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Laken Snelling was a University of Kentucky cheerleader and teen beauty queen back home in Tennessee, but now she’s a college dropout accused in the death of her newborn son, just hours old. For more on the case, join Nancy tonight at 8PM eastern on SiriusXM Triumph channel 111, or if you don't want to wait, follow Crime Stories on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kevin Smith seemed like your typical pastor. He was a respected member of his community in Montego Bay, preaching the Bible to hundreds of congregants each week. But he also preached conspiracy theories from his social media account. On October 17, 2021, Smith sent a message on Facebook instructing his followers to get to the church. He told them “the Flood is coming”. Members of his congregation packed their suitcases and rushed over. But when they arrived, that's when the real danger began. Three people were killed, two of them, witnesses allege, as part of a human sacrifice. This week on Crime Story, reporter Rachel Browne explains how a pastor's pandemic conspiracy theories turned a church into a cult and a crime scene.
1 de agosto del 2022… Lo que comenzó como un día normal para Matthew Webb, de tan solo 23 años, terminó en una tragedia inimaginable. Matthew se despertó aquella mañana pensando que sería otro día cualquiera en el trabajo. Era un joven trabajador, responsable, que tenia dos empleos —uno de ellos en McDonald 's — mientras también estudiaba para construir un mejor futuro. Pero esa noche… su vida sería brutalmente interrumpida. Y todo comenzó… por algo tan simple como unas papas fritas frías. Esta es la trágica historia del asesinato de Matthew Webb.Puede escuchar nuestro NUEVO episodio en Spotify, Apple Podcasts y todas las demás plataformas de transmisión.—August 1st, 2022… what started as a normal day for 23-year-old Matthew Webb ended in unimaginable tragedy. Matthew woke up that morning thinking it would be just another day at work. He was a hardworking young man, balancing two of his jobs, one being at McDonald's while also going to school. But by the end of the night, his life would be cut short — and all of it began… over something as simple as cold French fries. This is the murder of Matthew Webb.You can listen to our NEW episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other streaming platforms.—Link + Sources:CBS New York News: https://youtu.be/PUcZn1b9xvo?si=9LZc72VE2-kaNYXqPIX 5 News :https://youtu.be/ajsTBg5C9EE?si=hywYW9MAynXaGqtXNew York Post: https://nypost.com/2022/08/05/brooklyn-mcdonalds-worker-shot-over-cold-fries-has-died/New York Daily News: https://www.nydailynews.com/2022/08/03/man-accused-of-shooting-brooklyn-mcdonalds-worker-over-cold-fries-charged-in-unrelated-2020-murder/Connecticut 12 News: https://connecticut.news12.com/shooting-leaves-mcdonalds-worker-brain-dead-brooklyn-man-charged-with-attempted-murderCBS New York News: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nypd-michael-morgan-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-mcdonalds-worker-matthew-webb/Coral Spring Daily: https://www.coralspringsdaily.com/2022/08/07/michael-morgan-killed-matthew-webb-outside-mcdonalds-cops/CBS New York News: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/matthew-webb-dies-of-injuries-after-being-shot-on-the-job-at-mcdonalds-in-brooklyn/CBS New York News: https://youtu.be/EbprR0z1WNw?si=7OBLyDIVZE4LcwvL Distributed by Genuina Media — Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SVSM_PodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@svsm_podcastTwitter/ X: https://www.twitter.com/SVSM_PodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/svsmpodcast.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoViolentoSoMacabroPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svsm_podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@svsm_podcast
Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer dig into three high-profile legal cases making headlines this week on Crime Roundup. They break down the Donna Adelson murder-for-hire trial, where Sheryl calls out the “mob movie nonsense” as the defense scrambles to explain taped jail calls and handwritten notes. They revisit Cardi B’s courtroom appearance, where her unfiltered language and direct delivery spark a sharp take on how juries respond when a witness owns exactly who they are. They also examine a case in Kentucky involving the death of a newborn and the legal questions still surrounding the investigation. Plus, Sheryl previews what she’s looking forward to at CrimeCon, including a live panel she’ll lead with Ed Newcomer, a special agent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and a recent Zone 7 guest. Highlights: (00:00) Welcome to Crime Roundup with Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer (00:30) Cardi B returns to court, and Sheryl breaks down why her delivery works (03:00) How attorney’s fees shape strategy in civil lawsuits (08:00) Donna Adelson’s trial gets messy: recorded jail calls, handwritten notes, and family fallout (16:45) Trial strategy: witness issues and what’s next for the Adelson case (21:45) CrimeCon preview: Sheryl shares what she’s looking forward to most (25:15) In Kentucky, the death of a newborn prompts legal questions and cautious speculation about what comes next (27:15) Wrapping up with CrimeCon: live panels and forensic favorites About the Hosts Joshua Schiffer is a veteran trial attorney and one of the Southeast’s most respected legal voices. He is a founding partner at ChancoSchiffer P.C., where he has litigated high-stakes criminal, civil rights, and personal injury cases for over two decades. Known for his bold courtroom presence and ability to clearly explain complex legal issues, Schiffer is a frequent media contributor and a fearless advocate for accountability. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, a forensic and crime scene expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. She is the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a national collaboration that advances techniques for solving cold cases and assists families and law enforcement with unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnappings.
Guest is former Assistant U.S. Attorney Zack Smith, current Heritage Senior Legal Fellow, to discuss the legality, necessity, and results of Pres. Trump's actions to remedy the crime problem in Washington, D.C. Classic film review of “The Untouchables,” the 1987 movie about federal agents sent to clean up Chicago's crime problems in the 1930s.
Kathleen Folbigg was locked up in prison for decades, wrongly convicted of the deaths of her four children. For years, her childhood friend Tracy was the only person who believed in her innocence. Now they are telling the story of their herculean fight to overturn Kathleen's conviction. (CW: loss of children, descriptions of life in prison)In 2003, Kathleen Folbigg was locked up in jail for decades, wrongly convicted of the deaths of her four children.One of the only people who believed in her innocence was her childhood friend Tracy.Together, they fought for her freedom for years before science and the law caught up with the case.Kathleen was pardoned and exonerated in 2023. Now Kathleen and Tracy have written down their story of their 20-year battle for justice, and they are telling their story together for the first time.Further informationInside Out is published by Penguin Help and support is always available. You can call Lifeline 24 hours a day, on 13 11 14.This episode of Conversations was produced by Nicola Harrison and presented by Sarah Kanowski. The Executive Producer was Nicola Harrison.It explores crime, punishment, criminal conviction, wrongful conviction, a fight for justice, criminal pardon, exoneration, science, DNA, Meadows Law, life in prison, daily life behind bars, flaws in the justice system, internalised misogyny in the law, unsympathetic mothers, never giving up, rallying around scientists and philanthropists, science catching up to a criminal case, the use of DNA to free someone, how a wrongful conviction can be overturned, powerful women, impressive women, tenacity, guts, new beginnings, hope for the future, how to survive the loss of a child, grief after the death of a child, grief after the death of children, post traumatic growth, PTSD, having to be strong, activism, Newcastle, Muswellbrook, famous criminal cases, women who are disliked, how to overcome trauma, moving on, death threats, social media hate, online pile-ons, online cruelty, moving on after trauma, healing after trauma, reinvention, midlife reinvention, new chapter, starting a new chapter of life.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.
In Part 2 of the Olympic Park bombing series, Sheryl McCollum talks with Kent Alexander, who served as U.S. Attorney during the investigation. Alexander recalls the tense hours after the blast, the FBI and media’s rush to label Richard Jewell a suspect, and the non-target letter that cleared him. He also explains how Eric Rudolph became the focus, what investigators learned from the case, and how his book The Suspect grew into Clint Eastwood’s film Richard Jewell. Kent Alexander served as U.S. Attorney for Northern District of Georgia during the Olympic Park bombing investigation. He is the co-author of The Suspect, the book that became the basis for Clint Eastwood’s film Richard Jewell. To learn more about Kent Alexander, visit The Suspect Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl introduces guest Kent Alexander, former U.S. Attorney during the Olympic Park bombing (2:45) The 911 call and Alexander’s first moments of the investigation (5:30) Securing evidence and rebuilding the bomb (8:15) Remembering victims Alice Hawthorne and Melih Uzunyol (9:15) Media and FBI rush to judgment against Richard Jewell (12:30) The non-target letter that cleared Richard Jewell (17:30) Eric Rudolph emerges as the true bomber (22:00) Alexander start writing The Suspect, documenting the case (25:15) Understanding Eric Rudolph’s motives and methods (30:00) Sheryl recall firsthand stories of victims and media exposure (33:15) How The Suspect became the film Richard Jewell (37:00) “He was a hero. What he did saved a lot of lives.” - Kent Alexander on Richard Jewell Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports our mission to educate and investigate. --- Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, forensic and crime scene expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. She is the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a national collaboration that advances techniques for solving cold cases and assists families and law enforcement with unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnappings. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of a recent school shooting involving children, including descriptions of trauma, autopsy procedures, and emotional reactions. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Dr. Priya Banerjee and Sheryl McCollum respond to the devastating school shooting in Minneapolis that claimed the lives of two young students and injured many others. Speaking as both a forensic pathologist and a mother, Dr. Priya walks through the real-time impact of mass shootings, from the chaos at the scene to the procedures carried out in the morgue. She explains how that space becomes a place of both science and sorrow, and why every wound, detail, and decision plays a role in honoring the victims and supporting their families. Highlights (0:00) Sheryl McCollum and Dr. Priya open the episode with initial reactions to the Minneapolis school shooting (1:30) Dr. Priya reflects on the events of that day through the eyes of both a mother and a doctor (4:00) Chaos, triage, and the painful task of confirming a child's identity (7:00) Why autopsies matter, even when there's no case to prosecute (8:00) Supporting survivors while documenting a chaotic, still-active crime scene (9:30) How emergency contact forms and school records aid in identifying victims (10:45) The external exam: wounds, measurements, and heartbreaking details (12:45) Photographing and documenting every wound in detail (14:15) Motherhood and the job: how parenting reshaped their work, their lens, and their limits (18:45) Sheryl and Dr. Priya close the episode with final thoughts on responsibility and resilience About the Hosts Dr. Priya Banerjee is a board-certified forensic pathologist with extensive experience in death investigation, clinical forensics, and courtroom testimony. A graduate of Johns Hopkins, she served for over a decade as Rhode Island’s state medical examiner and now runs a private forensic pathology practice. Her work includes military deaths, NSA cases, and high-profile investigations. Dr. Priya has also been featured as a forensic expert on platforms such as CrimeOnline and Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She is a dedicated educator, animal lover, and proud mom. Website: anchorforensicpathology.comTwitter/X: @Autopsy_MD Sheryl McCollum is an Emmy Award–winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, and the Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She works as a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department and is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute (CCIRI), a nationally recognized nonprofit that brings together universities, law enforcement, and experts to help solve unsolved homicides, missing persons cases, and kidnappings. Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter/X: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollumInstagram: @officialzone7podcast
This week Ken welcomes artist, all around coolest human, and writer/illustrator of the Minky Woodcock comic series, including the newest volum "The Girl Called Cthlulu", Cynthia Von Buhler. (yes I know I called it "Mindy" Woodcock a couple times instead of "Minky". It's Minky) Ken and Cynthia discuss Ken's fandom, art, coming up in Boston, the Boston Phoenix, growing up in Western MA, Children's Books, illustrating, noir, alternative history, HP Lovecraft, Tesla, Alestair Crowley, going to Art School, living in London, people missing the joke, tongue in cheek, Women of Sodom, parody, Love Boat, Fantasy Island, Sid & Marty Kroft, immersive theater, Illuminati Ball, Land of the Lost, Jem, Crime Story, Faces of Death, extreme video nasties, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, I Spit on Your Grave, Japanese weirdness, Pee Wee's Playhouse, Letters to Cleo, appearing in the Macy's parade, being a free range child, consuming things more deeply because they are harder to get, being shocked you have no tattoos, James Bond, how society's pop culture has caught up with the underground, Gumby, Archie, Hubba Hubba, Davey and Goliath, Christian Shows, Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, how all kinds are hard wired to love monsters, Squid Games, Patchinko, loving foreign television, subtitles, Korean Culture, Mad Men, the difficulty of telling stories in ongoing TV series, knowing when a story is done, trauma induced nightmares, and the weird legacy of HP Lovecraft.
