Josh Mankiewicz reveals how he accidentally became Dateline's true crime correspondent and why crime stories connect with audiences better than politics ever did. At CrimeCon 2026, he discusses his evolution from reluctant correspondent to award-winning host of Missing in America, explaining how in-depth storytelling honors victims and drives real justice outcomes. Crime coverage reveals human emotions—love, hate, greed, lust—that connect audiences far more deeply than political reporting ever could.