Karen Read, 43, of Mansfield, is accused of second-degree murder and other charges. The prosecution says she hit her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her vehicle outside of a home in Canton during a snowstorm on Jan. 29, 2022, following a night of drinking. She has pleaded not guilty. Guest Bio and Links: Joshua Schiffer is an attorney providing legal services covering Criminal Defense, Personal Injury. Listeners can learn more about Joshua Schiffer at his website: https://cha...
May 01, 2024•45 min•Season 43Ep. 1
Today Nancy and Sheryl go deep into the disturbing case of two young Kansas mothers who were kidnapped, bludgeoned to death, and buried in a 10-foot pit on April 17th - the same day one of the victim's children had a birthday. The alleged mastermind is Tiffany Adams, the children's grandmother linked to the "God's Misfits" cult. Five people were arrested, including a man named Paul Grice who has confessed. Show Notes: 00:00 Nancy and Sheryl introduce this week’s crime roundup 01:00 Paul Grice - ...
Apr 26, 2024•15 min•Season 38Ep. 5
Judge Glenda Hatchett is an American television personality, lawyer, and judge who is the star of the former court show, Judge Hatchett and current day The Verdict with Judge Hatchett , and founding partner at the national law firm, The Hatchett Firm. Listeners can learn more about Judge Glenda Hatchett at her website https://smstrial.com/glenda-hatchett/ and on IG @thejudgehatchett Resources: Dare to Take Charge: How to Live Your Life on Purpose Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say!: Savi...
Apr 24, 2024•39 min•Season 42Ep. 1
Today Nancy and Sheryl discuss these topics in today’s crime round-up: Bryan Kohberger's "Galileo Defense" The Shocking Oklahoma Custody Killings - four arrested, bitter In-Laws and lost grandchildren Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome! Nancy and Sheryl introduce this week’s crime roundup [0:20] Watch Merit Plus for Free - https://www.meritplus.com/home [1:00] Nancy discusses cloud coverage on the night of the Idaho murders [5:30] Mother-in-law dynamics in Oklahoma murder cases [10:00] “Nobody’s talking...
Apr 19, 2024•13 min•Season 38Ep. 4
March 30, 2024, Veronica Butler and her friend Julian Kelly were traveling from Kansas to Oklahoma to pick up Veronica's children for a birthday party when they disappeared. Their abandoned car was found 3 miles from the intended meeting spot, on a desolate dirt road a thousand feet off the main highway. Guest Bio and Links: Laura Ingle is an award-winning veteran broadcast journalist specializing in True Crime. She served as a Senior Correspondent with Fox News Channel for nearly 20 years from ...
Apr 17, 2024•31 min•Season 41Ep. 1
March 30, 2024, Veronica Butler and her friend Julian Kelly were traveling from Kansas to Oklahoma to pick up Veronica's children for a birthday party when they disappeared. Their abandoned car was found 3 miles from the intended meeting spot, on a desolate dirt road a thousand feet off the main highway. Arrests have been made. Guest Bio and Links: Laura Ingle is an award-winning veteran broadcast journalist specializing in True Crime. She served as a Senior Correspondent with Fox News Channel f...
Apr 17, 2024•27 min•Season 41Ep. 2
In today’s CRU (Crime Round-Up) with Nancy Grace, hosts Sheryl McCollum and Nancy Grace react to the recent news of OJ Simpson's death. They offer a profound look into the complexities of the legal system, the role of media in shaping public opinion, and the ongoing struggle for justice in high-profile cases. Nancy Grace's powerful commentary underscores the need for continued advocacy and reform in handling cases of domestic violence and public trials. Today Nancy and Sheryl discuss these topic...
Apr 12, 2024•19 min•Season 38Ep. 3
Summer Benton is a veteran homicide detective with the Atlanta Police Department. She has worked in various specialized units, including vice, narcotics, and hostage negotiation, before joining the homicide division in 2009. Benton has been featured on the TV show The First 48 and is known for her meticulous investigative approach and strong relationships within the department. Resources: The First 48 In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, chats with Summer Benton,...
Apr 10, 2024•38 min•Season 40Ep. 1
Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum dive into the mysterious disappearance of 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers. They discuss the unsettling lack of progress in the investigation, the intriguing and often controversial use of polygraph tests, and the perplexing actions of Sebastian's family members following his disappearance. Topics discussed today: -The latest on the disappearance of 15 year old Sebastian Rogers -Two missing women in Oklahoma - evidence indicates foul play Show Notes: [0:00] Sebastian ...
