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Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum

iHeartPodcasts and CrimeOnline

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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28:11

Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series: Listener...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/09/29

This week’s episode of Pathology with Dr. Priya, a Zone 7 series, is all about your questions on the science behind death investigation. Together, Sheryl McCollum and Dr. Priya Banerjee take on the topics that listeners are most curious about, from family rights and religious objections to what autopsies can and cannot reveal. They also dispel misconceptions about embalming, toxicology, and even what really happens at the funeral home. With clarity and respect, Dr. Priya and Sheryl break down

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29:32

Crime Roundup | Celeste Rivas Murder, Diddy in Court,...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/09/26

On this episode of Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer return to break down the week’s most talked-about legal and criminal cases. They begin with new developments in the Celeste Revis investigation, where digital footprints, fake ID's, and silence from those who should have spoken up paint a grim picture of what may have happened. Sheryl and Joshua examine the forensic limitations, explore possible motives, and discuss the mounting pressure surrounding a key figure in the case

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30:29

The Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case | Runaway Found Dead...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/09/24

In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum is joined by attorney Joshua Schiffer to examine the case of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Celeste, a runaway, was found decomposing in the trunk of an abandoned Tesla registered to a rising star named David. They review what is currently known about the investigation and discuss the disturbing connections between Celeste and David, including their matching “shhh” tattoos and a song released on her birthday that now carries chilling

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14:10

NYPOSTcast: A brand new daily podcast by the New York...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/09/22

Start your day with the news only the New York Post can deliver, with their brand-new daily podcast, NYPOSTcast. From the iconic newspaper that pulls no punches, you’ll get the headlines you need and the stories you want. Every episode includes a deep dive into a headline impacting your world plus, the Post’s signature mix of politics, business, pop culture, true crime, and everything in between. In today's episode, host Caitlyn Becker looks at the Charlie Kirk memorial service, a

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28:17

Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series: A Body...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/09/22

This week on Pathology with Dr. Priya, a Zone 7 series, Dr. Priya Banerjee and Sheryl McCollum walk through a case that’s captured national attention—the discovery of a missing teenager’s body in the trunk of a car linked to a rising music star. From decomposition and dismemberment, to teeth, tattoos, and tech, Dr. Priya breaks down how identification works when the body is severely compromised. Together, she and Sheryl discuss the forensic challenges, legal red flags, and the many

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39:41

Crime Roundup: Fact and Fiction From Charlie Kirk's...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/09/19

This week on Crime Roundup, former Secret Service agent Jim Rathmann joins Sheryl McCollum to examine the assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it reveals about growing security threats in the United States. Using his protection and weapons expertise, Rathmann walks through the timeline of the attack, analyzes the shooter’s behavior, and highlights security failures that left both the speaker and crowd exposed. Sheryl and Jim also discuss the rise of copycat violence, the role of online

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35:22

The Olympic Park Bombing Part 4 | Fallon Stubbs on...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/09/17

In Part 4 of the Olympic Park bombing series, Sheryl McCollum talks with Fallon Stubbs about her mother, Alice Hawthorne. Fallon recalls Alice’s influence as a devoted mother and businessperson, and the way she uplifted those around her. She shares memories of leaders who visited her in the hospital after the bombing and reflects on carrying Alice’s words, spirit, and legacy into her own life. At just 14 years old, Fallon Stubbs was standing beside her mother, Alice Hawthorne, in

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30:11

Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series: What Goes...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/09/15

Content Warning: This episode contains graphic discussion of sexual behavior, bodily insertions, foreign objects, and autoerotic asphyxiation. Listener discretion is advised. Returning from CrimeCon 2025, Dr. Priya Banerjee and Sheryl McCollum open this episode with reflections on the people who moved them, the cold cases that stopped them in their tracks, and the power of connection in the world of true crime. Then, they pivot to a vastly different kind of casework: foreign objects found inside

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28:51

Crime Roundup | Charlie Kirk Shooting, Free Speech,...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/09/12

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer use this week’s Crime Roundup to reflect on political violence, the First Amendment, and what it means to live in a divided country. The explore the power and limits of the First Amendment, the risks faced by judges and public figures, and how moments of unity like those following 9/11 have become harder to find. Sheryl also shares behind-the-scenes highlights from CrimeCon 2025, including a drink with Ice-T

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35:00

The Olympic Park Bombing Part 3 | Dana Jewell on...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/09/10

In Part 3 of the Olympic Park bombing series, Sheryl McCollum talks with Dana Jewell about her husband’s life before, during, and after the bombing. Dana shares what Richard endured during “88 days of hell,” the paranoia and betrayal that followed, and how lawsuits, illness, and media attacks shaped his final years. She remembers his love of law enforcement, the toll of nightmares, and the injustice that haunted him. Dana also reflects on Clint Eastwood’s film Richard Jewell

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31:48

Crime Roundup | Donna Adelson Trial, Cardi B’s...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/09/05

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

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38:53

The Olympic Park Bombing Part 2 | Kent Alexander on...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/09/03

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

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19:34

Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series: Aftermath...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/09/02

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

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30:33

Crime Roundup | Cardi B Lawsuit Testimony, Karen Read...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/08/29

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,

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41:35

The Olympic Park Bombing Part 1 | Eyewitness Account...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/08/27

In this first episode of a multi-part Zone 7 series on the 1996 Olympic Park bombing, CSI Cheryl McCollum talks with her longtime colleague Irv Brandt, a former Atlanta police officer and U.S. Marshall. 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 a suspect. The investigation later led to Eric Rudolph; a domestic terrorist tied to multiple

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27:01

Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series: Anatomy...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/08/25

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

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18:39

Crime Roundup | Kentucky Judge Scandal & Kohberger’s...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/08/22

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

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37:48

Revisiting the Wayne Henley Jr. Case: Dean Corll and...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/08/20

In this episode ofZone 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

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19:44

Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series: Jewelry,...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/08/18

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

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19:36

Crime Roundup with Sheryl McCollum and Joshua...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum ·

2025/08/15

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

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