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Who Is Melissa Highsmith? Inside The Story Of ‘Baby’ Reunited With Family 51 Years After Abduction

October 12, 2026

On August 23, 1971, Melissa Highsmith was just a toddler when she was taken from her Fort Worth home by someone posing as a babysitter. She vanished seemingly without a trace and was missing for over 50 years. But with the help of DNA testing—and her family’s determination—she was found in 2022 and reunited with loved ones she didn’t even know she had. In the podcast “Baby,” Melissa is telling her story of what happened in those 51 years when, unbeknownst to her, she was a missing person. Sea...

Cornell Frat Bros Alleged 'Damage Control' Attempts Are 'Really Damning': Sexual Harassment Lawyer

October 06, 2026

Cornell announced Tuesday that former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates has been selected to lead an independent review of the university’s response to sexual assault allegations involving multiple former members of a fraternity. A former student known as Jane Doe filed an explosive 101-page lawsuit against the university and others in September, alleging that in October 2024, she was drugged and gang raped at the Chi Phi fraternity house. In a statement, the university said it had pre...

Harlan Coben Talks True Crime, ‘Final Twist' & The Real Case Too ‘Bonkers’ Even For A Fiction Writer

October 05, 2026

New York Times best-selling author Harlan Coben is one of the world’s most prolific thriller writers. He has written dozens of novels, and over 10 of his books have been adapted into hit series and movies. Now, he’s taking on true-crime stories in “Harlan Coben's Final Twist,” and he joined “Forbes True Crime” to discuss what’s in store for the second season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The publicly listed email for Forbes True Crime: thepodcasts@forbes.com.

How many listeners does Forbes True Crime have?

Podseeker estimates Forbes True Crime reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Forbes True Crime?

Forbes True Crime typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Attorneys, former prosecutors, psychiatrists, mental-health and mitigation specialists, victims’ advocates, court reporters, and crime-media professionals with direct expertise relevant to a major active case or criminal-justice issue. Common among recent guests: Professional legal, psychiatric, investigative, or court-reporting experience; Direct subject-matter expertise related to a high-profile criminal case; Leadership or advisory roles in mental-health, treatment, mitigation, or victims’-rights organizations. Recent guests include Shari Karney, Margaret McLean, and Andrea Raby.

How hard is it to get booked on Forbes True Crime?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Forbes True Crime cover?

Recent episodes cover True Crime, Criminal Justice, Legal Analysis, Forensic Psychology, and Crime Media. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.