide in May 2024 in Arizona, Hope turned her grief into purpose. She has since become a leading advocate for child safety, working to expose critical failures within family court systems and push for meaningful legislative reform.

Hope is the driving force behind The Alec and Lydia Act (HB2995) in Arizona—a landmark bill addressing domestic violence, coercive control, and child safety within family court. The bill has successfully passed through the Arizona Senate committee and is now advancing to the Senate floor, marking a major step toward protecting vulnerable children and holding systems accountable.

She is also the author of the #1 bestselling memoir, There’s Still Hope: A Journey of Adversity, Tragedy, and Unshakable Faith, which has reached #1 bestseller status in multiple categories across the United States and over five countries internationally. Through her writing, speaking, and advocacy, Hope shares her journey of loss, faith, and resilience—empowering others to find hope in their pain while inspiring action and change.

Hope continues to speak on national stages, collaborate with organizations, and lead a growing movement committed to ensuring that no child’s life is overlooked and no family’s voice goes unheard.