On January 14th, 2025, 27-year-old Luis Baños Norberto was found dead inside the Baytown apartment he shared with his fiance. At first, the scene suggested suicide. But as investigators dug deeper, new evidence raised serious questions about what really happened that morning—and who was responsible. This is the tragic case of Luis Baños Norberto.You can listen to our NEW episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other streaming platforms.⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains references to graphic violence and suicide.----El 14 de enero de 2025, Luis Baños Norberto, de 27 años, fue encontrado muerto dentro del apartamento en Baytown que compartía con su prometido. Lo que al principio parecía un suicidio pronto se desmoronó cuando los investigadores descubrieron detalles inquietantes, testimonios contradictorios y pruebas perturbadoras que apuntaban en otra dirección. Este es el trágico caso de Luis Baños Norberto.Puede escuchar nuestro NUEVO episodio en Spotify, Apple Podcasts y todas las demás plataformas de transmisión.⚠️ Aviso de contenido: Este episodio contiene referencias a violencia gráfica y al suicidio.—Link + Sources:ABC 7 News: https://abc7.com/post/baytown-texas-shooting-ty-vaughn-arrested-months-fiance-luis-banos-norbertos-murder-allegedly-staged-scene/16002590/KHOU 11 News: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/baytown-texas-murder-illegal-immigrant-google-search/285-e1d88014-e3eb-4105-bc35-6f54c30f1182?ftag=YHF4eb9d17TYT - The Damage Report: https://youtu.be/0oSATRl6yf0?si=BLukBE6b_eRq9h-cWGTC: https://wegotthiscovered.com/news/can-i-kill-an-illegal-human-texas-mans-apparent-tragedy-turns-into-a-murder-investigation-after-incriminating-google-search-is-found/Univision (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHEYYrtu_qm/?hl=enABC 7 Chicago: https://youtu.be/feXWUpwo2Wo?si=sVN_cuqfsXIcq2NEKPRC 2 Click2Houston: https://youtu.be/9_Q2cpFS1q0?si=3wVRp-6CuFqMAtZVKPRC 2 Click2Houston: https://youtu.be/d8R3OFnX2lc?si=2n1-qIVzRf2eoKC5ABC 13 Houston: https://youtu.be/oXWXVUOOt6Y?si=Z-yTCCnMIU3eutisTelemundo Houston: https://youtu.be/WdtBfizxO-8?si=UvddI7fgqrtTFL_lTelemundo Houston: https://www.telemundohouston.com/historias-destacadas/1-hombre-baytown-busco-google-matar-inmigrante-asesinato/2474529/Telemundo: https://www.telemundo.com/noticias/noticias-telemundo/crimen-y-violencia/busco-en-internet-si-era-ilegal-matar-a-un-inmigrante-indocumentado-ah-rcna195713Univision: https://www.univision.com/local/chicago-wgbo/shows/noticiero-univision/es-acusado-de-asesinar-a-su-pareja-inmigrante-tras-buscar-en-internet-si-era-ilegal-matar-indocumentados-videoABC 13 News: https://abc13.com/post/baytown-man-arrested-months-fiancs-murder-allegedly-staged-scene-googled-can-kill-illegal-human/15994313/:Baytown Sun: https://baytownsun.com/news/baytown-man-arrested-for-killing-fianc/article_0423425c-fe0e-11ef-8bed-cf0354883730.htmlGuillen-Baytown Funeral Home: https://www.guillenbaytownfuneralhome.com/guestbook/luis-banos-norbertoThe Independent: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/ty-vaughn-texas-shooting-migrant-b2712153.htmlSan Antonio Express News: https://www.expressnews.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/baytown-fiance-charged-murder-20212776.phpFOX 26 Houston News: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/man-fiance-search-illegal-to-kill-immigrantPeople: https://people.com/man-accused-murdering-fiance-can-kill-illegal-human-11694148Huffington Post: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/man-fiance-undocumented-murder_n_67d049a4e4b07cd1ea33ef2dGoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-honor-luis-banozs-memoryNBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/texas-fiance-murder-charge-search-legal-citizen-illegal-immigrant-rcna195887Baytown: https://baytown.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1077ABC 7 News: https://abc7.com/post/baytown-texas-shooting-ty-vaughn-arrested-months-fiance-luis-banos-norbertos-murder-allegedly-staged-scene/16002590/?ex_cid=TA_KABC_FB&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawMduJ9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHve8RnVmlfAhhsqcM-hV-WLs3RKcJzr_Baj96GdaSOYQrEblcfNlIefAqEWm_aem_JJLIAoE6tJBOGInkWujLrgABC 13 News: https://abc13.com/post/baytown-man-arrested-months-fiancs-murder-allegedly-staged-scene-googled-can-kill-illegal-human/15994313/New York Post: https://nypost.com/2025/03/10/us-news/texas-man-searched-can-i-kill-an-illegal-human-before-shooting-fiance-police/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=nypost Distributed by Genuina Media — Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SVSM_PodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@svsm_podcastTwitter/ X: https://www.twitter.com/SVSM_PodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/svsmpodcast.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoViolentoSoMacabroPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svsm_podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@svsm_podcast
This week on Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer tackle a courtroom moment that has everyone talking: Cardi B’s bold, unscripted testimony in a civil trial that underscores the power of authenticity on the stand. They revisit the Karen Read case, where Trooper Proctor is fighting to regain his badge despite a misconduct scandal that may have ended his creditability as a witness. In Georgia, Trooper A.J. Scott faces the consequences of a high-speed crash that killed two teenagers, but a puzzling verdict leaves one family still searching for accountability. The episode wraps with a brief but important warning for parents, as Joshua shares a recent case involving online blackmail targeting a student. Highlights: (0:00) Welcome to Crime Roundup with Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer (2:45) Cardi B takes the stand and delivers unforgettable courtroom testimony (4:30) Hair relevance, and how not to question a celebrity witness (6:00) Behind the curtain of civil law: contingency fees and when lawsuits go too far (8:15) Trooper Proctor and the fallout from the Karen Read investigation (9:30) How private texts and off-duty behavior can derail a law enforcement career (16:15) Trooper A.J. Scott’s case: high speed crash left two dead, but only one homicide conviction follows (20:00) Cardi B owns the stand: embracing her voice, her language, and why authenticity resonates with juries (24:30) How attorney’s fees, not injuries, can drive strategy in civil trials (29:00) A quick warning for parents: how a student was targeted by online blackmail About the Hosts Joshua Schiffer is a veteran trial attorney and one of the Southeast’s most respected legal voices. He is a founding partner at ChancoSchiffer P.C., where he has litigated high-stakes criminal, civil rights, and personal injury cases for over two decades. Known for his bold courtroom presence and ability to clearly explain complex legal issues, Schiffer is a frequent media contributor and fearless advocate for accountability. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, forensic and crime scene expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. She is the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a national collaboration that advances techniques for solving cold cases and assists families and law enforcement with unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnappings.
Oh my Guobadia! Reigndrops, Carlos and Courtney are back with another episode of Reali-TEA Crime Stories. And yes, the saga continues: Porsha Williams vs. Simon Guobadia, the divorce drama that just won’t quit. From the tug-of-war over the marital home to allegations of unpaid mortgage payments, our resident lawyer Steve joins to break it all down. Tune in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Weekend Vision team followed the case in which a 12-year-old orphan was sodomised by a fake pastor in Fort Portal. The victim, Alpha, failed to report his ordeal because the accused had threatened him. Listen to the detailed account of the horror presented by Raziah Athman.
