The Arrival
Every case begins at the door. Step through the checkpoint and enter a world where every attendee is a suspect, witness, or detective.
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The Verdict
The gavel falls August 6–8, 2027. Three days of crime, commerce, and conviction.
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The Map
A hand-drawn map of the scene. Ten zones, one investigation.
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The Silhouette
The first archetype emerges — The Accused — the entry point into a story meant to be investigated.
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The Tip
An anonymous lead slipped across the intake desk. The data behind the case.
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The Archives
Feature articles, convention deep-dives, and community stories stacked in the evidence vault.
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The Courtroom
The main stage. Keynotes, verdicts, and the loudest gavels in the Smokies.
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The Detention
Check-in is a holding cell. Credentials issued, roles assigned.
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The Web
Podcasters, vendors, sponsors, and fans tangled in one convention-wide investigation.
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Dead Air
A dedicated podcast floor where creators record, broadcast, and build their case live.
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