Creator & host
Joshua Shackles
A lifelong Ozarks resident, Joshua leads the show’s storytelling, local-history research, and commitment to keeping overlooked cases visible.
Season 3 team
The people behind the stories.
Ozarks Crime Watch is made by local storytellers and researchers who care about accuracy, context, and the people affected by every case.
Local voices
Meet the team
Roles describe contributions to the show and do not imply law-enforcement authority or professional licensure.
Research team
Joseph Johnson
Joseph helps review records, identify overlooked details, and build the factual foundation behind each episode.
Research team
Whitney Wood
Whitney brings a careful eye to reports, archives, and personal accounts while keeping victims and families at the center of the work.
Research team
Sara Moore
Sara contributes research and analysis with an emphasis on accuracy, empathy, and the human impact of every case.
Research team
Connor McGehee
Connor works through records, witness accounts, and historical archives to help the team see old cases from fresh angles.
Research team
Raina Maldonado
Raina contributes thoughtful research, public-record review, and a strong interest in Ozarks history.
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Community researcher
Sal Bernard
With deep Ozarks roots and a background in sociology, Sal brings local perspective, compassion, and community awareness to the team.
Research team
Katie Callihan
Katie joined during Season 2 and contributes careful research, curiosity, and a strong commitment to respectful storytelling.
Research team
Kendrick Irvin
Kendrick helps review older records and new leads while keeping the team focused on accuracy and responsible public awareness.
Respect comes first
Stories are never just content.
The team’s job is to document, attribute, and communicate responsibly—not to declare guilt, encourage confrontation, or replace official investigations.
Read our editorial standards