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Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum

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Work a cold case alongside investigator Sheryl “Mac” McCollum, Director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute. Every week, Sheryl dives into her cold case files alongside accomplished guests to look for clues into unsolved murders, missing people, and more. This ain’t just a podcast but a war room. Sheryl opens her cold case files, her heart and her little black book! You will quickly realize Zone 7 is not a place but a lifestyle!

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50:41

Why Bonnie and Clyde Still Aren’t Buried Together |...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/05/28

Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were a famous American criminal couple who were part of a gang active in the 1930s. They were known for their bank robberies and murders, and their exploits captured the attention of the public during the Great Depression. They were killed in an ambush by police in 1934. Guest Bio and Links: Rhea Leen Linder is the niece of Bonnie Parker and a living “witness” to the aftermath of one of America’s most infamous love stories. She has spent decades

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28:24

5.23.25 CRU with Nancy Grace: Diddy Extortion Claims,...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/05/23

Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum tackle the latest in the Diddy and Kohberger cases that are dominating crime news. They confront the haunting question posed to survivors: “Why won’t you just leave?” Nancy uses her experience prosecuting domestic violence cases to explain the grim calculus that keeps victims trapped, especially when their abuser holds the keys to their future, their finances, or their public image. New testimony from Kid Cudi links Diddy to a Molotov cocktail car

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35:20

Justice Off the Rails: Inside the Karen Read Retrial

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/05/22

Joseph L. Giacalone is a retired NYPD sergeant, criminal justice educator, and nationally recognized expert in policing and investigations. With over 20 years of frontline experience, he now teaches criminal investigations and appears regularly in the media to discuss high-profile cases and law enforcement issues. He is also the author of two widely used textbooks in the field. Connect with Joseph at his website, and on his podcast True Crime with the Sarge Susan Hendricks is an investigative

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64:42

Tracking the Global Wildlife Smuggling Trade with Ed...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/05/21

A Special Agent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for over 20 years, Ed worked in Los Angeles and a variety of international posts before retiring in 2022. During his career, he conducted many 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 a

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21:53

5.16.25 CRU with Nancy Grace: Cassie Ventura’s Video...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/05/16

Today Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum dissect the incredible testimony of Cassie Ventura in the case of Sean Diddy Combs. The duo take listeners inside the courtroom, explaining how victim testimony works and why it’s so hard for prosecutors to prove abuse - especially when power, money, and influence are at play. Sheryl explains why Cassie Ventura’s hotel video is a “money tree” for the case - legal gold when it comes to proving the power dynamics and abuse. They explain

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46:23

Two Miracles: The Night Jane Boroski Survived

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/05/14

The Connecticut River Valley serial killer is believed to be responsible for a string of brutal murders that occurred between 1978 and 1988 across the wooded border region of New Hampshire and Vermont. The killer targeted at least seven women, many of whom were young and found stabbed to death in remote areas. Guest Bio and Links: Jane Boroski Co-Owner and the Host of Invisible Tears. She is an advocate for mental health, PTSD Awareness and healing. She is the only known survivor of the CT River

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23:29

5.9.25 CRU with Nancy Grace: Can Justice Survive...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/05/09

Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum dissect the legal complexities and cultural reverberations of the Sean "Diddy" Combs case. They discuss how media narratives, witness credibility, and the magnetic pull of celebrity can influence a jury’s perception—regardless of the facts. They unpack how victim stories are often distorted or dismissed and explore the deeply personal, often painful reasons many survivors stay silent for years before finding the strength to speak out Show Notes: (0:00)

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31:16

From Junkie to Judge: The Unlikely Path to the Bench

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/05/07

Guest Bio and Links: Mary Beth O'Connor is a federal administrative law judge and the author of "From Junkie to Judge." She is a writer, speaker, trainer, and recovery advocate. Mary Beth’s journey from addiction to the bench is a powerful story of resilience and triumph over trauma. Listeners can learn more about Mary Beth O’Connor at her website, or check out her book: From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene

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31:01

5.02.25 CRU with Nancy Grace: Stabbed 20 Times: Ellen...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/05/02

Podcast Title: 5.02.25 CRU with Nancy Grace: Stabbed 20 Times: Ellen Greenberg’s Case, a Changed Ruling, and Sean Combs Rejected Plea Today, Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum expose what they call one of the most disturbing miscarriages of justice in recent memory. Nancy details the tragic case of Ellen Greenberg, a young teacher found with 20 stab wounds, including 10 in her back; yet authorities labeled her death a suicide.The duo calls for the medical examiner to come forward following the

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49:21

The Vigilante Sheriff: Inside Victor Hill’s Fall and...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/04/30

Guest Bio and Links: Victor Hill is the former Sheriff of Clayton County, Georgia, known for his tough-on-crime policies and bold leadership style. Despite facing multiple legal challenges, Hill remains a vocal critic of politicized justice and a passionate advocate for reform within the criminal justice system. He is the author of The Vigilante Sheriff and co-host of a podcast with his brother. Vigilante Sheriff: The Truth about Corrupt Prosecutors Weaponizing the Legal System Resources: In this