In this first episode of a multi-part Zone 7 series on the 1996 Olympic Park bombing, CSI Sheryl McCollum talks with her longtime colleague Irv Brandt, a former Atlanta police officer and U.S. marshal. Brandt was on duty when the bomb exploded in Centennial Park. He recalls pulling the injured to safety, protecting bomb evidence, and witnessing the moment security guard Richard Jewell went from hero to suspect. The investigation later led to Eric Rudolph, a domestic terrorist tied to multiple bombings. Listeners will learn how frontline officers responded in the first minutes and what lessons still guide law enforcement today. Irv Brandt is a retired U.S. Marshal, a former Atlanta police officer, and a U.S. Navy veteran. He served as attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Jamaica and worked with Interpol and the Department of Justice, investigating cases in more than 50 countries. He is the author of the Jack Solo crime fiction series and has appeared on America’s Most Wanted, Escape to Vegas, and Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. To learn more about Irv Brandt, find him on X @JackSoloAuthor Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl opens the Olympic Park Bombing series with guest Irv Brandt (2:45) A 911 caller warns: “There's a bomb in Centennial Park. You have 30 minutes.” (3:00) The bomb explodes, injuring 111 and killing two in the Olympic crowd (7:15) Policing Atlanta's violent Zone 3 and building frontline experience (12:15) Securing VIP gates and athletes inside Centennial Park (14:45) “I thought the building exploded.” Irv describes the blast (16:30) Pulling injured agents to safety and guarding bomb evidence (21:45) Watching Richard Jewell shift from hero to suspect (27:30) Reconstructing the pipe bomb from nails, a battery, and an alarm clock (31:15) Launching the search for Eric Rudolph, later tied to more bombings (32:00) Appearing on global news as the bombing coverage unfolds (38:30) Applying lessons on teamwork in mass-casualty response (40:15) Closing with a quote from Irv’s book Solo Shot: Curse of the Blue Stone Enjoying Zone 7 ? Leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports our mission to educate and investigate. --- Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, forensic and crime scene expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. She is the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a national collaboration that advances techniques for solving cold cases and assists families and law enforcement with unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnappings. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Content Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of internal autopsy procedures, causes of death, and discussions of trauma, drug use, and infectious diseases. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Dr. Priya and Sheryl McCollum go beneath the skin to examine what internal findings reveal about how someone lived and what ultimately caused their death. From the first incision to the final look at the neck, Dr. Priya walks through each step of the internal autopsy, showing how the lungs, liver, stomach contents and brain tissue all contribute to a complete forensic picture. It's an unfiltered look at the science behind suspicious deaths and the small but critical findings that can change the course of a case. Whether it's an undiagnosed disease or unexpected toxins, nothing gets past a thorough autopsy. Highlights (0:00) Welcome to Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series (0:30) Honoring the legacy of Judge Frank Caprio (3:00) Making the first cut: the Y-incision and what it reveals (6:30) The process of removing weighing and inspecting organs (8:30) Clues in the lungs: smoking damage, silent infections, and signs of COVID (10:30) Why every case includes drug testing, no matter the age (11:30) What stomach contents can us about timing and intent (12:45) Reading the liver and spleen for signs of alcohol hepatitis in cancer (16:00) STDs beneath the surface: infections that quietly destroy (18:00) Detecting undiagnosed disease and hidden internal trauma (23:00) Inside the brain: swelling, strokes, and oxygen-starved tissue (25:15) The final step of the autopsy: what the neck can reveal About the Hosts Dr. Priya Banerjee is a board-certified forensic pathologist with extensive experience in death investigation, clinical forensics, and courtroom testimony. A graduate of Johns Hopkins, she served for over a decade as Rhode Island’s state medical examiner and now runs a private forensic pathology practice. Her work includes military deaths, NSA cases, and high-profile investigations. Dr. Priya has also been featured as a forensic expert on platforms such as CrimeOnline and Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She is a dedicated educator, animal lover, and proud mom. Website: anchorforensicpathology.comTwitter/X: @Autopsy_MD Sheryl McCollum is an Emmy Award–winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, and the Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She works as a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department and is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute (CCIRI), a nationally recognized nonprofit that brings together universities, law enforcement, and experts to help solve unsolved homicides, missing persons cases, and kidnappings. Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter/X: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollumInstagram: @officialzone7podcast
We’re learning more about the clues that led to the University of Idaho murderer, Brian Kohberger. Tonight’s Crime Stories with Nancy Grace features your first look at police bodycam videos in the aftermath of the stabbings, as friends and roommates are interviewed trying to piece together exactly what happened that night. Find Crime Stories with Nancy Grace on YouTube, and 8PM Eastern tonight on SiriusXM Triumph Channel 111.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer dive into an explosive scandal out of rural Kentucky, where the murder of Judge Kevin Mullins has exposed a hidden world of courthouse corruption, sex-for-favors, and alleged misconduct at nearly every level of the local justice system. With reports of mirrored ceilings, sex parties, and jailhouse encounters involving law enforcement and officials, the hosts examine how deep the cover-up may run and what accountability looks like. They then turn to Bryan Kohberger, who has filed harassment complaints from inside a maximum-security prison. Sheryl and Joshua break down what those complaints reveal about prison power dynamics, the threat of extortion, and the likelihood of long-term solitary confinement. Highlights: (0:00) Welcome to Crime Roundup with Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer (0:30) “The jail was a brothel.” Sheryl and Joshua set the stage for a story of scandal, power, and fallout (1:00) Judge Kevin Mullins’ murder and the web of corruption unraveling in small-town Kentucky (2:45) Sex-for-favors, law enforcement swingers, and an “open secret” exposed (6:30) The fallout: who knew, who looked away, and why federal intervention may be necessary (9:30) Bryan Kohberger files prison harassment complaints and faces the realities of life behind bars (11:00) Maximum-security dynamics: power, protection, and life under constant threat (12:00) Why solitary confinement may be Kohberger’s only option and how his mindset could make it worse (15:00) Some cases are off-limits for now. Sheryl and Joshua explain why respecting the system comes first About the Hosts Joshua Schiffer is a veteran trial attorney and one of the Southeast’s most respected legal voices. He is a founding partner at ChancoSchiffer P.C., where he has litigated high-stakes criminal, civil rights, and personal injury cases for over two decades. Known for his bold courtroom presence and ability to clearly explain complex legal issues, Schiffer is a frequent media contributor and fearless advocate for accountability. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, forensic and crime scene expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. She is the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a national collaboration that advances techniques for solving cold cases and assists families and law enforcement with unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnappings.
Send us a textSPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY WHICH WILL DISTURB SOME LISTENERS. TGTPTU returns to its regularly scheduled Squib Games (S15) with the earlier of its latest temporal pincer movement pairing, TO LIVE AND DIE IN LA (1985). Directed by William Friedkin, this is another Big Willie movie but not a Wyler: the second William has the credited surname of Peterson and this is his first film. William Peterson was so new to film acting that he called his fellow Chicagoan thespian buddy John Malkovich to see what he should quote as his asking price to play the lead character of Richard Chance, a thrill-seeking Secret Service agent who'll lose his partner only days from retirement (red-shirted partner's, not Chance's) and will get a new partner in John Pankow's Agent John Vukovich to pervert in his (Chance's) vengeful pursuit of a counterfeiter played by Willem Dafoe. (Next year Peterson would play another officer of the law in Manhunter as covered during TGTPTU's Mann Aged Season {S5,E5}; as an EPISODE CORRECTION Pankow did not portray Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Miloš Forman's film Amadeus but had done so at the Broadhurst Theatre, replacing Tim Curry.) Because it's a Friedkin flick, there's an epic car chase meant to top The French Connection; because it's shot from a Friedkin script (adapted from a novel by former Secret Service agent Gerald Petievich, who receives a cowriting credit), there was a lot of improvisation on set driven by the actors, with both the ending and opening scenes re/written during shooting. Mentioning actors, the film is stacked with supporting roles by Dean Stockwell, John Turturro (who'll get more mention later in Season 15), and the Michael Mann-created film noir for television Crime Story's very own Darlanne Fluegel (listen back to S5,E6 for insights on this TV series). TGTPTU hosts become split on the merits of the film. Thomas describes the movie as The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) on neon cocaine, but—no spoilers—you'll have to listen to the ep for whether he believes this is a good thing. Also, Jack lets out the three-legged dog and Ryan, while finding it impossible to resist singing the title, has issue with William Pederson. Ken convinces everyone to Wang Chung tonight. THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gLetterboxd (follow us!):Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias
In this episode of Zone 7, CSI Sheryl McCollum welcomes back Dr. Katherine Ramsland and Tracy Ullman to discuss the release of their documentary The Serial Killer’s Apprentice. This two-hour film revisits the chilling case of Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. and Dean Corll, blending archival footage, exclusive interviews, and rare audio recordings. Dr. Ramsland and Ullman share behind-the-scenes insights on producing the documentary. They reveal what has surfaced since the book’s release, and why this case, rooted in grooming, complicity, and trafficking, continues to offer powerful lessons today. Resources: Zone 7 Part I The Serial Killer's Apprentice | The Story of Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. Zone 7 Part II How to Prevent Young People From Falling Victim to Predatory Criminals The Serial Killer's Apprentice How to Catch a Killer The Mind of a Murderer: A Glimpse into the Darkest Corners of the Human Psyche, from a Leading Forensic Psychiatrist John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise The Serial Killer’s Apprentice documentary is now streaming on HBO Max (Originally aired on Investigation Discovery (ID) on August 17, 2025) Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl kicks off Zone 7 with Dr. Katherine Ramsland and Tracy Ullman, introducing The Serial Killer’s Apprentice documentary (2:00) How the documentary expands on the book with new interviews, archival footage, and Henley’s own voice (4:00) Condensing the sprawling Dean Corll case into a two-hour film without losing depth (8:45) “Corll picked two adolescent boys to do his dirty work for him.” – Dr. Ramsland on how predators groom children into crimes (11:00) The purpose of the documentary: helping parents, teachers, and kids recognize signs of grooming and recruitment (12:45) The Devil’s Den murders and how predators hide in plain sight (17:15) Henley’s cries for help that were ignored, and how the film reframes him as both victim and accomplice (22:15) Tracy Ullman urges viewers to move beyond the old “fixed villain” narrative, while Henley confronts the reality of being part of a trafficking network and how it reshaped his view of guilt and remorse (32:00) Henley’s evolving understanding of his role, his remorse, and why the full truth behind these crimes may still be unfolding (36:45) Sheryl closes with a quote from A Darker Shade of Magic: “Some people steal to stay alive. Some people steal to feel alive.” Thanks for tuning in to Zone 7. If you are enjoying the podcast, please leave a rating and review. Your support helps us continue to educate, investigate, and advocate. --- Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, forensic and crime scene expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. She is the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a national collaboration that advances techniques for solving cold cases and assists families and law enforcement with unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnappings. Dr. Katherine Ramsland is a professor of forensic psychology at DeSales University and the author of numerous books and articles. Her works include How to Catch a Killer, The Mind of a Murderer, and The Serial Killer’s Apprentice. She is also a frequent contributor to crime documentaries and television shows, where she shares her expertise on serial killers, criminal behavior, and the psychology of predators. Tracy Ullman is a writer, producer, and investigative journalist who specializes in true crime storytelling and victim advocacy. She co-authored The Serial Killer’s Apprentice with Dr. Katherine Ramsland and has conducted research into John Wayne Gacy and sex trafficking networks. She also served as an