Apr 05, 2024•23 min•Season 38Ep. 2
Det. Jason White is a 25-year veteran of the Tulsa Police Department. Throughout his career, he has worked in uniform patrol and served as a member of the Street Crimes Unit, an undercover investigator in the Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit, a School Resource Officer, and a Crime Scene Detective. Det. White is currently assigned to the Homicide Unit, where he has served for more than 14 years and has been featured in several episodes of The First 48 on A & E. Listeners can lea...
Apr 03, 2024•45 min•Season 39Ep. 1
In the first ever episode of a new Zone 7 series, CRU sees a dream team of Nancy Grace joining our Host Sheryl McCollum to rehash the most relevant crime topics from the previous weeks news. Nancy Grace is an outspoken, tireless advocate for victims’ rights and one of television's most respected legal analysts. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor. She is the founder and publisher of CrimeOnline.com, a crime- fighting digital platform that investigates br...
Mar 29, 2024•29 min•Season 38Ep. 1
This episode of Zone 7 features an in-depth discussion with true crime author George Jared about the 2004 murder of Rebekah Gould in Arkansas. He provides detailed background on the crime scene, body disposal location, initial suspect theories by police, and his own analysis pointing toward Rebekah’s ex-boyfriend Casey McCullough's family. Jared describes how crowdsourced investigation through podcasts and social media eventually led to the shock confession from Casey's cousin William Miller, wh...
Mar 27, 2024•54 min•Season 37Ep. 1
Pauline Pusser was shot and killed in an ambush believed to be meant for her husband, Sheriff Buford Pusser, in August of 1967 in McNairy County. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, an autopsy was never performed on Pauline's body. Mike Elam is an author, former law enforcement officer, and historian with a focus on Sheriff Buford Pusser's life and the unsolved murder of Pauline Pusser. His book, "Buford Pusser: The Other Story," dives into the complexities of the Pusser legend a...
Mar 20, 2024•40 min•Season 36Ep. 1
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum sits down for a part II series with Kathy Kleiner, a survivor of Ted Bundy's infamous 1978 attack on the Chi Omega sorority house, and Ken Katsaris, the former Leon County Sheriff whose determination led to Bundy's capture. Ken and Kathy share their experiences, insights, and the emotional aftermath of that night, we're given a unique perspective on the case that rocked Tallahassee and the world. If you missed part I of this se...
Mar 13, 2024•58 min•Season 35Ep. 2
In this powerful episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, sits down with Kathy Kleiner and recounts her harrowing experience as one of the survivors of Ted Bundy's vicious 1978 assault on the Chi Omega sorority house at Florida State University. Kathy shares the details of that night and how she courageously faced her attacker in court. But her story is one of remarkable resilience in the face of unimaginable trauma, having battled both childhood lupus and later breast cance...
Mar 06, 2024•37 min•Season 35Ep. 1
In this Legends episode of "Zone 7," Crime Scene Investigator Sheryl McCollum sits down with Joseph Twilley to discuss his career with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), protecting Navy and Marine Corps personnel, and assets around the world through criminal and counterintelligence investigations. They discuss competitive recruiting and training to become an NCIS special agent, achieving a diversity of backgrounds, and balancing opportunities for service with a strong sense of purp...
Feb 28, 2024•34 min•Season 7Ep. 10
In 2004, in one of the most high-profile trials of the past two decades, Scott Peterson was convicted of murdering his wife, Laci Peterson, 27, and their unborn son, Conner, with whom Laci was eight months pregnant. Laci disappeared from their home in Modesto, California, on Christmas Eve in 2002. Laura Ingle is an investigative reporter who has covered the Peterson case from the beginning. She reports for Fox News and NewsNation. Ingle received an Edward R. Murrow award in 2005 for her 2004 Sco...
Feb 21, 2024•53 min•Season 34Ep. 1
Julia Cowley is a retired FBI agent and profiler. She spent 22 years in the FBI investigating violent crime, including serial killings and sex offenses, white-collar crime, public corruption, and civil rights. She was also a member of the FBI’s Evidence Response Team. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a Master’s in Forensic Science. She now hosts "The Consult," a true crime podcast focusing on behavioral analysis. Listeners can learn more about Julia at her podcast https://www.truecri...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 33Ep. 1
The Murdaugh family is an affluent American family that has lived in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh, 55, is sentenced to life in prison with no parole for the 2021 murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. He and his legal team have sought to overturn the verdict and request a new trial, arguing court clerk, Becky Hill tampered with the jury. Joshua Schiffer is an attorney providing legal services covering Criminal Defense, Personal Injury. Listeners can learn more abou...
