Sarah Cailean

A lifelong devotee of Jane Austen, Sarah Cailean has always been drawn to the sharp wit, emotional intelligence, and keen observations of human behavior that define Austen’s work. It’s no wonder Sarah’s career in law enforcement and criminology eventually led her to become co-creator, executive producer, and host of the docuseries Hell in the Heartland: What Happened to Ashley and Lauria (HLN, HBO Max), as well the award-winning true crime podcasts Why Can’t We Talk About Amanda’s Mom?, Who Killed Jennifer Judd?, and Who Took Misty Copsey? When not investigating cases or producing her next podcast, Sarah can often be found rereading her favorite Jane Austen novel, Mansfield Park, and sipping tea by the window—imagining herself somewhere between a Regency drawing room and the English countryside.