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    Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum

    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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    LISK (Long Island Serial Killer) Panel 5 | Aphrodite Jones and Joshua Schiffer Dec 20, 2023
    Show notes

    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 Killer) Panel: A Zone 7 Discussion

    LISK (Long Island Serial Killer): Part 2 with Kerri Rawson

    LISK (Long Island Serial Killer) Full Panel 2

    LISK (Long Island Serial Killer) | Panel 4 with John Ray and Lisa Ribacoff

    Show Notes:

    • [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum.
    • [2:45] Sheryl introduces guests Joshua Schiffer and Aphrodite Jones
    • [6:30] Burke's history of sex crimes and corruption
    • [13:00] Analysis of the power dynamics in law enforcement
    • [15:40] The FBI Killer by Aphrodite Jones
    • [17:00] Discussion on the obligations of police to sex workers
    • [19:45] “No man's above the law. No woman's above the law. That's the great thing about this country. It's not a perfect system, but I haven't found one better.”
    • [23:00] Details of Rex Huerman's internet searches
    • [27:00] Insights into the world of sexual deviance
    • [33:00] Police protection of Gilgo suspects
    • [42:30] "The historical analogy couldn’t be more clear. What’s the most famous worldwide serial killer of all time across all Western cultures? Jack the Ripper. And who did he target? Prostitutes."
    • [48:30] "Everything in the world is about sex except sex. Sex is about power." -O.W
    • Thanks for listening to another episode! If you’re loving the show and want to help grow the show, please head over to Itunes and leave a rating and review! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.

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    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.

    You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org

    Social Links:

    • Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
    • Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
    • Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


    Zone 7 Legends: Detective Morris Nix and the Solved Cold Case of Debbie Lynn Randall Dec 13, 2023
    Show notes

    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] Introduction of Debbie’s case
    • [2:50] Sheryl introduces Detective Morris Nix to the listeners
    • [5:30] The crime scene is explained
    • [13:30] Unusual components of the crime scene are discussed
    • [15:00] Discovering Debbie’s body
    • [20:00] Evidence collection and storage
    • [27:00] “This is the beginning of the end.”
    • [30:00] Following leads
    • [35:25] “Persistence is key. Keep pushing forward, even when things get tough.”
    • Thanks for listening to another episode! If you’re loving the show and want to help grow the show, please head over to Itunes and leave a rating and review! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.

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    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.

    You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org

    Social Links:

    • Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
    • Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
    • Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


    JFK, Epstein, Floyd: The Role of Forensic Pathology in High-Profile Cases with Dr. Michael Baden Dec 06, 2023
    Show notes

    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 Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum
    • [1:40] Sheryl introduces the guest, Dr. Michael Baden to the listeners
    • [4:15] Question: What made you go into pathology and not work with live patients?
    • [8:25] “This is the place where death delights to help the living.”
    • [10:55] Dr. Baden discusses the autopsy process
    • [12:30] Question: How heavily do you rely, personally, on the police and detectives and the original police report and things like that?
    • [13:00] Discussion on excited delirium
    • [18:00] The iPhone has changed investigations forever
    • [19:44] Question: Can you talk a little bit about your involvement in studying both President Kennedy and Dr. King's assassinations?
    • [25:00] Question: How has your job changed your life or the way you live your life?
    • [33:00] Dr. Baden gives an overview of Jeffrey Epstein’s death
    • [39:15] “Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.” -H
    • Thanks for listening to another episode! If you’re loving the show and want to help grow the show, please head over to Itunes and leave a rating and review! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.

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    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.

    You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org

    Social Links:

    • Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
    • Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
    • Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


    America's Most Wanted: The Legacy of Adam Walsh and NCMEC with Callahan Walsh Nov 29, 2023
    Show notes

    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 McCollum, talks with Callahan Walsh about his work at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

    They discuss several high-profile missing and exploited children cases, including Adam Walsh, Amber Hagerman, and the Delphi murders. Callahan also talks about prevention tips for parents, the NCMEC's services, and how to stay safe online.

    Show Notes:

    • [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum.
    • [3:10] Sheryl introduces guest, Callahan Walsh to the listeners
    • [6:00] Callahan shares a brief background of how he got to be a part of NCMEC
    • [7:00] National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
    • [10:00] Educating the public on how to help find missing children
    • [15:30] “32 million reports of suspected child sexual exploitation online came into the National Center through our cyber tip line in 2022 alone.”
    • [16:30] Question: Adam's case changed the way not only law enforcement but the way the public looks and investigates and deals with missing children's cases. Can you tell us how?
    • [17:20] Operation Cross Country
    • [18:25] Team Adam
    • [20:40] The Delphi Murders: The Quest for Justice with Barbara MacDonald
    • [25:00] Preventions and safety tips for parents
    • [25:40] KidSmartz
    • [29:00] Predators collaborating online during pandemic
    • [31:55] Sextortion
    • [35:10] Facial Reconstruction Demonstration
    • [43:25] Public donations allow NCMEC to continue work. If you would like to help DONATE HERE
    • [45:06] “Not knowing where your child is at bedtime is a pretty hard thing to accept.” -R.W
    • Thanks for listening to another episode! If you’re loving the show and want to help grow the show, please head over to Itunes and leave a rating and review! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.