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22:11

4.25.25 CRU with Nancy Grace: What Happened to Ellen?...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/04/25

Today Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum discuss the tragic death of Ellen Greenberg, a first-grade teacher whose death was ruled a suicide, even though the evidence points to murder. Nancy Grace breaks down the major red flags, including troubling forensic details and mistakes made by the Philadelphia police. The duo also discuss the Bryan Kohberger case, where the defense plans to use autism as part of their legal strategy and what that could mean for the trial. Nancy’s book: What Happened to

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43:39

How One Search Rewrote the Role of a Coroner: With...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/04/23

Guest Bio and Links: Karla Knight Deese is the elected coroner of Lancaster County, SC, and founder of the first-ever Mounted Response Unit within a coroner’s office. A certified medicolegal death investigator and educator, she’s changed laws, pioneered team-based approaches, and turned rescue horses into federally protected deputies. Karla has proved how “what’s old is new again”. Connect with Karla Knight Deese on LinkedIn @Karla Deese, D-ABMDI Resources: In this

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22:09

4.18.25 CRU with Nancy Grace: FSU Shooting | The...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/04/18

Today Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum discuss the recent mass shooting at Florida State University, digging into the motive, the method, and the impact. They dissect the systemic failures, the overlooked warning signs, and the questions you should be asking. Show Notes: (0:00) Welcome! Nancy and Sheryl introduce this week’s crime roundup (0:10) Sherly and Nancy dedicate CRU to the recent FSU shooting (1:00) Two people dead, six injured (1:30) When the unthinkable repeats (4:30) Shooter used

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41:41

Part 3 - The Anatomy of a Serial Killer: Redemption,...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/04/16

This is a three-part podcast series dedicated to understanding how serial killers form, and how we can stop them before they strike again. Hosted by award-winning crime scene investigator Sheryl McCollum, each episode features a guest expert who brings unique expertise into the psychology, behavior, and patterns of serial offenders. Guest Bio and Links: David Quinn is a retired Atlanta Police Department homicide detective and a co-host and producer of the true crime TV series "ATL Homicide" on TV

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27:48

4.11.25 CRU with Nancy Grace: Will Rex Heuermann’s...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/04/11

On this episode of "Zone 7," Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum discuss the latest developments in the Rex Heuermann and Lori Vallow cases. Sheryl checks in live from the Hamptons, describing the quiet tension in a neighborhood trying to move on. She talks about Rex Heuermann’s house, now partially hidden as the family packs up and prepares to leave. Nancy and Sheryl question what this move means—whether it’s the first step toward tearing the house down—and why that could pose a

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30:10

Part 2 - The Anatomy of a Serial Killer: Inside Aeman...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/04/09

This is a three-part podcast series dedicated to understanding how serial killers form, and how we can stop them before they strike again. Hosted by award-winning crime scene investigator Sheryl McCollum, each episode features a guest expert who brings unique expertise into the psychology, behavior, and patterns of serial offenders. Guest Bio and Links: Phil Chalmers is a 40 year American Criminal Profiler, true crime writer, and host of the Dennis Quaid owned podcast “Where The Bodies Are

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19:05

4.4.25 CRU with Nancy Grace: Four Days of Hell | The...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/04/04

Florida teen kidnapped and possibly dismembered after meeting man from social media. Miranda Corsette, 16, was lured through a social media app to meet 35-year-old Steven Gress. If you know anything about this case please call the tipline: ST. PETERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT (727) 893-7780 or Text: Send “SPPD” to TIP411 Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum dissect the tragic case of Miranda Corsette, a 16-year-old girl from Gulfport, Florida. Miranda, who recently lost her parents and moved in

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27:56

The Anatomy of a Serial Killer: Psychology,...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/04/02

This is a three-part podcast series dedicated to understanding how serial killers form, and how we can stop them before they strike again. Hosted by award-winning crime scene investigator Sheryl McCollum, each episode features a guest expert who brings unique expertise into the psychology, behavior, and patterns of serial offenders.In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, sits down with Phil Chalmers, a seasoned criminal profiler whose life’s work has taken him

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30:49

3.28.25 CRU with Nancy Grace: The Balaclava, the...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/03/28

Today Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum break down how small forensic details like a balaclava, a knife sheath, and an Amazon purchase, can construct a damning mosaic of guilt. Sheryl emphasizes the importance of visual testimony and the nuanced strategies prosecutors must deploy when sequencing their witnesses. Nancy and Sheryl draw parallels from cases like Casey Anthony, Ted Bundy, and Lori Vallow, showing how digital footprints, careless mistakes, and chilling premeditation can expose even the

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45:13

The Retrial of Karen Read | What To Expect with Linda...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/03/26

In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, sits down with Linda Kenney Baden, a former prosecutor and private defense attorney to dissect the legal intricacies, discrepancies, and various ethical issues surrounding the trial of Karen Read. They cover the problems with evidence collection, the lead investigator's conduct, and the lack of a clear cause of death. Sheryl and Linda also discuss the role of experts in the retrial, what could be expected during the new trial, and

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