executive producer on The Serial Killer’s Apprentice documentary, helping bring new perspective to the story of Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. And Dean Corll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A skeleton in the woods. A decade-old missing persons case. No clothing, no wallet—just scattered bones, a handgun, and one unusual clue: a custom brass belt buckle engraved with an eagle. It was the one thing friends and family could describe without hesitation, and it was all Dr. Priya Banerjee needed to confirm an identity and bring long-awaited closure. In this episode, Dr. Priya Banerjee joins Sheryl McCollum to explore how jewelry, tattoos, piercings, and other personal effects can crack a case wide open. From thin gold chains to infrared-revealed tattoos, shotgun-damaged accessories to telling purse contents, Dr. Priya recounts cases proving that meticulous documentation isn’t just procedure—it’s often the key to solving cases. Highlights (0:00) "Dead men do tell tales.” —the investigative value of jewelry, piercings, and tattoos (1:45) Purse contents: receipts, bus passes, and the kind of intel you can’t Google (4:00) The thin gold chain that confirmed an identity (5:30) Belt buckles don’t lie: solving a decade-old missing persons case (9:00) A John Doe’s everyday markers: custom belt buckle, company ring, 70s tattoos (10:30) Tattoos and piercings that shout “this is who I am”—from faith and hometown pride to game-day loyalties (17:30) Medical examiners and law enforcement: the investigative dream team About the Hosts Dr. Priya Banerjee is a board-certified forensic pathologist with extensive experience in death investigation, clinical forensics, and courtroom testimony. A graduate of Johns Hopkins, she served for over a decade as Rhode Island’s state medical examiner and now runs a private forensic pathology practice. Her work includes military deaths, NSA cases, and high-profile investigations. Dr. Priya has also been featured as a forensic expert on platforms such as CrimeOnline and Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She is a dedicated educator, animal lover, and proud mom. Website: anchorforensicpathology.comTwitter/X: @Autopsy_MD Sheryl McCollum is an Emmy Award–winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, and the Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She works as a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department and is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute (CCIRI), a nationally recognized nonprofit that brings together universities, law enforcement, and experts to help solve unsolved homicides, missing persons cases, and kidnappings. Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter/X: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollumInstagram: @officialzone7podcast
This week on Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer celebrate the life of courtroom legend Gerry Spence, the man who never lost a civil case and built a law school on a Wyoming mountaintop. They also examine the downfall of a prosecutor whose time in the spotlight proved swagger is not a winning strategy. Finally, Sheryl shares an update on the Melissa Wolfenbarger case she has worked on for seven years, a mystery that began with human remains in a trash bag and one of the first cases featured on her Zone 7 podcast. Follow the full story in Melissa Wolfenbarger: Norma and Tina Patton | Part 1, the first in a multi-part Zone 7 series. Highlights: (0:00) Welcome to Crime Roundup with Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer (1:00) Gerry Spence remembered as the lawyer who never lost a civil case with stories that made him a legend (4:00) Behind the scenes of the Trial Lawyers College and why no classroom can match it (12:15) “He’s so proud of his story that it’s clear, it’s false”: A prosecutor takes the defense table, his strategy collapses, and the jury wastes no time (17:15) Melissa Wolfenbarger update and why Sheryl is staying quiet for now. Follow the full story in Melissa Wolfenbarger: Norma and Tina Patton | Part 1 About the Hosts Joshua Schiffer is a veteran trial attorney and one of the Southeast’s most respected legal voices. He is a founding partner at ChancoSchiffer P.C., where he has litigated high-stakes criminal, civil rights, and personal injury cases for over two decades. Known for his bold courtroom presence and ability to clearly explain complex legal issues, Schiffer is a frequent media contributor and fearless advocate for accountability. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook, Cold Case: Pathways to Justice and the founder of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a national nonprofit that unites universities, law enforcement, and students to work on unsolved homicides and missing persons cases.
El 17 de marzo de 2024, una tranquila tarde en el vecindario de East Garfield Park, en Chicago, se vio sacudida por un crimen devastador. Cerca de un área de juegos en Horan Park, encontraron el cuerpo de una joven. La vida de una na adolescente de 16 años llena de sueños y talento, fue arrebatada demasiado pronto. Este es el tragico asesinato de Kaylah Love.Puede escuchar nuestro NUEVO episodio en Spotify, Apple Podcasts y todas las demás plataformas de transmisión.—On March 17, 2024, a quiet afternoon in the East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago was shaken by a devastating crime. Near a playground in Horan Park, the body of a young girl was found. The life of a 16-year-old girl full of dreams and talent was taken away too soon. This is the tragic case of Kaylah Love. You can listen to our NEW episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other streaming platforms.—Link + Sources:CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/teen-in-custody-for-death-of-kaylah-love-girl-brutally-murdered-on-west-side-chicago-police-sources-say/ABC 7 Chicago News: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-stabbing-15-year-old-boy-charged-murder-kaylah-love-death-horan-park-van-buren-street-cpd-says/16076493/ABC 7 Chicago News: https://abc7chicago.com/post/kaylah-love-death-loved-ones-hold-vigil-honor-16-year-old-girl-killed-east-garfield-park-chicago-police-investigating/16074414/ABC 7 Chicago News: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-stabbing-15-year-old-boy-charged-murder-kaylah-love-death-horan-park-van-buren-street-cpd-says/16076493/FOX 32 Chicago News: https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1613077FOX 32 Chicago News: https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/15yo-charged-in-16yo-girls-death-chicagoNBC 5 Chicago News: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/horan-park-chicago-beating-death-teen/3705255/Chicago Tribune: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/24/judge-orders-boy-15-held-in-killing-of-16-year-old-girl-in-west-side-park/— Distributed by Genuina Media — Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SVSM_PodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@svsm_podcastTwitter/ X: https://www.twitter.com/SVSM_PodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/svsmpodcast.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoViolentoSoMacabroPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svsm_podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@svsm_podcast
It’s #TrueCrimeThursday in the Kingdom, and we’re back with another RealiTEA Crime Stories episode! This week, Carlos and Courtney dive into RHOA’s Peter Thomas... Unpacking the fraud allegations and why he’s currently in jail. From failing to pay employees to skipping out on the IRS, this one is as juicy as it gets. The bar tabs might have closed, but the consequences stay open!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Special Agent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for over 20 years, Ed Newcomer worked in Los Angeles in a variety of international posts before retiring in 2022. During his career, he conducted numerous high-profile international wildlife trafficking investigations involving every continent, including Antarctica, and is known for bringing down some of our planet's most notorious wildlife criminals. He is a recipient of the Humane Law Enforcement Award from the Humane Society of the United States and holds a record six Law Enforcement Awards from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles. Listeners can learn more about Ed Newcomer on his podcast - Nature’s Secret Service, and on LinkedIn @EdNewcomer In February 2004, an Idaho hiking trail became a deadly crime scene when 58 elk-meat “meatballs” laced with a lethal pesticide were scattered in a known wolf habitat. The suspect’s goal? Kill endangered gray wolves. What followed was an extraordinary, boots-in-the-snow investigation involving forensics, environmental science, and sheer tenacity. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, and Ed Newcomer, a retired special agent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, walk us through the forensic lab breakthroughs that tied the poison, the elk meat, and even a suspect’s boots directly to the scene. Along the way, you'll hear how a rookie game warden’s decision to bag “yellow snow” ended up sealing the case. If you’re heading to CrimeCon, don't miss Sheryl and Ed on the main stage for Creator’s Row. They’ll be covering another unbelievable wildlife crime case live and in person. Y’all are gonna want a front-row seat! Highlights: (0:00) Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum welcomes Ed back to Zone 7 (1:30) Poison: sneaky deadly, and a nightmare to investigate (3:00) Yellowstone wolves: hunted down, written off, and finally restored and protected (6:45) A dog finds a meatball... and the day goes downhill from there (12:00) 58 meatballs, one drainage area, a hiking trail, and a whole lot of collateral damage (18:00) A hunting boot with a missing nub becomes a critical lead (21:15) Rookie collects “yellow snow” (and yes, it matters later) (24:00) Forensics lab confirms the type of meat and poison (25:45) “If I see a wolf, I’m gonna kill it.” A memorable encounter from years prior helps hone in on a suspect (32:45) Search warrant yields boots, poison, elk blood, and hostile bumper stickers (40:00) DNA results confirm the elk in the poisoned meatballs came from the suspect’s home (43:00) Why being a wildlife officer is one of the most dangerous law enforcement jobs (45:45) Influenza, frozen urine, and a guilty plea (53:45) “It all starts with the wolves.” —Peter Wohlleben If you’re enjoying Zone 7, please consider leaving a rating and review —it helps others discover the show and supports our mission to share these stories. --- Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a collaboration between universities and colleges that brings researchers, practitioners, students, and the criminal justice community together to advance techniques in solving cold cases and assist families and law enforcement with solvability factors for unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sometimes the story is in the fabric, not the flesh—and in the right hands, clothing can speak volumes about a death investigation. In this episode, Dr. Priya Banerjee joins Sheryl McCollum to explore how clothing can hold vital clues in a death investigation. From the first look at a scene to the autopsy table, they reveal how stains, textures, odors, and damage can tell a story the body alone might not. Dr. Priya shares real-world cases — from waterlogged jeans covered in barnacles to garments hiding trace evidence — and explains why context, culture, and condition matter. Highlights: (0:00) Welcome to Pathology with Dr. Priya, a Zone 7 series (1:00) "The clothes tell me something before I even start the exam.” (3:15) Stains, fibers, and fabric that preserve hidden evidence (5:15) When clothing speaks louder than the wounds (9:00) Smelling out the truth: detecting accelerants in fire cases (10:45) Finding the unseen with alternate light sources (12:30) What traditional dress can reveal in an investigation (14:30) Paradoxical undressing and mismatched environments (16:15) Rips, tears, and the unmistakable signs of struggle About the Hosts Dr. Priya Banerjee is a board-certified forensic pathologist with extensive experience in death investigation, clinical forensics, and courtroom testimony. A graduate of Johns Hopkins, she served for over a decade as Rhode Island’s state medical examiner and now runs a private forensic pathology practice. Her work includes military deaths, NSA cases, and high-profile investigations. Dr. Priya has also been featured as a forensic expert on platforms such as CrimeOnline and Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She is a dedicated educator, animal lover, and proud mom. Website: anchorforensicpathology.comTwitter/X: @Autopsy_MD Sheryl McCollum is an Emmy Award–winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, and the Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She works as a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department and is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute (CCIRI), a nationally recognized nonprofit that brings together universities, law enforcement, and experts to help solve unsolved homicides, missing persons cases, and kidnappings. Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter/X: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollumInstagram: @officialzone7podcast
