Chris Hansen to Host 2026 Clue Awards, Recognizing True Crime Content and Survivors
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Chris Hansen, the former 'Dateline NBC' host, will emcee the 2026 Clue Awards, an annual event honoring true crime content across TV, film, podcasts, and publishing. The awards ceremony will be held on May 30 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas as part of the CrimeCon convention. This year's Crimefighter of the Year honor will go to three survivors of Jeffrey Epstein for their advocacy work.
Facts First
- Chris Hansen will host the 2026 Clue Awards, which honor true crime content creators.
- The ceremony will be held May 30 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas as part of the CrimeCon convention.
- Jeffrey Epstein survivors Jena-Lisa Jones, Haley Robson, and Courtney Wild will receive the Crimefighter of the Year award for their work with The Survivors, Inc.
- Nominees were announced Thursday across categories for TV, podcasts, film, and books.
- Finalists for 'America’s Greatest Detective' include detectives from Maryland, Las Vegas, and South Carolina.
What Happened
CrimeCon announced the nominees for the 2026 Clue Awards on Thursday. The annual awards recognize true crime content in television, film, podcasts, and publishing. Chris Hansen... will host the ceremony on Saturday, May 30, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas as part of the three-day CrimeCon convention.
Jeffrey Epstein survivors Jena-Lisa Jones, Haley Robson, and Courtney Wild will receive the Crimefighter of the Year honor for their work with The Survivors, Inc., an organization that supports sexual assault survivors.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of true crime entertainment, the Clue Awards may highlight new series, podcasts, or books for your watchlist. The recognition of survivors as Crimefighters of the Year underscores the growing focus within the genre on advocacy and the voices of those directly affected by crime.
What's Next
The awards ceremony will take place on May 30. Presenters will include 'On Patrol: Live' analyst Tom Rizzo, 'CSI' creator Anthony Zuiker, and crime scene investigator Sheryl McCollum.