Feb 07, 2024•50 min•Season 32Ep. 1
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator Sheryl McCollum sits down with Georgia Durante. Georgia is a woman who has lived multiple lives in one lifetime. She discusses becoming the most photographed girl in America, a getaway driver for the mob, a Hollywood stunt car driver, and a successful author of the book called "The Company She Keeps," Georgia Durante is a former model, getaway driver for the mob, Hollywood stunt car driver, and author. Her modeling career began at the age of 12...
Jan 31, 2024•41 min•Season 31Ep. 1
On February 14, 2017, Abigail Williams and Liberty German are discovered near the Monon High Bridge Trail, part of the Delphi Historic Trails in Delphi, Indiana. Susan Hendricks is a journalist and author. She has worked with CNN and HLN, known for her compassionate reporting style. She deeply connects to the Delphi case, having authored the book "Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi." Listeners can connect more with Susan on IG @susan_hendricks or X @SusanHendricks Resourc...
Jan 24, 2024•58 min•Season 30Ep. 1
The Colonial Parkway murders were the serial murders of at least eight people in the U.S. state of Virginia between 1986 and 1989. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, Sheryl sits down with Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss the latest developments in the Colonial Parkway murders. They discuss the identification of Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. as a suspect, its implications for the case, its emotional toll, and the relentless pursuit of answers and justice. If you...
Jan 17, 2024•48 min•Season 29Ep. 1
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with forensic artist, Joe Mullins. Joe discusses how he uses his artistic talents to help law enforcement solve cold cases. He shares stories of bringing names and answers to families, challenges interpreting ancestry from skulls, memorable lessons from John Walsh, and the rewards of teaching forensic art. Guest Bio and Links: Joe Mullins is a forensic artist with 25 years of experience, particularly, in facial reconstru...
Jan 10, 2024•50 min•Season 7Ep. 9
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, sits down with Georgia criminal defense and injury attorney, Joshua Schiffer. Together they discuss his journey into law, perspectives on caring for clients, achieving work-life balance, insights on jury communication, and analysis of current cases like Delphi and Natalie Holloway. They explore effective trial strategies, mental health factors in criminal justice, and the importance of vulnerability and connection in legal pro...
Jan 03, 2024•38 min•Season 28Ep. 1
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, sits down with Aphrodite Jones. Together they primarily discuss Jones' latest book, "Levi's Eyes," and explore chilling cases that reveal the disturbing nature of psychopaths. They also give insights into high-profile cases including OJ Simpson, JonBenét Ramsey, and Natalie Halloway. Guest Bio: Aphrodite Jones is a New York Times best-selling author who dissects bizarre murder cases and brings readers into the heart of crime. ...
Dec 27, 2023•46 min•Season 27Ep. 1
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, sits down with Aphrodite Jones and Joshua Schiffer. Together, they dive into the allegations linking former Suffolk County Police Chief James Burke to the Gilgo Beach murders. They discuss how Burke's history of sex crimes and deviancy connects him to prime suspect John Bittrolff, and examine the willful failures in the early days of the investigation. Listen to previous episodes of the LISK case here: LISK (Long Island Serial...
Dec 20, 2023•49 min•Season 12Ep. 5
On January 13, 1972, 9-year-old Debbie Randall was abducted and murdered after leaving a laundromat in Marietta, Georgia. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with Detective Morris Nix about solving the 1972 cold case murder of 9-year-old Debbie Randall. They discuss the crime, investigation, DNA technology, and finally bringing justice after five decades. Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum. [1:55] Intro...
Dec 13, 2023•36 min•Season 7Ep. 8
In this episode of "Zone 7," Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, sits down with Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Michael Baden. Together, they discuss Dr. Baden’s journey from childhood, to internal medicine to becoming a forensic pathologist. Dr. Baden also talks about his role in cases like the Kennedy and Martin Luther King assassinations, George Floyd's case, and Jeffrey Epstein's death with a focus on the evolution of Forensic Pathology. Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime ...
Dec 06, 2023•40 min•Season 7Ep. 7
During a shopping trip to the Hollywood Mall in Florida on July 27, 1981, 6-year-old Adam Walsh's mother, Revé Walsh, left him at a kiosk with other boys playing Atari games, while she did some quick shopping. When she returned, Adam and the other children had disappeared. Investigators later found the boy murdered, prompting his father, Jphn Walsh, to go on to become one of the nation's biggest advocates for catching criminals. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollu...
Nov 29, 2023•46 min•Season 26Ep. 1
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator Sheryl McCollum talks with a former police officer, Lindsay Long. Lindsay opens up about the life-changing incident where she was shot three times while on duty. Lindsay discusses the physical and emotional challenges she faced during her recovery, her return to a normal life, and her work in supporting other officers who have faced similar traumatic experiences. Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl Mc...
Nov 22, 2023•47 min•Season 7Ep. 6