Crime Stories brings you the latest in the case of four murdered University of Idaho students: Newly released crime scene photos and surveillance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In July 2004, 17-year-old Amanda Lee Zubia vanished without warning. Days of desperate searching ended with a discovery that would shatter her family forever—marked by unimaginable cruelty, betrayal, and the devastating truth about who was involved. This is the tragic case of Amanda Lee Zubia.You can listen to our NEW episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other streaming platforms.—-En julio de 2004, Amanda Lee Zubia, de 17 años, desapareció sin previo aviso. Días de búsqueda desesperada terminaron con un descubrimiento que destrozaría a su familia para siempre—marcado por una crueldad inimaginable, traición y la devastadora verdad sobre quiénes estuvieron involucrados. Este es el trágico caso de Amanda Lee Zubia.Puede escuchar nuestro NUEVO episodio en Spotify, Apple Podcasts y todas las demás plataformas de transmisión.—-Link + Sources:23 ABC News: https://youtu.be/nHQsvj1X0mo?si=xVS-Ck3wMNu0Nukw17 KGET News: https://youtu.be/g5xMvlqOXDQ?si=SBFKiJabFnCk3TP417 KGET News : https://youtu.be/5w3UZmIhRw4?si=dgfjwSbTXAauXrR8 (FAMILY SPEAKS)Eyewitness News FOX 58: https://youtu.be/A-BCX73UUmQ?si=__znSkSGV4JsSU14Legacy: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bakersfield/name/amanda-zubia-obituary?id=26690182Eyewitnes News: https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/governor-newsom-reverses-parole-for-convicted-murderer-of-17-year-old-amanda-zubia-kern-county-californiaThe Bakersfield California: https://www.bakersfield.com/archives/zubia-murder-case-difficult-to-make/article_b2d532f4-201f-5737-9122-ca63c5982536.htmlEyewitness News: https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/parole-granted-to-convicted-killer-of-17-year-old-despite-das-objection-and-familys-plea#Eyewitness News: https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/kern-county-da-and-family-outraged-as-amanda-zubias-killer-receives-early-paroleABC 23 News - Bakersfield: https://www.turnto23.com/news/in-your-neighborhood/bakersfield/teens-killer-granted-parole-family-seeks-community-support-to-reverse-decision?fbclid=IwY2xjawMDyGNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHt23Cay1riDTLPkRwSbQ9xipmxcr28XdOAC-4qBoUQ_HHcdtI2soQ7fgLEn8_aem_zAXy-eirzzXjWz58HAyAJg17 KGENT News: https://www.kget.com/news/crime-watch/bakersfield-woman-who-tortured-murdered-teen-girl-in-2004-has-been-granted-parole/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMDx3xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjPhXFozSKd2gIsw7GiGZmQHXuxXW8Jho1lPRPHA4JzmXvlbp8H9zm52I-Cw_aem_kMZVCjMjF_4gAAuVsGteYQ17 KGENT News: https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/keep-this-vicious-murderer-behind-bars-family-of-murdered-bakersfield-teen-speaks-out-as-killer-is-granted-parole/NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna6909912LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-jul-27-me-sbriefs27.3-story.htmlYahoo: https://www.yahoo.com/news/newsom-reverses-parole-bakersfield-woman-215551999.htmlYahoo: https://www.yahoo.com/news/longer-she-stays-better-us-010503370.htmlYahoo: https://www.yahoo.com/news/keep-vicious-murderer-behind-bars-022908573.html Distributed by Genuina Media — Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SVSM_PodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@svsm_podcastTwitter/ X: https://www.twitter.com/SVSM_PodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/svsmpodcast.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoViolentoSoMacabroPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svsm_podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@svsm_podcast
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This week on Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer unpack the devastating double homicide at Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas. They examine how predators gain access to children, the red flags that went unheeded, and why state parks can serve as both sanctuaries and stages for violence. With a mix of legal insight and forensic perspective, Sheryl and Joshua explore the psychological, systemic and legal failures behind a crime that stunned the country. Highlights: (0:00) Welcome to Crime Roundup with Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer (2:00) “This was planned.” Devil’s Den and predators in isolated spaces (5:15) A killer with access to children and a long list of ignored warnings (6:45) Hidden plates, premeditation, and chilling prep (8:00) Death penalty or mental illness? The defense dilemma (10:30) "There’s no such thing as a part-time child predator” (12:15) How predators pass as mentors and slip through school systems (14:45) Red flags don’t matter—until they do (16:30) Wrapping up: outrage, action, and what comes next About the Hosts Joshua Schiffer is a veteran trial attorney and one of the Southeast’s most respected legal voices. He is a founding partner at ChancoSchiffer P.C., where he has litigated high-stakes criminal, civil rights, and personal injury cases for over two decades. Known for his bold courtroom presence and ability to clearly explain complex legal issues, Schiffer is a frequent media contributor and fearless advocate for accountability. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook, Cold Case: Pathways to Justice and the founder of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a national nonprofit that unites universities, law enforcement, and students to work on unsolved homicides and missing persons cases.
They’re calling it the messiest divorce in Hollywood, and we’ve got the tea. Reigndrops, Carlos and Courtney Parker are back with a brand-new episode of Reali-TEA Crime Stories, and this week, we’re diving headfirst into the explosive split between Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers. In just the past month and a half, more drama has surfaced than a season of a soap opera. But this isn’t just a scandal, it’s survival for the former Bond girl. Buckle up and tune in for every detail!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jared Bradley is the president of M-Vac Systems, a cutting-edge forensic DNA collection company helping law enforcement solve cold cases once thought unsolvable. A military veteran and host of the podcast All Things Crime, Jared is a global leader in touch DNA recovery. He has worked with investigators around the world to identify suspects, exonerate the innocent, and bring long-awaited closure to victim families. Learn more: M-Vac Systems Podcast: All Things Crime In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator Sheryl McCollum is joined by forensic innovator Jared Bradley to explore the newly solved cold case of Kathy Halle, a 19-year-old murdered in 1979. Her case remained unsolved for 45 years—until DNA recovered using the M-Vac system identified suspected serial offender Bruce Lindahl as the killer. Sheryl and Jared unpack the investigation, the science behind M-Vac, and how support from the nonprofit Season of Justice helped bring long-overdue answers. Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl opens the episode with Kathy Halle’s story and introduces Jared Bradley (3:00) Kathy Halle disappears: a misplaced car, a rooftop purse, and early red flags (9:00) Quiet persistence: decades of case reviews, missed connections, and evolving DNA science (10:30) Cutting-edge DNA recovery leads to a 1-in-9.4-trillion match (12:45) Bruce Lindahl: a suspected serial predator whose violent end left unanswered questions (16:15) The psychology of predators: what makes serial offenders so hard to catch (18:45) M-Vac on the map: solving Krystal Beslanowitch’s murder with DNA from river rocks (23:00) “Every case. Every tool. Every time.” (25:30) Gang violence, shared clothing, and how M-Vac cut through the DNA mix (28:15) Clearing Chris Tapp: how M-Vac helped free a wrongfully convicted man (31:00) From burgers to crime scenes: M-Vac’s surprising origin story (33:15) Final reflections on persistence, partnership, and solving the unsolvable (33:30) “The M-Vac can vacuum 186 times more than a swab can.” – Jared Bradley If you’re enjoying Zone 7, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts—it helps others discover the show and supports our mission to share these stories. --- Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a collaboration between universities and colleges that brings researchers, practitioners, students and the criminal justice community together to advance techniques in solving cold cases and assist families and law enforcement with solvability factors for unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For Dr. Priya, the autopsy is just the beginning. What happens next can change everything for the families left behind. In this episode, Dr. Priya Banerjee joins Sheryl McCollum, to examine a side of autopsies that rarely makes headlines: the profound responsibility of communicating with families. Dr. Priya reflects on the power of empathy in the autopsy suite, the deep importance of walking families through trauma with care, and the surprising ways postmortem findings can protect the living. She shares raw personal experiences—from the loss of her own parents to advocating for grieving families left behind during COVID—and the critical role of cultural awareness, front-line staff, and honest conversations. Listeners will also learn how autopsies sometimes uncover hereditary conditions that can lead to lifesaving interventions for surviving loved ones. This is forensic pathology not just as a science, but as a service. Highlights: (0:00) The emotional weight of entering the medical examiner’s office (1:30) Debunking the ‘grim reaper’ myth of pathology (3:00) Personal loss and professional insight: How Dr. Priya’s grief reshaped her work (5:45) The unsung heroes of the ME office—investigators and admin staff (6:45) Why Dr. Priya insists on calling families directly (9:00) Launching a private autopsy service in response to COVID-era needs (13:00) Managing expectations: What autopsies reveal and what they can’t (15:00) Working with families and finding closure (16:30) Cultural and religious barriers to autopsy (24:00) Why refusing an autopsy can hurt future legal or health outcomes (27:00) The hidden legacy of genetic disease (30:00) Dr. Priya’s pet and power of early intervention About the Hosts Dr. Priya Banerjee is a board-certified forensic pathologist with extensive experience in death investigation, clinical forensics, and courtroom testimony. A graduate of Johns Hopkins, she served for over a decade as Rhode Island’s state medical examiner and now runs a private forensic pathology practice. Her work includes military deaths, NSA cases, and high-profile investigations. Dr. Priya has also been featured as a forensic expert on platforms such as CrimeOnline and Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She is a dedicated educator, animal lover, and proud mom. Website: anchorforensicpathology.comTwitter/X: @Autopsy_MD Sheryl McCollum is an Emmy Award–winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, and the Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She works as a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department and is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute (CCIRI), a nationally recognized nonprofit that brings together universities, law enforcement, and experts to help solve unsolved homicides, missing persons cases, and kidnappings. Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter/X: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollumInstagram: @officialzone7podcast
Episode 378 of the John1911 podcast is now live: Getting the shipping department rebuilt. Why Cincinnati is screwed. The political wilderness of blue jeans. IDPA bans the SIG P320. Will PPU ammo dry up? It's a red ocean for lights and dots. John "Shrek" McFee on TMZ?!? Marky John1911.com "Shooting Guns & Having Fun"
On a quiet August night in 2009, the lives of two families were forever altered in Bray, County Wicklow. Shane Clancy, a 22-year-old Trinity College student, committed an act of violence that left one dead and two injured before taking his own life. This episode delves into the events leading up to that fateful night, exploring Shane's descent from a promising scholar to a troubled young man consumed by obsession. We examine the complex factors at play, including mental health struggles, relationship breakdown, and questions surrounding antidepressant medication. This is a story of love, loss, and the devastating consequences when a life unravels. Join Nules as she navigates the heartbreaking complexities of the Shane Clancy case and its lasting impact on all who knew him.Head over to the Ireland Crimes and Mysteries website for more !www.irelandcrimesandmysteries.ieJoin me over on Patreon for extra perks https://www.patreon.com/IrelandCrimesandMysteriesEarly access to episodes, monthly livestreams where we will be discussing the cases I've covered and much more as we build our own community. Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irelandcrimesandmysteries Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries/ Follow on Threads:https://www.threads.net/@irelandcrimesandmysteries Follow on X:https://twitter.com/IrelandCrimes Visit my shop for exclusive Ireland Crimes and Mysteries merchandisehttps://ireland-crimes-and-mysterie-shop.fourthwall.com/en-eur/Sell your own merchandise with TeePublic. Follow the link belowhttp://tee.pub/lic/ckHmUfmILSkFellow Podcasters, customise your own amazing webpage by following the link belowIf you are a podcaster, I highly recommend this site for developing your own webpage dedicated to your podcast.https://www.podpage.com/?via=nulesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week on Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer connect the dots between courtroom outcomes and the quiet ways the system keeps punishing people anyway. From post-verdict property battles to pretrial detention games and overlooked red-flags, they expose the slow grind of justice—and the real lives caught in its gears. Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl checks in from the field—and the Georgia heat (1:35) Why hasn’t Karen Read gotten her SUV back? (4:50) Joshua explains bond procedures—and what’s broken (6:00) Diddy’s $50 million bond request: bold move or fair ask? (10:00) Overcharging and government missteps in Diddy’s case (13:30) Brian Kohberger’s seatbelt stop and what it might suggest (17:00) Planning, pride, and mistakes (21:15) What life inside prison looks like—and what Kohberger isn’t ready for (23:00) Cell doors, holding tanks, and the moment your body knows it’s locked in (24:20) Epstein resurfaces, verdict watch in an honor killing, and a birthday send-off About the Hosts: Joshua Schiffer is a veteran trial attorney and one of the Southeast’s most respected legal voices. He is a founding partner at ChancoSchiffer P.C., where he has litigated high-stakes criminal, civil rights, and personal injury cases for over two decades. Known for his bold courtroom presence and ability to clearly explain complex legal issues, Schiffer is a frequent media contributor and fearless advocate for accountability. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nany Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department, She is the co-author of the textbook, Cold Case: Pathways to Justice and the founder of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a national nonprofit that unites universities, law enforcement, and students to work on unsolved homicides and missing persons cases.
