True-crime television is highly competitive and challenging

Claire St. Amant, a producer for CBS' true-crime shows, shares her experiences in the competitive world of true-crime television. She faced challenges, including sabotage from competitors, while building relationships with victims' families for exclusive interviews. St. Amant's career began in journalism, leading to her work on high-profile cases involving doctors accused of murder. She successfully secured interviews with suspects, but the nature of her work took a toll on her mental health over time. In the early 2020s, St. Amant left network TV, feeling that the focus on tragedy was troubling. She now hosts a podcast that centers on unsolved cold cases, shifting her approach to storytelling.