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 problem for the trial.

They stress the importance of jurors seeing the space where the crimes occurred to fully understand the case.

Nancy then shifts to the latest on Lori Vallow. Representing herself, Lori faces charges for the murders of her children and former husband.

Nancy and Sheryl walk through the case and explain how Lori’s unusual behavior and beliefs played a role in the crimes.

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Show Notes:

• (0:00) Welcome! Nancy and Sheryl introduce this week’s crime roundup   
• (1:00) Rex Heuermann’s case latest 
• (7:00) Why preserving evidence matters 
• (10:00) Sheryl describes the signs in the neighborhood of Rex Heuermann
• (11:30) Lori Vallow's trial and family dynamics 
• (13:45)  ”A man that represents himself has the fool for her client, and that is for sure.”  
• (17:00) The Chad Daybell connection 
• (20:00) Sex appeal in the courtroom - debating the jury’s bias 
• (25:00) Final thoughts and wrap up 

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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 breaking crime news, spreads awareness of missing people and shines a light on cold cases. 

In addition, Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, a daily show hosted by Grace, airs on SIRIUS XM’s Triumph Channel 111 and is downloadable as a podcast on all audio platforms - https://www.crimeonline.com/

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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. 

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X: @ColdCaseTips

Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

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