Natalia Segura Cordero estaba a punto de cumplir 15 años el 16 de julio. Su familia ya hacía planes para celebrarla, para verla feliz, y rodeada de seres queridos. Pero todo eso fue arrebatado de la forma más cruel. El 27 de junio del 2025 se convirtió en el día más doloroso para su familia: la última vez que vieron a su hija con vida. Este es el tragico asesinato de Natalia Segura Cordero.Puede escuchar nuestro NUEVO episodio en Spotify, Apple Podcasts y todas las demás plataformas de transmisión.—Natalia Segura Cordero was about to turn 15 on July 16. Her family was already making plans to celebrate her, to see her happy, and surrounded by loved ones. But all that was taken away in the cruelest way. June 27, 2025 became the most painful day for her family:the last time they saw their daughter alive. This is the tragic murder of Natalia Segura Cordero. You can listen to our NEW episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other streaming platforms.—Link + Sources:La Silla Rota: https://lasillarota.com/metropoli/2025/7/4/la-muerte-de-natalia-el-escandalo-que-conmociono-la-zona-de-toluca-543450.htmlTV Azteca: https://www.tvazteca.com/aztecanoticias/natalia-segura-desaparecida-xonacatlan-hallada-sin-vida-edomex-feminicidio?_amp=trueEl Universal: https://www.eluniversaledomex.com.mx/valle-de-toluca/otzolotepec-de-pie-despiden-a-natalia-segura-y-claman-queremos-la-verdad/?outputType=ampHeraldo Mexico: https://heraldodemexico.com.mx/nacional/2025/7/2/una-salida-al-gym-detenidos-un-mensaje-de-texto-las-claves-del-caso-natalia-joven-localizada-sin-vida-en-edomex-711949.html#google_vignetteDiario Basta: https://diariobasta.com/2025/07/02/encuentran-sin-vida-a-menor-de-14-anos/https://lasillarota.com/metropoli/2025/7/4/la-muerte-de-natalia-el-escandalo-que-conmociono-la-zona-de-toluca-543450.htmlMillenio: https://www.milenio.com/politica/comunidad/despiden-a-natalia-menor-de-edad-encontrada-sin-vida-en-xonacatlanAlmanaque Puebla: https://almanaquerevista.com/mexico/localizan-sin-vida-a-natalia-segura-menor-desaparecida-tras-pedir-auxilio/POSTA EdoMex: https://x.com/POSTAEdomex/status/1941251778143478091— Distributed by Genuina Media — Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SVSM_PodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@svsm_podcastTwitter/ X: https://www.twitter.com/SVSM_PodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/svsmpodcast.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoViolentoSoMacabroPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svsm_podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@svsm_podcast
Carlos and his co-host, Courtney Parker, are back with another episode of Reali-TEA Crime Stories. and this time, they’re unpacking the scandalous saga of Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi. Carlos weighs in on the big question: Did Erika know about the fraud? Was it a classic case of “don’t ask, don’t tell”? And yes, they get into all the drama, including the infamous “bloody earrings.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharay “Punisher” Hayes is a former professional dancer and author who found himself at the center of one of the year’s most high-profile cases — testifying in the civil trial against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. His journey from party performer to key witness pulls back the curtain on power, sex work, and what it means to get caught in a trap you didn’t even know was being set. Follow Sharay on Instagram: @getpunishedCheck out his new book: In Search of FREEZER MEAT — a raw and personal story about male mental health, erectile dysfunction, and the unexpected solution that changed his life. Episode Description: You saw the headlines. You might’ve followed the trial. But what really happened inside that Trump Tower suite? In this episode, CSI Sheryl McCollum sits down with Sharay “Punisher” Hayes — a dancer turned key witness in the case against Sean “Diddy” Combs — to talk about the night he walked into a supposed birthday party... and stepped into something much darker. Baby oil. Covered furniture. Bathrobes. And a husband watching from the shadows. This isn’t just about one night in a luxury suite. It’s about power, manipulation, and the moment you realize you might’ve broken the law — without even knowing it. Show Notes: (0:00) From male dancer to courtroom witness — Sharay Hayes opens up about the call that changed everything (1:10) An online ad, a flashy nickname, and a Trump Tower “birthday party” that seemed too good to pass up (5:00) The door opens — and standing there is one of the most beautiful women he’s ever seen (7:00) No crowd, no music, no party. Just candlelight, silence, and furniture covered in sheets (10:00) American Psycho” vibes and a quiet request involving baby oil and a towel (12:00) The awkward moment when a husband enters the room — and the cash hits Sharay’s hand (13:45) Was it prostitution? Sharay didn’t think so — until investigators showed up at his door (16:00) No direct talk of sex — just loopholes and “Would you like to finish?” (18:00) Code words in the industry: one-on-ones, massages, and the rise of wives hired out by their husbands (20:00) A hijab, a naked man, and the moment Sharay realizes who’s really behind the whole thing (21:30) Balancing self-protection with staying professional — and trying to get out safely (22:00) Sheryl reflects on what it means to “go to the source” — and why her phone contacts would terrify a rookie cop Thanks for listening to another episode! If Zone 7 is part of your weekly routine, show us some love with a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more folks find the show—and helps us keep telling these stories. --- Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice and the founder/director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute — a collaboration between universities and the criminal justice community that advances techniques for solving unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharay “Punisher” Hayes is a former professional dancer and author who found himself at the center of one of the year’s most high-profile cases — testifying in the civil trial against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. His story goes beyond the headlines, revealing how fantasy, silence, and shame can trap men just as deeply as violence and power can trap women. Follow Sharay on Instagram: @getpunishedCheck out his new book: In Search of FREEZER MEAT — a raw and personal story about male mental health, erectile dysfunction, and the unexpected solution that changed his life. Episode Description: In Part 2, CSI Sheryl McCollum continues her raw and revealing conversation with Sharay Hayes — a dancer turned courtroom witness in one of the biggest trials of the year. This time, the focus turns inward. Sharay opens up about the emotional and psychological toll of being pulled into someone else’s fantasy, how he rationalized what he saw, and why the truth didn’t hit until the headlines did. They also dive into erectile dysfunction, male performance pressure, and the silence around mental health that keeps so many men trapped. Sharay’s story may have started in the club — but it ends in court, with real consequences and a long road toward healing. Show Notes: (0:00) The money, the setup, and a moment that still raises questions — a man in a hijab enters the room (2:00) Sheryl asks the big question: Did Sharay ever suspect Combs was abusive? (4:00) “ I always thought it was something for her ” — Sharay explains how he rationalized it all in real time (5:00) Domestic violence, denial, and realizing that what you see isn’t always what’s happening (6:30) What Sharay would say to Cassie — and how hindsight shapes what he sees now (9:00) Sheryl shifts focus to his book — and why In Search of FREEZER MEAT made her nervous to Google (10:00) What ED taught Sharay about pressure, shame, and being a man in a fantasy job (12:30) A 14-year-old, a school rumor, and the first wave of anxiety (14:00) How performance anxiety quietly wrecks confidence, connection, and self-worth (16:00) Sheryl shares a Vegas story — and why pressure hits differently face-to-face (17:00) Testifying in court — the nerves, the backlash, and how Sharay stayed honest with no horse in the race (21:00) Why his book’s helping more than readers — and what men are telling him (22:30) Sheryl closes the episode with a quote from Sean Combs himself: “You have to be somewhat crazy if you wanna be successful.” Thanks for listening to another episode! If Zone 7 is part of your weekly routine, show us some love with a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more folks find the show—and helps us keep telling these stories. --- Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice and the founder/director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute — a collaboration between universities and the criminal justice community that advances techniques for solving unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series, a forensic deep-dive led by board-certified pathologist Dr. Priya Banerjee. Each Monday, Dr. Priya teams up with Emmy Award–winning CSI Sheryl “Mac” McCollum to explore the silent testimony of the dead and the science behind suspicious deaths. From the autopsy suite to the courtroom, they uncover the truth in tissues, expose investigative missteps, and give voice to those who can no longer speak for themselves. Whether you're a seasoned detective, true crime obsessive, or just curious about what the body can really reveal—this is your front-row seat to forensic pathology in action. In this debut episode, Dr. Priya reflects on her approach to autopsies, what the body can reveal that others can’t, and why collaboration between law enforcement and medical examiners is essential to justice. With more than 3,000 autopsies to her name—including the high-profile Breonna Taylor case and work with the NSA—Dr. Priya brings both precision and heart to this science. She and Sheryl McCollum break down the John O’Keefe case and walk listeners through what a well-executed forensic process should look like. You’ll also meet Slice—the puppy with a badge and a calming presence in even the most intense training rooms—and get a glimpse into Dr. Priya’s personal world, where compassion, curiosity, and hard-earned experience converge. Highlights: (0:00) Welcome to Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series (1:00) Who is Dr. Priya? Johns Hopkins, 3,000 autopsies, and an adopted puppy (3:30) Inside the case: crime scenes, teamwork, and the John O’Keefe breakdown (11:00) What the autopsy can (and can’t) say (15:00) Working with families and finding closure (22:15) Training detectives—with help from Slice, the puppy with a badge About the Show Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series explores the powerful role forensic pathology plays in uncovering the truth. Each week, Dr. Priya joins Sheryl McCollum to discuss real cases, surprising conclusions, and the science behind suspicious deaths. From overlooked trauma to undiagnosed conditions, the goal is always the same: justice through evidence, and closure through clarity. If you’ve ever wondered what a body can tell you—this is the show. About the Hosts Dr. Priya Banerjee is a board-certified forensic pathologist with extensive experience in death investigation, clinical forensics, and courtroom testimony. A graduate of Johns Hopkins, she served for over a decade as Rhode Island’s state medical examiner and now runs a private forensic pathology practice. Her work includes military deaths, NSA cases, and high-profile investigations. Dr. Priya has also been featured as a forensic expert on platforms such as CrimeOnline and Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She is a dedicated educator, animal lover, and proud mom. Website: anchorforensicpathology.comTwitter/X: @Autopsy_MD Sheryl McCollum is an Emmy Award–winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, and the Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She works as a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department and is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute (CCIRI), a nationally recognized nonprofit that brings together universities, law enforcement, and experts to help solve unsolved homicides, missing persons cases, and kidnappings. Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter/X: @149zone7Facebook: @sheryl.mccollumInstagram: @officialzone7podcast