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    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.

    You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org

    Social Links:

    • Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
    • Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
    • Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


    Zone 7 Legend Series: Officer Lindsay Long Nov 22, 2023
    Show notes

    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 McCollum.
    • [0:45] Investigator Sherry Elizabeth Lyons-Williams
    • [1:55] Sheryl introduces guest and former police officer, Lindsay Long to the listeners
    • [4:00] Lindsay discusses the challenges faced in law enforcement
    • [11:30] “Husband-appropriate conversations about work”
    • [15:00] Question: Let's talk about the day of the shooting. Can you describe that day?
    • [19:20] The moment Lindsay was shot
    • [22:30] Recounts trying to re-engage after being shot multiple times
    • [26:40] “But, I will say this. I was very grateful for the time of day, the day of the week, and the location time of day was a Monday.”
    • [27:30] Surviving the Survivor
    • [28:50] On faith and finding community
    • [35:00] Learns to fall back on purpose after plans unravel
    • [40:40] “I can easily be using my shooting and other experiences as an excuse not to be doing certain things, but that only harms me.”
    • [46:05] “Unfortunately, during the most difficult times, you'll probably find your calling. When that time comes, don't fight it.” -A.A
    • Thanks for listening to another episode! If you love the show and want to help grow the show, please head over to iTunes and leave a rating and review! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box that says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.

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    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.

    You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org

    Social Links:

    • Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
    • Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
    • Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


    LISK (Long Island Serial Killer) | Panel 4 with John Ray and Lisa Ribacoff Nov 15, 2023
    Show notes

    In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator Sheryl McCollum discusses new developments with attorney John Ray and polygraph expert Lisa Ribacoff regarding the ongoing investigation of the Long Island Serial Killer case.

    Together, they examine new witnesses, affidavits, and the broader implications of the case. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement, the importance of credibility in witness testimonies, and the role of the community in solving such complex cases.

    Show Notes:

    • [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum.
    • [1:15] Sheryl gives a brief overview of LISK ongoing investigation
    • [4:30] Returning guest, Lisa Rabicoff is reintroduced to to Zone 7 listeners
    • [6:45] Guest, John Ray is introduced to the listeners
    • [9:10] Legal challenges in the investigation
    • [14:00] Analysis of 911 call recordings
    • [16:30] Lisa gives her perspective on the investigation
    • [20:30] New Evidence and Affidavits
    • [26:00] Future of the Investigation
    • [27:00] Suspect behavior
    • [32:00] Discussion on the nature of serial killers
    • [39:30] “I hate most prostitutes. I didn't even want to pay them for sex. I also picked up prostitutes as victims because they were easy to pick up without even being noticed. I knew they wouldn't be reported missing right away. and might never be reported missing at all.” -G.R
    • Thanks for listening to another episode! If you’re loving the show and want to help grow the show, please head over to iTunes and leave a rating and review! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, and scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.

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    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.

    You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org

    Social Links:

    • Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
    • Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
    • Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


    The Disappearance of Suzanne Morphew with Dan Murphy and Tom Smith of the GOLD SHIELDS Podcast Nov 08, 2023
    Show notes

    Susanne Morphew, mother of two went missing on Mother's Day 2020 and hadn't been seen since – until her body was found Sept. 22, 2023.

    In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, is joined with retired NYPD detectives Tom Smith and Dan Murphy to discuss disappearance and murder of Suzanne Morphew. They analyze the case details and evidence surrounding her husband Barry Morphew, the prime suspect.

    Show Notes:

    • [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum.
    • [1:10] Overview of case involving Susanne Morphew
    • [8:40] Sheryl introduces Dan Murphy and Tom Smith to the listeners
    • [12:15] “It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has facts.”
    • [14:18] Question: Was it a flag for y'all at all that this was mother's day?
    • [19:00] Investigative strategies in cases like Susanne’s
    • [23:48] “Inexperienced killers tend to make mistakes”
    • [25:00] Potential motives in the case
    • [30:32] Question: Can we discuss Barry’s personality especially during the beginning of the case?
    • [35:00] Susanne’s body was found September 22, 2023
    • [43:00] A Stranger's Luck..?
    • [51:00] Unknown DNA is discussed
    • [57:45] “No friendship is an accident.” -O.H
    • Thanks for listening to another episode! If you’re loving the show and want to help grow the show, please head over to Itunes and leave a rating and review! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.

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    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.

