‘Cults’ and Cold Cases: A 2026 CrimeCon Recap

Cartisha Morgan came to CrimeCon in the hopes of bringing attention to the case of her missing daughter and young grandchild, a toddler when she vanished. Morgan believes her daughter Ma’Kayla Wickerson bought into the teachings of a group that police have called a cult before disappearing with the tot from their Missouri home. 

Another family was at the event to ask to promote their campaign for answers. Christopher Abeyta, a 7-month-old, was stolen from his crib in Colorado Springs nearly 40 years ago. His family, including a niece he never met, wants police to focus on a woman who they believe may have gotten away with the crime. They hope that person can explain what happened to baby Christopher. 

The episode this week brings you a roundup of these stories and others from the Crime Desk team at CrimeCon 2026 in Las Vegas. 

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• Presenter: Kayla Brantley
• Producers: Shayna Jacobs and Lucy Robson
• Editor: Chelsey Ranore
• Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham
• Executive Producer: Jamie East

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Presenter: Kayla Brantley

Producer: Shayna Jacobs

Editor: Sam Morris

Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham

Executive Producer: Jamie East

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