This week marks a powerful shift on Crime Roundup as Emmy-winning CSI Sheryl “Mac” McCollum welcomes her new cohost: legal heavyweight and courtroom force Joshua Schiffer. In this episode, Sheryl and Joshua unpack the sentencing of Bryan Kohberger, the man behind one of the most gut-wrenching mass murders in recent memory. Through the lens of law, justice, and most of all, parenthood, they reflect on the strength of the victims' families, the purpose of the court system, and the brutal reality of maximum-security prison. They also examine the legal mechanics behind the plea deal that spared Kohberger the death penalty, the boldness of the Chapin family’s absence, and the lasting impact of survivor statements. With heart, grit, and powerful legal insight, Sheryl and Joshua hold nothing back in honoring the victims—Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin—and challenging listeners to choose light in the darkest of stories. Show Notes: (0:00) Welcome to the “Schiffa Zone” – Sheryl introduces new cohost Joshua Schiffer (1:00) Kohberger’s sentencing through the eyes of parents and legal pros (2:30) “Our system hasn’t worked better... We received justice that was fulsome and appropriate.” —Joshua on justice done right (4:00) Grief, guilt, and impact: survivor and family statements that shook the courtroom (12:30) A look inside maximum-security prison: no peace, no control (15:00) “The warden don’t run that place”—violence, silence, and punishment (18:00) Justice over vengeance: why the plea deal was the right call (23:45) Why the Chapin family’s absence may have been the most powerful message (24:15) Final reflections: the power of memory, and the choice to look up --- About the Hosts Joshua Schiffer is a veteran trial attorney and one of the Southeast’s most respected legal voices. He is a founding partner at ChancoSchiffer P.C., where he has litigated high-stakes criminal, civil rights, and personal injury cases for over two decades. Known for his bold courtroom presence and ability to clearly explain complex legal issues, Schiffer is a frequent media contributor and fearless advocate for accountability. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnLine, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. If you enjoyed this episode, follow Crime Roundup on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others find the show. Have a case you’d like Sheryl and Joshua to cover? Email coldcase2004@gmail.com, or connect with the hosts on social media: Sheryl on X at @ColdCaseTips or Facebook at @sheryl.mccollum Joshua on X at and Instagram at @lawyerschiffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On July 4th, searchers from Buscadoras por la Paz Sonora made a devastating discovery near Highway 36 in Sonora, Mexico—three little girls found murdered, dressed in pajamas, holding one another. A day earlier, their mother's body had been found nearby, executed and discarded.In this episode, we uncover the chilling timeline of betrayal and violence that led to the femicide of 28-year-old Margarita Tapia Trujillo and her daughters—11-year-old twins Meredith and Medellín, and 9-year-old Karla. The perpetrator wasn't a stranger. He was someone they trusted. Someone who used love, protection, and even life insurance as tools of manipulation and control. We also hear from the girls' father, the collective that found them, and the growing community fighting to call this violence what it is: femicide. This is the femicide of Margarita, Meredith, Medellín, and Karla Tapia Trujillo.Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.—-El 4 de julio, integrantes del colectivo Buscadoras por la Paz Sonora hicieron un hallazgo devastador cerca de la Carretera 36 en Sonora, México: tres niñas pequeñas asesinadas, vestidas con pijamas y abrazadas entre sí. Un día antes, el cuerpo de su madre había sido encontrado cerca, ejecutado y abandonado. En este episodio, revelamos la escalofriante línea de tiempo de traición y violencia que llevó al feminicidio de Margarita Tapia Trujillo, de 28 años, y sus hijas—las gemelas Meredith y Medellín, de 11 años, y Karla, de 9 años. El responsable no era un desconocido. Era alguien de confianza. Alguien que usó el amor, la protección, e incluso un seguro de vida como armas de manipulación y control. Escuchamos también al padre de las niñas, al colectivo que las encontró y a la comunidad que exige justicia, nombrando esta violencia por lo que realmente es: feminicidio. Este es el feminicidio de Margarita, Meredith, Medellín y Karla Tapia Trujillo.Ya disponible en Spotify, Apple Podcasts y todas las plataformas de streaming.—-Link + Sources:Infobae: https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2025/07/06/asesinan-a-tres-hermanas-menores-de-edad-en-sonora-investigan-posible-hallazgo-de-su-madre-muerta/Infobae: https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2025/07/07/cronologia-de-la-desaparicion-esto-es-lo-que-se-sabe-del-caso-de-las-hermanitas-halladas-sin-vida-en-sonora/Infobae: https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2025/07/08/despiden-a-la-madre-y-las-hermanitas-que-fueron-asesinadas-en-sonora/NMas: https://youtu.be/Gi7NNG_Dxx0?si=W-o-5AAfaXqo2cvnImagen Noticias: https://youtu.be/n-i5dzhVoZk?si=0ljU-piVFmbHBfRjAzteca Noticia: https://youtu.be/mkhLnvTAjC8?si=S77Ib33XDtLBmsiBGrupo Formula: https://youtu.be/pf2TRAd8pGY?si=emxiL-fqhTtGOjsBGrupo Formula: https://youtu.be/zg3po0Lr6J0?si=FXJv_nP15wYvAtQkMichelle Rivera on X: Video of Father SpeakingLa Silla Rota: https://lasillarota.com/estados/2025/7/8/un-seguro-de-vida-la-linea-tras-el-feminicidio-de-margarita-sus-hijas-544598.htmlTribuna Sonora on X: Video of FuneralTribuna Sonora: https://www.tribuna.com.mx/seguridad/2025/7/7/video-me-dejaron-solo-padre-de-las-tres-ninas-asesinadas-en-hermosillo-clama-justicia-406675.htmlTribuna Sonora: https://www.tribuna.com.mx/seguridad/2025/7/6/capturan-al-principal-sospechoso-del-asesinato-de-madre-sus-tres-hijas-en-hermosillo-406609.htmlTribuna Sonora: https://www.tribuna.com.mx/seguridad/2025/7/4/hallan-mujer-muerta-orillas-de-carretera-en-hermosillo-tenia-huellas-de-violencia-406473.htmlTribuna Sonora: https://www.tribuna.com.mx/seguridad/2025/7/7/fgjes-vinculan-proceso-al-presunto-asesino-de-las-tres-ninas-su-madre-en-hermosillo-406723.htmlAristegui Noticias: https://youtu.be/XFi40tlm5lQ?si=HKMqoDls5cQicM9ZAristegui Noticias: https://youtu.be/8PzwQtWgv3Q?si=eDMOgf2IJTKtNVNMMilenio: https://youtu.be/EDa7OCeGTpM?si=1k0LqhfMJmx5w9D2CNN en Español: https://youtu.be/oQ5i3YvwuYQ?si=G7kPVFR1l2BLuIkJMTP Noticias: https://mtpnoticias.com/dolor-y-sangre/policia/meredith-y-medellin-abrazaron-a-su-hermanita-antes-de-ser-ejecutadas-en-hermosillo-sonora/Luis Alberto Medina: https://x.com/elalbertomedina/status/1942720853424365807Luis Alberto Medina: https://x.com/elalbertomedina/status/1944565967495082256Nacho Lozada: https://x.com/nacholozano/status/1942444602201432467La Costilla Rota: https://lacostillarota.com/2025/07/08/justicia-para-meredith-medellin-karla-y-margarita-indigna-feminicidio-de-madre-y-sus-tres-hijas-en-sonora/https://fb.watch/AYxqrGZuzT/ (reference to the life insurance policy)Proceso: https://www.proceso.com.mx/nacional/estados/2025/7/5/ejecutan-tres-ninas-en-sonora-buscadoras-encontraron-los-cuerpos-baleados-354343.htmlFuerza Informacion Azteca: https://www.tvazteca.com/aztecanoticias/realizan-funeral-las-3-ninas-y-madre-asesinadas-en-sonora-cronologia-del-casoEXCELSIOR: https://youtu.be/-cc9BZk-muA?si=zsqsrHy0AqeI6_rMAl Dia Dallas News: https://www.dallasnews.com/espanol/al-dia/mexico/2025/07/14/asesinato-ninas-hermosillo-hermanas-miguel-aleman/—- Distributed by Genuina Media — Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SVSM_PodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@svsm_podcastTwitter/ X: https://www.twitter.com/SVSM_PodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/svsmpodcast.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoViolentoSoMacabroPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svsm_podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@svsm_podcast
CSI Sheryl McCollum sits down with retired FBI agent Scott Payne, who went deep undercover inside a violent white supremacist group known as The Base. From satanic rituals to grooming kids on Roblox, Scott reveals how he earned their trust—and helped bring their network down from the inside. This is Part 1 of a raw, unfiltered look at radicalization, recruitment, and the real-world tactics used to spread hate. Scott Payne is a retired FBI agent and career undercover operative. Known for infiltrating some of the most dangerous domestic terror groups in the U.S., he now writes, trains, and advocates for smarter law enforcement strategies—and a second chance for those who truly want out. He’s a believer in justice, redemption, and calling hate by its name. Follow Scott on Instagram:@scottpaynebigcountry and check out his brand-new book: Code Name: Pale Horse — A raw, real look inside the FBI’s most dangerous undercover ops. ⚠️ Listener Advisory: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence, animal cruelty, hate group ideology, and child exploitation. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Show Notes: (0:00) Sheryl welcomes Scott Payne, retired FBI agent and undercover operator known as Pale Horse (1:00) Inside The Base — a newer kind of white supremacy with global connections (1:45) Accelerationism explained: why these extremists want to speed up society’s collapse (3:15) The man behind the madness: The Base’s leader and his Russian relocation (4:00) A darker turn — 764, satanism, and how extremists groom children through platforms like Roblox and Minecraft (6:15) Halloween 2019: a hate camp, a cold snap, and a stolen goat that didn’t stand a chance (10:00) Operating undercover — “It’s not always cakes and pies.” Into the woods with a machete and a mission (15:00) Blood, acid, and a goat’s head — a ritual unfolds over three days with hallucinogens, photo ops, and propaganda designed to radicalize and recruit (17:30) “What was your red pill moment?” — the art of playing dumb, feeding egos, and staying undercover without getting made (22:00) From felon to future — why Scott wrote a reference letter for the man he once helped put away Thanks for listening to another episode! If Zone 7 is part of your weekly routine, show us some love with a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more folks find the show—and helps us keep telling these stories. --- Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnLine, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a collaboration between universities and colleges that brings researchers, practitioners, students and the criminal justice community together to advance techniques in solving cold cases and assist families and law enforcement with solvability factors for unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Payne is a retired FBI agent and career undercover operative. Known for infiltrating some of the most dangerous domestic terror groups in the U.S., he now writes, trains, and advocates for smarter law enforcement strategies—and a second chance for those who truly want out. He’s a believer in justice, redemption, and calling hate by its name. Follow Scott on Instagram:@scottpaynebigcountry and check out his brand-new book: Code Name: Pale Horse — a raw, real look inside the FBI’s most dangerous undercover ops. Episode Description: In Part 2 of CSI Sheryl McCollum’s conversation with retired FBI agent Scott Payne, we dive into one of his most dangerous assignments: two years undercover with the Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Massachusetts. From fake drug deals and cartel cover stories to a basement wire check that nearly cost him everything, Scott explains what it really takes to survive deep undercover. If you thought infiltrating The Base deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest was intense, wait until you hear what happened when members of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club ordered him to strip at gunpoint. Show Notes: (0:00) From Georgia to Massachusetts, Scott recounts his time undercover with the Outlaws Motorcycle Club (4:00) Meet “Tex,” the car thief: stolen vehicles, staged deals, and the slow build of credibility (5:00) A fake cartel pipeline opens the door to something much bigger — and far more dangerous (8:00) “I lived to fight another day.” Two armed bikers, a basement, and a wire check that could’ve blown it all (14:00) His team was listening — and almost took out a wall to pull him out (16:00) Nearly 2,000 miles away, Scott’s wife pulls off the road with a sense of dread she can’t explain (17:45) Sheryl shares her own “undercover” mission — cracking down on counterfeit T-shirts at a Grateful Dead concert (18:45) Clothesline won’t say sorry—but he hated being the one to do it (24:00) Sheryl plugs the book and gives props to Scott — not just for the work, but for always lifting up his team (26:00) The last word belongs to Donnie Brasco: “The FBI gave you a cheap medal and 500 bucks. Was it worth it?” “Yes.” Thanks for listening to another episode! If Zone 7 is part of your weekly routine, show us some love with a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more folks find the show—and helps us keep telling these stories. --- Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice and the founder/director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute — a collaboration between universities and the criminal justice community that advances techniques for solving unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
These thoughts on the debate of the declassification of the "Epstein Files". The DOJ says keeping the files sealed won't change anything. They say there's nothing noteworthy in the files. And keeping them sealed is to protect the victims. I say there is a need to expose the elite and powerful who commit crimes against children with impunity and if there's nothing noteworthy, then why keep them hidden?? SOURCES:The Epstein Files: How the saga unfolded within Trump's administration | The IndependentHere's The Timeline Of MAGA's Epstein Files Meltdown—As Trump Calls The Case ‘Boring Stuff'The Pros and Cons of President Trump Releasing the Epstein Files: Scenarios and Likelihoods - Don't Fuck With DaddyWho was Jeffrey Epstein? A backgrounder on the financier at the center of a global scandalLINKS:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal: https://www.paypal.coCashm/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise: https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website: https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KillaforniaDreamingPodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enX: https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail: killaforniapod@gmail.comTikTok: @killaforniadreamingpod Cash App: $KDpodcast
This week on Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum takes the mic solo as Nancy Grace officially steps back from her regular Friday seat. Sheryl looks back on the past year with gratitude, sharing what made their time together unforgettable—Nancy’s sharp wit, loyalty, and the kind of friendship that runs deep. Then, it’s on to two cases that are anything but ordinary: a 17-year-old girl accused of murdering her parents, and a smuggler in Germany caught with 1,500 tarantulas… packed in cake boxes. And don’t miss the big announcement—Crime Roundup is welcoming a brand-new co-host starting next week. - Show Notes: (0:00) Welcome to a solo edition of Crime Roundup (0:45) Sheryl looks back with gratitude on Nancy Grace’s year at the mic (3:00) Case 1: 17-year-old Sarah Patrick charged in her parents’ murders (5:00) Case 2: 1,500 tarantulas smuggled through Germany—in cake boxes! (6:30) From giraffes to Ziplocs: the wild world of animal smuggling and the strange methods behind it (7:45) Meet your new co-host: Joshua Schiffer joins Crime Roundup next week --- Nancy Grace is an outspoken, tireless advocate for victims’ rights and one of television's most respected legal analysts. She had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor and is the founder and publisher of CrimeOnline.com, a crime-fighting digital platform covering breaking news, missing persons, and cold cases. Her daily show, Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, airs on SIRIUS XM’s Triumph Channel 111 and is available on all major podcast platforms. https://www.crimeonline.com/ X: @nancygrace Instagram: @thenancygrace Facebook: @nancygrace Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award–winning CSI, crime scene expert, and writer for CrimeOnline. She’s also co-author of Cold Case: Pathways to Justice and serves as a CSI for a metro Atlanta police department. Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com X: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Detective Vince Velazquez is a retired Atlanta Police Department homicide investigator with more than 20 years of service. He spent 16 of those years in APD’s elite Homicide Unit, where he helped bring closure to hundreds of families. He’s also the real-life inspiration behind the hit true crime series ATL Homicide. Today, Vince is a speaker, mentor, and advocate for justice who continues to teach, investigate, and fight for victims. Follow Vince Velazquez on Instagram: @vincevelazquez and don’t miss The Murder Mind Show—Vince’s newest true crime series—premiering July 21st at 6:00 PM ET on YouTube.
Reigndrops, welcome to Reali-TEA Crime Stories! Each week, hosts Carlos King and Courtney Parker take you on a deep dive into the legal drama surrounding your favorite reality and entertainment stars. With hard facts, courtroom receipts, and expert guests with real legal cred, this is the real deal. What’s on the docket today? The Chrisley Family and their headline-making legal saga. Tune in and follow along for all the juicy details!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sean Houle is a former police officer and K9 handler who served in North Carolina for nearly a decade. In 2021, he was critically wounded in the line of duty—shot twice at point-blank range with his own service weapon. Since medically retiring, Sean has become a sought-after speaker on faith, resilience, and the lifelong commitment to service.. In this unforgettable episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator Sheryl McCollum welcomes retired Officer Sean Houle for a powerful firsthand account of survival and purpose. Sean recounts the harrowing night he was ambushed by a suspect from an earlier call—an encounter that would change his life forever. He shares the moments of chaos, the struggle to stay conscious, and the clarity that surfaced as his life hung in the balance. Together, he and Sheryl discuss the split-second decisions officers face, how department policy shapes those choices, and the unbreakable bond between handler and K9 partner. But Sean’s story doesn’t end on the pavement. During recovery, a surprising moment on a family beach trip reminds him that his calling to serve wasn’t finished—it was just taking a new shape. This episode is a profound look at duty, faith, and the quiet strength behind the badge. Show Notes: (0:00) Welcome to Zone 7 with guest Sean Houle (1:45) The traffic stop that changed everything (3:00) Familiar faces and high-risk situations (5:00) The slow roll and signs of trouble (7:30) Commands ignored, tension escalates (8:00) Following policy: use-of-force, K9 deployment, and the art of bluffing (14:00) A terminated track and what came next (15:30) Face to face again—Sean confronts Quinton Blocker (20:00) A fight inside a Toyota Corolla (23:00) Disarmed and staring down the barrel (25:00) Thoughts of family, faith, and a second chance (27:00) The second shot—and the will to survive (28:30) “I’m dying, help.” (29:15) “72 Units of Blood”: The trauma, stroke, and fight for survival (30:15) Jax, the K9 partner, and the heartbreaking malfunction (32:00) End of shift: going 10-42 for the last time (35:00) A new calling, a life saved in Myrtle Beach (40:00) “Next to creating a life, the finest thing a man can do is save one.” – Abraham Lincoln Update on the Case: In 2024, Quinton Donnell Blocker—the man who shot Officer Sean Houle—was sentenced to 55 to 72 years in prison after being convicted on multiple charges, including attempted murder. The sentencing marked a long-awaited moment of justice for Sean, his family, and his department. Thanks for listening to another episode! If you're enjoying Zone 7, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a quick rating and review—it’s one of the best ways to support the show and help others find it. --- Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnLine, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a collaboration between universities and colleges that brings researchers, practitioners, students and the criminal justice community together to advance techniques in solving cold cases and assist families and law enforcement with solvability factors for unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.