    You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org

    Social Links:

    • Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
    • Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
    • Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


    The Killing of Tupac Shakur with Cathy Scott Nov 01, 2023
    Show notes

    On Sept. 7th, 1996, Tupac Shakur, age 25, was shot in a drive-by after leaving a boxing match at the MGM Grand on the Las Vegas strip.

    He was sitting in a black BMW sedan with Suge Knight, the head of his record label, when a white Cadillac pulled up alongside and a gunman opened fire, striking Tupac multiple times.

    In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with true crime author Cathy Scott about the unsolved 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. They discuss the shooting, key figures, timeline of events, and new developments in the cold case investigation.

    Show Notes:

    • [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum.
    • [1:50] Sheryl introduces guest, Cathy Scott, to the listeners
    • [3:25] Cathy Scott's Background
    • [6:50] Question: When were you first aware of the shooting in 1994?
    • [7:00] Details on the 1994 shooting of Tupac in New York
    • [9:50] Tupac Shooting in Las Vegas on September 7th, 1996
    • [12:20] Question: How is this murder not captured on film?
    • [17:25] The relationship of Keefe D and Orlando Anderson
    • [19:36] Biggie Smalls Murder in 1997
    • [24:00] Suspects Identified
    • [34:17] “I miss my son every day a little bit more, but I thank God every day for every second he was here.” -A.S
    • Thanks for listening to another episode! If you’re loving the show and want to help grow the show, please head over to Itunes and leave a rating and review! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.

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    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.

    You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org

    Social Links:

    • Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
    • Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
    • Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


    The Murder of JonBenet Ramsey with Mitch Morrissey Oct 25, 2023
    Show notes

    JonBenet Ramsey is 6 years old when she is reported missing from her home in the 700 block of 15th Street on Dec. 26, 1996. Tragically, she is later found dead in that house, and an autopsy revealed the cause of her death as strangulation.

    In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, Mitch Morrissey, the former District Attorney of Denver, about his experience working on the high-profile unsolved murder case of JonBenet Ramsey. They discuss the challenges of the case, DNA evidence, investigative techniques, and key players. Morrissey provides insights into the criminal justice system, advancements in forensic technology, and lessons learned from his career prosecuting over 6,000 felony cases.

    Show Notes:

    • [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum. Sheryl gives a brief background of guest and former DA of Denver, Mitch Morrissey
    • [2:05] “The history of crime will tell the history of our country. It'll tell the history of your town, your state, and your city.”
    • [2:10] Denver District Attorney's Office: A History of Crime in the Mile High City
    • [8:00] Stories of different crimes that occurred during each era of DAs that served Denver CO
    • [13:00] Question: Can you tell us about the call you received on the JonBenet Ramsey case?
    • [15:00] DNA evidence in the Ramsey case
    • [17:37] Question: Is there any way to do ancestry on your DNA profile?
    • [27:00] Question: What do you think about the line in the autopsy that says chronic vaginal injury?
    • [29:28] Question: do you think you can explain for, you know, to everybody investigative genetic genealogy?
    • [30:00] Use of genetic genealogy to solve cold cases
    • [34:40] United Data Connect
    • [35:30] Rose Andom Center
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    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.

    You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org

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    Snake Eyes: Murder in A Southern Town with Bitty Martin Oct 18, 2023
    Show notes

    In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with guest Bitty Martin, from Hot Springs, Arkansas. The duo discuss the chilling narrative of Cathie Ward, a 13-year-old young girl whose tragic demise in 1966 under suspicious circumstances left an indelible mark on her community. Bitty also speaks on Cathie’s last days, examining the complex backdrop of her family life. They also dissect the sinister role of Frank Davis, the Black Snake Ranch owner, and what led the community to believe he had been involved in Cathie’s death.

    Show Notes:

    • [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum.
    • [0:30] Sheryl shares a childhood story of losing a classmate to death for the first time
    • [1:50] Sheryl introduces Bitty Martin to the listeners
    • [3:15] Question: Can you tell the listeners how you got to know Cathie Ward?
    • [3:20] Bitty gives a brief background of her childhood friendships
    • [5:12] Snake Eyes: Murder in A Southern Town
    • [7:48] “Kathy was lost somewhere on the trails. But said they knew she'd be alright when they found her.”
    • [9:27] Question: What did Frank Davis tell law enforcement about Cathie Ward?
    • [13:20] Question: Can you tell us about Mary Sue Tracy and her daughter Leslie?
    • [20:15] Question: Can you tell us how you and your childhood friends made it an annual event to research this case?
    • [21:35] Question: The first year you went back to Cathie's gravesite, you took something very significant along with you. Can you tell us about that?
    • [27:35] ​​”Time doesn't take away from friendship, nor does separation.” -T.W
    • Thanks for listening to another episode! If you’re loving the show and want to help grow the show, please head over to Itunes and leave a rating and review! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.

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    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.

    You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org

    Social Links:

    • Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
    • Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
    • Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


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